Ajou University

Study in South Korea (in English, Korean) - ISEP Exchange

Ajou University ranks among the top 10 universities in South Korea. With a central location to the center of Seoul, students are only a quick train ride away from the lively streets of the capital city. In addition to having a diverse selection of English course offerings, students can take advantage of a variety of activities, both on campus and off campus. Whether it’s participating in the campus buddy program, joining weekend excursions like rafting the Dong River or visiting historical sites such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, students are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Program Website

Course Description

Check the past two years of Ajou's English-taught courses and course descriptions through the course section in their exchange program site. Use these to build your course list. You'll want to check the semester you plan to attend for the most accurate class listing.

Students proficient in Korean who pass the TOPIK Level 3 and would like to enroll in Korean-taught classes can find them by perusing Ajou's academics pages and clicking either "undergraduate" or "graduate" to find each faculty's homepage and associated courses.

Website for Course Availability

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Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    Chinese Studies,  European Studies,  Japanese Studies

  • Biology

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Business:

    Accounting,  Business Management,  Economics,  Finance,  International Business/Trade/Commerce,  Management Information Systems,  Marketing

  • Communication:

    Advertising,  Mass Communication/Media Studies

  • Computer and Information Sciences

  • Engineering:

    Civil Engineering,  Computer Engineering,  Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Industrial Engineering

  • English Language and Literature:

    American Literature (United States),  English Literature (British and Commonwealth),  General Literature

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures

    Korean Language and Literature

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Language and Culture

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry,  Physics

  • Social Sciences:

    Political Science and Government,  Sociology,  Urban Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 71
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Undergraduate
(in Korean)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

  • Area Studies:

    Chinese Studies,  Japanese Studies,  Western European Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,  Genetics

  • Business:

    Accounting,  Business Management,  E-Commerce,  Economics,  Finance,  International Business/Trade/Commerce,  Management Information Systems,  Marketing

  • Communication:

    Advertising,  Digital Communication and Media,  Mass Communication/Media Studies,  Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  • Computer and Information Sciences

  • Education:

    Educational Leadership and Administration,  Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

  • Engineering:

    Chemical Engineering,  Civil Engineering,  Computer Engineering,  Computer Software Engineering,  Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Environmental Engineering,  Industrial Engineering,  Mechanical Engineering,  Transportation Engineering

  • English Language and Literature:

    American Literature (United States),  English Literature (British and Commonwealth),  General Literature

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    French Language and Literature,  Korean Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Nursing Science,  Public Health

  • History:

    Asian History,  European History,  History, Other

  • Human Services

    Public Administration

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Language and Culture

  • Law/Criminal Justice

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry,  Physics

  • Psychology:

    Clinical Psychology,  Developmental and Child Psychology,  Educational Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Political Science and Government,  Sociology,  Urban Studies

  • Sports Studies

    Sports Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  • Language Test: TOPIK   1st Grade

Other Academic Conditions

Students must submit a transcript with their application that shows at least one completed semester at their current home institution before they are eligible for confirmation at Ajou.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

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