Study abroad: undergraduate exchanges to South Korea

Occupying the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, this mountainous country is flanked by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east.

About South Korea

Key facts

  • Population: 52 million
  • Currency: Won
  • Cost of living: around 8% higher than the UK
  • Main language: Korean

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Discover where to get a scholarship and other exchange funding.

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Host universities for your exchange

  • Chonnam National University

    Key facts

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    • Campus type: City
    • Population: Gwangju - 1,500,000
    • Climate: Averages range from 1°C (January) to 27°C (June)
    • Welcome activities: welcoming party, social activities and a buddy programme
    • Website in English

    Founded in 1952, CNU has remained committed to fostering global leaders and professionals as one of Korea’s most innovative universities with a reputation for its research, teaching, and leading in the local communities. Located in the Metropolitan City of Gwangju, CNU has 18 colleges and 11 graduate schools.

    With 2,790 academic staff members, it provides comprehensive education to 29,716 students including 1,778 international students from 72 different countries. 

    Exchange courses and subjects available

    Any course you meet the requirements for

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