Pusan National University Fall Program

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is one of the most developed countries and economies in Asia and the world. Busan, the country’s second-largest city, is known for its beautiful beaches, busy ports, and vibrant cultural scene. With seaside temples, fresh seafood markets, and lively festivals, the city offers a unique blend of tradition and modern life.

The student exchange program in Korea provides students an opportunity to attend Pusan National University, one of the most respected universities in the country. Since its establishment in 1946, the university has expanded into a major institution recognized for strong research and global engagement. Our program is based at the Busan campus. Dedicated to fostering international connections and academic excellence, Pusan National University continues to be a leading center for higher education in Korea.

Student applicants should be majors or minors within the College of Humanities with Korean and/or Asian studies interest.

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Courses

Courses on numerous subjects are available in both English and Korean. A broad spectrum of Korean classes is offered. Students are required to take at least 12 credit hours of courses including, but not limited to:

KOREA 302—Third–Year Korean 2
KOREA 340—Korean Literature to 1900
KOREA 345—Korean Culture
KOREA 401—Fourth–Year Korean 1
KOREA 490R—Individual Study in Korean

The above courses are only a few examples of courses offered with this program. Most Korean major and minor classes can be taken at PNU.

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.

Cost

BYU Tuition

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full BYU tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), and GeoBlue international health insurance.

Does not include airfare to and from Korea, visa fees, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, or any other educational and personal expenses incurred during the program. Students will also need to pay the $35 ISP application fee to BYU.

Students will be exempt from Pusan National University tuition.

Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Internship grants may be available to humanities majors and minors.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).

Preparation

Students are required to take the following prerequisite courses prior to departure:

Korean 202—Second-Year Korean 2
Korean 301—Third-Year Korean 1

Some exceptions may be made. Please visit with Professor Julie Damron for additional information.

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour).

Students should be majors or minors within the College of Humanities with Korean and/or Asian studies interest.

Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program with a minimum of one BYU credit hour per semester. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.

Housing

Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. However, in the past Pusan National University has arranged on-campus housing for students.

Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu

Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students must also complete the PNU application at https://international.pusan.ac.kr/international/14727/subview.do.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Application Deadline: 1 February 2026. In the case of multiple qualified candidates admission may be rolling.

Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.

Faculty

Julie Damron
3085 JFSB
(801) 422-7286
julie_damron@byu.edu

Juno Baik
3089 JFSB
(801) 422-9121
juno_baik@byu.edu

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International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu

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