Short-term Exchange Programs [Accredited]

Konan Women's University has agreements with Sookmyung Women's University and Sungshin Women's University in Korea, Tianjin Foreign Studies University in China, and Université Paris Diderot in France. Our exchange programs allow students to take regular university classes at our partner universities. We send students to study abroad every year and at the same time we welcome students from our partner universities. Credits earned overseas are recognized by Konan Women's University.

Application Criteria

Academic Grades

To be eligible, students must maintain a grade point average within the top half of their department.

Number of Credits Earned

Students must be enrolled at Konan Women's University at the time the accredited study abroad program commences and must have earned 30 credits or more over the course of each academic year during the time of their enrollment.

Foreign Language Proficiency

Country Partner University No. of Students Accepted Period
Korea Sookmyung Women's University
  • 1st semester: 2
  • 2nd semester: 2
4 months / 10 months
Sungshin Women's University
China Tianjin Foreign Studies University
  • 1st semester: 1
  • 2nd semester: 1
5 months / 11 months
France Université Paris Diderot 1 1 year

Fees

Partner University Fees Paid Overseas
Course Fees Accommodation Costs
Sookmyung Women's University Waived Borne by student
Sungshin Women's University Waived Borne by student
Tianjin Foreign Studies University Waived Waived
Université Paris Diderot Waived Borne by student
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Exchange students are exempt from paying half of course fees at Konan Women's University for the period of the exchange. (Course fees must initially be paid in full, after which half the amount will be returned at a later date.)
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Tianjin Foreign Studies University offers a scholarship of CNY400 per month to students of Konan Women's University in addition to the tuition waiver.

Partner Universities

Sookmyung Women's University (Korea)

Sookmyung Women's University is located in the center of the Korean capital, Seoul. Founded over a century ago, it is one of Korea's most well-respected multidisciplinary women's universities. Sookmyung aims to develop the next generation of women leaders who will guide international society, and towards this end it has established a Faculty of Leadership. The campus has an international atmosphere with exchange students from 22 countries enrolled. The university boasts its own campus-wide wireless network and provides a modern learning environment.

Period Eligibility
From February to June (4 months)
Or from February to December (10 months)
Undergraduate students
From August to December (4 months)
Or from August to June (10 months)

Sookmyung Women's University (Korea)

Sungshin Women's University (Korea)

Sungshin Women's University was established in 1963 and is within 15 minutes of Myeongdong and Seoul stations. It has 9 faculties and 44 departments including a Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Humanities, and a Faculty of Social Sciences. Sungshin is a multidisciplinary university with a current student population of around 13,000. Unusual in Korea, it has its own network of educational facilities from the kindergarten to university level.

Period Eligibility
From February to June (4 months)
Or from February to December (10 months)
Undergraduate students
From August to December (4 months)
Or from August to June (10 months)

Sungshin Women's University (Korea)

Tianjin Foreign Studies University (China)

Founded in 1964, Tianjin Foreign Studies University is one of China's premier foreign language universities. The university's International Exchange Institute offers Chinese and elective subjects. The university has a Department of Japanese Language where many students study Japanese. The city of Tianjin is approximately two and a half hours from the capital of Beijing. The university is located in the center of town, combining all the convenience of its central location with a relaxed atmosphere.

Period Eligibility
From February to July (5 months)
Or from February to January (12 months)
Postgraduate and undergraduate students
From August to January (5 months)
Or from August to July (12 months)

Tianjin Foreign Studies University (China)

Université Paris Diderot (France)

Located in the southwest of Paris, Université Paris Diderot is one of France's largest multidisciplinary universities with a large international student body. Diderot is located away from the main tourist sites so students can study in a relaxed environment but still experience Parisian life. Accommodation is in single-room student dorms.

Period Eligibility
From September to September (13 months) Postgraduate and undergraduate students

Université Paris Diderot (France)

International Programs

  • Study Abroad
    • Short-term Exchange Programs
    • Accredited Study Abroad Programs
    • Short-term Language Program and Study Tours
    • Overseas Training
    • Scholarships and Course Fee Reductions / Exemptions
    • Submission of Documents During and After Study Abroad
  • Support for International Students
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