Study Abroad destinations
Woosong University
Daejeon, South Korea
Woosong University was established in 1954 and has a long history of outstanding work in education, teaching and training.
It boasts 3 international schools and has been ranked as an autonomous top tier university. It has around 13,000 students.
Daejeon is South Korea's fifth largest city, with a population of over 1.5 million. Seoul is just 50 minutes away by high speed rail. It is a hub for technology and big businesses, and is surrounded by several mountain ranges.
YSJ students will be studying at the Woosong Campus and not the Solbridge School of Business.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Korean, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
An example of previous modules available at Woosong University can be found in the document below:
Please note: Woosong University has a wide range of modules that are Business focussed.
Academic calendar
For a list of academic dates, visit the Woosong University academic calendar.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
For accommodation information, visit the Woosong University housing pages.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You will be required to pay into the National Health Insurance of Korea (NHIK), which costs 71,520 KRW per month.
Students have to purchase an Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival into South Korea, which costs 30,000 KRW.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa.
Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. So if you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
