Chonnam National University

Chonnam National University International Winter Session (CNUIWS) 2027

Gwangju

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Partner-only program. Only students nominated by a partner (sister) university of Chonnam National University can apply. If your university is not a partner yet, ask your international office about a partnership — programs like this are one of the benefits.

Dates: Starts in February: arrival and dorm check-in Feb 1, 2027 · opening Feb 2 · Korean classes Feb 2 - Feb 17 (final exam Feb 17) · certificate and transcript Feb 17 · trips and free time in Seoul Feb 18 - Feb 24 · return Feb 24 (Seollal holiday Feb 7 - 9)
Deadlines: Nomination roster deadline: Oct 28, 2026 · program fee payment deadline: Nov 30, 2026. Refunds: 90% until Dec 31, 80% until Jan 4, 50% until Jan 13, none from Jan 14.
Length: About 3 weeks
Fee: KRW 2,300,000 (about JPY 268,574) per participant
Partner: Registration fee waived for sister (partner) university students. The program page also states that tuition is waived for students from partner institutions under the partnership agreement.
Fee notes: The fee includes tuition, living-related costs, insurance and cultural activities (lodging, vehicle rental and some meals). Dormitory: twin room on campus; off-campus youth hostel rooms for 3 to 6 people also available. Breakfast and free-time meals are on your own. On the 2026 program page the fee depended on group size (about KRW 2.32M for 30 students, KRW 2.16M for 50 students).
Credits: 2 credits (30 hours of Korean language classes), per the program page
Language: English / Korean
Who can apply: Only students nominated by their home university (a CNU partner / sister university) can apply. The study abroad coordinator nominates, then students complete the online application themselves. Dates and fees here come from the 2027 partner brochure; the public program page still shows the 2026 session.

Courses

Korean language course (in-person, 3 hours a day, 10 classes with a final exam on Feb 17)

Subjects

Korean Language
K-Culture

Gwangju tour with hanbok and tea ceremony, Korean cooking, K-POP dance, taekwondo, glamping, Yeosu trip
May 18 National Cemetery, Asia Culture Center, Independence Hall of Korea, Lotte World, Gyeongbokgung Palace
CNU Buddy Program: 4 incoming students are paired with 2 CNU students; Seollal (Lunar New Year) experience with your buddy

Go to the official program page

Checked Oct 19, 2026. Always confirm details on the official page.

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