Join us for Rice in Korea, a six-week summer study abroad program in Korea's capital Seoul, lead by Dr. Eun Young Oh. While in Seoul, Rice students will be immersed in the language and culture through homestay, coursework, excursions, community service experiences, and meetings with local language partners. During the six weeks, students will take KORE 330 - Korean in Action and KORE 321 - Understanding Korean Society and Culture, taught by Dr. Oh and a local instructor from our partner Seoul National University. Both courses carry Distribution group 1 credit. If you have completed KORE 263 and 264 or have been placed into KORE 301, you are eligible to apply.

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Rice in Korea Facts

Prerequisites	KORE 263 & 264 or Placement in KORE 301
Location	Seoul, South Korea
Program Dates	Mid-May - June 2026
Courses	KORE 321 & KORE 330
Applications Open	November 1, 2025
Application Deadline	January 20, 2026

See below for more important dates.

Estimated Program Cost

Expense	Rice Students Pay
Tuition*	$10,800
Airfare (estimated Houston - Seoul)	$2,000
Daily Lunch	Included
Local Transportation	Included
Books and Supplies	Included
Personal Expenses	$500
Sub-total	$2,500
Total	$13,300

*Tuition includes:

• 6 Rice credit hours
• Accommodation with a host family for 6 weeks
• 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner for 6 weeks)
• Local/regional excursions
• Language partners
• Community engagement

Some financial aid is available.

Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid

For more information, consult with the Faculty Leader, Dr. Eun Young Oh (oh@rice.edu).