This document summarizes an intensive 6-week summer program at Seoul National University called the International Summer Institute. The program offers courses taught in English by distinguished scholars across various fields including business, economics, natural sciences, East Asian studies, and more. Students stay in on-campus dormitories and can earn up to 8 academic credits. The program also includes cultural field trips and activities to experience Korean culture and society.

1. SNUISIoffersanexceptionalopportunityforstudentstostudyatSouthKorea’s
prestigiousuniversityatoneoftheleadinguniversitiesintheworld.SNUISIprovides
anintensivesix-weeksummerprogramledbydistinguishedscholars.Alllectures
areconductedinEnglish,andheldfromMondaytoThursday.ISIalsooffers
extrafieldactivitiesforexperiencingKoreancultureandsociety.
EnjoyyoursummerinSeoul,experiencingdynamicKoreanculturewithfriends
andalsoacquiringknowledgefromleadingscholars.
WELCOMETOINTERNATIONALSUMMERINSTITUTE(ISI)
Academic Calendar
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Jul 2
Orientation
& Welcoming
Ceremony
Jul 3
Classes Begin /
Course Change
Period (-Jul 8)
Jul 4-5
Field Trip #1
Jul 11
Field Trip #2
Aug 6
End of Classes
Graduation Ceremony
& Farewell Party
Aug 7
Dorm Check-out
Jul 25
Field Trip #3
Jun 30- Jul 1
Dorm Check-in
& Dorm Orientation
May 26-30
Course / Dorm
& Field Trip
Registration Period
May 8
Final
Registration
Deadline
Mar 27
Early Registration
Deadline
Jun 13
Final Payment
Deadline for
Dorm & Field Trip
Jan 6
Application Period
Contact Information
Tel: +82-2-880-4449
Email: summer@snu.ac.kr
URL: http://isi.snu.ac.kr
SNU ISI offers an exceptional opportunity for students to study at South Korea’s
prestigious university at one of the leading universities in the world. SNU ISI provides
an intensive six-week summer program led by distinguished scholars. All lectures
are conducted in English, and held from Monday to Thursday. ISI also offers
extra field activities for experiencing Korean culture and society.
Enjoy your summer in Seoul, experiencing dynamic Korean culture with friends
and also acquiring knowledge from leading scholars.
WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTE (ISI)

2. 6 Week Summer Program Courses
Business & Economics
Doing Business in Korea
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Management
Information Systems
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Management
Natural Science
Introduction to Chemistry
Introductory Physics
Differential and Integral Calculus 1
General Biology 1A
East Asian Studies
East Asia: Past and Present
China's Political Economy
International Relations in East Asia
Introduction to Chinese Civilization
Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy
U.S. and Asia
Other
Philosophy at Crossroads: Philosophy East and West
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Chinese Language
* Courses are subject to change
* For information on academic credits and updated course list,
please visit the SNU ISI website
Korean Studies
North Korean Politics and Society
Introduction to Korean Politics
Culture and Society of Korea
History of Premodern Korea
Two Koreas: Modern Korean
History and Society
Korean Architecture and Urbanism
Korean Wave and Soft Power
Social Science
Introduction to International Relations
International Industrial and Trade Policy
Introduction to Politics
Introduction to Psychology
Economic Geography
Korean Cultural Courses
Korean Language
Korean Arts and Crafts: Oriental Painting
Korean Arts and Crafts: Ceramics
Korean Music
01. Accommodations
03. Visa
On-campus Dormitory
Students are responsible for receiving
appropriate visas according to national
policy.
02. Scholarship
- Returnee / Alumni / Sibling
General Information Application
01. Eligibility
02. Required Documents
SNU ISI welcomes applications from
students who are or were enrolled in
accredited colleges and universities
around the world. High school seniors
who will be beginning undergraduate
programs in fall may also apply for the
program.
- Application Form
- Profile Photo (3X5cm)
- Official & Unofficial Transcript
- Copy of Passport
03. Additional Document
- Medical Certificate
(for the student dormitory applicants)
- Statement of Qualification
(for the scholarship applicants)
Payment
02. 2014 Program Cost
01. Bank wire-transfer
Payment should be made by
bank wire-transfer.
*Banking charge must be prepaid
by the student.
Required
- Application Fee $200
- Tuition Fee $3,200 (Up to 8 Credits)
Optional
- On-campus Dorm Fee $800
- Field Trip Fee $400