Seoul, KOREA

Exchange students take classes at the Anam campus (main campus).

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This program is open to students in all majors; it is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The program is open to students who speak English only, or who speak both English and Korean.

Academic areas include: Law, Business, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Political Science, Economics, Science & Technology, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Nursing, Information & Communications, Health Science, Art & Design, International Studies, Journalism, Humanities, Sports & Leisure Studies, Public Administration.

Note to Business Students: This university is AACSB accredited.

More information about Academics at KU

There is limited capacity for exchange students in classes in history, business, film making, and art & design. Exchange students may not take classes in medicine, nursing, philosophy, law, education, and MBA.

Fall semester: early September - mid December

Spring semester: early March - mid June

Exchange students may study abroad at KU for one or two semesters.

KU has two excellent quality international dormitories: Anam Hall 2 and CJ International House.

Several dining facilities, cafeterias, snack bars, and convenience stores are located on campus.

More information on Housing at KU

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. 
- Students who normally pay out-of-state UHM tuition continue to do so while on MIX.
- Students who normally pay WUE tuition continue to do so 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 you your grants/loans.  

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:

• A valid passport
• A completed visa application (see website below)
• Passport size photo
• $45 fee (other fees apply to non-US citizens)
• Admissions letter or certificate of registration issued by the president of the college or university.
• Certificate of bank balance.
• A copy of Diploma or the most recent school transcript.

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.