The University of Ulsan (UOU) in South Korea is offering SMU students a chance to participate in a 2-week summer program.
Program Venue
University of Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea
Program Theme/Name
“UIP” Ulsan International Program
Program objectives
UIP (Ulsan International Program) is a two-week summer international program at the University of Ulsan. The program offers a variety of special lectures related to Korea, as well as cultural visits and experiential activities in Ulsan and nearby regions. Through UIP, students can broaden their overall understanding of Korea while gaining first-hand cultural and academic experience.
Eligibility/Language Requirements
This program is designed for undergraduate students in good standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2026.
Language of instruction
The program is delivered in English.
Program website
Check out https://youtu.be/V1dYGhjc0XQ?si=JlJVi1a8DU6NlACf to see the video of 2025 UIP program.
Dates:
July 1 – July 15, 2026 (2 weeks)
Program Fee
400USD (approx. CAD$550)
The program fee includes registration and housing.
Students are additionally responsible for meals, airfare, insurance, local transportation between the university and accommodation, and daily expenses. A $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee will be charged on banner.
If academic credits are earned, students pay SMU tuition at SMU for the transfer credit hours.
Canadian passport holders and those who hold citizenship from countries eligible for a visa-free entry may enter Korea without a visa for the duration of the program. If a visa is required, the host university will provide the necessary supporting documents (note: please consider the costs of applying for a visa; it may be necessary for those who need a visa to travel to a Consular affairs office of the Korean government in another Canadian city to apply in person, so budget accordingly). Please see the Immigration section below.
Transfer credits:
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for credits from another institution in your degree requirements, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found at https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) and course descriptions to the SMU Academic Advising Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Alternatively, if not transferring credits, you may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).
Funding
Limited funding ($500 on average) may be available. Students who are accepted to the program will be invited to request funding.
Immigration:
Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a visa before entering Korea, while visas are waived for others. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal (see https://www.mofa.go.kr/ca-en/wpge/m_5237/contents.do).
Number of SMU students accepted: 2
How to apply:
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 28 2026 to the Global Learning Office.
*To complete your application, you will:
fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)
write a one-page letter of intent. (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre once you have a draft https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
print (in pdf) your unofficial transcript from banner
prepare your resume, and
secure two references (one must be from a SMU professor of one of your courses) – referees can email their letters directly to Global@smu.ca. Inquiries can be sent to Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents (except for references), upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
What happens after you apply?
Once your application package is received, the Global Learning Office will be in touch to schedule a short interview. If you are selected, 1) you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office and 2) you will be instructed to complete a set of applications for the host university by early April. Once the host university accepts you into the program, they will provide all program-related information as well as instruction for the payment of the program fee. You will also be expected to attend our pre-departure orientation meetings. You will arrange your own international travel.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
