Seoul International Winter School (SIWS) 2027

The Seoul International Winter School (SIWS) 2027 is a two-week Winter Program organized by the University of Seoul (UOS) in Seoul, South Korea. The programme runs from 9 to 22 February 2027, with an online orientation on 1 February 2027.

Participants take Korean language classes and Korean Studies lectures taught in English, covering topics such as K-pop, K-drama, Korean food and heritage. The programme also includes cultural activities and field trips in Seoul, and participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

Fee-paying programme: KRW 1,700,000 for UOS partner-university students; KRW 1,900,000 early-bird for non-partner students (both registration and full application completed by 1 December 2026); KRW 2,200,000 general rate for non-partner students (2 December 2026 – 8 January 2027).

Application period: 1 October 2026 to 8 January 2027. The application period is currently open. No home-university nomination is required; students apply directly.

• Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an overseas university for the duration of the programme.
• Passport valid at least 6 months from entry into Korea.
• No home-university nomination required; students apply directly.

• Korean language classes and Korean Studies lectures (K-pop, K-drama, Korean food and heritage) taught in English.
• Cultural activities and field trips in Seoul.
• Certificate of Completion.

• Official academic transcript (in English)
• ID photo
• Passport copy
• Certificate of enrolment (in English)

Required documents must be in English.

Application period: 1 October 2026 to 8 January 2027. The application period is currently open. Students apply directly, without home-university nomination, through the application link: https://wise.uos.ac.kr/application

Deadline: 8 January 2027.