LOCATION |
Incheon, KOREA Incheon is about a half hour ride from central Seoul, using public transportation. |
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ACADEMICS |
This program is open to undergraduate students of all majors. It is an especially good fit for students in Engineering. Exchange students do not need to take a Korean language proficiency test before entering Inha University. However, students are recommended to take Korean Language Courses while at Inha (basic, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered). Exchange students may take courses in any academic area. Colleges at Inha include: Engineering (mechanical, chemical & biological, nano-systems, materials, civil, environmental, architectural, and energy resources), Information, Technology, Natural Sciences, Economics & International Trade, Business, Education, Law, Social Sciences, Humanities, Human Ecology, Medicine, Arts & Sports. |
COURSES IN ENGLISH |
Yes - courses offered in English can be found at http://sugang.inha.ac.kr/sugang/. Click on 'English' (upper right), select 'Course Schedule', then select 'foreign language' from the drop-down menu bar. Students who are already proficient in Korean may take regular university courses taught in Korean. |
DURATION |
Fall Semester (Semester 2): early Sept - mid Dec Spring Semester (Semester 1): early March - mid June Inha University Academic Calendar Exchange students may study at Inha University for one or two semesters. |
HOUSING |
Exchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing at Inha. Students may live in either of two on-campus residence halls: Woongbijae & Biryongjae (both dorms have four students per room). Students may also choose to live off-campus, in boarding houses or rentals close to the University. |
ESTIMATED COSTS |
MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. - Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. View UHM tuition & fees online In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be. Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding your grants/loans. Inha University cost estimates - on-campus housing is about KRW 910,000 per semster. Students who stay in the on-campus housing during winter break will need to pay about KRW 500,000 additional. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Visa Information: Exchange students use the Certificate of Admission received from their Korean host university to obtain a student visa. Student visas (D-2 visas) are issued at Korean Consulates. Student visas can are typically processed within five working days. Required documents for the D-2 visa are:
Note: These requirements are subject to change. Always refer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea website for up to date information: Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Honolulu Upon arrival in Korea, students who will be staying for more than 90 days must obtain a Certificate of Alien Registration from the Seoul Immigration Office. |
