Esports organization Gen.G has partnered with over a dozen universities in the United States for a Study Abroad program, where students can study the esports industry in Seoul, South Korea.
The Gen.G Practicum Abroad program is a three-week program where students study esports programming, attend special lectures and mentorships by professionals, and receive professional networking. Students are also invited to visit esports organizations and game studios based in South Korea, as well as immersing in Korean culture and history of esports.
Fun fact! South Korea has been at the forefront of esports for over two decades, thanks to its early adoption of its own official esports organization, the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) in 2000. Gen.G is rated as the world’s most valuable esports organization, with headquarters in Seoul, Shanghai, and Santa Monica, California.
The following universities are included in the program:
- Conestoga College
- Augustana University
- Buena Vista University
- Illinois College
- Manchester Universty
- Seton Hall University
- Shenandoah University
- Syracuse University
- St. Thomas University
- University of Kanasas
- Maharishi International University
- Randolph-Macon College
- University if Hawai’i
“This is our most ambitious program since the launch of our Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, bringing together some of the best universities in the country to expand their educational programs on campus,” said Arnold Hur, CEO, Gen.G. “The students will be fully immersed in Korea with hands-on experiences to give them a 360-degree view of the esports industry.”
Pricing for 2025 on the official website is listed at $5,450 USD per student, which does not include airfare or dinner meals.
Applications for Winter 2025 must be completed by November 21st.
