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CIEE Business + Culture in Seoul, South Korea (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, Korea, South
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Korean Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communications, Computer Science, Culture, Engineering, International Business, International Relations, Journalism, Management, Political Science, Religion/Theology, Social Science, Sustainability Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Seoul, South Korea

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Seoul gives you the opportunity to explore professional opportunities with a broad selection of business courses in a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Dive into co-curricular and extracurricular activities that highlight Seoul’s culture and innovation, from exploring traditional palaces and bustling markets to attending business workshops, networking events, and tech-focused innovation hubs that shape the city’s global economy. Seoul blends professional development with cultural immersion, giving you a study abroad semester full of insight and inspiration.

Unique Experiences

Explore Seoul’s startup ecosystem at local incubators and innovation hubs

to see how South Korea’s tech-driven economy supports new ventures and entrepreneurial growth

Visit neighborhoods like Hongdae, Insadong, and Myeongdong with local students

to experience how traditional culture and modern urban life come together in Seoul

Examine South Korea’s shift from manufacturing to high-tech industries

to learn how AI, digital technology, and entrepreneurship drive the country’s global competitiveness

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience. 
seoul students posing next to the sign for the 38th parallel in the south korean dmz

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Seoul will open doors for you to explore South Korea’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities: 

  • Visit one of Korea’s leading startup hubs, supported by Hyundai Motor Company, to see how entrepreneurs develop ideas, attract investment, and scale their businesses 
  • Embark on a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), one of the most historically and politically significant sites in the world 
  • Explore Seoul’s largest government-supported startup hubs, operated by the Seoul Business Agency, to gain insight into how public and private sectors collaborate to foster innovation

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

Seoul

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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