Exchange Student Program

Exchange Student Program

This program allows enrolled students to maintain their student status at Seoul Women’s University while studying at an overseas partner university during a regular semester. Credits earned at the host university are recognized and transferred to SWU. The list of partner universities, number of students selected, and selection criteria may vary each semester.

Application Procedure

Step 01: Announcement of Exchange Student Recruitment
(Guidelines for partner universities and eligibility requirements)

Step 02: Selection Process
(Document screening and interviews, if necessary)

Step 03: Nomination of Selected Students
(Nomination)

Step 04: Completion and Submission of Application Documents to Host University

Step 05: Admission Approval and Final Acceptance by Host University
(Receipt of Acceptance Letter)

Step 06: Preparation for Departure
(Visa, dormitory, insurance, etc.)

Step 07: Study and Residence at Overseas University
(Including local settlement and adaptation)

Step 08: Submission of Final Report and Application for Credit Transfer After Returning to Korea

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.5 or higher and fulfillment of the exchange student eligibility requirements set by the host university
No physical or mental health issues that would prevent overseas travel or study
Completion of at least 2 semesters at SWU by the time of departure
(Completion of at least 2 semesters at the time of application is recommended)
Students expected to graduate are not eligible to apply

Applicants are responsible for confirming in advance whether they can fulfill graduation credit requirements and dispatch conditions. Any disadvantages caused by failure to verify such information shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

Tuition and Scholarship Information for International Programs (Category, SWU Tuition, Host University Tuition, Exchange Student Scholarship, Remarks)
Category	SWU Tuition	Host University Tuition	Exchange Student Scholarship	Remarks
Exchange Program (Paying Tuition to SWU)	Required	Exempted	Not applicable	Students are responsible for expenses other than tuition
Exchange Program (Paying Tuition to Both SWU & Host University), SAF	Required	Required	Provided	Scholarship provided only when university scholarship criteria are met (e.g., GPA and completed credits)
Visiting Student Program	Required	Required	Provided	Scholarship provided only when university scholarship criteria are met (e.g., GPA and completed credits)
Disney Internship Program	Required	Required	Provided	Scholarship provided only when university scholarship criteria are met (e.g., GPA and completed credits)

Application Period

English-speaking countries: Twice a year (January–February / July–August)
France / Germany / China: Once a year (March–April)
Japanese-speaking countries: Once a year (August–September)

The above schedule may be subject to change depending on circumstances at SWU and partner institutions.