Seoul National University
Areas of Study
Economics, History and Political Science
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | early September – mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early March – mid June | May 1 |
| Academic Year | early September – mid June | February 1 |
| Summer | late June – early August | February 15 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.0 GPA. One year of Korean language study at WU (or the equivalent).
WU Credits
Students can expect to earn 12-15 units of WU credit depending on course selection. Summer participants can expect 3 units per course.
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the capital of South Korea (the Republic of Korea), and with more than 10 million inhabitants it is one of the most populous cities in the world. On the establishment of South Korea in 1948, it became the capital of the country. The city is the political, cultural, social and economic centre of South Korea, as well as an international centre for business and global organizations. Seoul National University was South Korea’s first national university.
Housing
Campus Housing is not available to visiting students. Housing for exchange students is available at the Kwanaksa (Gwanak campus dormitory). Travel time from Gwanak campus to Yeongun campus is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by public transportation. Please be aware that the campus housing may not be available to all applicants since there are always outnumbering dormitory applicants than the number of rooms available. SNU does not provide assistance for off-campus housing.
Student Life
SNU offers a variety of student activities and sports clubs. Students clubs include musical bands, choir, orchestra, dance, painting, photography, student newspaper, traditional Korean music, travel clubs and SNU International Students Association. Sports clubs are available in fencing, golf, basketball, rugby, scuba-diving, snowboard, ski, horse riding, baseball, yacht, judo, kendo, soccer, taekwondo, tennis, etc. All clubs and activities are open to international students.
On-Site Support
SNU Office of International Affairs
Application Process
The application process differs based on the term in which you wish to study abroad and your department's approval of this program.
Semester/AY Applications - If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
Summer Applications - You must submit a completed WU Summer Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If you wish to receive major or minor credit, please ensure that this program is approved by your department and you complete the Study Plan with your Study Abroad Advisor.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* | Fall |
Spring |
Year |
Summer |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
direct costs |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison TBA |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jennifer White Reding Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-5958 McMillan 138 jwhitereding@wustl.edu Mr. Steve Shriberg (summer) Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-9607 McMillan 138 sshriber@artsci.wustl.edu |