Applications & Admissions

Q1. When does the application period start?

A. January 12th, 2026

Q2. What is the nomination/admissions timeline?

A. Once admissions open, students typically need to receive a nomination issued by their home university.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply?

A. Students who are currently enrolled in an overseas university and have completed at least one semester are eligible. Students on a leave of absence may also apply if they have already completed one semester.

Q4. What is the application process?

A. Check eligibility → Home university nomination → Online application (Summer School website) → Payment → Confirmation email → Check visa/K-ETA requirements

Q5. What documents are required?

A. TBC (to be confirmed).

Fees, Payment & Refunds

Q1. How much is the program fee? (2026)

A. Please refer to our brochure.

Q2. What is included in the fee?

A. It includes dormitory housing (weekday meal plan: 2 meals/day for 5 days) and cultural activities and insurance. 

Q3. What are the payment methods and payment deadline?

A. TBC, please keep update on our instagram and website. 

Q4. Who pays the bank transfer fee?

A. Participants are responsible for all bank transfer/remittance fees.

Q5. When is the payment deadline? (2026)

A. For 2026, the payment deadline is April 31.

Q6. What is the refund/cancellation policy? (2026)

A. TBC (to be confirmed).

Classes, Credits & Grading

Q1. What courses are offered?

A. Only Korean language classes and culture-related classes are offered.

Q2. How many credits / class hours are offered?

A. 3 credits / 112 total hours

Q3. What are the attendance and grading rules?

A. Rules for unexcused absences: TBC (to be confirmed).

Dormitory & Meals

Q1. What are the dorm room types, provided items, and facilities?

A. The dormitory provides a standard set of bedding items: one bed sheet, one mattress pad/underlay,one pillow, and one blanket (comforter).
For a tour of what our dorm looks like, click this link.  Scroll to the bottom of the page for a dorm tour. 

Q2. What is the check-in/check-out schedule?

A. Students can check in one day before the program starts, and check out one day after the program ends.

Q3. What meals are provided? (Weekdays/weekends, dietary options: allergies/vegetarian/halal)

A. No special dietary options are provided.

Q4. Can I request a roommate? (including gender policy)

A. Generally, you will be assigned to same gendered. You can request beforehand.

Visa / K-ETA / Arrival

Q1. Do I need a visa or K-ETA?

A. Students are responsible for checking requirements and applying for a visa/K-ETA themselves.

Q2. Is there guidance for traveling from the airport to Busan?

A. Currently, there is no separate official guidance provided.

Q3. Is orientation mandatory? What should I prepare?

A. Orientation is mandatory, and there are no special items to prepare.

Student Life, Safety & Packing

Q1. What cultural activities/field trips are included? Are there extra costs?

A. Meal coverage depends on the schedule:

On days with Korean classes, lunch is not included as it will be served in the droms.

On full-day activity/field trip days, both lunch and dinner are included.

Q2. Is insurance/medical support provided?

A. All Summer School participants are required to enroll in travel insurance that will be provided by our team. 

Q3. Do you have packing tips?

A. Please refer to our Instagram for packing guidance. (instagram.com/pnu_summerschool)

Q4. How much should I budget for SIM/Wi-Fi, transportation (T-money), and daily expenses?

A. It depends on personal spending, but we recommend purchasing a T-money transportation card.
There is also free Wi-Fi in all PNU buildings on campus. 

Q5. Who should I contact in an emergency?

A. In an emergency, please contact Summer School staff immediately.