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CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Seoul, Korea
(Outgoing Program)
Art, Asian Studies, Biology, Business, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Engineering, History, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Literature, Math, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Science, Studio Art, Urban Studies
CIEE’s Arts and Sciences program is designed for students to learn at a top-ranked Korean university and experience everyday life in Seoul – a World Design Capital and the center of popular culture featuring the fastest internet in the world. Select from courses taught in either English or Korean at our partner school, Yonsei University, as well as CIEE Seoul across a wide array of subjects, including Korean language, architecture, engineering, computer science, business, international relations, and history.
You can also make strides in your language learning by volunteering in the community or practicing with Korean language buddies from the university. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
AACSB and EQUIS Accreditation
Business classes are offered in English at Yonsei University, School of Business (Yonsei). The CIEE-administered class, “Intercultural Communications and Leadership”, is not included on the Yonsei transcript.
Unique Experiences
SELECT FROM 1000
ourses in English across many disciplines including STEM; opt to boost language skills and take Korean taught at all levels
EXPERIENCE KOREAN LIFE
and spend a weekend with a local family or even the entire semester in a homestay
Discover the meaning of lions in Buddhism at Hwaomsa Temple, explore tea fields at Mt. Jirisan, watch a mask-dance drama unfold at Hahoe Village in Andong, harvest salt on a remote island, or see more of South Korea with similar excursions.
Visit ancient temples, museums, and historic sites.
See the notorious Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Relish the natural beauty of a national park.
Get a taste of family life with a short homestay of one or two nights.
Take advantage of our Cultural Reimbursement program, designed to support you while you see movies, traditional performances, and visit museums and heritage sites.
Projects
Volunteer. Show appreciation while you connect with members of local communities. Teach English to refugees or seniors, help with activities for students with disabilities, care for orphaned infants, and more
Connect with local Korean students through our Seoul Mates program. Get to know the city, language, culture, and customs with the help of students trained by CIEE to help with orientation, organize social events, host workshops, and more.
University clubs. Join one of the many clubs and service groups open to international students. Options include music, dance, art, photography, martial arts, hiking, sports, service groups, and many more.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-week orientation – an introduction to Korean culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.
All coursework is recorded as TCU residency credit (not transfer credit), meaning it may be approved for TCU academic requirements, and grades earned will be included the TCU GPA. Your program will provide a grade conversion indicating how the grades from abroad will be converted to the TCU scale.
You will work through the credit approval process with your academic advisors and dean to determine how the coursework abroad will apply to your degree plan (i.e., for major, minor, core, or upper level elective requirements). You should have a minimum of 10 – 12 courses pre-approved for semester-long programs.
While abroad, you will remain a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student at TCU. Semester students typically earn 12 – 18 credit hours.
TCU bills tuition and program fee to your TCU student account.
TCU Tuition:
Fall 2024: $30,825 **This does not include the Neeley Tuition differential**
(students pay TCU tuition, not CIEE tuition)
Program Fee:
Fall 2024: $3,750
Note that this fee includes CIEE housing and insurance fees, plus a TCU graduation sash. It may or may not include meals or other items. Consult the program-specific CIEE page for program fee breakdowns and exact fees.
Additional Expenses:
For airfare, visa fees, meals, books, personal spending money and other outside expenses not included in the program fee. Individual budgets are highly variable. Consult the program-specific CIEE page for program fee breakdowns and exact fees.
Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded and cannot be used towards penalty amounts.
If TCU must cancel the program, the program fee (including deposit) and tuition will be fully refunded. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded.
Financial penalties will be billed to your student account.
TCU Tuition refunds are subject to TCU policies. See the academic calendar Registrar’s website: https://reg.tcu.edu/
How to Apply
Eligibility Requirements
Good academic and disciplinary standing at TCU
Minimum 2.8 GPA for semester programs, although some programs require higher GPAs
At least two semesters in residence at TCU by the start of the program
