Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Latvia

< The 38th & 39th AKS Summer Program for International Students >

The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is pleased to announce The 38th  & 39th  AKS Summer Program for International Students. As part of our mission to cultivate young leaders who can contribute to the development of Korean studies, the academy organizes an intensive summer program for international undergraduate  students  in  Korean  studies.  This  program  consists  of  various components,  including  special  lectures  on  Korea,  intensive  Korean  language courses,  field  trips,  excursions,  and  traditional  cultural  activities.  Since  its inception in 1993, the program has been held 37 times, with 1,014 students from over 70 countries participating.

If you are interested in joining the AKS Summer Program for International Students, which will be held twice during the summer vacation, please refer to the details below and apply.

▮ Program Period

◦ The 38th: July 7 (Mon) ∼ July 25 (Fri), 2025 (3 weeks)

◦ The 39th: August 4 (Mon) ∼ August 22 (Fri), 2025 (3 weeks)

※ Please choose one that is more convenient for you. You CANNOT select both.

▮ Language of Instruction: Korean

※ Participants are recommended to have basic Korean language skills.

▮ Eligibility and Required Documents

◦ Eligibility

Undergraduate students in their second year or above from universities abroad who are majoring or minoring in Korean Studies and those who took Korea-related courses from their universities.

※ Those who are in graduate school or hold Korean nationality are not eligible for this program.

※ For those who took Korea-related courses, the course names should be specified in the transcript.

※ If the applicant’s university does not offer a Korean Studies major or Korea-related courses, a Korean language institute certificate can be substituted for the university transcript

▮ Application Period

◦ January 27 (Mon) [10 AM] ∼ February 21 (Fri) [4 PM], 2025

※ Korea Standard Time

※ Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

▮ Application Method

◦ Through the official website of the Academy of Korean Studies (https://www.aks.ac.kr/index.do)

▮ Notification of the Acceptance

◦ The result will be announced individually via e-mail on March 28 (Fri), 2025.

▮ Financial Support

◦ The Academy of Korean Studies will cover the cost of registration, lectures, accommodations, and meals during the program as well as expenses incurred during field trips and excursions.

※ All participants are responsible for their travel expenses including the round-trip airfare, transportation fees between the airport and AKS, and medical insurance.

▮ Contacts:

Ms. Jihee Ryu (Program Coordinator)

- Phone: +82-31-739-9715

- E-mail: aksculture@aks.ac.kr