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Locations: Seoul, South Korea
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2028	02/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Fall	2027	04/01/2027	04/01/2027	08/18/2027	12/20/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English, Korean	Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

Engineering, Technology + Sciences

Seoul, South Korea

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Program Overview

Your Engineering, Technology + Sciences program in Seoul lasts a full semester and offers you an integrated global learning experience that connects your coursework with real-world applications. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to engineering, technology, and science. Live and learn in Seoul!

Unique Experiences

Explore the startup hub centers

and experience innovation, invention, and creativity designed for STEM students

Experience Seoul's science center

and see the scientific principles at work in the ecological environment and urban structure of Seoul

Check out South Korea's capital

as you visit palaces, Buddhist temples, shamanist shrines, and traditional villages

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Your Destination

Seoul is South Korea's innovative, forward-thinking capital, renowned for its leadership in engineering, technology, and sustainability. The city is a global hub for green energy, smart infrastructure, and cutting-edge research, with pioneering projects like wind energy farms, smart city solutions, and sustainable architecture. With its vibrant cultural scene, scenic waterfronts, cozy cafés, and commitment to eco-friendly living, Seoul is the perfect place to study engineering, technology, and science abroad.

Housing

CIEE Seoul offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. We strive to accommodate your preferences by offering double rooms both on and off campus, while single rooms are available off campus only. ?All housing options are in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, convenience stores, and eateries.?

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture and commitment to engineering, technology, and science.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Seoul will open doors for you to explore South Korea's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Explore T.um, a high-tech information and communications technology museum in Seoul, run by SK Telecom that showcases the latest advancements in telecommunications
Spend time at the National Science Museum, where you can engage with interactive exhibits and displays that cover fields such as physics, biology, and engineering
Visit Pangyo Techno Valley, often referred to as Korea's Silicon Valley, for an opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and startups

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Seoul:?Study in the heart of downtown Seoul in Jonggak, just steps from Jonggak Station (Line 1, Exit 10). The CIEE Center features cozy lounges, quiet study spaces, and fast Wi-Fi, with cafés, restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks just around the corner. With easy access to public transportation and nonstop city energy, Jonggak is the perfect home base while abroad.

Hanyang University (HYU):?Founded originally as an engineering college, Hanyang has developed into a powerhouse of innovation, with a huge variety of facilities for students to create media, work with transformative technologies, and connect with students and faculty across a broad range of disciplines. Located in the very heart of Seoul, near the Han River and a quick bus or subway trip to most parts of the city, Hanyang offers students an exceptional academic experience.

Arizona State University (ASU):?Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, 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 Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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