Summer in Seoul
Unique Experiences
Ride a Bike Along the Han River鈥
and cruise through scenic riverside paths using Seoul鈥檚 convenient public bike-sharing program, Ttareungyi
Try on Korea's Elegant Traditional Clothing
and step into the past by wearing a beautifully crafted Hanbok, strolling through historic sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace
Participate in Cultural Events with 鈥淪eoul Mates鈥
you connect with local university students who will be your cultural guides, helping you experience daily life in Seoul
Your Destination
Seoul is South Korea鈥檚 eco-friendly capital, celebrated for its long summer days, scenic waterfronts, and lively cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with open-air festivals, bustling outdoor caf茅s, and opportunities to explore its world-famous biking culture and iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Seoul is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 4-week sessions of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from 黑料网911courses that align with your academic major.
- 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.
- Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 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 past excursions and activities:
- Try your hand at making traditional food in a Korean cooking class
- Go on a hike to get acquainted with Korea鈥檚 natural environment
- Learn a new skill, like Taekwondo or K-pop dance
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.鈥
Program Blogs
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Getting the ARC is a necessary step for studying and traveling in Korea, here's a guide of its importance and ways you can stay on track.
Seoul to Suwon: Walking Through History
One weekend trip showed me how much there is to learn and see outside Seoul, from traditional villages to historic fortress walls.
Soul Searching in Seoul: Everything I Learned and What I Wish I Knew
Before I start crafting my 鈥渟tudy abroad changed me鈥 answers for friends and family, here are the practical things I wish I鈥檇 known. The things that would鈥檝e saved me time... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Seoul offers diverse housing options to ensure you鈥檙e comfortable in your home away from home. From twin rooms to single rooms in residence halls, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, caf茅s, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a twin room in a shared apartment or residence hall within a 30-minute commute by public transportation to the city center. Each room features an ensuite toilet, shower and a shared kitchenette.
Select Plus Housing:鈥疘ncludes a single room in a residence hall or shared apartment within a 30-minute commute by public transportation to the city center. Each room features an ensuite toilet, shower and a shared kitchenette. Select Plus housing is very limited and requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Programs in Seoul do not offer a meal plan. However, students can prepare food in their kitchenette. Also, there are many food vendors with a wide variety of restaurants throughout Seoul representing many different cultures, diets (including halal food, vegetarian, etc.), and price points.
Academics
黑料网911Seoul: Study in the heart of downtown Seoul in Jonggak, just steps from Jonggak Station (Line 1, Exit 10). The 黑料网911Center features cozy lounges, quiet study spaces, and fast Wi-Fi, with caf茅s, restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks just around the corner. With easy access to public transportation and nonstop city energy, Jonggak is the perfect home base while abroad.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2026 4 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,550 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2026 4 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,550 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2026 8 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $9,990 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $4,000 * |
| Housing | $1,050 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,550 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $530 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,600 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $170 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,410 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $4,000 * |
| Housing | $1,050 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,550 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $530 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,600 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $170 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,410 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $7,390 * |
| Housing | $2,100 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $9,990 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,060 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,600 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Personal expenses | $340 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $3,220 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Philip Jung
Center Director
Raised in Toronto, Canada, one of the world's most culturally diverse cities, Philip developed a deep passion for cross-cultural connections and education. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics with...
Teddy Choi
Senior Program Manager
Teddy鈥檚 passion and love of international education was driven by his life-changing study abroad experience in the US. He tries to go the extra mile for every single student to...
Beatrice Jaeeun Cho
Senior Academic Coordinator
Beatrice Jaeeun Cho holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Andrews University. After moving back to Korea, Beatrice joined 黑料网911Seoul as a Senior Academics Coordinator in April...
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