- Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
Founded in 1398 by royal decree SKKU has a history of excellence and
tradition. Aligned with Samsung, SKKU also has strong links with
industry. As an institution SKKU is a blend of forward-looking
modernism and ancient tradition, the perfect place for Electrical and
Computer Engineering majors to learn about Korean culture and its role
in Korea's incredible rise in the global marketplace.
Engineering students study at the Suwon campus not far from Seoul.
Suwon, a world heritage site, is also refreshingly cosmopolitan with
much to see and do.
Students take all their Electrical Engineering courses in English.
There are also optional Korean language courses offered to foreign
students who enjoy this chance to deepen their cultural understanding
and immersion in Korean culture.
Area(s) of Study
- Asian Studies
- History
- Korean
- Mathematics
- Government
- International Business
2 Programs Available for SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Academic Information
Available to ME and ECE students. Students take courses in English. Interested students may take a Korean language for foreign students course. Students will study at the School of Information and Communication for ECE.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Korean
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 2.7 or higher GPA
- 45 + hours of undergraduate credit
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Exchange students live in SKKU student housing.
Open To
Cockrell School of Engineering
Program Cost
One time program application fee of $75, $500 exchange fee, and regular UT tuition and fees. Students who are interested in interning at Samsung will have to fill out an additional application and are not guaranteed acceptance.
Dates:
- Program: March 1, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Instructional: March 1, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Priority Deadline: May 1, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2023
- Program: August 28, 2023 to December 15, 2023
- Instructional: August 28, 2023 to December 15, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2022
Application Code
140008
Program Coordinator
Naomi Valdez
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Instagram
Information Session
Brochure
Next Step
Contact International Engineering Education at iee@engr.utexas.edu with your name, UTEID, and the semester during which you would like to study abroad to be authorized to apply online. The priority deadline for spring 2024 is May 1, 2023.
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 UT hours of coursework during the semester and 6 hours during the summer while at Yonsei University. Please check the My Credit Abroad database for courses that have been previously evaluated. If your courses are not listed, please click on the link below to submit a course evaluation form.
Faculty
Courses taught by local faculty.
Language(s) of Instruction
Korean and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Required 2.5 GPA
- Recommended junior level standing at start of program
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students typically stay in dormitory-style housing on campus.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay one-time $75 app fee, a $500 Exchange fee and regular UT tuition. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, food, transport, and costs of living. Financial aid and scholarships may be used. Additional scholarships are available through Freeman-Asia, POSCO, and the Gilman International Scholarship.
Dates:
- Program: March 1, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Instructional: March 1, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Final Deadline: September 22, 2024
- Program: August 26, 2024 to December 15, 2024
- Instructional: August 26, 2024 to December 15, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090067
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Program Website
Make an Appointment
Scholarships
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Phoebe Scott. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising