Winter Programs in Korea
2027Winter schools at Korean universities for international students: deadlines, dates, courses, fees, and who can apply — in one place.
12 programs
- Early bird by Oct 20, 2026D-5Regular deadline Nov 12, 2026D-283 weeks2027Partner discount
Yonsei University
Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) 2026-27
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Classes Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027 (no class Dec 25 and Jan 1) · dorm check-in Dec 22-23 · commencement Jan 8 · dorm check-out Jan 9, 2027
- Deadlines
- Application opens Sep 3 · early bird: application due Oct 20 (14:00 KST) and tuition due Oct 22 · general: application due Nov 12 (16:00 KST) and tuition due Nov 19 · course registration Nov 4-5 (early bird) and Dec 9-10
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- 1 course KRW 1,870,000 · 2 courses KRW 3,070,000 · 3 courses KRW 3,870,000
- Partner
- Winter exchange students appointed through their home institutions: tuition and application fee exempted by WAY
- Fee notes
- Early bird tuition: 1 course KRW 1,590,000 · 2 courses KRW 2,610,000 · 3 courses KRW 3,290,000. Only early bird acceptees can apply for on-campus housing.
- Credits
- 3 credits per course, up to 9 credits
- Language
- English
- Choose in-person and video lecture courses in any combination
- Early bird acceptees get first access to on-campus housing
- Apply by Oct 25, 2026D-102 weeks2027
Incheon National University
INU International Winter Program
Incheon, Yeonsu-gu
- Dates
- Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027 · application deadline Oct 25, 2026 · classes Dec 24 - Jan 5
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee notes
- Dormitory (Dorm #2, 2 people): KRW 262,500 (about USD 185), meals not included. May be cancelled with notice in late October if minimum enrollment is not met.
- Credits
- 1 credit (15-hour course)
- Language
- English / Korean
Courses
- Korean Course (basic to intermediate; level test before the start)
- English Course: Unlock the K-Wave
- Choose one course
- Includes cultural programs
- Early bird by Oct 31, 2026D-16Regular deadline Nov 30, 2026D-462 weeks2027
Ewha Womans University
Ewha International Winter College (EIWC)
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu
- Dates
- Dorm check-in Dec 24, 2026 · orientation Dec 24 · first class Dec 28 · last class Jan 11, 2027 · dorm check-out Jan 12
- Deadlines
- Application opens Oct 1, 2026 · early bird discount by Oct 31 · application and tuition payment deadline Nov 30 · housing and optional field trip fees due in December (TBA)
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- Application fee KRW 100,000 (non-refundable) + tuition KRW 1,600,000 (1 course) or KRW 2,500,000 (2 courses, after the automatic KRW 400,000 discount)
- Fee notes
- Early bird KRW 100,000 off (by Oct 31) · 2-course discount KRW 400,000 · re-enrollment KRW 100,000 · Ewha alumnae KRW 100,000; discounts apply to fee-paying visiting students only. Dormitory (double, room only): KRW 550,000 women / KRW 700,000 men; single KRW 1,100,000. Optional field trip fee TBA.
- Credits
- 2 credits per course (30 hours), up to 2 courses
- Language
- English / Korean
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at an accredited university, or prospective freshmen admitted for Spring 2027
Courses
- Korean Language: Beginner / Elementary / Intermediate
- Social Science & Business (for example criminal psychology, digital marketing, entertainment media)
- Art & Music studio courses (Korean ceramics, traditional painting, traditional music, color theory, book art)
- Korean & East Asian Studies (contemporary Korean culture, Korean society and gender)
- Field-integrated courses
- Studio-type art and music workshops and field-integrated courses
- Course list on the site is still the 2025 list; the 2026-27 list is being updated
- Early bird by Oct 31, 2026D-16Regular deadline Dec 13, 2026D-593 weeks2027Partner discount
Sungkyunkwan University
SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)
Seoul, Jongno-gu
- Dates
- Classes Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 7, 2027 (12 sessions) · dorm check-in Dec 20 · orientation Dec 21 · graduation Jan 8 · dorm check-out Jan 10, 2027
- Deadlines
- Registration opens Sep 1, 2026 · early bird (30% off tuition) by Oct 31 · registration deadline Dec 13, 2026
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- Registration fee KRW 100,000 + tuition: 1 course KRW 1,760,000 · 2 courses KRW 3,080,000 · 2 courses + research internship KRW 3,740,000
- Partner
- Students with a 100% tuition waiver (for example exchange partners): cultural activity fee KRW 400,000 + registration fee
- Fee notes
- Early bird 30% off tuition (by Oct 31) · group 30% off (3 or more students nominated by the same university) · ISS/WISE alumni 40% off. Discounts cannot be combined. Optional: dormitory KRW 690,000; research internship KRW 660,000 (2-course students only). Group cultural activities are included in tuition.
