Ewha Womans University, located in the heart of Seoul, is one of the most prestigious and largest women's universities in the world. Founded in 1886 by the American missionary Mary F. Scranton, it has developed over the years into a leading institution in higher education and plays an important role in the advancement of women in South Korea.

Regardless of this, both male and female exchange students can study at the university.

The university began as a small school called Ewha Haktang with only one female student. Its aim was to provide Korean women with education and thus the opportunity for self-determination. The name "Ewha"(이화), which means "pear blossom", symbolises the purity, beauty and growth potential of women. Over the decades, Ewha Haktang developed into a fully-fledged university and steadily expanded its range of study programmes. It was the first university in Korea to award academic degrees to women.

Today, Ewha Womans University offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes in various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, art and music. The Schools are staffed by renowned academics and experts in their respective fields, who frequently collaborate with international students due to the university's international orientation.

With almost 12 million people, Seoul is by far the largest city in Korea and also the capital of South Korea. In addition to its status as the capital and most populous city in Korea, Seoul is also the financial, cultural and educational centre of South Korea.

Summers are very warm and humid during the monsoon season from June to September, especially in August. Winters are strongly influenced by cold winds from Siberia and are therefore very cold but dry.

Most of the international students live either in a hall of residence or in an International House. Alternative providers include HomestayFinder and The Hospitality Club. The cost of living in Korea is somewhat lower than in Germany, with regional differences. In the metropolises, such as Seoul, life is more expensive than in the rural regions. In contrast to affordable public transport and inexpensive options for eating out, rents are comparatively high. Without accommodation, you will need around EUR 100 to 150 per week to live. A place in a hall of residence should be applied for at the respective university a few weeks before arrival. Some German-Korean exchange programmes include a place in a hall of residence free of charge. If this is not the case, prices usually vary between EUR 700 and EUR 2,000 per semester. This depends on whether you want to live in a small or large shared flat. Single rooms are the most expensive.

All international students who wish to study in Korea must apply for a student visa (D-2) at the Korean Embassy and receive it there as well. To apply for the visa, a certificate of admission issued by the university must be submitted. Within 90 days of arrival in Korea, each exchange student must report to the Korean immigration authorities. A registration card will be requested during this visit. As part of a semester abroad, it is mandatory to have health insurance. This must be able to cover the medical costs in Korea. However, you can bring an insurance policy from Germany. It is strongly recommended that you take out additional international or travel health insurance. It is also advisable to check any other insurance policies you may have (accident and liability insurance).