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Seoul National University, South Korea
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City Information
Seoul, the capital of South Korea. A futuristic metropolis, where skyscrapers and kpop meet royal palaces and street markets. In just 50 years since the Korean War, Seoul has become the world's 10th-most economically powerful city and second-largest metropolitan area. Seoul is a vibrant city – even more so when the sun has set and its population is eager to go out and have fun. Seoul is doing a fabulous job in keeping Korean culture and traditions alive. Take the National Museum of Korea, for instance. It displays over 12,000 artifacts in six permanent exhibition sections, including medieval and early modern history, calligraphy and painting, sculpture and crafts and Asian arts. You can also experience culture first-hand when wandering through areas like Bukchon Hanok Village, a lovely neighborhood made up of traditional Korean houses.
University Information
Seoul National University (SNU), the first national univerity in Korea, is a prestigious seat of learning, founded in 1946. Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education rakings, SNU combines the highest quality academic experience with capital city living. It has a student body of over 16,000 students based on the largest campus in Seoul.
Additional Information
Potential applicants should note that compared to the UK, this institution or their Federal State provide reduced compensation levels for cases of negligence brought against them.
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Quite competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 1 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
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Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
Total estimated cost: 4,725,000 KRW per semester. Check XE.com for currency exchange rate. |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Suburban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year,Semester 2 |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: August to December Semester 2: February to June |
| Link to module information | https://oia.snu.ac.kr/exchange-program |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.