Summer Programs in Korea
2026Summer schools at Korean universities for international students: deadlines, dates, courses, fees, and who can apply — in one place.
29 programs
2026 programs (29)
- Application deadline not announced3 / 4 weeks2026
Dankook University
DKU International Summer School
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Jul 7 - Jul 30, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks + 3 weeks (Global Village)
- Fee
- USD 1,000 (all-inclusive)
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English/Korean
Subjects
- Korean Culture
- Fashion
- Business
- Education
- Contemporary Society
- Korean Language
- Application fee, student fees & accommodation included
- 2-day ski camp with resort stay & meals
- Ice skating & Seoul Sky Observatory
- Everland amusement park
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced6 weeks2026
DGIST
DGIST Graduate School Research Internship for International Undergraduates
Daegu, Dalseong-gun
- Dates
- Jun 29 - Aug 7, 2026
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Fee
- Fully funded (KRW 1.56M support)
- Credits
- Certificate of Completion
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Fully funded program for selected students (check eligibility on the official page)
Subjects
- Research Experience
- Science & Technology
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Engineering
- Scholarship KRW 600,000 provided
- Dormitory fee KRW 960,000 covered
- For 3rd/4th year undergraduates
- GPA 75%+ required
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026
Dongguk University
Dongguk International Summer School (DISS)
Seoul, Jung-gu
- Dates
- Session 1: Jun 22 - Jul 3, 2026 / Session 2: Jul 6 - Jul 17, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks per session
- Fee
- KRW 1,200,000 (+ KRW 100,000 application fee)
- Credits
- 3 credits per session
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Language & Culture
- Korean Cinema
- K-Wave & Marketing
- Buddhism & Meditation
- Criminal Justice
- Film & Media
- Business & Communication
- Engineering
- Dormitory: KRW 385,000 (S1) / KRW 364,000 (S2) / KRW 679,000 (both)
- Cultural activities: KRW 200,000 per session
- NANTA, Baseball Game, Han River Cruise (S1)
- Lotte World, Taekwondo, Temple Experience (S2)
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced2 / 4 weeks2026
Ewha Womans University
Ewha International Summer College
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Session 1: Jun 26 - Jul 23, 2026 / Session 2: Aug 4 - 18, 2026
- Length
- Session 1: 4 weeks / Session 2: 2 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 2.4M (approx)
- Credits
- Up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Studies
- Business
- International Studies
- Women's Studies
- Korean Language
- Arts
- Science
- Women's leadership
- Hanbok experience
- Traditional crafts
- Dormitory provided
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced8 weeks2026
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Global Intern Program (GIP)
Gwangju
- Dates
- Summer 2026 (Application: Feb 2 - Feb 27, 2026)
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Fee
- Funded (stipend provided)
- Credits
- Research internship
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Funded program for selected students (check eligibility on the official page)
Subjects
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- AI Convergence
- Semiconductor Engineering
- Physics & Photon Science
- Chemistry
- Mathematical Sciences
- Materials Science
- Mechanical & Robotics Engineering
- Environment & Energy Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Biomedical Science & Engineering
- Half of round-trip airfare provided
- Dormitory accommodation included
- Monthly stipend provided
- Korean language & cultural classes
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced1 week2026Partner discount
Handong Global University
Handong Leadership School (Pre-College)
Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Dates
- Jul 5 - Jul 11, 2026
- Length
- 1 week
- Fee
- USD 700
- Partner
- USD 50 off for partner schools
- Credits
- Certificate
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Middle & high school students only
Subjects
- Intercultural Studies
- International Law
- Korean & International Business
- Christian Leadership
- Korean Language
- For middle & high school students only
- Pre-college program experience
- Taekwondo & Samul-Nori classes
- K-pop & traditional Korean dance
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026Partner discount
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
HUFS International Summer Session (ISS)
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
- Dates
