page_title: Sungkyunkwan University
section_title: International Summer Semester
hierarchical_section_title: Sungkyunkwan University / Notable international programs / International Summer Semester
caption_attribution_description: English: This is a picture from SKKU's International Summer Semester field trip to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
context_page_description: Sungkyunkwan University is a private comprehensive research university in South Korea. The institution traces its origins to the historical Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 by the Joseon Dynasty located in the heart of central Seoul. As the foremost educational institution of the Joseon Kingdom, it was governed by the great code of the state administration with royal assent. It was restructured into a university in the late nineteenth century, and has since greatly expanded its course offerings and reputation, which is attributed to its numerous influential graduates, strong research output, and close partnership with Samsung.
  The university spends heavily on research and development, mostly funded by its primary sponsor tech-giant Samsung, Hyundai and other government funding agencies, producing high-end research scientists.
context_section_description: A majority of SKKU's international students attend the International Summer Semester (ISS) program, usually held from late June to late July. Started in 2008, it has grown to over 1,500 students from over 65 universities in over 25 countries.
caption: SKKU ISS 2015 Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour
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