Language of instruction
Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
As South Korea's first national university, Seoul National University has a tradition of standing up for democracy and peace on the Korean peninsula. SNU is currently ranked within the Top 100 universities worldwide. Graduates have long served as public servants in key positions of the Korean government.
SNU offers its students outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities with a wide variety of additional entertainment options available in the city of Seoul. Gwanak Campus, the main campus of the university, covers a vast area at the foot of the magnificent Gwanak Mountain – one of eight mountains surrounding Seoul.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | March–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | September–December |
View the SNU academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
SNU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- Information sheet
- College of Business Administration fact sheet
- Life at SNU (includes information about housing)
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B ArtsSemester 1, 2019
- B ArtsSemester 1, 2019
These 4 months have changed my life about my goal and direction.
Full-time study load
Host university requirements
GPA
- General undergraduate students will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at SNU.
- SNU College of Business Administration requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25.
- Postgraduate students will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25.
Language
Students wishing to take courses taught in Korean will require a TOPIK level 5 or above.
Study Options
You must choose a specific SNU college/department and take the majority of courses within the chosen college/department. Cross-college/department study is allowed but not recommended, as some courses have enrolment restrictions as outlined below.
Law at SNU: Please read the Academic Restrictions section below regarding undergraduate Law exchange at SNU.
Other Requirements
- Department of Korean History / Psychology / Statistics: Students who apply for these departments must provide proof of their Korean language ability. A satisfactory level of Korean language ability should be either Level 5 or above of the official Korean Language Proficient Test or Level 5 or above of the Korean Test conducted at the SNU Language Institute.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the SNU course catalogue and search courses with the mortarboard icon which are English-taught courses.
SNU has about 15% of courses are taught in English. Please read the instruction on How to search SNU courses.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Exchange students at SNU can apply for accommodation in on-campus residence halls, but places cannot be guaranteed. The Office of Internation Affairs provides SNU student accommodation information and tips for finding private accommodation.
Cost of living
Guides are available to help you understand the cost of living while studying at SNU and prepare a budget for your exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Host University Scholarships
Exchange students at SNU may be nominated by their home university for the Global Korea Scholarship for Exchange Students. The SNU Office of International Affairs has information on the application and selection process for available scholarships.
Hyun Family Korea Scholarship
Enables undergraduate students studying Korean who have an interest in journalism, media and/or communications to participate in semester-long exchange programs in South Korea. Read the Hyun Family Korea Scholarship page for full details including the eligibility criteria.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All international students are required to have an adequate health insurance plan for the entirety of their stay in Korea.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
SNU provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Korean Embassy for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)