International Summer Campus

The International Summer Campus at Korea University in Seongbuk-gu, South Korea is a short-term, English-taught program lasting four to six weeks, beginning in June, with a published tuition of US$1,400. The program is open to both international and domestic students and combines academic coursework with cultural activities, allowing participants to earn academic credit during a compressed summer session rather than committing to a full semester or degree program. Short-term summer campus programs of this kind typically offer a selection of courses across subjects such as business, Korean studies, international relations, or general education topics, taught by university faculty in an intensive format condensed into several weeks. Because the sessions are brief, class schedules tend to be more concentrated than a regular semester, with students attending lectures multiple times a week alongside structured excursions, cultural workshops, or campus events designed to introduce participants to Korean life and society during the summer months. These programs are often used by students from partner universities abroad to earn transferable credit while experiencing life on a Korean campus. Participants in international summer campus programs are usually enrolled students at another university who want a short, credit-bearing study-abroad experience rather than a full exchange semester, and the format also suits students exploring Korea as a possible destination for longer future study. Because the program blends academic and cultural elements, it appeals to students interested both in coursework and in cultural immersion within a limited timeframe. Korea University's summer campus is one such program, combining short-term academic credit with organized cultural activities for its participants.