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- Pohang, South Korea
- Academic year, fall or spring semester
- Juniors and seniors
- Transfer credit
- Host–university study, internships
- Dorms, apartments
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by the Institute of Technology
Participating University
Pohang U of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang
Description
Gain valuable experience with Korean engineering and research professionals
and organizations through this affordable study abroad option for
students who desire complete immersion at academic institutions
specifically selected to meet the needs of University of Minnesota
students. Take advantage of research opportunities for undergraduates
in engineering and science fields with faculty who have been trained
at institutions in the US and UK.
Curriculum
Register for directed research credit in consultation with a major
faculty adviser in your department prior to departure. Internships
available in related fields and research labs. Instruction in English
by Korean faculty. Typical credits: 24 for academic year; 12 for
fall or spring semester.
Eligibility & Application
Open to juniors and seniors with 2.8 GPA.
Students majoring in science disciplines in CLA and CBS may be admitted
if research interests match projects available at POSTECH. Application
deadline mid-March for academic year/fall semester; mid-October
for spring semester.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
After you've chosen a program and identified the courses you want to take, departmental and college advisers can evaluate whether or not the course work can be used toward your major or to meet other requirements.
It's important to be somewhat flexible in planning your courses. Sometimes course information isn't immediately available, so you may need to correspond directly with the host university.
Estimated Cost
Program fees include international health insurance and
tuition in Korea. Housing and meals are paid in Korea. University
of Minnesota tuition, airfare, and personal expenses are additional.
Use the Budget
Estimate for this program to help plan for the estimate cost
of the program. Participating students will receive updated cost
information as soon as it is available.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
To apply, go here or for more information
on this program visit IT's
Learning Abroad page.
Last modified on September 2, 2009 |