Discover Korean culture and society through lectures, cultural excursions with Dongguk.

More Than Classes — It’s a Journey Through Dongguk! Learn, travel, and make memories that go beyond the classroom at the center of Seoul.

• Session 1 : June 22 ~ July 3 (2weeks)
• Session 2 : July 6 ~ July 17 (2weeks)

Memorable experience with K-W- aW va e

ABOUT DONGGUK UNIVERSITY

Dongguk University is located in the heart of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Dongguk's campus, just below Seoul Tower is centrally located yet surrounded by a natural and peaceful setting. This prime location provides international students with the advantage of diverse cultural experiences. Over the past 119 years since its foundation, Dongguk University has been active in religious, political, social and cultural fields. In particular, it is considered to be in the highest level in Korea in the field of study of Buddhism, Criminal Justice and Film/Digital Media.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Korean and International students will be able to earn credits during the summer vacation learning about Korean Media, Culture, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences which are the study fields that Dongguk University is renowned for. Also, this program will be enriched with a special study tour to learn historical & social backgrounds of Korea beyond the boundary of the classroom.

WHY 2026 DISS?

• best location
• themed course
• fun & rich cultural experience

IMPORTANT DATES

Schedule is subject to change.

Application Deadline May 22, 2026

Registration Deadline May 29, 2026

Early-Bird Deadline: March 27, 2026

Program Orientation June 22, 2026

Course dates:

• Session 1 : June 22 ~ July 3, 2026
• Session 2 : July 6 ~ July 17, 2026

Special Lecture June 26, July 10, 2026

Farewell Party July 17, 2026

COURSE OFFERINGS

Session 1(June 22-July 3)

Course Titles

• Hallyu - Korean Popular Culture and Digital Technologies
• K-Brand Communication Strategy
• Korean Cinema Plus: Remakes, Revenge, Rebellion
• Korean Dystopian Content: From Parasite to Squid Game
• Korean Language and Culture (Basic / Intermediate) 
• Buddhism and Contemporary World Buddhism
• Lead Better: Leadership Skills Workshop in 1:1 Management 
• Comparative Criminal Justice : Theoretical Perspectives

Session 2 (July 6 ~ July 17)

• Korean Popular Culture; Society & Media
• Korean Music in Context : from Traditional music to K-pop
• Comparative Studies on World Cinema
• Comparative Criminal Justice : System and Field
• Nature-Inspired Engineering: Designs from the Natural World
• Cultivating Healthy Mind and Body with Meditation
• Korean Language and Culture (Basic / Intermediate)

2026 Dongguk International Summer School Contact

Website l https://diss.dongguk.edu
Email l summer@dongguk.edu
Telephone l +82-2-2260-3465/3483
Instagram l @dongguk_summer_2026