Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Engineering] [College of Liberal Arts] [Daniels School of Business] [College of Health and Human Sciences] [College of Science] [Polytechnic Institute]
Specifically from: PSY (HHS) and CNIT (TECH)

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Students will enroll in 4-5 classes at Yonsei University. More information about academics can be found on the CIEE website.

Please note that while CIEE offers the opportunity to take online coursework through ASU Online, Purdue students are not permitted to enroll in these options during the program and must take their coursework directly through CIEE and/or the local partner universities they partner with (where applicable). 

CIEE Seoul offers diverse housing options to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. We strive to accommodate your preferences by offering double rooms both on and off campus, while single rooms are available off campus only.  All housing options are in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, convenience stores, and eateries.?

Standard Housing: Includes a double-occupancy room in either an on-campus or off-campus residence hall. The on-campus residence hall is about a 15-minute commute on foot to CIEE Seoul. The off-campus housing is located about a 40-minute commute by public transportation to both the Yonsei University campus and CIEE Seoul.  

 On-campus accommodations include lounges, study rooms, a fitness center, a shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. Internet access is provided.?Off-campus accommodations are similarly equipped.

Select Plus Housing:?Includes a limited number of single rooms in a residence hall off campus, within a 30-minute commute by public transportation to both CIEE Seoul and the Yonsei University campus. Residence halls feature kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities, all shared by residents. Internet access is provided. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.

More information about the housing options can be found on the CIEE website.

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

 

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The program and housing fees include tuition, housing, on-site orientation, and cultural activities and excursions.

Please note: Additional housing options may be available for an additional fee.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2026

CIEE has scholarships available, more information can be found HERE.

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: CIEE
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find South Korea in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find South Korea in list)

For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.