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
Host universities for your exchange
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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
Contact us
If you are interested in studying abroad or have questions, you can contact our team on:
- exchanges@mmu.ac.uk
- 0161 247 1253
Get in touch, and take the first step on your international journey.