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USAC Korea: Gwangju - Undergraduate Courses (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options: Residence Hall Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Digital Media Studies, Economics, Engineering Management, Environmental Science, Foreign Language, General Business, Health Promotion, History, Literature, Management, Public Service Leadership Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Gwangju, Korea

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Study and explore the culture and history through courses in business, management, economics, literature, mechanical engineering, media, political science, psychology, and environmental and health studies.

Take advantage of outdoor recreation by joining various field trips and extracurricular activities, which may include a boat cruise, the Gwangju May 18 memorial park, a Korean Folk Village and Temple Stay, Gyeongju, Busan, and the Boryeong Mud Festival.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by choosing courses in the Korean language.

Enjoy the benefits of choosing our campus: Gwangju (meaning "the province of light") or Yeosu (meaning "beautiful waters").

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...
 



 
 

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Credit-earning options
English
Korean		   Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong		   Undergraduate
Graduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC gwangju Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.
 


 


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 05/05/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/28/2025 07/25/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.