Winter Programs in Korea
2026Winter schools at Korean universities for international students: deadlines, dates, courses, fees, and who can apply — in one place.
6 programs
- Application deadline not announced1 week2026
Dankook University
International Winter School
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Feb 2 – Feb 11, 2026 (dorm check-in Feb 1, check-out Feb 12)
- Length
- 10 days
- Fee
- Package includes most activities (mid-range pricing)
- Credits
- Up to 3 credits (1 + 2 online)
- Language
- English/Korean
Subjects
- Korean Language Course
- Online Community Innovator Course
- Cultural Activities
- On-site Korean Language: 4 days, 15 hours, 1 credit
- Online 'Roadmap to Community Innovator' course: 2 credits
- 2-day ski camp with accommodation & lessons
- Everland & NANTA show included
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026Partner discount
Hanyang University
International Winter School (HIWS)
Seoul, Seongdong-gu
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Session A: Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 / Session B: Jan 26 – Feb 6, 2026 / Internship: Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks per session
- Fee
- Tuition per session (scholarships available)
- Partner
- 40% Active Partner Scholarship available
- Credits
- Up to 5 credits per 2-week session
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Korean Culture
- Design
- Media
- Korean Language
- 130+ English-taught courses across 12 disciplines
- 6+ cultural & social activities per session
- City tours & K-pop experiences
- Buddy program with Hanyang students
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026Partner discount
Konkuk University
International Winter School
Seoul, Gwangjin-gu
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Feb 1 – Feb 14, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- ₩2,620,000
- Partner
- ₩1,760,000 / Early Bird: ₩2,104,000; 50% program fee discount for partner universities
- Credits
- 1 credit per course (16 hours each)
- Language
- English
Subjects
- K-Beauty
- K-Art and Pop
- K-Cultural Electives
- K-Beauty, K-Art, and K-Culture focused curriculum
- 6 hours classroom + 10 hours practical sessions per course
- 30% early bird discount available
- 13 nights dormitory accommodation included
- Application deadline not announced3 / 4 weeks2026
Korea University
International Winter Campus (KU IWC)
Seoul, Seongbuk-gu
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 (3 weeks) / Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026 (4 weeks)
- Length
- 3 weeks / 4 weeks
- Fee
- Varies by track (dorm, meals extra)
- Credits
- 3 credits per course (up to 6 credits)
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Business
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Korean Language & Culture
- 40+ credit-bearing courses
- 3-week and 4-week options available
- Lotte World & ice-skating activities
- K-volleyball game experience
- Application deadline not announced2 weeks2026
University of Seoul
Seoul International Winter School
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2026 (online orientation in early Feb)
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- ~KRW 1,500,000 (dorm & 2 field trips included)
- Credits
- Certificate of Completion
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Korean Economy
- Korean Society
- Korean Culture
- K-pop
- UNESCO Heritage
- Korean Language
- Korean studies-oriented curriculum
- 6–7.5 hours per weekday
- On-campus dormitory included
- 2 one-day field trips (Gyeongbokgung & historical sites)
- Application deadline not announced3 weeks2026
Yonsei University
Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY)
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
This is last year's information; the next session has not been announced.
- Dates
- Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- Variable (early-bird & partner discounts available)
- Credits
- 3+ credits per course
- Language
- English
Subjects
- Major Courses
- Korean Language (KLI)
- Business
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Science
- English-taught major courses + optional Korean language
- Seoul city tour & palace/heritage visits
- K-pop dance & ski trip activities
- K-drama filming location tours
We keep only what each university publishes — deadlines, dates, courses, fee wording and eligibility — plus a link to the official page. Programs, dates and fees change; confirm and apply on the university's own site.