CNU International Summer Session
Renowned scholars from Chonnam National University, as well as other prestigious universities around the world, will guide students through an exciting intellectual adventure during the CNU International Summer Session. This program offers students the opportunity to earn up to 6 credits over a 4-week period, while experiencing Korean culture firsthand.
Program Period: June 30 - July 25, 2025
Courses Offered
- CNU and distinguished professors from around the world offer a variety of courses.
- All courses are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Course List: Course List
- Class Format: Face-to-Face sessions, 1 session of 3 hours per day (15 hours per week)
*No classes are scheduled on Wednesdays.
- Course Credit: 3 credits per course (maximum of 6 credits for two courses)
- Grading System
| Grade |
GPA |
Score |
Grade |
GPA |
Score |
Grade |
GPA |
Score |
| A+ |
4.5 |
95-100 |
B |
3 |
80-84 |
D+ |
1.5 |
65-69 |
| A |
4 |
90-94 |
C+ |
2.5 |
75-79 |
D |
1 |
60-64 |
| B+ |
3.5 |
85-89 |
C |
2 |
70-74 |
F |
0 |
Below 59 |
- Academic Transcript: After the program concludes, an online transcript will be directly emailed to your home university coordinator.
CNU Buddy Program
The CNU Buddy program helps students feel comfortable in their new surroundings. With the support of their CNU Buddies, students can form lifelong friendships, experience South Korean student life, and safely explore the country.
Accommodation: On-Campus Housing
Students will stay in a specially designed student residence hall located within a 10-minute walk of the lecture halls. Each room is shared with a roommate and furnished with separate beds, closets, and desks.
Facilities: Reading Room, Computer Room, Washroom & Shower, Lounge, Ping-pong Room, Ironing Room, Fitness Room
Academic Calendar
2025 CNU International Summer Session
| Date |
Schedule |
| January 22 – March 19 |
Student Nomination |
| January 22 – March 19 |
Student Application |
| January 22 – April 3 |
Program Fee Payment |
| June 27 – June 28 |
CNU Dormitory Check-in |
| June 30 |
CNUISS 2025 Orientation |
| July 1 |
First Day of Class |
| July 25 |
Final Exams & Commencement |
| July 26 – July 27 |
Dormitory Check-out |
Nomination & Application
Nomination
- Inbound Programs > International Summer Sesison > Int'l Student Nomination
- Nomination should be done by an individual responsible from students' home university.
- Consult with your home university international office if needed
- For a recent graduate, send an email to cnuis@jnu.ac.kr for further instructions.
Online Application
- Inbound Programs > International Summer Session > Int'l Application
- Application should be filled in by students themselves.
- Documents: one headshot photo, a copy of valid passport
Payments
Tuition & Fees
| Visiting Student |
Exchange Student |
2,100,000KRW
Application Fee, Tuition, Dormitory Fee, Cultural Activities Included |
1,200,000KRW
Tuition and Dormitory Fee Waived
Application Fee, Cultural Activities Included |
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
- The application fee of 150,000KRW is non-refundable.
- The date and time follow Korea Standard Time (KST).
-
| Eligible for |
Dates |
| Full Refund |
Until June 2 |
| 50% Refund |
June 3-17 |
| No Refund |
From June 18 |
Refund Process
- Please send an email entitled “Refund Request” to cnuis@jnu.ac.kr.
- Once the email is received, the program fee that you paid can be refunded, minus the application fee and related bank charges.
▶ Once the email is received, the program fee that you paid may be eligible for a refund (the application fee and related bank charges will be automatically deducted)
- It will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks from the date of request.
Payment
- An invoice will be sent to students or institutions via email after completion of nomination and/or application.
- CNU has partnered with Flywire to streamline the summer program fee payment process for international students. Flywire offers multiple payment options and currencies. Students and payers will be able to track their payments from start to finish, save on bank fees and exchange rates.
- Students can contact Flywire's 24/7 multilingual customer support by chat, Skype, e-mail, and telephone. CNU and Flywire do not charge a fee for the customer service.
