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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
Program: Affiliate GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing: Dormitory Fields of Study: Business, Digital Media, Economics, Environmental Science, General Engineering, History, Management, Multiculture Studies, Political Science, World Literature
Language of Instruction: English, Korean
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Gwangju, Korea

gwangju
 
Study and explore the culture and history through courses in business, management, economics, literature, mechanical engineering, media, political science, psychology, and environmental and health studies.

Take advantage of outdoor recreation by joining various field trips and extracurricular activities, which may include a boat cruise, the Gwangju May 18 memorial park, a Korean Folk Village and Temple Stay, Gyeongju, Busan, and the Boryeong Mud Festival.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by choosing courses in the Korean language.

Enjoy the benefits of choosing our campus: Gwangju (meaning "the province of light") or Yeosu (meaning "beautiful waters").

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...

 



 
 

        Instruction        

 

Terms available

 

Credit-earning options

English
Korean
  Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong
  Undergraduate
Graduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC gwangju Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.
 


 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission 02/27/2025 06/19/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.