Seoul National University Student Exchange Program
Seoul National University (SNU) offers international students various study programs, not only to degree-seeking students but also to short-term students such as exchange students, visiting students or joint/double degree students. A large number of international students have been studying and grasping Korean culture at Korea’s most prestigious university. Out of 26,941 SNU students, more than 2,600 students are international students, and about 400 of them are exchange/visiting students. These short-term staying students get to explore not only Korea but also other neighboring Asian countries because of its geopolitical location. Many international students who studied at SNU have become academically professional or competent workers specializing in Asia in their own fields.
● Exchange Student Program
Exchange Student program is available to students currently enrolled at a university which has a student exchange agreement with SNU. Exchange students may study at SNU for one or two semesters, and they will be enrolled at SNU as non-degree students. While on exchange program, the exchange students must pay tuition fee at their home institution while being exempt to pay SNU tuition during the regular (Spring and Fall) semesters. Although exchange students do not pay SNU tuition, they are responsible for other expenses such as accommodation fee, airfare, etc. To be an exchange student, candidates must first be officially nominated by their home institution.
● Visiting Student Program
Visiting student program is offered to students who are from non-partner universities but wants to study at SNU for one or two semesters. Students should pay the tuition fee at SNU and may request for credit transfer at their home institution. Visiting students cannot apply for SNU dormitory. To apply for a visiting student program, students must apply directly at the Office of International Affairs, SNU.
All information regarding to this program (including application form, eligibility, required documents, etc),please download it here