Pusan National University: Language Education Institute
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International Study Award (ISA)
The ISA provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Program Information
Location
Busan, South Korea
Term
Summer
Language
Korean
Minimum Language Requirement
None; however, introductory language courses (L1/L2) cannot be used in fulfillment of Yale's foreign language requirement.
Area of Focus
Arts & Humanities
Structure
Direct Enrollment
Description
PNU offers a strong language curriculum for advanced level students and is currently the only designated program for Korean studies outside of Seoul. Though Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, there is quite a significant difference in the level of internationalization of the city when compared to Seoul. In Busan, students will likely encounter far fewer expats and English-speaking locals, which makes for a far more immersive learning environment. Additionally, unlike other programs in Korea, students studying at PNU have the option to stay in the dormitory on PNU's campus, which opens the door for more opportunities to engage with local students.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.