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Ewha Womans University
Seoul, Korea
(pop. 12 million)
Student Enrollment: 24,000
Language of instruction: Korean, English
www.ewha.ac.kr/
Office of Global Affairs
Graduate School of International Studies
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US and International students is Good.
Courses
In Korean: Human Ecology; Law; Liberal Arts (languages & literatures [Chinese, French, German], Korean literature); Medicine; Pharmacy.
Courses taught in English
In English: Division of International Studies (diplomacy & security, international business, international development, international trade); Graduate School of International Studies (development cooperation, diplomacy & security, environment trade negotiations, human resource development & women, industry & cyber trade, information & knowledge, international business, international public relations, trade negotiations).
In English & Korean: Education; Engineering; Liberal Arts; Music; Natural Sciences; Art & Design.
Academic Notes
Some of Ewha's strongest fields include design technology, information technology, international studies, Korean studies, North Korean studies, and Asian studies. Many of these courses are offered in English. In addition, most divisions of the university offer at least 30% of major courses taught in English.
Language Notes
ISEP participants can take any of the English and Korean taught courses offered by Ewha depending on their language proficiency. Korean language is offered as a course throughout the academic year. Multilateral applicants who are not native English speakers must submit an official or institutional TOEFL score or an IELTS score as proof of English-language proficiency.
Program Dates
Academic year: beginning of September to mid-June; Semester 1: beginning of September to mid-December; Semester 2: beginning of March to mid-June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in double-occupancy rooms on campus depending on room availability. Students receive either a cafeteria plan for 19 meals per week or a stipend to purchase meals.
Profile
Founded in 1886, Ewha Womans University was the first Christian educational institute for women in Korea. The University has played a major role in the advancement of women in Korean society. Ewha’s excellent academic programs, distinguished faculty and a bold vision have fostered numerous women leaders and significantly contributed to the development of the Korean society. Ewha is committed to specializing and carrying out world-class research in Korean culture, languages, life sciences, information and communication, art and design, international relations and area studies. Ewha Campus Complex, designed by prominent French architect, Dominique Perrault who built Bibliothque nationale de France in Paris, is one of the most beautiful campus facilities in the world and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as e-learning class rooms, cafes, movie theater, art hall and shops.
Although traditionally a women's university, Ewha Womans University is open to male and female international students. About 30% of all international students are male. Total university enrollment: over 24,000 as of Spring 2009.
Location
Ewha Womans University is located in the Shinchon area of Seoul, about 15 minutes by subway from downtown Seoul, the capital and heart of the Republic of Korea. Seoul is the financial, political, commercial, recreational, educational and cultural center of Korea, home to major corporations, banks, government offices, leading schools and universities, theaters and restaurants. From the moment of arrival on campus, one discovers what it means to enjoy the beautiful Ewha campus, and the vibrant larger community of both Shinchon and Seoul.
What Past Students have to Say
Ewha was an amazing school - friendly people, beautiful campus, and an intense curriculum. What sticks in my mind the most was how open the Korean students were to the international students. I have rarely seen anyone so eager to be friends! To this day, I stay in fairly regular contact with the people I met there - both Korean and fellow international students. I am hoping to go back after graduation and if I do, I know I will be returning to a wide support network of friends who have adopted me as "Korean".
Amanda Painter, Roanoke College
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