BS Korean Language and Culture at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Students declared in the Korean Language and Culture major are immersed in the vibrant and globally influential world of Korea. As Korea emerges as a major economic, political, and cultural force, understanding its language, history, and society is more crucial than ever. Korea's significance continues to grow: its dynamic economy, strategic geopolitical role, and remarkable cultural output—from the global arts phenomenon of Hallyu (“Korean Wave”) to innovative lifestyle trends—are reshaping international landscapes.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science | Department: Asian Languages Cultures | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 120 credits in total. Courses listed in the requirements include ASIALANG 105 First Semester Korean; ASIALANG 106 Second Semester Korean; ASIALANG 205 Third Semester Korean; ASIALANG 206 Fourth Semester Korean; ASIALANG 305 Fifth Semester Korean (Required); ASIALANG 306 Sixth Semester Korean.

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Entry requirements

Applies to College of Letters & Science, not specific to this major: No application required. All students who meet the requirements listed below are eligible to declare. For information on how to declare, visit Advising & Careers. Courses required to get in None GPA requirements to get in None Credits required to get in None Other None Placement Exam The Asian Languages and Cultures department offers placement exams for students with prior language study or experience as a speaker of Korean. For more information, see the department’s website .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall (Early Action and Regular Decision) and Spring. Transfer entry terms: Fall (Priority and Regular Decision) and Spring.

First-year Fall Early Action: application deadline November 1, materials deadline November 9, decision on or before January 31. Fall Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, materials deadline January 22, decision on or before March 31. Spring Regular Decision: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. First-year fall and spring applications open August 1. Early Action is non-binding.

Transfer Fall Priority: application deadline February 1, materials deadline February 16, decision on or before March 31. Fall Regular: application deadline March 1, materials deadline March 15, decision on or before April 30. Spring Regular: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. Fall transfer applications open December 1; spring transfer applications open August 1.

Apply via the Common Application or the Universities of Wisconsin Application. The application fee is $80 US and is non-refundable; fee waivers are available for applicants with financial hardship. ACT and SAT scores are optional for students applying for admission through the spring 2028 term (application deadline October 1, 2027).

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