- Jul 9 - Aug 7, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 1.4M (1 course) / 1.8M (2) / 2.2M (3)
- Partner
- Partner university discounts
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Language
- Korean Cinema
- Contemporary Culture
- Economics
- Political Science
- Asian Studies
- All classes held at Seoul Campus
- Flexible 1-3 course options
- Field trips & cultural activities
- Korean/Asian Studies major discount
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026Partner discount
Hansung University
Hansung International Summer School (HISS)
Seoul, Seongbuk-gu
- Dates
- Jun 25 - Jul 22, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 3,100,000 (Non-partner) / KRW 2,000,000 (Partner Visiting) / KRW 300,000 (Partner Exchange)
- Partner
- Partner exchange students: tuition & dorm waived; Partner visiting students: meals & activities waived
- Credits
- 3 credits (Korean Studies) + 1 credit (Korean Language)
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Studies
- Korean Language
- Korean Culture
- Korean History
- Korean Politics
- Korean Economy
- Arts
- Korean Studies taught by multiple experts in Politics, Economics & Arts
- Basic Korean Language course included
- Dormitory (double/triple) available
- Cultural activities & field trips included
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced1 / 3 / 4 weeks2026
Hanyang University
Hanyang International Summer School (HISS)
Seoul, Seongdong-gu
- Dates
- Week 1-3: Jun 30 - Jul 16, 2026 (Seoul) / Week 4: Jul 19 - 25, 2026 (Jeju)
- Length
- 4 weeks (3 weeks Seoul + 1 week Jeju)
- Fee
- From KRW 2.0M
- Credits
- Up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Korean Culture
- Design
- Media
- Korean Language
- Education
- Special Jeju Island week at Jeju National University
- K-pop dance & Taekwondo
- Research lab internship option
- Ambassador scholarship available
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced2 / 4 weeks2026
Hanyang University ERICA
Hanyang ERICA Summer School
Ansan, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Session 1: Jul 18 - Aug 2, 2026 / Session 2: Aug 3 - Aug 18, 2026 / Both: Jul 18 - Aug 18, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks / 4 weeks
- Fee
- Academic Track: USD 1,209 / Cultural Track: USD 1,067 (includes housing, amusement park & K-pop concert)
- Credits
- Academic: 4-8 credits / Cultural: 2-4 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- K-Pop Business
- Generative AI
- Robotics
- AI Studies
- Korean Language & Culture
- K-Beauty & Makeup
- K-pop Dance
- K-Pop concert included
- Amusement park trip included
- AI & Robotics courses
- K-Beauty & Makeup classes
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026Partner discount
Hongik University
Hongik International Summer School
Seoul, Mapo-gu
- Dates
- Jul 6 - Jul 17, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 1,800,000 per course (Early/Partner 20% off)
- Partner
- Partner university 20% discount
- Credits
- TBD
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Industrial Design
- Fashion Design
- Architecture
- Performing Arts
- Application fee: KRW 100,000
- Early bird 20% discount by April 30
- E-Bike Prototype Camp (Fashion Design)
- Urban Air Mobility Design Practice
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced3 weeks2026Partner discount
Incheon National University
INU International Summer Program
Incheon, Yeonsu-gu
- Dates
- Jun 23 - Jul 10, 2026
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 1,620,000
- Partner
- KRW 1,290,000
- Credits
- 3 credits (45 hours per course)
- Language
- English/Korean
Subjects
- Korean Language
- K-Wave Studies
- Global Communication
- Cultural Programs
- K-pop dance & Taekwondo classes
- Korean buddies program
- Seoul & Incheon field trips every Friday
- 35+ hours of cultural activities
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced1 / 3 weeks2026
Inha University
International Summer School
Incheon, Nam-gu
- Dates
- Jul 21 - Aug 8, 2026
- Length
- 1-3 weeks (modular)
- Fee
- USD 600 (1 wk) / USD 1,100 (2 wk) / USD 1,600 (3 wk) — includes housing
- Credits
- 1 credit per week (up to 3)
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Culture
- Korean Language
- K-Beauty
- Health & Wellness
- Korean Dance
- Modular unit system - choose 1-3 weeks
- Includes dormitory in fee
- Nanta Show, Everland, DMZ Tour included
- K-pop Dance & Korean Cooking classes
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced7 weeks2026
KAIST
KAI-X Research Internship Program
Daejeon, Yuseong-gu
- Dates
- Jul 1 - Aug 14, 2026
- Length
- 7 weeks
- Fee
- Fully funded
- Credits
- Research internship
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Fully funded program for selected students (check eligibility on the official page)
Subjects
