Sogang University, South Korea

Sogang University is a private, Jesuit university located in Seoul, South Korea. It is regarded as one of the finest universities in South Korea.

Academics

John Carroll University students are able to study at Sogang, to take coursework in Korean language and culture, as well as courses for their majors and core curriculum taught in English. Sogang University’s business school is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.) Sogang University also offers special programs such as Service Learning, Seoul City Internship, and STEM Lab Internship for exchange students.

Housing

Students can live on campus in international housing, and apply for housing through the Office of International Affairs.

Sogang University Office of International Affairs

Financial Information

Directly billed by John Carroll University:

Tuition: JCU Tuition including Federal, State, and JCU aid
Administrative Fee: $1,000

Estimated indirect costs (not billed by John Carroll University):

Room and Board: $1,600 w/ 2 meals/day
Housing Deposit (refundable): $100
Transportation: $1,900
Books: $400
Health Insurance: $250
Personal Expenses: $4,000
Total indirect costs: $8,250

Financial Aid

Students are able to apply all John Carroll University financial aid (scholarships, grants, and loans) with the exception of work-study, to the cost of tuition, room and board on this program. For specific questions about how your financial aid package can be applied, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at JCU.

Scholarships

There are significant external scholarships available to make it easier to study abroad in South Korea.

See the Scholarships and Funding page and look for scholarships for “Critical (Defense) Languages.”
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

The deadline for applications to study abroad for Fall Semester is March 1, and for Spring Semester is October 1.