SOUTH KOREA PROGRAM- WINTER 2026
Several Programs
WINTER 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 24th, 2025
Program Information
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Founded in 1905, Korea University is widely acknowledged as one of the oldest, largest, and top-ranked universities in Korea. Korea University International Winter Campus (KU IWC) provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion during the winter intersession. It offers one semester’s load of work condensed into 3-weeks, during which renowned academics teach both domestic and international students.
NY departure and return dates: December 21, 2025 – January 10, 2026
Arrive in Seoul on December 22nd
Course: 3 credits
Faculty: Korea University
Housing: Single rooms in campus dormitory
*No classes on Dec 25 and Jan 1 and one makeup class on Saturday Jan 3*
Pick one of the following courses:
| Media and Popular Culture in Korea (Syllabus) | 9AM-11:55AM |
| Global Korean Cinema (Syllabus) | 9AM-11:55AM |
| Beginner Korean 1 | 9AM-11:55AM |
| Beginner Korean 2 | 9AM-11:55AM |
| Intermediate Korean | 9AM-11:55AM |
| Advanced Korean | 9AM-11:55AM |
Program Costs
Cost Paid to Study Abroad Office: $1,521
Includes:
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Housing and student fees: |
$1,060 |
| Travel Insurance | $61 |
| QC Program Fee | $400 |
Not included in the above cost:
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CUNY tuition for in-state, matriculated undergraduates |
$915 |
| Airfare |
$1600-2000 (estimate) |
|
Minimum budget for meals and personal expenses: |
$25 to $30 per day |
PODCAST EPISODE
See our Podcast Page and look under “South Korea.”
Please keep in mind
– Programs are open to undergraduate students only from all CUNY campuses with one semester completed
– Minimum 2.5 GPA required and no financial/academic holds
– Some programs may require travel on Fridays and weekends
– Students receive both credit and grade
– Students are encouraged to apply early
Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu