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Exchange: Daegu University (Outgoing Program) Featured

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English, Korean Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Class Standing: 2 - Sophomore Housing Options: Dormitory
Type of Program: Exchange Language Courses Offered: Korean
Subject(s): Asian Studies, Communications, Economics, Gender Studies, History, Humanities, International Studies, Literature, Philosophy
Program Description:
DAEGU UNIVERSITY
Daegu UniversityDaegu, South Korea
Semester and Year-Long Exchange

About the Program
Daegu University, Korea's first higher educational institute for special education, was founded in 1956 and included the fields of Special Education, Rehabilitation Science, and Social Welfare. Today, Daegu University is a comprehensive university with 13 colleges (95 majors), 7 graduate schools, and an enrollment of over 20,000 students.
 
At present, Daegu University is recognized not only as Korea's top university for Special Education, Rehabilitation Science, and Social Welfare, it is also tops in Information and Communication Technology, Industry-Academy Cooperation, and Continuing Education. In addition, it is becoming a dominant force in the fields of Design, Bio-industry, and the Automotive Parts Industry.  
 
There are two campuses at Daegu University. Its main campus is Gyeongsan and downtown campus is located in Daegu, Korea's third largest city. The locations ensure convenient access by plane, train, and subway. In addition, various cultural facilities and Daegu's city center are located nearby. Daegu University boasts a beautiful campus which is surrounded by Muncheonji Lake making it the ideal place to study Korean culture, language, and more.
 
In order to pursue the internationalization of education, Daegu University has signed agreements with over 90 institutes around the world and is now actively implementing various programs such as joint research, and faculty and student exchanges. As an example of these internationalization efforts, approximately 1,300 students are invited or dispatched to Daegu University annually. In addition, approximately 700 international students from 15 countries are enrolled at Daegu University. To support these international students, Daegu University provides scholarships of between 30 and 80 percent of tuition and provides reasonably-priced dormitory accommodations for 100 percent of its international students.

Daegu University Brochure.pdf

Academics
The Korean Language Program is an integrated training program where all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - are combined and taught via a team-teaching method where a group of two to three teachers teach one class.Students typically return with 12-13 credits of Korean language. There is an opportunity to add additional courses in the following concentrations:
  • Asian Studies
  • Communication
  • International Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Gender Studies
  • Literature
  • Religious Studies
  • History
  • Economics
Daegu University International Student Handbook.pdf

Sessions
Fall: September-December
Winter: March- June (extension through July possible)
Year-Long: September-June/July

Housing
Students will reside in the International House, an on-campus dormitory, in single rooms.

Program Costs: 1 Semester
Fees Paid to SVSU  
Tuition waived
Program Fee (includes housing) $3,500.00
Application Fee $100.00
Other Expenses (estimated)  
Round-trip Airfare $2,000.00
Passport $160.00
Student Visa $70.00
International Health Insurance (through host institution) $125.00
Meals $1,500.00
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,000.00
TOTAL $9,455.00

 
Contact SVSU Study Abroad for specific questions or details.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.