Korea University International Summer Campus
Korea University International Summer Campus (KU ISC) provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion during the northern hemisphere's summer months.
The Internation Summer Campus offers six weeks and four weeks options, during which renowned academics teach both domestic and international students.
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- International Relations
- IT and Computer Science
- Korean Language and Culture
- Management
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
Credit Equivalent
Four week program: 3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units after successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).
Six week program: 3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 6 Credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
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.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the standard Student Eligibility Criteria and the KU ISC entry requirements.
The Six week program impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition and application fees for the program are approximately $2,000 - $3,300 AUD, depending on the number of courses undertaken.
Early bird discounts may be availble for applications received before 28 February 2023.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the KU ISC website.
Funding
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Four week program: Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued between $2,500 - $3,000 AUD when participating in this experience.
Six week program: Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $3,000 AUD when participating in this experience.
When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 21 April 2023
Host: 19 March 2023
Program Dates
Four week program
Start: 28 June 2023
End: 20 July 2023
Six week program*
Start: 28 June 2023
End: 3 August 2023*
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Seoul, South Korea (In-person)
Credit: For-credit and not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only (4 week session only)
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.