Winter Programs in Korea
2027Winter schools at Korean universities for international students: deadlines, dates, courses, fees, and who can apply — in one place.
17 programs
- Early bird by Oct 31, 2026D-2Regular deadline Nov 30, 2026D-322 weeks2027
Ewha Womans University
Ewha International Winter College (EIWC)
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Dec 28 – Jan 11 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.6M (1 course) · 2.5M (2 courses)
Courses
- Korean language
- Social science & business
- Studio arts: ceramics, painting, music
- Korean & East Asian studies
- Early bird KRW 100k off (by Oct 31)
- Studio-type art workshops and field courses
- Early bird by Oct 31, 2026D-2Regular deadline Nov 22, 2026D-242 / 4 weeks2027Partner discount
Hanyang University
Hanyang International Winter School (HIWS) 2026-27
Seoul, Seongdong-gu
- Dates
- A: Dec 26 – Jan 9 · B: Jan 19 – Feb 3 · Internship: Dec 14 – Jan 8
- Fee
- One session KRW 1.7M · both sessions 2.7M (early bird 1.5M / 2.0M)
- Partner
- Partner universities: KRW 1.5M (one session) · 2.0M (both)
- Choose Session A, B or both
- Optional 4-week internship
- Early bird by Oct 31, 2026D-2Regular deadline Dec 13, 2026D-453 weeks2027Partner discount
Sungkyunkwan University
SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)
Seoul, Jongno-gu
- Dates
- Dec 22 – Jan 7 (3 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.76M (1 course) · 3.08M (2 courses)
- Partner
- Early bird 30% off (by Oct 31) · Group 30% off
Courses
- 22 courses: business, data science / AI, engineering, Korean studies, social science, Korean language
- Optional research internship
- Group cultural activities included
- Apply by Nov 1, 2026D-32 weeksStarts in February2027Partner discount
Dankook University
DKU International Winter School
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Feb 8 – 20 (classes Feb 10 – 19)
- Fee
- USD 1,300 (dorm and activities included)
- Partner
- Partner students: USD 100 off
Courses
- Korean language (1 credit)
- 2-day ski camp and Everland
- Kimchi making, K-POP dance, NANTA
- Early bird by Sep 30, 2026ClosedRegular deadline Nov 6, 2026D-83 / 4 weeks2027
Korea University
KU International Winter Campus (IWC) 2027
Seoul, Seongbuk-gu
- Dates
- Dec 22 – Jan 8 (3 weeks) or Jan 18 (4 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.89M (1 course) · 3.2M (2 courses), housing extra from 0.52M
- 3- or 4-week option
- Taekwondo, pro volleyball match and more
- Apply by Nov 6, 2026D-83 weeks2027
Seoul National University
SNU International Winter Program (IWP) 2026-27
Seoul, Gwanak-gu
- Dates
- Dec 19 – Jan 9 (3 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.8M (3 credits) · 2.79M (5 credits) + dorm 0.66M
Courses
- AI & Reinforcement Learning
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Business Strategy
- Public Administration & Business
- International Development
- Korean language / Korean art (afternoon)
- Regional field trips and winter sports
- K-POP dance classes
- Early bird by Oct 20, 2026ClosedRegular deadline Nov 12, 2026D-143 weeks2027Partner discount
Yonsei University
Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) 2026-27
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Dec 22 – Jan 8 (3 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.87M per course (early bird 1.59M)
- Partner
- Exchange students: tuition waived
Courses
- In-person and video lecture courses (up to 3)
- Mix in-person and video courses
- Early-bird acceptees get dorm priority
- Apply by Nov 20, 2026D-223 weeks2027Partner discount
Sogang University
Sogang Winter Immersion Program (SWIP)
Seoul, Mapo-gu
- Dates
- Dec 22 – Jan 8 (3 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.5M (1 course) · 2.5M (2 courses)
- Partner
- Partner universities: 25% off
Courses
- Korean language
- International politics
- Sustainability & SDGs
- K-pop & cultural studies
- AI & the modern era
- English-taught academic courses plus Korean
- Cultural fieldwork in Seoul
- Apply by Nov 27, 2026D-292 weeks2027Partner discount
Jeonbuk National University
The Feeling Korea - Winter 2027
Jeonju, Jeonbuk State
- Dates
- Jan 17 – 30 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- USD 1,500 (all included)
- Partner
