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Kyung Hee University, Korea
Seoul, Korea, South; Suwon, Korea, South (Exchange Program)
Program Terms: Academic Year,
Fall,
Spring
This program is not currently using the online application system. Please contact the Rinker Center for application instructions.
Homepage: Click to visit
Restrictions: BSU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Korean Language Courses Offered: Korean
Click here for a definition of this term Prior Language Study Required: None Click here for a definition of this term Academic Subject: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Family & Consumer Sciences, Geography & Tourism, Health Sciences, History, Music, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Physics & Astronomy, Political Science, Telecommunication, Theatre & Dance
Program Type: Ball State Exchange
Program Description:
Kyung Hee University LogoKyung Hee University

Quick Facts

Terms: Fall (Sept – Dec), Spring (March – June), or Academic Year (Sept – June)

Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA; Sophomore standing

Application Deadline: March 1st for Fall / Academic Year and October 1st for Spring

Location
Kyung Hee University has two campus locations: Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and the Global Campus in Suwon. Seoul is the largest metropolis in South Korea, home to over 10 million people. It is considered a leading and rapidly rising global city with much international influence and technological advances.

Seoul Campus of Kyung Hee
Academics

Study abroad students have access to a wide range of academic courses including sciences & humanities, journalism, tourism managemetn, dance, and all areas of family & consumer sciences (nutrition, fashion, culinary, hotel management, etc). Many of the courses are taught in English. Others may require that students have proficient skills in Korean (typically 5+ prior courses). A typical course load is 15 Kyung Hee credits per semester, or 5 courses.

Coursework

Coursework in English and Korean "Regular Courses"
Students may explore the course catalog online at: http://oia.khu.ac.kr/Exchange_registration.htm
Be sure to start by downloading the instruction sheet here: http://oia.khu.ac.kr/How_to_find_courses.pdf

In order to take courses taught in Korean, students should have appropriate language proficiency (typically 5 + prior courses)

Intensive Korean Language Program
Intensive Korean language is available through the Institute of International Education in Seoul and on the Global Campus in Suwon. Students should be aware that if taking this language course they will be exclusively enrolled in Korean language and cannot take any regular course.  In regards to acquiring credits for these courses, students would be limited to INTS 300 (maximum of 1 semester). For more information, please visit the Institute of International Education - http://eng.iie.ac.kr

Accommodations
Students have the choice to live in on-campus dormitories or in an off campus international house. Check out this website for more detailed information about the differences: http://oia.khu.ac.kr/Exchange_housing.htm

Costs
Students attending Kyung Hee University through the BSU exchange pay regular tuition and student fees to Ball State while attending school in Korea.  Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals and living expenses are paid out of pocket while abroad. Other costs include insurance, a passport, and immigration expenses (student visa). You may contact the Rinker Center for an estimated cost of attendance sheet for your term of study. 

Program Media/Links
 
Some study abroad student experiences: http://oia.khu.ac.kr/Exchange_experiences.htm
 
Facebook LogoKHU exchange student Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=359994367969
 
 


 
This program is not currently using the online application system. Please contact the Rinker Center for application instructions.