Open Campus Block
New for Fall 2024
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE KOREAN CUISINE
with street food tours, cooking classes, and traditional wine tastings
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF K-POP
and learn some of the dance moves of your favorite K-Pop stars
EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF A TRADITIONAL KOREAN TEMPLE
with a temple stay program
5
GRAND PALACES IN SEOUL, INCLUDING GYEONGBOKGUNG, CHANGDEOKGUNG, AND DEOKSUGUNG THAT SHOWCASE THE CITY'S ROYAL HERITAGE AND ARCHITECTURE
319
MILES OF THE HAN RIVER, WHICH RUNS THROUGH SEOUL
774 FT
FEET OF THE N SEOUL TOWER, WHERE YOU CAN GET A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY
Your Destination
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a city where tradition and innovation coexist harmoniously. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, world-renowned cuisine, and a rich history. While studying in Seoul, you'll be within easy reach of historic landmarks, bustling markets, and serene temples. Seoul's efficient public transportation system makes it convenient to explore the city's diverse neighborhoods.
CIEE Seoul is strategically located to offer you the best of both worlds. Situated in the heart of the city, it provides easy access to Seoul's cultural and historical attractions. You'll be a short distance from iconic sites such as Gwanghwamun Square, Myeongdong shopping district, and the Namsan Seoul Tower.
CIEE is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, and our local staff in Seoul can provide information on local customs and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter during their stay.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of excursions and day trips, local cultural activities, and community engagement initiatives. Below are sample activities that students may be able to participate in while studying at CIEE Seoul.
Overnight excursions
- Visit Busan to participate in the Busan International Film Festival and explore Korea’s largest seaport and second-largest city
- See Gangneung to experience provincial life and learn about the impact of hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics
- Travel to Yeongju to learn about Korean traditional lifestyles and religions, including Confucianism and Buddhism
Day Trips
- Learn about the division of Korea and the country’s modern history in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Experience ecotourism at Nami Island
- Learn about traditional architecture and lifestyles in Minseokcheon (Korean Folk Village)
Community Engagement & Service
- Teaching English to senior citizens
- Mentoring children of North Korean defectors
- Recording audio books for blind children
CIEE Organized Activities
- Cooking classes
- Museum visits
- Local arts and crafts
- Hiking
- Street food tours
- Walking lecture tours
- Korean movie nights
- Guest lectures
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Seoul offers diverse housing options to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. With shared or single rooms off campus, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing options are in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a shared bedroom in a residence hall or serviced apartment.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a limited number of single rooms in a residence hall or serviced apartment within a 20-minute commute of the city center. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Meals are not provided as part of the program, but students may have access to facilities for preparing their own meals. Seoul offers an array of dining options, from street food vendors to upscale restaurants, allowing you to explore Korean cuisine at your leisure.
Academics
Students enrolling in the Open Campus Block program in Seoul have the flexibility to choose from a variety of disciplines within seven different tracks, including Art and Architecture, Business, Communications, Journalism, and New Media, Global and Community Health, International Relations and Political Science, Language, Literature, and Culture, or STEM and Society.
CIEE Seoul is centrally located in the heart of Seoul's cultural and educational district, providing easy access to prestigious universities, cultural institutions, and historic landmarks. The program collaborates with local research organizations and educational institutions, ensuring a diverse and enriching academic experience.
Whether you're interested in traditional Korean arts, global business, or contemporary culture, Seoul offers a wide range of academic opportunities to suit your interests.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
- Use the Course Comparison Tools to compare classes offered across all Open Campus Block programs for each block:
- Mobile students studying for three blocks who wish to complete a lab course will be required to opt out of one course to remain within the program credit range.
- Many CIEE courses are available in multiple CIEE locations. To help ensure you are able to enroll in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location. Hybrid courses can be identified in the course list as those whose course codes end in “CIEE” – open the syllabus to see the instruction location, if known.
Language Classes
- Students may add the non-credit “Survival Korean” course to their course load during the on-site orientation.
Academic Projects
- Academic Projects will be offered onsite ) or remotely, dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the Open Campus Block network either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal-oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.
- Students applying for an Academic Project must submit additional materials during the course selection process.
Fall Block I 2024
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block II 2024
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Fall Block III 2024
Business Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block I 2025
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block II 2025
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Spring Block III 2025
Business Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall Block I 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Fall Blocks I, II 2024 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 | |
| Program Fall Block II 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Fall Blocks II, III 2024 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 | |
| Program Fall Block III 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Spring Block I 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Spring Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Spring Block II 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Spring Blocks II, III 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Spring Block III 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,456**
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $795†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $50
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $210†††
Total Costs = $2,405Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $300^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $9,406**
Housing = $4,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $13,900Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,590†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $100
Books & Supplies = $200
Personal expenses = $420†††
Total Costs = $3,560Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $600^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,456**
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $795†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $50
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $210†††
Total Costs = $2,405Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $300^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $9,406**
Housing = $4,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $13,900Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,590†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $100
Books & Supplies = $200
Personal expenses = $420†††
Total Costs = $3,560Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $600^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,456**
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $795†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $50
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $210†††
Total Costs = $2,405Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $300^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Tina Lee
Operations Manager
Tina has extensive experience in student support and academic mentoring and loves to share Korean traditional and contemporary culture.
Teddy Chol
Student Life Manager
Teddy’s passion and love of international education was driven by his life-changing study abroad experience in the US. He tries to go the extra mile for every single student to...
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