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Exchange Program

Program Description

Established in 1980, Korea University Sejong Campus is located in Sejong City, the new administrative center of the Republic of Korea. Their global residence system presents a new paradigm of undergraduate education. It has opened a new horizon for whole-person education. They currently enroll approximately 8,000 students.

Course offerings include Global Business, Diplomacy and Security, Public Administration, Korean Language/Culture, Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineering, Economics, and Statistics.

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Nomination DeadlineÌý	Application Deadline
Spring/Academic Year	October 1	October 15
Fall/Academic Year	February 15	March 15

Information Sheet
Open to	All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction	English and Korean
Level of Study	Undergraduate
Credit Offered	FAU credits

ACADEMICS:

Korea University offers curriculum across Korean language studies and courses within Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Business. Students can view Korea University course offeringsÌý .

Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad.Ìý

Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to FAU courses and how those FAU equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at Korea University and their FAU equivalenciesÌý Ìý .Ìý

Program Eligibility & Requirements

• Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application
• Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
• Only open to degree-seeking FAU students
• SeeÌý Ìýpage for more information

Education Abroad Advisor:Ìý

Dalila Sanchez, Coordinator Phone number: 561-297-4827 Email:Ìý dsanchez2022@fau.eduÌý Schedule an appointment:Ìý

Travel Documentation

Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date detailsÌý .

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.Ìý

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check theÌý Ìýto learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on theÌý Ìýwebsite. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visitÌý

Location

Korea University Sejong one of the newest campuses of one of the oldest universities in South Korea! Sejong is located about 70 miles south of Seoul and is a major government and educational center. It is connected to Seoul Incheon international airport by the high-speed KTX train. Sejong has a population of 392,716 as of 2023 and covers a geographic area of 465.23 km2, making it the least-populous and smallest first-level administrative division in South Korea. The climate offers temperate weather with four distinct seasons.Ìý

Student will live at the Residence Halls on campus at KU Sejong in either 2 or 3 person dormitories. Dormitories included lounges and study areas and all students will have access to a fitness center on campus

Funding opportunitiesÌý

budgetary items

These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:Ìý

FAU Tuition for 14 credits:Ìý
Ìý- please use the tuition calculator to determine tuitionÌý

Korea University Sejong Room and Board Fee:Ìý

Approx. $700–1,000 for a triple/Double room per semester (does not include meal plan)

Estimate Living Expense per semester:Ìý $3000

Out of pocket expenses:

• $200 administrative fee due at time of application
• International flight
• Personal spending
• Visa expenses
• International health insurance

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual linkÌý the semester before your program.Ìý

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý

All FAU students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policyÌý .Ìý