Seoul and Suwon, South Korea
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
Sungkyunkwan University Fact sheet
University: Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Student body: 25,286 (18,181 undergraduate)
International students at university: 2,149
Website:
- Sungkyunkwan University website
- Exchange website, SKKU Office of International Relations
Academic units:
- Humanities and Social Sciences in Seoul
- Natural Sciences in Suwon
Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits
Course catalog: View course catalog
Language of instruction: Primarily Korean. Approximately 30%-40% of SKKU's undergraduate courses are taught in English.
Grades + Transcripts: SKKU will provide a transcript at the end of the exchange. At the student’s request, IU departments will review courses to determine how they will apply to your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail.
Academic calendar:
Fall semester: August 30 – December 10, 2021
[Academic Year: March - December ]
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Traveling to & living in South Korea
Student visa information: Exchange students need to apply for a D-2-6 visa.
SKKU provides guidance on the requirements for this process.
Air travel: Exchange students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing their own round-trip international airline tickets for dates appropriate for the term at the host university. Exchange students should only purchase tickets once SKKU has confirmed the dates of arrival. Students who are nominated for the exchange are eligible to apply for a travel grant from OIA.
Nearest international airport: Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Housing: SKKU has housing designated for exchange students but may not be able to provide accommodations for all due to demand. At the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul), housing options are off-campus. At the Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon), housing is on-campus.
Pre-departure orientation: The College OIA staff will provide an orientation the prior semester to help students prepare for their programs.
Departure preparation + arrival details: SKKU's International Student Orientation provides an orientation for students to discover campus resources, meet fellow international students, discuss academic issues and course registration, and have a campus tour.
Learn more about packing information + departure details
Estimated costs per semester:
- Tuition: IU Tuition
- Housing and food: $2,000-$2,800
- Books and incidentals: $800
- Transportation: $160
- OVST administrative fee: $238
- Plus insurance, visa, airfare
Application information
Student eligibility requirements:
- Must be pursuing a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
- Have completed a minimum of one year at IUB prior to enrolling abroad and not be in your final semester
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Have a passport by the time applications are due at the host university, valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date
For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).
Due date for applications to OIA: March 1, 2021
Application process:
- If you would like to apply for this exchange, please visit http://go.iu.edu/ASPIREexchanges.
- Complete the application form and upload a statement of intent.
- Send the recommendation form link to the person who will supply a reference for you. It must be submitted by the application deadline.
- OIA staff will conduct interviews with select students (semi-finalists) to determine their suitability and preparedness for the exchange. Students must come to the interview prepared with a list of prospective courses they might like to take abroad.
- OIA will nominate finalists to SKKU. Upon acceptance, SKKU will contact students to invite them to apply for admission. An academic transcript and copy of your passport will be required at this point.
Have questions?
Questions can be directed to the College Office of International Affairs at collOIA@indiana.edu.