Inha University
Incheon, South Korea
Fall Semester
Late August – Mid December
Application Deadline | March 1
Spring Semester
Late February – Early June
Application Deadline | September 15
Inha University was founded in 1952 as the Inha Institute of Technology and became a university in 1971. It has continued to expand and now has a student body of approximately 20,000. As an exchange program, ESF welcomes students from Inha to study in Syracuse, in addition to sending ESF students there.
City of Incheon
Inha University is in Incheon, a city on the border of Seoul, the capital of South
Korea. It is a port city in the northwest of South Korea and is a transportation hub.
Inha University offers a wide array of courses that can work for many ESF majors. Learn how to search available courses in English.
Academic Departments include:
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Ocean Sciences
- Korean Language and Culture
And more!
Housing
Inha University offers both on-campus and off-campus housing options. On-campus students will share a room with three other students. The residence halls include a cafeteria, laundry room, lounge area, and computer room. The International Office is also able to assist students in locating an off-campus studio room for those who prefer. For more information about on-campus living, including the dormitory rules and regulations, you can visit the dormitory website. For general information about housing, visit the International Office website.
Cost
Your semester at Inha University can be affordable! You will pay your ESF tuition and fees, and will then be responsible for additional costs that can include flight, housing, study abroad health insurance, food, and travel and incidentals. See below for a sample budget breakdown. Please note, the amount of money you spend will vary depending on your lifestyle: for example, if you travel often on weekends or during holidays, go out a lot, do a lot of shopping, etc.
*Note: all costs in USD. Costs are only estimates and are subject to change.
Inha University Program Estimated Budget
| Category | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
| Costs to be paid to ESF | |
| ESF Tuition | $3,535.00 (in state); $9,450 (out of state) |
| Fees | $1,106 |
| Additional Costs | |
| International Health Insurance | $400 |
| Housing | $1,000 for quadruple room in campus dorm $2,400 for off-campus studio |
| Food | $900 |
| Flight | $2,000 |
| South Korea Student Visa | $45 |
| Passport | $165 |
| Miscellaneous (travel, entertainment, etc) | $1,000 |
Inha University's International Office is available to assist students throughout the application process and while you are studying at Inha. They also offer a buddy program for incoming exchange students to be paired with an Inha student to help them adjust to life in Korea. The International Student Lounge at Inha is a place where international students can relax, receive language tutoring, access computers, get travel information, and participate in cultural activities and events. Inha also offers student services such as counseling and a student health center, as well as a variety of student clubs.
