Seoul International Summer School I (July)

Seoul International Summer School I 2026 takes place from July 1 to 29, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea.

This short-term academic and cultural program offers a dynamic blend of Academic lectures, Korean language classes, and hands-on cultural activities. 

SISS I is open to students from all universities and academic backgrounds who are eager to experience Korean culture in one of Asia’s most exciting cities.

 

▶ Application Opens: February 1, 2026

▶ Program Overview

    ■ Program Dates: July 1–29, 2026

    ■ Course Options (taught in English, credit-bearing)

       • Track 1 : Business in Korean perspective

       • Track 2: Korean Studies 

       * Students may choose either Track 1 or Track 2 and may take up to two courses within their selected track. 

         Each course is worth 3 credits (6 credits = 10 ECTS). 

    ■ Korean Language Classes:

       • Intensive, level-based courses from beginner to advanced

    ■ Cultural Activities:

       • Field trips

       • Welcome & farewell parties

       • “Design Your Own Seoul” days (including two-day free-pass ticket)

       • Interaction with Korean Peer Advocates (PAs) 

 

▶ Application & Program Fees

    ■ Students from UOS Partner Institutions

       - Application Period: February 1 – June 15, 2026

       - Program Fee: 2,400,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,640)

          Includes tuition, cultural activities, and on-campus housingStudents from 

 

    ■ Students from Non-Partner Institutions

      - Early Bird (Feb 1 – May 15, 2026): 2,600,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,770) 

      - General (May 16 – June 15, 2026): 3,000,000 KRW (approx. USD 2,045)   

 

▶ More Information

     You can find further details on the SISS I Website or in the attached brochure.

 

 

◈◈ Seoul International Summer School II (August)

Seoul International Summer School II (SISS II) 2026 takes place from August 5 to 21, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea. 

While SISS I is a four-week program offering two academic tracks, SISS II features special lectures on contemporary Korean topics alongside structured Korean language courses.

 

▶ Application Opens: March 1, 2026

▶ Program Overview

    ■ Program Dates: August 5 to 21, 2026

    ■ Course Information (taught in English, credit-bearing)

       • Korean Studies: Six special lectures on topics such as K-Pop, Korean drama and film, mass media

       • Korean Language: Level-based Korean language classes

    ■ Cultural Activities:

       • Field trip

       • Welcome & farewell parties

       • “Design Your Own Seoul” days (including a three-day free-pass ticket)

       • Interaction with Korean Peer Advocates (PAs) 

 

▶ Application & Program Fees

    ■ Students from UOS Partner Institutions

       - Application Period: March 1 – July 15, 2026

       - Program Fee: 1,700,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,160)

          Includes tuition, cultural activities, and on-campus housing

 

    ■ Students from Non-Partner Institutions

      - Early Bird (March 1 – June 15, 2026): 1,900,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,300) 

      - General (June 16 – July 15, 2026): 2,200,000 KRW (approx. USD 1,500)   

 

▶ More Information

You can find further details on the SISS II Website or in the attached brochure.

For any inquiries regarding Seoul International Summer Schools, please feel free to contact the UOS SISS Team at:

uossummer@uos.ac.kr