Study Abroad destinations
Pai Chai University
Daejeon, South Korea
Pai Chai University (PCU) is one of South Korea's oldest modern Universities. It has approximately 14,000 students, and is located in Seo-gu in Daejeon.
PCU was established by Henry G Appenzeller, an American Methodist missionary, in 1885. Named 'Pai Chai Hak Dang' (meaning 'fostering gifted figures') by Emperor Gojong, the university has produced historical pioneers such as Dr. Seungman Rhee (first president of South Korea) and Sowol Kim (national poet).
PCU is strong in Korean language education. Its Korean Language Education Centre, established in 1992, was awarded the 26th King Sejong Culture Prize in Education by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In addition, PCU currently runs King Sejong Institutes in Brazil. PCU is also certified by the Ministry of Education's International Education Quality Assurance System.
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
You need to gain the following credits from your modules.
Korean language intensive module:
- 15 to 18 credits per semester
- 30 to 36 credits per year
Undergraduate course module:
- 3 to 18 credits per semester
- 6 to 36 credits per year
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early March to late June (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: Early September to late February (approximate dates)
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Pai Chai University website.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
PCU can accommodate around 1,680 students in 5 on-campus dormitory buildings.
International students are mostly assigned to double occupancy rooms. Rent costs 840,000 won per semester (15 weeks) per person.
More information can be found on the Pai Chai University accommodation pages.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Exchange students can apply for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) run by National Institute of International Education (NIIED). The scholarship is available for September intake only for one semester. For more information, visit the Study in Korea website.
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.
Students are required to pay into the National Health Insurance of Korea (NHIK), which costs 71,520 KRW per month. For more information, visit the National Health Insurance Service website.
Students have to purchase an Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival into South Korea, which costs 30,000 KRW.
Visas
Exchange students will hold a D-2-6 visa during their stay in Korea. The Office of International Affairs help you register at the immigration office upon your arrival and get an Alien Registration Card.
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than six 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.
