Korea University International Winter Campus (KU IWC) provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion.

Korea University, founded in 1905, is widely acknowledged as one of the country’s oldest, largest and top-ranked universities in Korea. Its reputation for quality is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to Korean society.

KU IWC offers an opportunity for prominent international scholars and students to engage in lively discussions in English. 20 distinguished academics from the world's top universities, taught more than 40 courses.

Field of Study

Accounting
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Software
Data Analytics
International Business
Korean Language and Culture
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Psychology

For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the host university website .

If the 2024/25 course profiles are not available, please upload 2023/24 course profiles.

Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation or changes.

Credit Equivalent

3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 3 credits (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 very important visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Korea University.

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.

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Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately AUD $2,000 for one course and an application fee of approximately AUD $120 will apply. Students can also choose to participate in the Extracurricular Activities program for an optional fee of approximately $600 AUD. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the Korea Univeristy IWU fees webpage.

Note an early bird discount applies to students who apply and pay before 31 October 2024.

Accommodation

Accommodation in on-campus housing can be arranged at an additional cost. Korea University also provides information about off-campus housing options on the host university website. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the Korea University IWU accommodation page.

Funding

New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

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 considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.

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Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 24 September 2024
Host: 15 November 2024

Program Dates

Start: 24 December 2024
End: 10 January 2025

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*

*Postgraduate students may attend this program as not-for-credit 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

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

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.