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Design and Culture of South Korea

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type Departmental
Program Location Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, South Korea
Course # SA 10344
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2026 05/25/26 to 06/07/26

Program Leader

Name Yong In
Email iny@purdue.edu
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

Additional program Contact:
Professor Do Gyun Kim
kim4124@purdue.edu

- On campus class 5/18/26 - 5/21/26
- Study Abroad 5/25/26 - 6/7/26

Program Title: Design and Culture of South Korea
Dates: May 25 – Jun 7, 2026
Locations: Seoul, Gyeongju, and Busan
Leaders: Prof. Yong In (Interior Design) and Prof. Do Gyun Kim (Visual Communication Design)
Purpose:
To immerse students in the intersections of Korean culture, history, and modern design. The program includes site visits and collaborative workshops with Korean universities to help students gain global design perspectives and intercultural experience.

Academic Credit

Course: AD 49100SK – Design & Culture of South Korea
Credits: 3 undergraduate credits
Type: Direct Purdue credit (graded)
Pre-program class: May 18–21, 2026 (Mon–Thu, 9:30–11:00 AM)
Required Course: Yes

Eligibility

  • Open to undergraduate students in good academic standing

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 / 4.0

  • Completed at least 2 semesters before the program begins

  • No language requirement

  • Application includes a short statement of interest; interviews may be held if spots are limited

  • Target majors: Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, Industrial Design (open to others interested in Korean culture and design)

Program Cost

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

  • Estimated cost: approximately(excluding airfare)

  • Program Price (in KRW with approximate USD conversion, 1 USD = KRW 1,300)
    • 8–10 students: KRW 7,150,000  > approx. US$5,500
    • 11–13 students: KRW 5,910,000 > approx. US$4,546
    • 14–15 students: KRW 4,910,000  > approx. US$3,777
    • 16–18 students: KRW 4,670,000  >  approx. US$3,592
    • 19–20 students or more: KRW 4,200,000  >  approx. US$3,231

  • Includes: lodging, some meals, in-country transportation (KTX, bus, subway), excursions, and workshops

  • Group size: target 14 students; minimum 8 students (smaller group will increase cost)

  • Organized through Hana Tour (Korea) for affordable, high-quality arrangements.

Application Deadline

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

  • Applications must be completed and submitted through the Purdue Study Abroad portal by this date.

Financial Aid

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

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.