PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Korea University boasts an elite reputation as part of South Korea’s SKY Universities, and its historic and traditional campus with a deeply rooted sense of pride and school spirit are a storied part of Korean culture. With excellent access to Seoul, the neighborhood surrounding KU caters to students and locals, with quick, affordable meal options and coffee shops.
• Choose from a wide variety of courses taught in English in International Studies, Environmental Science, Media & Communication, Liberal Arts, and the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Business program.
• Get involved and make friends through student activities, city tours, cooking demonstrations, campus fashion shows, field days, sporting events, university festivals, and the KU Buddy Association.
• With ISEP, you’ll have guaranteed housing steps away from the campus gates or on campus. ISEP Regional Coordinator for Asia, Brian Min, provides support and curated cultural experiences throughout the program, including K-Pop dance classes, temple visits, and walking tours.
LIFE ABROAD
Experience the vibrant pop cultural capital of Seoul, a city full of neon lights, beckoning street food, and the latest trends in fashion. Korea University is one of South Korea's oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities. You'll study on a campus that feels like its own neighborhood, with streets lined with coffee shops and eateries that create a powerful sense of community for students.
SOUTH KOREA PROGRAM ADVISOR
Brian (Kyung Hwan) Min, ISEP’s Seoul-based Regional Coordinator for Asia, provides extra support for ISEP students in Seoul and holds ISEP student meet-up events two to three times a semester. Past examples of events he has held include stamp-making and leather case-making, temple food tasting and a K-pop dancing session. Brian has an academic background in Psychology (BA), Women’s and Gender Studies (BA), and Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA). After studying in the US, Brian returned to Korea in 2015 and served in the Air Force. He has also worked in intercultural education, tourism, online teaching, and entrepreneurship (start-up). Brian is passionate about student success and fostering an inclusive and safe environment.
What We Love About Seoul
We love that KU offers an immersive experience for you to study in the birthplace of K-Pop culture and the center of where Hallyu began. Make sure to delve further into Korean culture by taking advantage of the free Korean Language classes offered during the semester breaks for students who have finished at least one semester at KU.
LEARN MORE
Visit the Program Page for
Study in Seoul to learn more.
GET STARTED
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return.
To connect with ISEP, visit our website.