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Brain & Cognitive Science
- Medical Science
- Round-trip airfare (up to KRW 1,000,000)
- Dormitory support (up to KRW 500,000)
- Living expenses (KRW 600,000)
- For 3rd/4th year undergrad & Master's students
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced3 weeks2026Partner discount
Konkuk University
Konkuk International Summer Program
Seoul, Gwangjin-gu
- Dates
- Summer 1: Jul 1 - Jul 25, 2026 / Summer 2: Aug 3 - Aug 21, 2026
- Length
- Summer 1: 3 weeks / Summer 2: 2.5 weeks
- Fee
- Summer 1: KRW 2.9M - 3.5M / Summer 2: KRW 2.1M - 2.6M
- Partner
- Partner university 50% discount
- Credits
- Up to 3 credits (1 credit = 16 hours)
- Language
- English
Subjects
- K-Wave Studies
- Psychology
- Business
- Architecture
- Korean Language
- Korean Culture
- Waterbomb K-pop concert (42% off + free shuttle)
- DMZ & Everland field trips
- Gangwon-do excursion
- Seoul City Tour
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026
Korea Aerospace University
KAU International Summer Program (KAU ISP)
Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Summer 2026 (TBD)
- Length
- 4 weeks (approx)
- Fee
- USD 2,000 + USD 100 (Application Fee)
- Credits
- 3 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Aviation Legal & Regulatory
- Aerospace
- Aviation
- Most prestigious aerospace & aviation university in Korea
- Established in 2009 with 1,000+ international alumni
- Aviation Legal and Regulatory course (3 credits)
- Off-campus housing available (~USD 1,200)
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 / 6 weeks2026
Korea University
KU International Summer Campus (KU ISC)
Seoul, Seongbuk-gu
- Dates
- Jun 27 - Jul 24 (4 weeks) / Jun 27 - Aug 6 (6 weeks)
- Length
- 4 weeks / 6 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 2.6M (approx)
- Credits
- Up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business & Economics
- Humanities
- Politics & IR
- Social Sciences & Psychology
- Science & Engineering
- Korean Language
- 100+ courses in 7 fields
- Internship program available
- Cheerleading & cultural activities
- KRW 200,000 early registration discount
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026Partner discount
Kyung Hee University
Global Collaborative (GC) Summer Program
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
- Dates
- Jun 28 - Jul 27, 2026 (Classes: Jun 30 - Jul 17)
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 1.6M (3 credits) / KRW 2.3M (6 credits)
- Partner
- Partner & non-partner university students welcome
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Peace & Development
- Humanity & Civilization
- Global Consciousness
- Korean Language
- Dormitory: KRW 600,000
- Cultural activities: KRW 450,000
- NANTA, Baseball Game, Han River Cruise
- Lotte World, Taekwondo, Temple Experience
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced6 weeks2026Partner discount
POSTECH
POSTECH Summer Program (PSP)
Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Dates
- Jul 6 - Aug 14, 2026
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 1,500,000 + 100,000 (Application fee)
- Partner
- Exchange Track: Full tuition waiver for partner universities
- Credits
- 1 credit
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Research Experience
- Science & Technology
- Engineering
- Round trip ticket provided
- Concurrent Track: Self-funded with financial support
- Hands-on research experience
- Official transcript & certificate provided
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026Partner discount
Pusan National University
PNU International Summer School
Busan, Geumjeong-gu
- Dates
- Jul 1 - Jul 28, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 3,010,700 (Regular) / KRW 2,408,560 (Group 20% off)
- Partner
- 20% group discount (6+ students from partner universities); 15% discount for PNU/APRU partner universities
- Credits
- 3 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Studies
- Korean Language
- Korean Culture
- 10% early bird discount
- Located in Korea's second largest city
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026
Sejong University
Sejong International Summer Program (SISP)
Seoul, Gwangjin-gu
- Dates
- Jun 29 - Jul 24, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- USD 3,000 (+ USD 50 application fee)
- Credits
- 3-6 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- AI
- Engineering
- Business
- Korean Studies
- Humanities
- Design
- Basic Sciences
- Research Internship
- Credit-bearing courses (3-6 credits)
- Research Internship Track (STEM priority)
- K-Culture & Seoul Experience included
- K-pop Dance, Korean Cooking & Craft
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced5 weeks2026
Seoul National University
SNU International Summer Program (ISP)
Seoul, Gwanak-gu
