Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Seoul, South Korea
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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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. Eminent ... read more
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It was very nice to meet professors and students from Korea and other countries. I improved my communicating skills and I really enjoyed the time I had in Korea. Ya L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Food in Korea is nice. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was totally worth it! I learned about the resilience of the older generation, and how determined this small country is to become a world power. Students are pushed hard by their parents to be the best, so everything is competitive; from beauty and getting hired to speed walking and grabbing a seat on the subway. melissa.davis.10004694 - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I gained many new friends, great korean practice, and overall the greatest semester of my life. Definitely worthwhile. Matias S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned to be more open to other cultures Liz H - New Mexico State University View Entire Review
I learned that I want to go back to Korea A student - Marywood University View Entire Review
yes Han Bum K - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Korea is a great place to go if its your first time abroad. All signs have English and Chinese characters (kanji) so it's easy to find your way around. The local students are really nice and very friendly. A student View Entire Review
I definitely recommend students studying abroad, especially those who have lived in Hawai'i for a while. I have noticed that those of us in Hawai'i, live in our own culture and lifestyle, that it was hard at first to adjust to the realities of Seoul, S. Korea. It has given me the opportunity to actually experience what really go... Rachel N - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
This experience is something that I believe to be a huge step in my life. More so than graduating high school or getting into university. This has changed the way I think so drastically that I don't know how to explain any of my thoughts or experiences with anyone back home. The people I met is what had the biggest impact on me.... Michael H - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
yes, definitely worthwhile. too much fun Daniel K - Trinity University View Entire Review
It was the best experience of my life. Just the people alone that i met was worth it. The things I learned in class there too was amazing. I can bring it back and use that knowledge here as well. I never thought that I would use the information they taught me there back home but it comes in so handy. The college is so up to date... Priscilla L - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
I had a great experience on Korea from both academic and living aspect. Ruiqi L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Think positive and your experience will be positive. Chloe C - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
The courses taught were rigorous and time-consuming but it was worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was a great chance for me to travel and learn Korea jonathan.park.351 - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned that people are so different, in fact I had a harder time with the Americans than the locals. I had so much fun though! Natalie C - New Mexico State University View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile!!! I gotta say my Korean improved greatly~ and I met a handful of wonderful people. Junghee L - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
I believe I gained a lot during my time in Korea. Soon K - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
I learned a lot about international business. I also got to experience a whole different university life. It was just an eye opening experience to know that I was studying in a foreign country while having so much fun! Although there were sometimes of panic I loved the experience and all the friends I made on this study abroa... Bree-Ann T - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
It was my best experience in my college life. I could have chance to see my home country and its college student. It was so meaningful to me SoYoung K - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
Having met many Korean people prior to this trip, this experience has helped me better understand those people's native culture and identity. This thus allows me to better relate myself to those people and its cultures abroad. Nevertheless, this hasn't affected my academic interests or plans for the future. Ya Chiang Jon F - Trinity University View Entire Review
Yes. This is so much worthwhile experience for me to get know other people in Korea University. Almost all students in Korea University are so friendly :) Jimi L - SUNY - Binghamton View Entire Review
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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. Eminent faculty, outstanding students and internationally recognized research programs all contribute to Korea University’s academic fame. As a major comprehensive university, KU offers a rich variety of courses in liberal arts and sciences as well as in all professional fields, including law, medicine and business administration.
KU campus covers over 182 acres and its home to more than 35,000 students from all over the nation and the world. With its stately stone architecture sprawling lawns, seasonal trees and natural flora, KU is known to be one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea. The students of KU represent Korea’s dream as they are among the nation’s brightest and most ambitious. KU is nationally recognized for its commitment to teaching and academic excellence. The university’s academic breadth is extensive with its 81 departments in 19 colleges and divisions, and 18 graduate schools and it has over 1,500 full-time faculty members with over 95% of them holding Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in their field. KU has particularly strong Humanities and Asian Studies Departments along with the recently established Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS). KU is also renowned for its professional schools of Law, Medicine and Business Administration. In research, KU is an internationally recognized leader with over 100 research centers, including the East Asiatic Research Centre and the Korean Cultural Research Centre. Furthermore, Korea University Business School (KUBS) is the only and the first business school in the country to have acquired both European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation, in combination with the accreditation granted by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Unlike many universities in Korea, KU prides itself not only in being a progressive and globally conscious institution but one that plays a role in preserving and developing Korea’s unique culture.