- Partner universities: USD 1,000
Courses
- Korean language (basic to intermediate)
- Pottery, bibimbap, hanbok, taekwondo
- Field trips: Seoul and Muju
- Early bird by Nov 30, 2026D-32Regular deadline Dec 31, 2026D-632 weeksStarts in February2027Partner discount
Konkuk University
Konkuk International Winter School 2027
Seoul, Gwangjin-gu
- Dates
- Feb 1 – 17 (17 days, incl. Seollal)
- Fee
- KRW 3.5M (early bird 2.9M) · dorm and trips included
- Partner
- Partner universities: KRW 2.3M
Courses
- Korean language (morning)
- Track classes (afternoon)
- Seollal (Lunar New Year) programs
- Field trips and buddy program
- Dorm included
- Early bird by Nov 30, 2026D-32Regular deadline Dec 31, 2026D-632 weeksStarts in February2027Partner discount
University of Seoul
Seoul International Winter School (SIWS) 2027
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
- Dates
- Feb 9 – 22 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 2.2M general · 1.9M early bird (dorm and field trips included)
- Partner
- Partner universities: KRW 1.7M
Courses
- Korean studies
- Korean language
- 2 field trips and a 24-hour Seoul travel pass
- Peer Advocate buddy program
- Apply by Dec 1, 2026D-332 weeks2027Partner discount
Chung-Ang University
CAU International Winter Program (IWP)
Seoul, Dongjak-gu
- Dates
- Dec 28 – Jan 8 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- USD 2,600 + dorm 200 (+ 60 application fee)
- Partner
- Partner universities: USD 1,300 (50% off), no application fee
Courses
- Korean through K-drama
- K-Beauty
- AI K-character shorts
- Global IP & K-POP marketing
- Emotion in games & animation
- Korean foreign policy
- Hanbok, K-pop dance, Nanta, Lotte World, ski
- Talks by entertainment industry professionals
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2027
Ajou University
Ajou International Winter School (AIWS) 2026-27
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Dec 27 – Jan 9 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- KRW 1.69M (dorm included)
Courses
- K-Culture
- K-Entrepreneurship
- K-Business through data
- K-History
- K-Economy
- International Relations
- Skiing and Pyeongchang trip
- K-POP dance, Gyeongbokgung, Hwaseong Fortress
- Apply by Oct 28, 2026Closed3 weeksStarts in February2027Partner students only
Chonnam National University
Chonnam National University International Winter Session (CNUIWS) 2027
Gwangju
Partner-only program. Open to students nominated by a partner (sister) university of Chonnam National University. Ask your international office how your university can become a partner.
- Dates
- Feb 1 – 24 (Korean classes Feb 2 – 17)
- Fee
- KRW 2.3M (dorm, meals and trips included)
- Partner
- Sister universities: registration fee waived
Courses
- Korean language (2 credits)
- Hanbok, cooking, taekwondo, glamping, Yeosu
- Seoul trip: Lotte World, Gyeongbokgung
- Apply by Oct 20, 2026Closed2 weeks2027Partner students only
Chungnam National University
CNU WILL - Winter for International Learners and Leaders
Daejeon
Partner-only program. Open to students nominated by a partner (sister) university of Chungnam National University. Ask your international office how your university can become a partner.
- Dates
- Jan 4 – 20 (2.5 weeks)
- Fee
- USD 600 (dorm, activities and trips included)
- Partner
- Open to partner-nominated students only
Courses
- Korean speaking
- Korea through K-culture
- Global management
- Daejeon excursions and traditional culture
- CNU buddy team
- Apply by Oct 23, 2026Closed2 weeks2027Partner discount
Gachon University
Gachon International Winter School (GIWS) 2026-27
Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Dec 22 – Feb 3 · three 2-week sessions
- Fee
- KRW 1.0M (dorm included)
- Partner
- Partner universities: KRW 0.6M
Courses
- K-Culture (2 credits)
- Cultural activities (1 credit)
- Taekwondo, K-POP, K-Food, Lotte World
- Buddy program; choose 1 to 3 sessions
- Apply by Oct 25, 2026Closed2 weeks2027
Incheon National University
INU International Winter Program
Incheon, Yeonsu-gu
- Dates
- Dec 23 – Jan 5 (2 weeks)
- Fee
- Dorm KRW 262,500 (tuition: see official page)
Courses
- Korean language
- K-Wave (in English)
- 1 credit (15 hours) plus cultural programs
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