- Dates
- Jun 24 - Jul 24, 2026
- Length
- 5 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 2.8M (approx)
- Credits
- Up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Economics & Business
- Engineering & Science
- International Relations
- East Asian Studies
- Korean Language
- Music & Arts
- K-pop
- 40+ courses
- Distinguished faculty
- K-pop & K-drama classes
- Field trips
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026
Sogang University
Sogang International Summer Program (SISP)
Seoul, Mapo-gu
- Dates
- Jun 27 - Jul 24, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 2.2M (1 course) - 3.0M (2 courses)
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Language
- Korean History
- Korean Politics
- K-POP & Hallyu
- K-movie
- Taekwondo
- Generative AI
- Macroeconomics
- International Business
- Korean Society
- Korean Religions
- Practical Generative AI course
- K-POP & Global Hallyu studies
- Taekwondo classes
- Mental coaching & meditation
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced3 / 4 weeks2026
Soongsil University
Soongsil International Summer School (SISS)
Seoul, Dongjak-gu
- Dates
- 4 weeks: Jul 27 - Aug 20, 2026 / 3 weeks: Aug 3 - Aug 20, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks / 3 weeks
- Fee
- 4 weeks: KRW 2,690,250 / 3 weeks: KRW 2,141,650
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Culture
- Korean Language
- Korean History
- Business
- Engineering
- Liberal Arts
- Social Sciences
- Established in 1897 - Korea's oldest private university
- Two session options
- Application fee waiver available
- Housing fee waiver scholarships
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 weeks2026
Sungkyunkwan University
SKKU Summer Session
Seoul, Jongno-gu
- Dates
- Jun 26 - Jul 24, 2026
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 2.3M (approx)
- Credits
- Up to 6 credits
- Language
- English/Korean
Subjects
- Confucian Culture
- Korean History
- Philosophy
- Business
- Engineering
- Korean Language
- Confucian cultural experience
- Hanok stay
- Traditional etiquette
- Seoul tour
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced3 weeks2026
Sungshin Women's University
Sungshin Global Summer School
Seoul
- Dates
- Jul 6 - Jul 26, 2026
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- USD 2,200 (Early Bird) / USD 3,000 (Regular)
- Credits
- Certificate
- Language
- English/Korean
Subjects
- K-Beauty
- K-Culture
- Korean Language
- Hosted by Department of Beauty Industry
- K-Beauty: Makeup, hair styling, perfume & lip balm making
- Tea ceremony & hanbok experience
- K-pop dance & museum visits
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced3 / 4 weeks2026Partner discount
University of Seoul
Seoul International Summer School (SISS I & II)
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
- Dates
- SISS I: Jul 1 - Jul 29, 2026 / SISS II: Aug 5 - Aug 21, 2026
- Length
- SISS I: 4 weeks / SISS II: 2.5 weeks
- Fee
- SISS I: KRW 2.4M - 3.0M / SISS II: KRW 1.7M - 2.2M
- Partner
- Partner university discounts
- Credits
- SISS I: 6 credits (10 ECTS) / SISS II: Certificate
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business
- Korean Economy
- Global Marketing
- Korean Culture
- Korean History
- Pop Culture
- Korean Language
- K-Mass Media
- K-Webtoons
- K-Drama & Movies
- K-Pop
- Two session options available
- On-campus housing guaranteed (single rooms)
- Field trips & cultural activities
- Peer Advocate buddy program
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026
University of Ulsan
Ulsan International Program (UIP)
Ulsan
- Dates
- Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- USD 800 (Tuition waived for invited students)
- Credits
- 2 credits
- Language
- English/Korean
- Who can apply
- Tuition waived for invited students
Subjects
- Korean Language
- Korean Culture
- Korean History
- Korean Society
- Korean Business
- 10-hour Korean language course
- Gyeongju ancient capital excursion
- Ulsan industrial complex tours (automotive, shipbuilding, petroleum)
- On-campus double-room dormitory
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
- Application deadline not announced4 / 6 weeks2026
Yonsei University
Yonsei International Summer School (YISS)
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Jun 29 - Jul 22 (4 weeks) / Jun 29 - Aug 5 (6 weeks)
- Length
- 4 weeks / 6 weeks
- Fee
- KRW 3.5M (approx)
- Credits
- Up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business
- Economics
- International Relations
- Korean Studies
- Science & Tech
- Humanities
- Korean Language
- 100+ courses across 7 fields
- Internship opportunities (20hrs/week)
- Dormitory provided
- Early registration discount
Official program pageChecked Jan 15, 2026
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