Kyung Hee University
Seoul
South Korea
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Kyung Hee University, located in Seoul, was founded in 1949 and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of 25,000. There are 3 campuses, with 24 colleges. Kyung Hee offers students a dynamic place to study, as Kyung Hee’s commitment to creativity, progress, and cooperation in world affairs makes it a frequent destination for international seminars and movements. Located in the Han River Basin, more than 10 million people call Seoul home. The city hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics and 2002 FIFA World Cup and is the headquarters for some of the world’s largest corporations such as Samsun, LG, and Hyundai. It is also the capital and largest city of South Korea. |
Program Highlights
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Language of Instruction
Korean and English
Term
Spring semester at Kyung Hee begins in March and ends in June. Fall semester runs September through December.
Best-fit Majors
Hospitality management, political science, international studies, English, business, physics, biology, chemistry, economics, engineering
Housing
Students pay Kyung Hee directly for housing. Exchange students live in on-campus residences that are approximately $150-$300 per month, including furniture, central heating, and electricity.
Meals
There is no meal plan option available at Kyung Hee. Students should budget approximately $300 per month for food.
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in South Korea. More information about visa requirements can be found at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea website.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2008 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3803 and non-residents were charged $7484. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Scholarships are available directly from Kyung Hee University.
The Foreign Mentor Program covers the cost of housing and round trip airfare to Seoul in exchange for tutoring KHU students 10 hours per week.
The TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) Program provides a monthly stipend of 900,000 won (approximately $900 US), accommodation, round-trip airfare, and the opportunity to take Korean language classes in return for teaching English 9 hours per week in after-school classes. Application
To apply for a semester or year at Kyung Hee University, students must complete the following:
Contact
Blair McElroy
blair@olemiss.edu 662-915-1508 359 Martindale Student Services Center |
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