DATES:
Fall:
August - December
Spring:
February - June
Program Fee
Paid to Mason:
--
$125 Application Fee
--
$350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition
Paid to University of Seoul:
-- Housing (~$700)
Not Included in Cost:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$80)
-- Personal Expenses
Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.
NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.
ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.
CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
Students can choose from a wide range of courses including:
-- Architecture
-- Business Administration
-- Chinese
-- Computer Science
-- Electrical & Computer Engineering
--
Geo-informatics
-- International Cooperation & Education
-- International Relations
-- Korean History
-- Law
--
Public Administration
-- Urban Administration
-- Urban Engineering
HOUSING:
Students attending UOS are guaranteed housing on campus. Each residence hall is equipped with a 24-hour gym and a coin laundry facility. Each room has free LAN access and a centrally controlled heating and A/C unit.
Contact
Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

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DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES
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The University of Seoul is the perfect place for students wishing to participate in the shaping of national government policy.

UOS campus
The University of Seoul is a public university in the capital of South Korea. UOS is one of the top 5 universities in Korea and has high student satisfaction. Their most well known programs include Urban Administration, Taxation and Environmental Engineering; however students may study in several other disciplines. With an ideal location in Seoul (the political, economic and cultural center of the country) the university also functions as a think-tank for the Seoul government. The university plays a major part role in developing and supporting government policy as well as providing academic research.

New building on the UOS campus
Students attending UOS are supported through the Institute of International Cooperation and Education. Most courses are offered in English and students have many course options available to them. Exchange students are able to live in dorms or an international house, both are on campus.

Jinju dance festival
In order to provide you with the best cultural experience possible, UOS offers a buddy program to its international students. The buddies are UOS students who will help you to adjust yourself to life in Korea. From the moment you step off the plane, your buddy will greet you at the airport and help you participate in many of the programs and activities offered by UOS. This program is a valuable resource to help you build friendships and experience the language and culture of South Korea. In addition, Seoul offers the luxuries of every modern city and students will be able to tour the many sites and attractions of the city.

Modern buildings on the UOS campus

The UOS stadium
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the Embassy of South Korea's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
UOS Campus Tour
Seoul Visitor's Guide
Visit Korea - Seoul
Visit Korea
U.S. State Department Travel Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for UOS here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Note: Make sure you find plenty of primary AND alternate course options before deciding on a specific program. Schedules are subject to change and registration in your preferred classes is not guaranteed, so you should have sufficient alternate course options. Also, please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

