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KOREA

LOCATION

Seoul, KOREA

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ACADEMICS

Open to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors.

Academic areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Life Sciences, Fine Arts, Law, Education, Human Ecology, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Music, Medicine, and Liberal Studies.

Note to Business Students: This university is AACSB accredited.

COURSES IN ENGLISH

Yes - here are many courses taught in English offered at SNU. View SNU Courses Taught in English

DURATION
Fall Semester Early September - mid December
Spring Semester Early March - mid June
Year
Students may study at SNU for two consecutive semesters, starting in the fall or spring.
Summer See MIX Summer Programs for dates.

SNU Academic Calendar

HOUSING
Dormitories On-campus dormitories are available.

More information about housing at SNU

ESTIMATED COSTS

TUITION - MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition & fees.  Your tuition category (Resident, Non-Resident, WUE, etc., stays the same). You do not pay overseas tuition. 

LIVING EXPENSES - You are responsible for all living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). Below are estimates for planning purposes only; amounts are listed per semester, and will vary based on your individual needs.    

  • Health Insurance: $200-400
  • Books & Supplies: $150-250
  • Room & Meals: $2,000-3,000
  • Personal Expenses: $1,500-2,500
  • Airfare & Local Transportation: $1,200-2,000
  • Visa Expenses: $45-65

FINANCIAL AID - 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. More info on Financial Aid & Scholarships for MIX   
VISA / OTHER

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.