International Summer Programmes (i-SP)

Seoul National University (SNU) International Summer Institute

What is this program about?

Seoul National University International Summer Institute (SNU ISI) offers an exceptional opportunity for students to study at Korea's most prestigious university and one of the leading universities in the world. SNU ISI offers an intensive five-week summer program led by distinguished international faculty. Students can experience a full immersion into Korean culture and society through interaction with SNU students, cultural and industrial excursions and special lectures. Located at the foot of Mount Gwanak, the SNU campus is well-known for its beauty and serves as a convenient base for exploring Seoul and Korea.

When does the programme take place?

24 June - 31 July 2013

Where does the programme take place?

Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

What is the academic content?

Classes will be conducted from Monday to Thursday and are taught entirely in English.

Students can take 2 or 3 courses among given courses and must take at least 2 courses to be enrolled in the ISI program. Students could choose their courses from various fields such as East Asia Studies, Korea Studies, China Studies, Japan studies, General courses and Practical courses.  

Full list of courses are available here.

Academic credit MAY be available. Credit for the programme is strictly at the student’s discretion. Students interested in obtaining credit must work with their faculty for credit mapping. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the students’ behalf.

What does it include?

Tuition Fee only covers the courses. Accommodation costs, class materials, field trips etc are additional costs.

What is the student accommodation?

Student dormitory (optional)

How much does it cost?

Cost Breakdown	KRW
Air Fare	KRW 1,074,681
Application Fee	KRW 120,000
Tuition Fee (3 credit courses)	KRW 1,800,000
Tuition Fee (2 credit courses)	KRW 1,200,000
Class Materials & Reference (books and other printed materials)	TBC
Accommodation (Optional)	KRW600,000
Field Trip	KRW360,000
Insurance	KRW 17,000
Visa	KRW 35,823 (SGD 40)
Meals	KRW300,000
Personal Spending	KRW 200,000
Local Transportation	KRW 40,000
Total	KRW 5,747,504  (approx. SGD 6,432.50))

Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!

Is financial assistance available?

Yes. Students can apply for the NASA Enhancement Bursary* (by Financial Need) or NASA Enhancement Scholarship (by Merit). More information here.

*Students who demonstrate the strongest financial need will be awarded tuition fee waiver awards provided by the partner university – to apply, please use the NASA Enhancement Bursary form (including non-Singaporeans). You may apply for both NASA Enhancement Scholarship and Bursary at the same time for this programme, due to the special tuition fee waiver positions. However, you can only receive one award for this programme.

Number of placements available?

Direct application to SNU, number of placements dependent on SNU’s admission policy for the year

What are the eligibility requirements?

	Students should not be in their graduating semester prior to participating in this programme.

 

Is a visa required?

Yes. SNU will assist in providing documentation needed to apply for a visa.

Students are to consult the Embassy of Korea in Singapore to determine if a visa is required and to apply for an entry visa if needed. 

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea
47 Scotts Road, #08-00 Goldbell Towers, Singapore 228233

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!

How do I apply?

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 March 2013.

Application deadline: 10 May 2013.

All applications are to be submitted via OPAS.

Who to contact for more information?

For additional information or related queries, please click here.