Seoul Study Abroad is a term-length study abroad opportunity that allows students to travel to Seoul, South Korea and complete 15-18 units through courses offered at either Korea University or Yonsei University. Students will select either Korea University or Yonsei University, and they will have access to a wide variety of courses taught in English in fields that include, among others, the Liberal Arts, Korean Language, Life Sciences, Economics, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Media and Communications, and Art and Design. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of co-curricular activities offered by study abroad program provider IES Abroad.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
NoneHousing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
- Students must also meet eligibility requirements for IES Abroad.18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs between 2.99 and 2.75 on a 4.0 scale will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students with a GPA below 2.75 are ineligible)
- Second-term Sophomore, Junior, or first-term Senior standing when program begins. Neither graduating second-term Seniors nor college graduates are eligible for this program
Curriculum
Students may enroll in either Korea University or Yonsei University. Students may enroll in one of two program tracks, each of which will include direct enrollment at a local university:
Housing & Student Services
Apartment Style Residence
Students will live in a studio apartment conveniently located near public transportation for daily commutes to campus. Each apartment includes a kitchen. Meals are not included.
Program Dates
FALL TERM
Program Dates
Mid-August to Late December
FALL TERM
Applications Open
December 15
FALL TERM
Applications Deadline
March 15
SPRING TERM
Program Dates
Mid-February to Late June
SPRING TERM
Applications Open
June 1
SPRING TERM
Applications Deadline
September 1
In addition to completing the standard BU Study Abroad application, students must apply through the IES Abroad online system.
(Please note that the IES Abroad application may not yet be available for your chosen term.)
Please note: Non-U.S. citizens must contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application.
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $29,222 per term
- Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage.
- Budget sheet, including cost of living expenses
- Grants and Scholarships available
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