Yonsei University
Language spoken:
Korean
Currency:
South Korean Won (KRW, ₩)
Climate
Subtropical
City type:
Metropolis (Population >500,000)
Program type:
Partnership
Host university:
Yonsei University
Language of instruction:
English, Korean
Terms offered:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Yearlong, January
Program capacity:
80 students
Credit type:
Overseas credit
Summer 2026:
Priority admission: February 1
Regular admission: April 1
Fall or Yearlong 2026/27:
April 1
January 2027:
Priority admission: September 1
Regular admission: October 1
Spring 2027:
October 1
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or above
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Scholarships and financial aid: Deadlines vary
Since its founding in 1885, Yonsei University has been synonymous with international education and exchange in Asia. Yonsei maintains the most extensive international network in Korea with over 700 partner institutions in 77 countries and educates the largest number of international students among Korean universities, with over 4,500 students in 2017. It has held the position as top private university in Korea in the QS World University Rankings for many consecutive years.
Yonsei University provides excellent global programs for international students. Its English-based degree programs include Underwood International College (UIC), a highly selective four-year undergraduate school which provides an intimate, elite setting within the larger institution of Yonsei, the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), renowned for its global competitiveness, and Global MBA, an MBA program that is reflective of the modern business environment of the world. Yonsei University’s School of Business holds accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International, the KABEA (Korea Association of Business Education Accreditation), and EQUIS. Yonsei University also offers the most comprehensive and modernized international non-degree programs for ambitious international students, which include the exchange/visiting student program (SAY), Yonsei International Summer School (YISS), Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY), short-term programs, and various Korean language programs offered by the Korean Language Institute.
Yonsei University is located in a unique part of Seoul where you can experience both the vibe of the metropolitan area and the awes of deep-rooted Korean traditions. The Sinchon area around Yonsei University campus is home to one of the most vibrant and exciting college towns in Seoul. With a rich array of facilities and activities, Sinchon creates a unique culture of its own and attracts young population from around the city and around the country. This is where one can mingle with the youth of Korea.
Details
Yonsei University offers student on-campus residence hall options.
Discover a variety of activities and field trips available when studying abroad at Yonsei University.
Students who are enrolled in the summer program at Yonsei University have the opportunity to apply for a 2-credit internship.
Staff will assist with housing, provide on-site orientation, help with registration, organize field trips and tours, and oversee your general well-being.
