Sungkyunkwan University

Courses offered

Students may choose up to two courses within the following study areas: 

• Business & Economics
• Computer science & Data Science
• Humanities and Social Science
• Engineering
• Korean Studies & Language

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Eligibility criteria

To apply for this program, students must:

• be enrolled into an Undergraduate degree
• meet the overseas exchange program eligibility requirements
• meet any pre-requisites listed by the host institution and for the courses you choose (if applicable)
   

Academic credit

Each course is worth 3 credits each. You may choose to study up to 2 courses (worth up to 6 credits).

Note: you may take this program as credit for one of your elective units. Alternatively, you may be able to use core units for this program, subject to approval from your Course Director.

Credit equivalence

3-6 credits = 12.5 CP (1 unit) at Swinburne

Costs

Program cost: 1,140,000 KRW (approx. A$1200)

This program cost is paid to the host institution and may include the following:

• Application Fee: 100,000 KRW (non-refundable)
• Dormitory: 900,000 KRW
• Group Insurance: 50,000 KRW

In addition to the general program cost for the 4-week program, you can add additional activities and trips offered by SKKU to make your time in South Korea even more memorable.

Optional Pre-Session week

Students may join the pre-session activities (1 week before program) for an additional fee of 900,000 KRW, approximately A$935  (includes activities and dormitory fees). It offers three more activities that will certainly take you to a deeper dive into the Korean culture. 

Optional Jeju Island Trip

SKKU is also offering an optional 3-day adventure to Jeju Island from 17 July - 19 July 2026 for an additional fee of 600,000 KRW, approx. A$630.

Explore Jeju’s stunning natural landscapes, vibrant markets, and serene coastal views while enjoying hands-on cultural experiences like tea workshops and Dongmun Market visits. Highlights include a unique eco-friendly plogging walk and the Kingo Grand March with SKKU students, plus visits to local art spaces, temples, and beaches. 

Note: Tuition fees  to the host university (for up to 2 courses) are waived for students completing a short-term exchange program at SKKU. You will continue to pay your regular tuition fees to Swinburne while you are on the program.

There may be other program costs incurred outside of tuition fees, including living expenses, airfares, and visas (if applicable). Program costs are accurate as of the latest website update and may be subject to change.