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Country(s)

South Korea

Dates

June 27 - July 26, 2026

Prerequisites

GPA Requirement: 2.5

Cost

Tuition: Around $1,101 (Central discount)
Dormitory: Around $412
Korean Culture Experience Activities: Around $310
Insurance: Around $30-$50

No tuition waivers can be used for this program. 

Central Registration Deadline

extended to April 1

Scholarships are available to eligible students (Contact the Global Engagement office for more details)

 

Contact Information
Zongxiang Mei
International Education Coordinator
Global Engagement at Central
Seth Voytek
Global Engagement at Central
Henry Barnard Hall
418

Seoul, South Korea

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The Global Collaborative Program at Kyung Hee University: Humanity, Civilization, & Global Governance

Through a long-standing partnership between Central and Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, Central, ECSU, and SCSU students are eligible to apply to direct-enroll in Kyung Hee’s internationally acclaimed Global Collaborative summer program in Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance. Taught by a team of internationally recognized faculty, this program offers a wide range of 3-credit courses centered on the themes of Peace and Development, Humanity and Civilization, and Global Consciousness and Service. Except for the Korean Language and Culture courses, all courses are taught in English. Join students from around the world in this dynamic academic program based in the fast-developing host country, South Korea. Classes are in session from Monday through Thursday. Students may register for a maximum of two courses.

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Country(s)

South Korea

Dates

June 27th - July 26th

Registration Deadline

April 15th, 2026

Seoul, South Korea

Why send your students? Because this is more than a program-it's a global experience.

  • Learn directly from world-renowned scholars and leading industry professionals
  • Immerse themselves in Korean culture through our exclusive (optional) Korean Culture Week
  • Build powerful global connections and expand their international network
  • Live and study in vibrant Seoul while staying in modern university dormitories
  • Exclusive Partner Advantage: As a valued partner institution, your students receive a special tuition discount

Give your students the opportunity to grow academically, culturally, and professionally—all in one unforgettable experience.

  • Key Dates

    • Application Opens: 23 February 2026
    • Opening Ceremony: 29 June 2026
    • Lecture Period: 30 June – 20 July 2026
    • Korean Culture Week: 21 – 25 July 2026
    • Registration Deadline: April 1st
  • Cost & Scholarship Information

    Application Fee: 68 USD

    Tuition: 1,101 USD

    Dorm: 412 USD

    Korean Culture Experience Activities: 310 USD

    Insurance: Around $30-$50

    Students get $2000 scholarship for Kyung Hee University Independent Summer

  • Summer Program Courses

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    Kyung Hee University Summer 2026 Courses List

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Global Engagement Ambassador Experiences

  • Karissa Wiggins

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    Major: Robotics/Mechatronic Engineering Technology and Computer Science
    Host University: Kyung Hee University
    Country: South Korea

    Highlight: 
    “A memorable moment, I think, would be when my K-pop class took a field trip to a music studio. It was a music studio owned by the DPR team. It was cool to be able to see how music production and music engineering work in person because that is something I'm interested in.”

  • Kaylin Ostuni

     

    Major: Exploratory 
    Host University: Kyung Hee University
    Country: South Korea 

    Highlight
    "Book the trip. It is so worth it. Be open minded, get out of your comfort zone and try new things.”