Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or Above
Location: Asia, South Korea
GPA: 2.75

GlobalWorks Internship in Seoul, South Korea

Program Overview

As the capital and largest city of South Korea, Seoul is steeped in a 2,000 year history and offers visitors a chance to experience the heart of Korean culture. After the 1950s, the city experienced rapid economic and population growth, and now South Korea is a global leader with a thriving economy. Additionally, as a city, Seoul holds about 20% of Korea’s population, and its metropolitan area holds the sixth-highest population in the world.

Students will be able to visit four UNESCO world heritage sights in the city and will have an opportunity to experience the culture that has been taken to the global stage. Korea exports several manufactured items, but the impact of its cultural exports also must be recognized, with K-Pop becoming a more than 5 Billion dollar industry and K-dramas and Korean food, becoming more recognizable worldwide.

What is GlobalWorks?

GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.

Internship Career Fields:

Past Placement Examples

Please note that the following are examples of where students have worked previously. The placement process is customized and individualized, and is not limited to the career fields represented below. 

Placement Name: Bit Glim

Field: Art + Design

  • Utilizing Touch Designer to create looping 3D Visuals for companies and hotels
  • Programming reactive animations to sound and music
  • Rendering reactive digital environments

Placement Name: Munice

Field: Journalism + Communication

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) development
  • Edited articles and added graphics to be posted to the company website
  • Compiled weekly article topics to propose to writing staff
  • Utilized Webflow program to structure articles

Placement Name: SAIB & CO., INC.

Field: Business + Accounting 

  • Work creating designs for safer, healthier, and female-friendlier sexual wellness products. 
  • Redefining sexual wellness as a natural and healthy part of women's life and self-care and diverting from the current sexual wellness market geared towards male pleasure. 
  • Having open conversations about sexual wellness in the daylight would empower women to take charge of their sexual health.

 

Why Intern in Seoul?

Interning in Seoul offers students the chance to engage with one of Asia’s most influential cultural and tech capitals. Known for its dominance in innovation, entertainment, and design, Seoul is a standout location for students in IT, journalism, art, and business. Interns can work with global corporations, social ventures, or research institutions while experiencing a city that balances futuristic development with deep-rooted traditions. Seoul’s fast pace and global influence make it an exciting and challenging environment for young professionals. It’s a place to gain cutting-edge experience while building global awareness and adaptability.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 02/15/2026 06/26/26 08/20/26
Fall Quarter 2026 05/15/2026 10/08/26 12/03/2026
Winter Quarter 2027 09/01/2026 TBA TBA
Spring Quarter 2027 11/15/2026 Mid April Mid June

How to apply: 

Apply to UO GlobalWorks International Internship programs by clicking the “Start an Application.” You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability but note that for some terms and locations the program can be very competitive. After review by the University, students will need to interview with our third-party provider for final acceptance. For more information, view the full GlobalWorks application steps here. Note that you only need to submit one application per term for GlobalWorks and can identify alternate locations within the application. 

This program is less than 90 days. Students with a US passport traveling to this location do not require a travel visa for this program. 

If you are not a US Citizen: Notify your GlobalWorks Advisor. Students who are not US citizens should contact the consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.

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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).

Freeman Internship Fellowship

This program is eligible for a grant up to $6,500 through the Freeman Fellowship. Award amounts are determined by financial need, academic merit, location, budget, and other support, and is contingent upon available scholarship funds. Learn more and apply for the Freeman Internship Fellowship.

Academic Details

Students will enroll in the following courses.

  1. OGWI 188: Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
  2. OGWI 488: Internship (8 credits)  

Note: The two courses above are online and asynchronous, and there will not be any in-person lectures. To learn more about the courses and see how they can potentially apply to your degree, visit the GlobalWorks Courses and Credits page. 

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.

Housing Description

As an intern in Seoul, you will be provided guaranteed accommodation in fully furnished shared apartments or private studios. All accommodations are vetted and approved by CRCC Asia, ensuring a high standard of comfort and safety. Each housing option includes access to either private or shared kitchens and laundry services.

All locations are conveniently situated near amenities and public transport links and are within a reasonable commuting distance of host companies. WiFi and utilities are included under a fair usage policy, with any excess usage potentially deducted from your accommodation deposit. Some accommodations may require a refundable deposit at check-in.

Note that housing may vary from term to term and from provider to provider.

Budget and Price

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GlobalWorks Internship in Seoul, South Korea

2026 Spring Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fees $500
Tuition & Fees (9 or 12 credits) $6,280
Housing $2,870
Insurance $175
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated International Airfare $1,500
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Estimated Local Transportation $300
Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Orientation $50
Est. Cost of Obtaining Passport $150
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $9,825
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,800
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $14,325

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

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
At Time of Committment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider.
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Summer

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees (9 or 12 credits) $6,280
Insurance $196
Housing $2,870
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated International Airfare $1,500
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Estimated Local Transportation $300
Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Orientation $50
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $9,846
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,650
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $13,546

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

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
At Time of Committment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider.
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Fall Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees (12 credits) $6,880
Insurance $196
Housing $2,870
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated Local Transportation $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,500
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Obtaining a Passport $150
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,700
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $10,446
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $14,146

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation through GEO, onsite orientation with vendor, several excursions, and on-site support. Depending on student arrival time, airport pick-up time may be available as well.

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

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 into the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider. 
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.   
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued
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.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

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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