- Credits
- General courses 3 credits (45 hours) · Korean language courses 2 credits · up to 6 credits, plus an optional 2-credit research internship
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled at or admitted to overseas universities (undergraduate, master or doctoral); minimum GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 or 4.5 scale
Courses
- Derivatives Securities
- Organizational Behavior
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- International Trading Systems and Negotiation Strategies
- Economics of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Data Science and Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fundamentals of Programming Languages
- Statistical Foundations for Text Mining Using R
- Modeling Complex Systems for Sustainability
- Chaos Theory: From Jeju Coastlines to K-pop
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- Three-week on-campus program in central Seoul
- Optional research internship for 2-course students
- Courses may be canceled if enrollment is low
- Apply by Nov 1, 2026D-172 weeksStarts in February2027Partner discount
Dankook University
DKU International Winter School
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
- Dates
- Dorm move-in Feb 8 · orientation Feb 9 · classes & activities Feb 10 - Feb 19 · move-out Feb 20, 2027 · application: Oct 1 - Nov 1, 2026
- Deadlines
- Application period Oct 1 - Nov 1, 2026
- Length
- 13 days
- Fee
- USD 1,300 (includes application fee USD 100, student fees, accommodation and all activities)
- Partner
- Partner university students / past participants: USD 100 scholarship (applied automatically)
- Fee notes
- Included activities: 2-day ski camp (resort stay and meals), Everland, kimchi making, K-POP dance, NANTA. Not included: meals, insurance, health check-up, pick-up, airfare.
- Credits
- 1 credit
- Language
- English
Courses
- Korean language course (15 hours, 1 credit; level placement at orientation)
- 13-day on-campus program
- All activity fees included in the program fee
- Early bird by Sep 30, 2026ClosedRegular deadline Nov 6, 2026D-223 / 4 weeks2027
Korea University
KU International Winter Campus (IWC) 2027
Seoul, Seongbuk-gu
- Dates
- 3-week: Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027 · 4-week: Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027 · dorm check-in Dec 21
- Deadlines
- Application Sep 1 - Nov 6, 2026 · early bird discount was due Sep 30 · final tuition payment due Nov 13
- Length
- 3 weeks / 4 weeks
- Fee notes
- Fees are listed on the Fees & Payment page of the program site.
- Language
- English
- 3-week and 4-week options
- Cultural activities such as taekwondo and a professional volleyball match
- Apply by Nov 6, 2026D-223 weeks2027
Seoul National University
SNU International Winter Program (IWP) 2026-27
Seoul, Gwanak-gu
- Dates
- Dec 19, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027 · classes Dec 21 - Jan 8 · nomination Oct 30 · application Nov 6 · payment Nov 13, 2026
- Deadlines
- Nomination by home university Oct 30, 2026 · application and course registration Nov 6 · fee payment Nov 13
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- 3 credits: KRW 1,800,000 · 5 credits: KRW 2,790,000 · application fee KRW 200,000
- Fee notes
- Dormitory: KRW 660,000 for 3 weeks. Field trips to regional cities, local festivals, winter sports and K-POP dance classes are part of the program. Course offerings are subject to change.
- Credits
- Morning 3 credits (required) + afternoon 2 credits (optional)
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students, or high school graduates admitted to a university for Spring 2027
Courses
- AI & Reinforcement Learning (3 credits, morning)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (3 credits, morning)
- Business Strategy (3 credits, morning)
- Public Administration & Business (3 credits, morning)
- International Development (3 credits, morning)
- Korean Language, Basic / Intermediate (2 credits, afternoon, optional)
- Korean Art: Asian Painting / Ceramics / Terracotta (2 credits, afternoon, optional)
- Nomination by the home university, then online application
- Winter sports and K-POP dance classes
- Apply by Nov 20, 2026D-363 weeks2027Partner discount
Sogang University
Sogang Winter Immersion Program (SWIP)
Seoul, Mapo-gu
- Dates
- Dec 22, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
- Deadlines
- Application deadline Nov 20, 2026 (early bird not announced)
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Fee
- Tuition: 1 course KRW 1,500,000 · 2 courses KRW 2,500,000
- Partner
- Partner universities: 1 course KRW 1,125,000 · 2 courses KRW 1,875,000 (25% off)
- Language
- English / Korean
Subjects
- Korean Language
- International Politics
- Sustainability & SDGs
- K-pop & Cultural Studies
- Korean Film
- AI & the Modern Era
- Mental Coaching & Meditation
- Korean language courses plus English-taught academic courses
- Cultural fieldwork and activities in Seoul
- Apply by Nov 22, 2026D-382 / 4 weeks2027
Hanyang University
Hanyang International Winter School (HIWS) 2026-27
Seoul, Seongdong-gu
- Dates
- Session A: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027 (classes Dec 28 - Jan 8) · Session B: Jan 19 - Feb 3, 2027 (classes Jan 20 - Feb 2) · Internship: Dec 14, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027 (4 weeks, 8 hours a day)
- Deadlines
- Session A and A+B: Nov 22, 2026 · Session B only: Dec 27, 2026 · Internship only: Oct 19, 2026 (internship early bird Sep 25 has passed; placement and interview by Nov 30)
- Length
- 2 weeks / 2 weeks / 4 weeks
- Fee notes
- Tuition and aid are listed on each session page. Proof of international health insurance is required.
