Seoul - Yonsei University Courses – 2026 Summer
If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to schedule an advising appointment or email them your questions directly.
Academics
USAC's partnership with Yonsei University provides you with an array of academic offerings taught in English during the six-week summer session. Course offerings are vast and regularly include subjects ranging from arts and humanities to business, science, and Asian studies. Areas of study believed to be of most interest to USAC students are included below as a sample of what the university offers. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Yonsei University. Yonsei University is AACSB, KABEA, and EQUIS accredited.
All courses at Yonsei University are worth three credits and taught in English. You will enroll in one to three courses, for a total of three to nine credits.
Areas of Study at Yonsei University (subject to change):
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Economics
- East Asian Studies
- Korean Language
- Korean Studies
- Science and Technology
- Social Sciences
Internships
Students enrolled in the summer program at Yonsei University are eligible to apply for the corporate and research internship programs (approximately 20 hours per week; 2-credits). The Corporate Internship Program offers you direct exposure to global corporate settings in the heart of Seoul, taking advantage of Yonsei University's vast alumni networks, and strong ties with business and educational partners. The Research Internship Program offers selected students the opportunity to participate in research projects or work as an intern in research centers or organizations at Yonsei University.
Course Descriptions
To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.
Quick Details
Kookmin University
- Summer 2026
- April 15
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- May 1
- Spring 2027
- November 1, 2026
Korea University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
Yonsei University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
*Priority admission required for early bird discount and/or internship option; strongly encouraged for all students.
Program Type
Partnership (all programs)
Credit
Overseas credit (all programs)
Eligibility
All Korea programs require applicants to be full-time, degree-seeking, students attending a 4-year institution of higher education at the time of application. Additional eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Kookmin University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
Korea University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Yonsei University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Program Capacity
- Kookmin University: 40 students
- Korea University: 30 students
- Yonsei University: 80 students
Instruction
English, Korean (all programs)