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  • Locations: Gwangju, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
  • Restrictions: Earlham applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Eligible Class Years: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Residence Hall Program Type: Partner Program: Study
Open to All Majors: YES Areas of Study: Comparative Languages and Linguistics, Economics, English, Environmental Sustainability, Film Studies, Global Management, History, International Studies, Medical Humanities, Politics
Fulfills General Education Requirement(s): YES Eligibility: Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
Prerequisite(s) Required?: NO Open to Non-Earlham Students: NO
Program Sponsorship Indicator: USAC
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Gwangju, Korea

gwangju
 
Study and explore the culture and history through courses in business, management, economics, literature, mechanical engineering, media, political science, psychology, and environmental and health studies.

Take advantage of outdoor recreation by joining various field trips and extracurricular activities, which may include a boat cruise, the Gwangju May 18 memorial park, a Korean Folk Village and Temple Stay, Gyeongju, Busan, and the Boryeong Mud Festival.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by choosing courses in the Korean language.

Enjoy the benefits of choosing our campus: Gwangju (meaning "the province of light") or Yeosu (meaning "beautiful waters").

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...

 



 
 

        Instruction        

 

Terms available

 

Credit-earning options

English
Korean
  Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong
  Undergraduate
Graduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC gwangju Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.
 


 




Program Costs
The cost of the program is equivalent to one semester of on-campus charges: tuition, room and board, and fees. The program charges cover all academic costs, housing, meals, and academic excursions during the course of the program. 
The program fees do not include costs of round-trip transportation to and from program location, passport fees, visa expenses, personal travel, books, or personal items. 

Financial Aid
Students are eligible to apply their financial aid to one Earlham or Earlham-approved off-campus program during their college career.

Earlham Scholarships
Travel awards are available to assist students who want to study abroad with an Earlham program but find it difficult to manage the added expense of airfare. The funds are to be used for expenses related to travel to and from the destination of your program. Students are selected for these scholarships based on the quality of their scholarship application combined with a demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Center for Global Education in consultation with the Financial Aid Office. Apply for Earlham's travel awards here.

Application Process
The application process involves the completion of multiple steps:
  1. Submit the Application for Earlham-Approved Off-Campus Study Programs.
  2. Complete an interview with a campus program representative.
  3. Receive approval from Earlham.
  4. Complete the specific program application.
  5. Receive notification from the program provider about your acceptance to the program.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 12/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 08/29/2025 12/20/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 12/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 08/29/2025 06/20/2026

** 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.