Seoul
Korea
The University
Ewha Woman’s University was founded in 1886 and is one of Korea’s most
prestigious universities with a student population of 26,596. Central to Ewha’s
success, and to the success of its graduates, is an outstanding faculty of dedicated
professors, many of whom are leading scholars in their fields. Ewha is situated in
Seoul, the capital city in South Korea. Seoul has a population of approximately
11 million people and is the nation’s cultural, educational and political centre.
The architecture of the city contains a mixture of tall modern buildings alongside
ancient palaces, temples and shrines.
University Website : www.ewha.ac.kr/
Location
Located in Seoul, in a district called Shinchon, a safe university town in a cosmopolitan setting bustling with students, Ewha offers in contrast a serene and beautiful
campus. Ewha has its own subway stop, just 10 minutes from downtown Seoul. Korea has four distinct seasons. In Autumn there is clear, dry weather, Winter is cold –
5 to –10°c with occasional snow and rain. Spring is mostly sunny and clear and
Summer is hot with monsoon rains.
Travel
Prices are quoted in Korean WON and US Dollars.
Incheon International Airport is approx. 70 minutes from Ewha by taxi (costing
approx. W70,000). Buses also run from Incheon to the Ewha subway stop (approx.
W7,000).
Incheon Airport information is available at: www.airport.kr/eng/
A Meet and Greet service is available through Ewha at a cost of US$60. There is a
door to door taxi pick-up at a discounted rate of US$75. Also available is a Buddy
pick-up service at a cost of US$60.
Immigration
A valid Student Visa (D-2) is required for all students. Upon acceptance at Ewha,
students will be issued with an Acceptance Letter and a Certificate of Admission.
These two documents are required when applying for a D-2 visa. Visa fee costs are
approximately US$50. For more information:
www.mofat.go.kr/index.jsp
Housing
On campus accommodation is available at Ewha-Samsung International house, a
newly constructed residence hall. The cost of housing per semester is W2,500,000
(£1,382.30) for a single room and between W1,400,000 (£774.0) to W920,000
(£502.66) for a double occupancy room (no meals included).
Study Abroad @ Exeter
EWHA Woman’s University
All students are required to hold a medical insurance which covers medical fees
during their stay EWHA. Students must pay a Campus Health Service Centre fee
of 20 USD (per semester) covers medical services, prescription and common
medicines, such as for colds and indigestion.
Term Dates Dates for 2014 to be confirmed
Fall semester 2012
Spring semester 2013
Orientation
1 September
Classes begin
2 March TBC
Classes begin
3 September
Exam period
10-20 June TBC
Exam period
14-18 December
www.ewha.ac.kr/english/html/002/002001005001.html
Budgeting and Services
Some budget information is available from the office of global affairs, including
advice on budget for travelling within South Korea:
www.ewha.ac.kr/english/
Study Abroad @ Exeter
Health Insurance
Course Requirements
Students should register for 12 credits per semester which equates to four
classes per semester (each course is normally 3 credits). Over 200 courses
are delivered in English.
For a list of courses and their descriptions please see:
www.ewha.ac.kr/english/html/002/002001002.html (undergraduate)
(postgraduate)
Application
1 February 2013 Deadline for submitting internal application form accompanied
by personal statement, transcript of studies to date and 2
academic references.
8 February 2013 Allocation of host institution made (in liaison with Study
Abroad Co-ordinators). Students notified and provided with
relevant host institution application form.
1 March 2013
Deadline for submitting host institution application form and
any additional supporting documentation required (e.g.
transcript, photographs, financial statements, housing
applications etc).
Anna Moscrop:
International Office
8th Floor, Laver Building, North Park Road, Exeter, EX4 4QE.
Tel:
+44 1392 723841
Email:
a.s.moscrop@exeter.ac.uk
All information is subject to change and is given here to assist students in finding out about the host institution for themselves.
Quoted costs should be taken as guidelines until confirmed by the host institution. It is the responsibility of the student to research,
confirm and add to the details listed above.
August 2012