Seoul National University International Summer Institute
The SNU International Summer Program presents a unique opportunity for students to experience academic life at Seoul National University, Korea's most prestigious university and one of the leading universities in the world.
SNU International Summer Institute's intensive four-week summer program offers participants the chance to learn in-depth from experts on Korea and East Asia, as well as a range of topics from the disciplines of Economics and Business Management to History, Sociology and Arts. The program also provides courses on Korean language and traditional arts, for students wishing to advance their Korean language abilities while immersing in Korea's contemporary and traditional culture.
Fields of study
- Biology
- Business
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Finance
- History
- International Relations
- Korean Language and Culture
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Sociology
- Urban Planning
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
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 UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the SNU entry requirements.
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.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition fees will be approximately $2,000 - $4,000 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken. Accommodation and administration fees are an additional cost. Early bird discounts may be available.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program at an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the information on the host university website.
Funding
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.
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
Grace - SNU International Summer School
B Business Management / B Laws (Honours)
This experience taught me how to engage with people from different cultural backgrounds and how to communicate in an effective and respectful manner.
Jessie - SNU International Summer School
B Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours), Winter 2022
I definitely think this global perspective and bilingual skills will extend my employability in both Australia and Korea, as well as other countries.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 01 May 2025
Program Dates
Start: 25 June 2025
End: 25 July 2025
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 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
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.