DMU Cultural Horizons: Explore South Korea
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 26/10/26 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Extra-curricular opportunities, Other
Ref: 10010475
Dates
Departure Date: 05/02/27
Return Date: 14/02/27
Student cost
£505: This is your estimated cost for travel and accommodation after deducting the DMU Global bursary. It also includes a £5 carbon levy to help offset emissions from your flight.
What’s not included: Some activities, some meals and drink, and visa (if applicable).
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel booked by DMU
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: If offered a place, students will receive further information and will be asked to pay the student cost listed above. As mentioned, the DMU Global bursary has already been deducted from this.
Your application
Important: The use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and others to write or generate content for your application is not permitted. DMU Global reserves the right to reject applications that have been created using these tools. To learn more, visit our application process page.
Trip Profile
Independence
Independence
Trip price
Trip price
Trip duration
Trip duration
Eligibility
All DMU Leicester first, second and third year undergraduate students are eligible to participate in this opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from:
- Students with a demonstrable interest in learning about other cultures
- Students who have future aspirations of working or studying overseas
- Students who are performing well academically and would be an excellent ambassador for DMU
- Students who are engaged in student life at DMU, actively participating in extra-curricular activities such as societies, clubs, other DMU Global opportunities, Careers initiatives etc.
- Students from a widening participation backgrounds, with limited overseas experience, who have aspirations of experiencing new cultures
Strong applicants will address one or more of the above directly in their application. The maximum number of places available is 15. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.
About
As part of the DMU Global Cultural Horizons series, students will spend a week in Seoul, South Korea, taking part in a programme designed around cultural learning, exploration and exposure to real‑world experiences. Through an immersive mix of activities, workshops and hands‑on experiences, students will build the confidence and skills needed to navigate different ways of life, unfamiliar perspectives and new cultural settings.
Described as a city where tradition and innovation exist side by side, Seoul is one of Asia’s most dynamic and influential cultural capitals. Its rich heritage, cutting-edge technology, globally celebrated creative industries and distinctive urban character make it an ideal destination for students to explore the relationship between culture, design and everyday life.
While in South Korea, students will have opportunities to experience a diverse range of environments, from historic palaces and traditional neighbourhoods to contemporary architecture, and unique and lively districts. Through visits to cultural landmarks and partner universities, students will gain insight into how Seoul balances rapid modernisation with the preservation of cultural identity. Students will also have the chance to engage with local Korean students, sample Korean cuisine and learn more about the history and language of the country.
From guided tours, and creative workshops to cultural encounters and independent discovery, the programme will encourage curiosity, adaptability and critical reflection. Students will be challenged to consider different perspectives, broaden their understanding of global cultures. Above all, the experience offers an exciting opportunity to step beyond familiar surroundings while exploring one of the world’s most inspiring and forward-thinking urban environments.
What to expect?
Guided by members of the DMU Global team, students will take part in a varied programme combining workshops, hands‑on learning, peer interaction and structured reflection. Together, these activities are designed to help students better understand cultural differences, reflect on their own perspectives, and build confidence when engaging in unfamiliar international settings.
As part of this experience, students can expect to actively participate in:
Costs
The cost of this opportunity to students is £500 (plus a £5 Carbon Levy contribution), to be paid in two instalments via the DMU Online Store. The first payment of £255 will be due within 14-days of being offered a place on this opportunity.
| What’s included? | What’s not included |
| – Flights – Shared, single gender hostel accommodation, including breakfast – UK airport transfers – Welcome and farewell group meals – Korean cooking class/food experience – DMZ tour (Korean Demilitarized Zone) -Seoul city tour – Korean language class | – Day to day transport – the group will travel around the city using public transport (7 day pass is £11) or by foot – Gyeongbokgung Palace and other palace pass (approx. £6) – Optional cultural activities and excursions – Meals outside of the planned welcome and farewell dinners |
Skill development
This opportunity will support the development of a range of DMU Graduate Attributes. In addition to these, the trip will develop the following global competencies which have been designed by DMU Global:
