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
- Arts
- Business
- Commerce
- Computer Sciences
- Data Sciences
- Economics
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- International Relations
- Korean Culture
- Korean History
- Korean Language
- Mathematics
- Media and Communications
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
Credit Equivalent
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 6-Week Track 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 the Global Experiences team 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 fees for the program are approximately $1,800 AUD - $3,150 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken. An application fee of approximately $110 AUD will apply.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
On-campus dormitory-style accommodation in single or double rooms are available at an additional cost. Costs vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen. Off-campus accommodation options also available on the KU ISC website. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the KU ISC website.
Funding
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.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Student Testimonials
Jingwen - Korea University
B Advanced Business (Honours), Summer 2023/24
Thi Ngoc Minh - Korea University
B Commerce, Summer 2023/24
Yifei - Korea University
B Commerce, Summer 2023/24
Wenyu - Korea University
B Commerce, Summer 2023/24
Jeffrey - Korea University
B Health Sciences, Summer 2023/24
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 15 May 2026
Program Dates
4-Week Track
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
6-Week Track*
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 6 August 2026*
*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 or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the 4-Week Course only, as not-for-credit
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
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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.