Ajou International Summer School

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul
• All Other Areas: 
Suwon

Term: Summer 
Dates: Jun. 30 to Aug. 13, 2010

Description: Ajou University welcomes international students to Ajou International Summer School (AISS), a combination of studies, cultural workshop, trips and social activities. It offers a unique opportunity for international students to experience Korean culture and tradition while taking courses during summer. AISS is a six-week (two 3-week sessions) international summer school in the field of Korean Studies, Asian studies, International Studies and Business Administration taught in English. Not only are classes offered that can be transferred for credits, but there are also special social and cultural activities, language programs, and other exciting events for students to explore and learn about Korea and its culture during the summer vacation.

Highlights: A three-day field trip to Jeju Island (UNESCO Heritage Island in Korea) is offered free to all participants prior to the official program starts. This allows students from all around the world to experience beautiful Korean nature and culture and help participants to build close friendship. AISS also provides a weekly Korean Culture Workshop where all students can learn Taekwondo (Korean martial art), traditional music, paper art and pottery making in the morning, and visit global Korean companies or historical and cultural sites in Korea in the afternoon.

The highlight of Ajou International Summer School is the global feature of participating students (1/3 from America, 1/3 from Europe, and 1/3 from Asia-Pacific region), diversity of excellent faculty members from both Ajou University and its overseas partner universities, and most of all, supportive and friendly Korean participants from Ajou University. About 100 international students from around 20 countries participate in Ajou International Summer School annually.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: approx. USD 2,200

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 80

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Ajou University's Mission Statement: Ajou University, established in 1973 under the motto of "Asia's best university for the 21st century," is a leading research university with 9 colleges in Korea. Located in Suwon, about 30km south of Seoul, Ajou has 14,000 students (9,000 undergraduate, 3,500 graduate, and 1,500 in other courses). The strength in Ajou's academic programs and research lies in Engineering, IT, BT, NT, Medical Science, Business and International Studies. Ajou is widely recognized for its innovative international programs and strong support for international students and has collaborative partnership with about 155 universities in 48 countries. There are wide range of international programs at Ajou including student and faculty exchanges, international summer school, Korean language program, etc. International students are taking courses offered in English by various majors. Today Ajou is welcoming about 600 international students a year.

Year Founded: 1973