Dankook University, South Korea

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Dankook University, South Korea

Dankook University is a private research university in Yongin, South Korea (population 1.1 million) and is located 30 minutes by bus from Seoul. The university has two campuses, the main campus in Jukjeon and the regional campus in Cheonan; English-taught courses are only offered at the Jukjeon campus. Kent State students have the opportunity to take academic courses and participate in an English language tutoring program that provides free on-campus accommodation for a semester, academic year, or summer term.

Location

Yongin, South Korea

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Housing

Dormitory

Program Highlights

For a semester or academic year exchange at Dankook, students enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours of academic courses taught in English. Courses are offered in the fields of Business, Engineering, Humanities, Korean Language and Culture, Political Science, and more. Students can also participate in the language tutoring program, which involves teaching an English conversation class for 24 hours throughout the semester; at the conclusion of the semester, students will receive a reward of 1,000,000 Korean won to cover on-campus accommodation expenses for the semester.

For the summer, students have the opportunity to participate in a four-week academic exchange program where they will enroll in six credit hours (two classes). Summer course offerings vary from one year to the next but typically include courses in Business, Communication, Fashion, History, Korean Language and Culture, and more. Kent State students can also apply to participate in the three-week long teaching internship program called the "Global Village" that takes place before the academic program. In the Global Village, students teach English language skills and practice conversation with Dankook students for 60 hours. At the conclusion of the Global Village and before the academic program begins, students who have successfully completed the requirements will be provided with an airfare scholarship valued at up to $1000 USD.

If you have an interest in expanding your intercultural communication skills, interacting with local students, and engaging in an enriching language exchange, Dankook University is an ideal program for you!

Program Contact Information

Molly Papay

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Email: mpapay1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-3067

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025: October 15, 2024
Summer 2025: March 1, 2025
Fall 2025: April 15, 2025
Academic Year 2025-2026: April 15, 2025
Spring 2026: October 15, 2025

Program Dates

Program dates vary each year based upon the host institution's academic calendar, but the following are general guidelines:

Academic Year: Late August - Mid-June
Fall: Late August - Mid-December
Spring: Late February - Mid-June
Summer: Mid-June - Early August (Global Village + Academic Program) or Early July through Early August (Academic Program only)

Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

an internal Kent State Education Abroad application,
and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by 5X�� does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

3. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program.

Academics

Academic Programs

For the semester exchange, courses are taught fully in English in a variety of subject areas. Students can mix courses from different departments within the Jukjeon Campus, including the following:

British and American Humanities
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
International Business
Korean Language and Culture
Liberal Arts
Mobile Systems Engineering
Political Science

To maintain full-time status, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester while abroad.

Course offerings for the summer academic program vary from one year to the next. Students will select two courses for a total of 6 credit hours. Once the courses are approved for the summer term, they will be

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to 5X��.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to 5X��.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to Kent State and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by Kent State faculty.

Location & Transportation

Yongin, South Korea

Yongin is a city located in South Korea within the Gyeonggi province. The language spoken by most residents of Yongin is Korean, the primary language of South Korea.

South Korea is a country located in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. Students in the Yongin program will enjoy exploring several of the city’s famous parks, including the Everland theme park and the Caribbean Bay water park.

The city of Yongin is also known for its academic and artistic culture. The city is home to many university campuses. Yongin is also known for its abundance of K-Pop artists, including Sungjae and Bomin.

Yongin contains many architectural landmarks that students can enjoy. The city features the Korean Folk Village, which is the largest folk village of its kind. It also features Yongin Stadium, a stadium that has a max capacity of twelve thousand people.

Many activities and tours are available for students in the Yongin program. Students can enjoy the sights of the Samsung Transportation Museum or the Gyeonggi Children's Museum. They can also enjoy the city’s signature dish, Baekamsundae, a dish containing vegetables and pork.

Campus Information

Situated in Yongin, a Seoul suburb within a 60-minute bus ride from central Seoul, the Dankook University Jukjeon Campus features many state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, learning, and entertainment. Dankook also offers students rich opportunities for cultural engagement such as calligraphy, cooking classes, and field trips to nearby cultural sites.

Transportation

Airports

Incheon International Airport is the most common option for students traveling to and from South Korea. Gimpo International Airport is closer to Dankook University, but there are typically no direct flights from the US to Gimpo. Via public transportation, Incheon International Airport is two and a half hours from Dankook and Gimpo International Airport is an hour and a half from Dankook.

Dankook University typically offers a buddy program that students can register for in advance and pay for upon arrival to campus. With the buddy program, Dankook University students will meet the exchange student at Incheon or Gimpo and will help them navigate their way to campus via public transit. Students can also choose to find their own way to campus.

Local Transit

Students have many transportation options in Yongin, Seoul, and within all of South Korea, including buses, subways, trains, and domestic flights.

Yongin is served by trains on the .

Housing & Meals

Accommodations

For the semester program, students will live in double occupancy rooms at the on-campus dormitory in Woongbi Hall. Each room is furnished with 2 single beds, bedding, desks, chairs, wardrobes, a telephone, WiFi, A/C, and a private bathroom. A variety of facilities are also available for students’ convenience, such as a coin-operated laundry room, restaurant, gym, convenience store, and more.

Students who are interested in teaching their native language and exchanging culture with Korean students can participate in the Language Tutoring Program. If accepted in the program, students will not only experience teaching their language and getting acquainted with Korean students but will also receive a waiver for free on-campus accommodation for the semester upon successful completion of the tutoring program.

For the summer program, all participants will be placed in a double-occupancy room in the on-campus dormitory. Each room is furnished with 2 single beds, bedding, desks, chairs, wardrobes, a telephone, WiFi, A/C, and a private bathroom. A variety of facilities are also available for students’ convenience such as a coin-operated laundry room, restaurant, gym, convenience store, and more.

All students who participate in the summer exchange program at Dankook University will have their housing fees waived.

Important items to note:

Students do not need to bring bedding from home; Korean style sheet/mat for use on the bed and a blanket and pillow will be provided.

If the double-occupancy rooms are filled to capacity, please note that students may be assigned to a four-person room.

Meals

Meal plans are not offered at Dankook, but students will find a variety of cafeterias, food courts, coffee shops, bakeries, and vending machines to suit every palate.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on 5X��-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most Kent State scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to:

determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s),
apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

5X��'s Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

Your Journey is Just Beginning

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