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Is this program right for you?

The CIEE Study Center at Yonsei University is designed to provide students with cross-cultural training by way of offering a range of courses in various disciplines, a co-curricular program that will take students within the city of Seoul and internationally to communities of the Korean Diaspora, and providing on-site staff to support the students during their time in Seoul, Korea.

Program Snapshot

  • Full range of English-based courses in international business, humanities, social sciences, and the arts; intensive Korean language courses for all levels
  • International excursion to Japan for insight on the Korean Diaspora and Korea’s influence on Japanese art and architecture; required site visits to Korean organizations, the North/South border, a national park, and places of historic and cultural significance; cultural reimbursement program
  • International Buddy Program, Global Lounge, University clubs, and volunteering

Subject Areas

  • Asian Studies
  • Biotechnology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Korean Language
  • Korean Studies
  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Theology

About Seoul

South Korea, one of the “economic dragons” in Asia, is a country that embraces both a modern and traditional way of life. The capital of Seoul has many museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as historic monuments and sites, giving students a historical perspective into Korea’s dynastic periods, which established the intellectual and cultural foundation for modern Korean society. At the same time, Seoul offers many stores filled with the latest in mobile technologies, fashion, and “K-pop” music, providing a great backdrop to learn about modern youth culture in Asia.

Where You'll Study

Yonsei University

The CIEE Study Center is based at Yonsei University, the most prestigious private institution of higher education in Korea. Founded in 1885, the school has 18 graduate schools, 21 colleges, and a student population of over 30,000, which includes more than 1,000 students from 20 countries. The University is located less than 20 minutes from downtown Seoul on a large sprawling campus that is hilly and forested. A full range of sporting facilities, including a fitness center, swimming pool, gymnasium, and basketball and tennis courts, are available.

Thoughts From Abroad

I have spent over half my adult life in Korea—a land of contrasts and harmony, a pleasant blending of historic majesty and bustling modernity, soaring mountains and wide plains, traditional craftsmen and high-tech industries. Seoul—its capital and the city I call home—is both ancient and youthful. It is a dynamic, fascinating city that has been the capital of Korea for over 600 years. Modern high-rise buildings coexist with ancient palaces and shrines. Men and women dressed in Korean traditional garments brush shoulders with those clad in everything from business suits and well-worn jeans to rock fashions and designer creations. The heart of Korea’s culture and education, as well as its politics and economics, Seoul is a great place for a semester or year of study. Koreans take great pride in their language and culture and are happy to help others learn about their customs and traditions, music and art, history, and development.

Come and learn firsthand about the city of Seoul, as well as the dynamic country of Korea and its remarkable people. Come study, learn, and enjoy!

— Suzanne Crowder Han, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Suzanne Han''s love of Korea began over 30 years ago as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. The CIEE Resident Director, Suzanne completed her two-year term of service in a rural health center in Chungju and later became an in-country Peace Corps staff. She has taught at several Korean universities, including Yonsei University, Chung-ang University, and Hankook University of Foreign Studies, and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. An accomplished author, Suzanne has written many books and articles on Korean customs and traditions. Her stories based on Korean folk tales are included in a number of anthologies and children’s reading textbooks in North America. Suzanne is currently President of the International Dragon Circle, a cross-cultural women’s group dedicated to the study and appreciation of Korean culture. In addition, she is a member of the Seoul Foreign School Juridical Person, a member of the board of the American Women’s Club of Korea, and secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch.

Ko-un Seo (also known as Jennifer), Program Assistant, is a second–year graduate student studying International Cooperation in the Graduate School of International Studies at Yonsei University. She graduated in 2003 from Chung-ang University with a B.A. in English Education. Jennifer is very energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about her work and her studies. She enjoys helping others and volunteers regularly at a local orphanage.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours
academic year: 30 semester/45 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0

Program Dates

Fall 20098/17/2009 - TBA
Academic Year 2009-108/17/2009 - 6/20/2010
Spring 20102/16/2010 - 6/20/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200916 weeks
late August - mid-December
Academic Year 2009-1044 weeks
late August - mid-June
Spring 201016 weeks
mid-February - late June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $13,500
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$11,421
    Housing$1,900
    Medical Insurance$74
    Visa Fees$105
    Total$13,500

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,550
    Meals$1,700
    Personal Expenses$2,000
    Books and Supplies$500
    Local Transportation$150
    Total$5,900


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $24,300
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$20,321
    Housing$3,800
    Medical Insurance$74
    Visa Fee$105
    Total$24,300

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,550
    Personal Expenses$4,000
    Meals$3,400
    Books and Supplies$1,000
    Local Transportation$300
    Total$10,250


  • Spring 2010 $13,500
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,983
    Housing$2,335
    Visa Fees$108
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$13,500

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, site visits and cultural activities, group excursion, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Meals$1,700
    Local Transportation$150
    Personal Expenses$2,000
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,450
    Books and Supplies$500
    Total$5,800


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