Soonchunhyang University
Strengths
Soonchunhyand University is located in Asan, 60 km from Seoul. This is a reputable university in Korea which offers an original hospitality program whereby foreign students are sure to benefit from a real integration and discovery of the Korean culture. Among other things, free accommodation in a room shared with a Korean student as part of a residential complex : the Global Village.
Major, Academics
You must follow the lecture : Cultural Internship Discussion (6 credits)
You will also take two 3-credit Korean writing and oral Korean courses, plus a Korean culture course (calligraphy, martial arts, etc.).
Plus 2 other classes that you will make your director of studies approve in the following programs
Business & Economics
Asian Studies
Campus
Located in Asan, 60 km away from Seoul (40 minutes by high speed KTX train), the campus offers all the necessary services and facilities.
To discover
Asan is a medium-sized city of approximately 120,000 inhabitants that attracts more than 4 million visitors a year who come to visit its temples, remains and shrines. The area is renowned for the beauty of its nature and the natural hot springs. Seoul is a city that combines old and new, where ancient palaces and Buddhist temples stand side by side with modern and contemporary complexes. Confucianism has deeply marked the Korean culture and moral values in daily life and business. You will discover one of the most high tech companies in the world. While you are there, why not try Taekwondo ?
Good to know
A free shuttle service can be provided on request. You are allowed to work 20h / week, but only after 6 months of stay. In addition to free accommodation, you will receive a scholarship of 800,000 Won, or approximately $ US 800 the first week of class, and a weekly stipend of approximately $ 120.
What's going on?
– http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/
– http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/index.asp
– http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/skorea.htm
– http://www.world-newspapers.com/southkorea.html
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ISTEC : 4th year.
Documents required
Resume in English
Application form
Cover letter
1 teacher recommendation letter
1 letter from the director of studies
Passport copy
Grades transcript
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of August
End of lectures : mid-December
Exams : mid-December
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of February
End of lectures : mid-June
Exams : mid-June
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
D-2 student visa mandatory. Single entry visa and renewal of residence permit after 90 days. On your arrival, you will need do the necessary procedures to obtain a resident permit (ARC-Alien Registration Card). Once obtained, this card is valid for the total duration of your studies and allows you to leave / re-enter Korea.
Health insurance is compulsory.
Accommodation
In the Global Village, in a shared room with another Korean student. Free in exchange.
more info : https://homepage.sch.ac.kr/english/05/01.jsp
