Ewha Womans University
Eligibililty:
Ewha offers a coeducational international program and welcomes all students, both make and female, to study for one to two semesters as a non-degree seeking exchange or visiting student. This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled as full-time students in any accredited institution of higher education. There is no language requirement but all applicants are required to have a GPA of over 2.5/4.0.
Application Timeline:
| Semester | Application Period |
| Fall (Sep-Dec) | May 1-31 |
| Spring (Mar-Jun) | November 1-30 |
Application Materials:
Please email swcele@northwestu.edu to complete NU’s Study Abroad Application and navigate the necessary steps for being approved for studying abroad.
Steps to Apply:
- Research what courses you would like to take at Ewha.
- Meet with you academic adviser or with the advising office to incorporate the Study Abroad courses into your academic plan of study.
- Complete the NU Study Abroad Application and short essay and schedule an interview with eh Associate Provost by emailing swcele@northwestu.edu
- Once approved to study abroad, collect the signatures from the necessary departments as indicated on NU’s Study Abroad Application (Associate provost, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Student Development, advisors).
- Complete Ewha’s application and submit it to the Registrar’s office to be forwarded to our partners. Letters of Recommendation should be sent directly to Ewha.
- Face Photograph
- Official Academic Transcript
- Medical Clearance Form
- Passport Copy
- Statement of Purpose
- Apply online to Ewha at: http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/subview.jsp?id=ewhaen_020301000000
Tuition:
For our Korean Sister Schools, the tuition cost is the same as NU tuition and any NU scholarships will apply.
Room and Board:
| Single Room | Double Room | |
| Period | One Semester (Spring or Fall) | One Semester (Spring or Fall) |
| Cost | $1,400 – $2,300 USD | $950 – $1,250 USD |
| Facilities | Built-in bathroom, small refrigerator, desk, closet, bed, internet access, etc. | Built-in or common bathroom, small refrigerator, desk, closet, bed, internet access, etc. |
https://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/subview.jsp?id=ewhaen_050400000000
Visa:
A valid student visa (D-2) is required for all international exchange students. Upon acceptance to Ewha, students will be issued an Acceptance Letter and a Certificate of Admission in their admission packets. The two documents are needed when applying for the D-2 visa. For more information about the visa application process and the Korean Consul General in Seattle visit: http://usa-seattle.mofa.go.kr/english/am/usa-seattle/visa/visa/index.jsp
Courses Available:
English-taught courses: https://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/subview.jsp?id=ewhaen_031103000000
Korean language courses are also offered.
Official Transcripts and Credit Transfer:
Courses taken at our Korean Sister Universities are transferable to NU. Official transcripts from Ewha will be issued upon completion of a semester and will be mailed to NU.