NEWSummer 2026 programs now open

Study in Korea this summer.

Compare 17 programs across 14 universities. Check your visa status. Start enrollment — one form, 48-hour response.

$4,800–$7,200 all-in for a 4-week Seoul program — tuition, housing, flights, and living.

Korea is the #11 study abroad destination for US students — and the fastest-growing, with 6x enrollment growth since 2021.

Programs from leading Korean universities

Programs17↑ 5 new this week
Universities14
Avg. Tuition$1,9004-week program
Visa-Free100%All under 90 days
Summer · 2 weeks / 15hrs

Korean Arts: Tradition

Soongshil University · Seoul

No visa neededOur Program
Summer · 6 weeks

Yonsei International Summer School (YISS)

Yonsei University · Seoul · ₩2,020,000

No visa needed
Summer · 2 weeks / 15hrs

Korean Arts: Contemporary

Soongshil University · Seoul

No visa neededOur Program

No visa required.

US citizens enter Korea visa-free for all programs under 90 days. K-ETA exempt through Dec 2026.

We handle enrollment.

Application prep, document formatting, university coordination. Average response: 48 hours.

Scholarships most students miss.

Gilman + Freeman-ASIA can cover up to $8,000. We help you find and stack them.

⏰ Early-bird deadlines are closing

SNU ISP: Apr 5 (save 20%) · YISS: May 7 (save 10%) · Sogang SISP: Partner deadline Feb 1 (save 15–40%). Late applications accepted, but early applicants save ₩200K–₩800K.

Features

See the real prices. Skip the middleman.

Third-party providers charge $10,000–$20,950 per term. Direct tuition is $1,500–$3,500. We show you the difference.

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Real prices, side by side

Every major Korean summer program with actual 2026 tuition — not provider-inflated pricing. See what you'd pay direct vs. through CIEE, IES Abroad, or USAC.

$6,000–$12,000Average markup by third-party providers per student per term
  • 2026 tuition from 14 universities
  • Housing, app fees, and total-cost breakdowns
  • Early-bird savings flagged automatically
Direct Enrollment
YISS (Yonsei)₩2.02M–₩4.13M
SNU ISP₩1.2M–₩3.35M-20% early
Korea U ISC₩1.68M–₩3.2M
Sogang SISP₩1.73M–₩3.46M-40% partner
Through a Provider
CIEE Seoul$20,950/term
CIS Abroad Sogang$11,790/term
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Interested → enrolled

Express interest with one form. Our team handles applications, document prep, Korea-specific requirements (3.5×4.5cm photos, apostilled transcripts), and university coordination.

  • 48-hour response
  • Document vault with format checks
  • Visa routing (K-ETA vs D-4 vs D-2)
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Korea vs. Japan, Taiwan, Singapore

Korea undercuts Japan summer programs ($1,500–$3,500 vs. $3,000–$4,500 for 4–6 weeks) with stronger K-culture pull and more English-track options.

  • Lower tuition than Japan and Singapore
  • 100+ English-taught courses at SKY
  • Hallyu culture immersion included
Programs

Summer 2026 Programs

2-week workshops to 6-week semesters. All under 90 days — no visa required for US citizens.

No visa neededOur Program
Traditional ArtsKorean Aesthetics

Korean Arts: Tradition

Soongshil University · 숭실대학교

📍 Seoul, Dongjak-gu2 weeks / 15hrs🎓 1 Credit💰 TBA

Korean traditional arts exploration — music, dance, costume & painting. Includes hands-on traditional arts workshops and deep dives into Kor…

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No visa needed
LanguageKorean Studies

Yonsei International Summer School (YISS)

Yonsei University · 연세대학교

📍 Seoul, Seodaemun-gu6 weeks🎓 Up to 6💰 ₩2,020,000 – ₩4,130,000

Korea's premier summer program. Choose from 100+ courses across all disciplines. Optional Korean language track with cultural excursions, bu…

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No visa neededOur Program
K-ContentContemporary Arts

Korean Arts: Contemporary

Soongshil University · 숭실대학교

📍 Seoul, Dongjak-gu2 weeks / 15hrs🎓 1 Credit💰 TBA

K-Content industry analysis and contemporary arts & tradition fusion. Includes field trips to DDP & art spaces, exploring K-Pop, K-Fashion, …

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No visa needed
ResearchSTEM

SNU International Summer Program (ISP)

Seoul National University · 서울대학교

📍 Seoul, Gwanak-gu5 weeks🎓 Up to 6💰 ₩1,200,000 – ₩3,350,000

Study at Korea's #1 university. Academic courses taught by SNU faculty with research components. Includes research seminars, lab access, a K…

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No visa neededOur Program
Culinary ArtsGastronomy

Korean Culture: Food (K-Food)

Gimpo University · 김포대학교

📍 Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do2 weeks / 15hrs🎓 1 Credit💰 TBA

Traditional royal cuisine exploration, kimchi & bibimbap cooking sessions, and a field trip to Tongjin Traditional Market. Covers culinary a…

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No visa needed
BusinessSocial Sciences

Korea University International Summer Campus (ISC)

Korea University · 고려대학교

📍 Seoul, Seongbuk-gu5 weeks🎓 Up to 6💰 ₩1,680,000 – ₩3,200,000

One of Korea's SKY universities. Strong business and social science programs with cultural immersion, K-culture workshops, field trips, and …

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Funding

Most students don't know this money exists.

Federal scholarships can fully fund a Korean summer program — but most students only learn about them after acceptance. We surface them before you apply.

Gilman Scholarship

Up to $8,000

$5,000 base + $3,000 critical-language supplement for Korean. For Pell Grant recipients.

Freeman-ASIA

Up to $5,000

For US undergrads with financial need studying in East/Southeast Asia. Stackable with Gilman.

How it works

From interested to enrolled

Three steps. We handle the seven-stage process in between.

  1. 1

    Compare programs

    Real 2026 pricing from 14 universities. Filter by duration, subject, cost, location, and credit transfer.

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    Express interest

    One form — name, email, country. We respond within 48 hours with next steps, document checklist, and scholarship options.

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    We handle enrollment

    Application prep, document formatting, university coordination, visa routing, and payment guidance via Flywire.

No visa? No problem.

US citizens don't need a visa or K-ETA for programs under 90 days — through December 2026. Enter Korea with just your passport and an e-Arrival Card (submitted online in 5 minutes).

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Summer 2026 is filling up.

Early-bird deadlines start in February. The best programs cap enrollment early. Find yours now.