- Credits
- Up to 5 credits per session (academic and elective courses)
- Language
- English
- Choose Session A, Session B, or both
- Optional 4-week internship with a host company
- Early bird by Nov 30, 2026D-46Regular deadline Dec 31, 2026D-772 weeksStarts in February2027
Konkuk University
Konkuk International Winter School 2027
Seoul, Gwangjin-gu
- Dates
- Starts in February: Feb 1 (Mon) - Feb 17 (Wed), 2027 · dorm check-in Feb 1 · orientation Feb 2 · check-out Feb 17 (includes Seollal)
- Deadlines
- Early bird deadline Nov 30, 2026 (25% off the program fee) · application deadline Dec 31, 2026 (all steps, including payment)
- Length
- 17 days
- Fee notes
- Early bird: 25% off the program fee. Bedding fee KRW 40,000 paid in cash at check-in.
- Language
- English / Korean
Courses
- Korean language class (morning)
- Afternoon classes by track
- February start, 17 days in Seoul with Seollal (Lunar New Year) programs
- Field trips, buddy program and on-campus housing included
- Early bird by Nov 30, 2026D-46Regular deadline Dec 31, 2026D-772 weeksStarts in February2027Partner students only
University of Seoul
Seoul International Winter School (SIWS) 2027
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu
- Dates
- Starts in February: Feb 9 (Tue) - Feb 22 (Mon), 2027 · online orientation (Zoom) Feb 1
- Deadlines
- Early bird deadline Nov 30, 2026 · regular application deadline Dec 31, 2026
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee notes
- Fees are not shown on the program page we could read; check the Fees page. Cultural activities do not include food; includes 2 field trips and a 24-hour Seoul travel ticket.
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Offered to international students from UOS partner universities (as written on the program page)
Subjects
- Korean Studies
- Korean Language
- February start: one of the few winter programs that begins in February
- Peer Advocate buddy program with UOS students
- Certificate of completion
- Apply by Dec 1, 2026D-472 weeks2027Partner discount
Chung-Ang University
CAU International Winter Program (IWP)
Seoul, Dongjak-gu
- Dates
- Dorm check-in Dec 28, 2026 · orientation Dec 29 · classes and activities Dec 29 - Jan 7, 2027 · farewell Jan 7 · dorm check-out Jan 8
- Deadlines
- Nomination by home university by Nov 1, 2026 · online application and payment by Dec 1, 2026 · no early bird listed
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Fee
- Non-partner: application fee USD 60 + tuition USD 2,600 + dormitory USD 200
- Partner
- Partner universities: tuition USD 1,300 (50% off), no application fee, dormitory USD 200
- Fee notes
- Tuition includes welcome and farewell buffets, all cultural activities with chartered bus, insurance for the program period and gifts. Dormitory is a 2-person room with random roommates and fixed dates; no airport pick-up.
- Credits
- 2 credits in total (Major A 1 credit + Major B 1 credit)
- Language
- English
- Who can apply
- Currently enrolled college or university students; able to follow classes in English (no test score required). Apply through nomination by your home university or directly online.
Courses
- Korean Foreign Policy and Relations in the 21st Century
- Creating "My Own" K-Character Shorts with AI
- Playing with Feeling: Seminar and Practice of Emotion in Games and Animation
- Building Global IP: Marketing, Fandom & K-POP
- Glow Up in Seoul: Find Your Ultimate K-Beauty Style
- [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 1)
- [Korean] Alive Korean with K-Drama (Level 2)
- Korean Culture and Society (Major B, special lectures and cultural activities)
- Choose one Major A course plus the Major B K-culture lectures
- Cultural activities: Hanbok, K-pop dance, Nanta, Yongin Folk Village, Lotte World, ski resort
- Special lectures by entertainment industry professionals
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.