Summer school program for
International Students
The K-Heritage Field Study is an annual summer program organized by the K-Heritage International Center of Korea National University of Heritage (KNUH).
“2026 K-Heritage Field Study”
This year’s program aims to reinterpret the value of Korean traditional crafts and national heritage-foundations of K-Culture-through the perspective of “Craftsmanship”
It is designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences based on the specialized educational infrastructure of Korea National University of Heritage
Overview
- Program period: Jul 2 (Thu) – Jul 13 (Mon), 2026 · 12 days
- Contact hours: 45 hours
- Credits: 3 credits (transferable)
- Language of instruction: English (primary); Korean used in selected hands-on sessions
- Cohort composition: Mixed cohort — Korean and international students
- Program locations: KNUH Buyeo Campus, K-Heritage International Center in Seoul, Heritage sites across Korea
Eligibility
- Korean students currently enrolled at KNUH
- Nominated international students from partner universities
- English proficiency: B2 (CEFR) or equivalent recommended for international participants
- Valid passport (for international participants) and personal travel/health insurance covering the program period
Participation Fee
| Item | KRW | USD (approx.) |
| Tuition (3 credits × KRW 30,000) | KRW 90,000 | ≈ USD 60 |
| Program fee (12-day operations) | KRW 300,000 | ≈ USD 200 |
| Total | KRW 390,000 | ≈ USD 260 |
* All fees should be paid in Korean Won (KRW)
* Accommodation in Buyeo and Jeonju is included in participation fee. However, participants should cover their own meals and accommodation in Seoul
How to apply
Step 1. Official nomination by the home university coordinator. Student application documents (application form, transcript, passport copy) are submitted together with the nomination — no separate student submission stage is required.
Step 2. Nomination and supporting documents must be sent to knuchihec@gmail.com by June 5, 2026.
Step 3. Receive the Certificate of Admission (CoA) and fee payment guide from the K-Heritage International Center.
Please refer to the PDF below for the detailed program schedule.
2026 K-Heritage Field Study Fact Sheet