[Summer Program] Ulsan International Program “UIP” 2024
July 1 to July 25 2024
University of Ulsan in Ulsan, Korea, is inviting Saint Mary’s students to participate in their Ulsan International Program.
UIP, the University of Ulsan’s 4-week International Summer Program, is designed for enthusiastic international students seeking to immerse themselves in the depth of Korean culture, history, society, business, and Korean language.
Course:
The UIP program consists of Korean studies (Korean politics, economy, etc.) taught in English as well as Korean language classes. The program also offers cultural experiential activities and field trips to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Korea.
Target group:
Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024.
Fees and costs:
SMU students pay SMU tuition at SMU via the banner account. The amount of SMU tuition is determined based on the number of transfer credit hours earned from the program. The host university will not charge a separate tuition fee.
Students will pay US$500 for dormitory at University of Ulsan.
Students will also be responsible for meals, international/local travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.
Immigration:
D-2-8 Short-term Study Visa is likely required. Please visit https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-montreal-en/brd/m_4447/view.do?seq=754385&page=1. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal.
Program Factsheet:
Program Flyer:
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 transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Funding:
Available
How to apply:
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15 2024 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 or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and
prepare your resume.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here: https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.
If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.
What happens after you apply?
If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.
Number of available places for SMU students:
2
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.
