IES Abroad will manage any payments that need to be made to your UK university on your behalf. Please do not make any payments directly to your UK university. All your payments should be made directly to IES Abroad or your home school. If you are ever in doubt, please contact your advisor at study@iesabroad.org before making a payment.

IES Abroad will manage any payments that need to be made to your UK university on your behalf. Please do not make any payments directly to your UK university. All your payments should be made directly to IES Abroad or your home school. If you are ever in doubt, please contact your advisor at study@iesabroad.org before making a payment.

WhatsApp Students are required to install WhatsApp on their mobile device before leaving for Seoul. WhatsApp is an extremely popular mobile messaging app in both South Korea and Japan, and you will certainly use it as a means of communicating with classmates and both the IES Abroad Seoul and IES Abroad Tokyo Center staff. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to add WhatsApp to your mobile device: Download WhatsApp Onto Your Mobile Device IES Abroad requires that students have WhatsApp downloaded on their mobile device prior to their departure. WhatsApp WhatsApp Messenger on the App Store...

According to IES Abroad policy, you MUST have a working cell phone within a week of your arrival. Students typically opt for one of the following: Use your cell phone from home if your provider offers an international phone plan. Bring an unlocked smartphone and purchase either a physical sim card or e-sim card, if available. – This option is recommended. Independently get a physical cell phone from a local provider after arrival. Students are required to carry their cell phones at all times and be able to respond immediately in case of emergency. Using Your Own Smartphone Internet access...

Overview You'll live in a single room studio apartment conveniently located near public transportation for daily commutes to your classes, which will take about 40-50 minutes. Commuting is a regular part of daily life in Seoul and your commuting time may vary depending on a variety of factors (frequency of trains or buses, delays during travel, road closures, etc.). Studio Apartment At-A-Glance Housing Type Single room studio apartment Furnished Yes (bed, desk, wardrobe with drawers, air conditioner/heater, mini refrigerator) Extra Fee No Internet Access Yes Meal Plan No Kitchen Yes, three...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...

Housing Options At-A-Glance Details by Housing Option Student Residence (Seoul) Option 1 Hotel (Tokyo) Option 1 Type Option 1 Student Residence Option 1 Hotel Total Housing Fee $4,695 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $0 $4,695 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $0 Meals included None None Cooking Access ✔️ ❌ Fridge Access ✔️ ✔️ Bedroom Type Single or Shared (based on availability) Single Bathroom Type En Suite Private Other Habitants in Housing Unit IES Abroad Students, International Students, Tourists IES Abroad Students, Tourists, Local Residents Commute Time (public...

Students who skip these sessions often miss important information that puts them at a disadvantage when they arrive in South Korea and Japan. Even if you have visited both countries before, there is program-specific information in these sessions that is crucial for students to know.

IES Abroad Mandatory Orientation Upon arrival in both Seoul & Tokyo, you will participate in a mandatory IES Abroad Multilocation Program Orientation designed to support your adjustment in both Seoul and Japan. In person attendance to all sessions is required. Classes in both Seoul and Tokyo will begin the week following your arrival. In Seoul, your IES Abroad orientation will include the following activities and sessions: Orientation Session – Introduction to the IES Abroad program, your peers in the program and IES Abroad Seoul staff members. This will give you a good introduction to the...