Intercultural studies analyzes aspects such as language, culture, politics, religion and others that may be helpful in helping learners develop and foster a more inclusive perspective of the world as a whole.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.