Language Requirement: 3 Years
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Asia, South Korea
GPA: 2.75

Program Overview

Study Korean language and directly enroll in courses at Dankook University. Some classes in business and computer science are available in English. Students with a high level of proficiency in Korean language have the option to enroll in other subjects which are taught in Korean. You may also participate in group activities and excursions with other international students from all over the world. You will stay in double-occupancy campus dormitories offering excellent cultural events, shopping, tourist attractions, and restaurants nearby with convenient public transportation available.

Dankook University, founded in 1947, is a comprehensive research university maintaining two large campuses, the main campus in Jukjeon 20 miles south of Seoul and the other in Cheonan 20 miles south of Jukjeon. Public transportation including buses, subways, and railroads are available either at the campuses or nearby locations with DKU shuttle buses. 

Dankook University offers a Language Tutoring Program in which you will tutor and teach English to local students for a total of 40 hours during the semester. In addition to getting to meet Korean students and gaining valuable work experience, you will also receive free on-campus housing for the semester. Please speak with your GEO advisor for more information.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Fall Semester 2026 02/01/2026 Late August Late December
Academic Year 2026-27 02/01/2026 Late August Mid June
Spring Semester 2027 02/01/2026 Late February Mid June

The application process for this program is competitive: GEO staff will review your application materials, and a decision about your enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted with further details about this process after the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO. Selection will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and written statements. 

Applying for an exchange program involves 2 steps. If you receive a nomination from GEO, you will also need to complete the host university's application, which is administered and reviewed by your host university directly. Instructions will be provided after acceptance by GEO. The host university makes the final decision regarding acceptance into the program.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Spend one or two semesters at Dankook University, where you can choose from either regular university courses taught in Korean or a limited number of business or computer science courses in English. The Korean language courses at Dankook University's Global Education Center allow you to learn about both Korean language and culture.

For further information about courses, please visit the Dankook University website.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Additional Requirements

  • If you wish to take regular (Korean-taught) DKU courses, you must demonstrate sufficient Korean language proficiency.

Housing Description

You will be placed at the dormitory on the Jukjeon or Cheonan Campus. You will share a room with modern facilities with one other student. A mix of Korean and non-Korean students live in the dormitory with the intention to create an international atmosphere. Among the facilities available in the hall are meeting rooms, fitness exercise room, a snack shop, laundry facilities, and a dining hall.

Budget and Price

Dankook University Exchange

Exchange programs have a fixed program fee that is calculated based on your Oregon residency status and the number of semesters that you spend abroad. Please note that the terms available for each exchange vary based on the university's academic calendar.

Please only include the relevant program fee when determining your estimated total cost of attendance.

2025 Fall Semester

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident $4,885
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident $11,550
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester) $500
Estimated UO Insurance* $330
Other Estimated Expenses
Estimated Housing** $1,200
Estimated Meals $1,700
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated Books & Course Supplies $150
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $200
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure Physical $50
Estimated Local Transportation $320
Estimated Compulsory Korea Health Insurance $140
Estimated Visa Expenses $50
Estimated Additional Living Expenses*** $1,000
Total
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Oregon Resident $12,475
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Non-Resident $19,140

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Dankook places you in a double-occupancy room at the on-campus dormitory, Woongbi Hall, without going through an additional application process. Exchange students are required to live on campus.

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying toiletries, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits and does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2025-26 Academic Year

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident $9,770
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident $23,100
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester) $1,000
Estimated UO Insurance* $788
Other Estimated Expenses
Estimated Housing** $3,000
Estimated Meals $4,250
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated Books & Course Supplies $300
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $500
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure Physical $50
Estimated Local Transportation $800
Estimated Compulsory Korea Health Insurance $350
Estimated Visa Expenses $50
Estimated Additional Living Expenses*** $2,500
Total
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Oregon Resident $25,308
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Non-Resident $38,638

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Dankook places you in a double-occupancy room at the on-campus dormitory, Woongbi Hall, without going through an additional application process. Exchange students are required to live on campus.

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying toiletries, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits and does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Spring Semester

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident $4,885
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident $11,550
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester) $500
Estimated UO Insurance* $330
Other Estimated Expenses
Estimated Housing** $1,200
Estimated Meals $1,700
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated Books & Course Supplies $150
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $200
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure Physical $50
Estimated Local Transportation $320
Estimated Compulsory Korea Health Insurance $140
Estimated Visa Expenses $50
Estimated Additional Living Expenses*** $1,000
Total
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Oregon Resident $12,475
Estimated Total Cost of Participation - Non-Resident $19,140

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Dankook places you in a double-occupancy room at the on-campus dormitory, Woongbi Hall, without going through an additional application process. Exchange students are required to live on campus.

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying toiletries, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits and does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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