Student Exchange Program: South Korea (Pohang)
Program at a Glance
Program Credits
12-18 creditsLocation
Pohang, South KoreaSemesters Offered
Fall, SpringDeadline
October 15, 2024Deadline for the Spring 2025 program
Minimum GPA
2.5Required at the time of completing application
Application
We will be opening applications for the Spring 2025 semester on September 16. Please fill out the Study Abroad Future Interest Form to be notified about program updates for Spring 2025 and beyond.
How to Apply
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Program Overview
Handong Global University's Exchange Student Program offers students the opportunity to study in beautiful Pohang, South Korea. Through their integration of academics, life, and faith, each program is designed to help students that come from over 60 countries around the world become proactive members of the International Community. They strive to uphold the Christian values of honesty, integrity, and character by providing education that focuses on "globalization", "academic excellence through creative convergence of disciplines", and "character and faith training" to cultivate world-impacting leaders. There is no better place to explore the depth of Korean culture than in the city, beaches, and landscape of Pohang!
Students who apply to attend Handong Global University must complete a Biola application for review by Study Abroad. This includes an interview as a part of the application. If the student is approved by Biola Study Abroad, they are nominated to complete an application to Handong Global University who determines final acceptance.
2024–25 Program Cost (Before Financial Aid)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2024–2025 Biola Semester Tuition | $24,492 |
| Program Fees (Estimated Cost of Living in USD) | $3,212 |
| Non-Refundable Biola Administrative Fee | $500 |
| International Health Insurance (Estimate) | $248 |
| Estimated Program Cost | $28,452 |
Airfare, passport, and travel visa are not included in the estimated program cost. Students accepted to participate in the program with Handong Global University during the 2024-25 year will be billed Biola tuition, Biola administrative fee, and international health insurance through Biola. Students live in a shared dorm room at Handong Global University. This cost is before financial aid. For a study abroad financial aid review, please contact The Office of Financial Aid.
Program Dates
Fall 2024: August 19–December 13, 2024
Spring 2025: February 24–June 20, 2025