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Sogang University, located in the capital city of Seoul, was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960 and remains the only Jesuit higher educational institution in all of Korea. The University is located in Shinchon, which is considered the “University Town” within Seoul because of the several major prestigious universities located in the area.
The university is comprised of around 8,000 undergraduate students and around 4,000 postgraduate students, of which 1,350 are from outside of Korea. Because of its smaller size in comparison with other Korean Universities, Sogang provides a family-like atmosphere for international students, offering activities and programs for study abroad students that allow them to interact with the students of Sogang.
Program Type: This is a Marquette-exchange program, which means that federal financial aid and Marquette grants and scholarships generally apply. For more complete information on how this program will affect your financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid. Living: On-campus accommodation is offered to all visiting students at Sogang. Students will live in the University’s brand new dormitory, Gonzaga Hall, where they will share a double room with a Korean roommate to encourage full integration. Single rooms may be available at a higher cost, depending on availability. Sogang's Housing Page Duration & Dates: Fall semester: Late August/early September to mid December
Spring semester: Late February/early March to mid June
Summer: Late June to early August (Six weeks)
Eligibility: Most majors; minimum sophomore standing 3.0 GPA Language: Courses are taught in English and Korean. About 20% of Sogang’s courses are taught in English and all courses taught in the Graduate School of International Studies, which are available to students with junior or senior standing, are taught in English. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Korean language course. Permit/Visa: A Korean visa is required for students planning to study at Sogang for any length of time. (Link to our travel documents information page)
Orientation:
There is a one day orientation on either the first day of school, or the day prior. The orientation consists of a welcome lunch, campus tour, a meeting with student ambassadors, and a meeting with the Office of International Affairs, which covers important information that students should know while they are at Sogang.
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