Number of places available: 1 full year places

• Exchange webpages 
• Exchanges contact: abroad@yonsei.ac.kr

Dates

Term dates:

• August to December then February to June

Application deadline. This information refers to when successful Overseas Exchange applicants must submit further materials to the partner:

• Fall Semester: March 2 - May 1
• Spring Semester: 31 August - October 30

Academic Information

Study Load

36 credits per academic year. Information on courses available to exchange students can be found on the Yonsei website.

Requirements / Restrictions

Minimum GPA must be:

• General: over CGPA 2.7 on a 4.3 (CGPA 2.5 on a 4.0)
• Law school exchange: 3.0/4.0 or above

Korean Nationals are eligible to apply for their Overseas Exchange at Yonsei University.

The following Faculties are not available to Exchange students:

• Law
• Music
• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Nursing
• Any courses offered at the International Songdo Campus

Admission to the following Faculties is limited:

• Business School - maximum of three courses per semester, available for Business majors only. 

Language Requirements

Yonsei University offers a range of modules in English. Korean language courses are also available. If you are a non native English speaker, you may be asked to provide evidence of language ability.

Supporting Documents Required

• Exchange Application Form
• Academic Transcript
• Proof of Financial Support (e.g. bank statement)
• Copy of Passport

Accommodation

There is accommodation available in both the SK Global House and the International House, this is a mixture of Yonsei and international students. Both single and double rooms are available. Off-Campus private housing is also an option.

Student Support

• Yonsei University offer health services as well as a fitness centre and insurance information 
• International Counselling and Coaching Services 

Other Information

• Rules and Regulations
• The cost of living at Yonsei is estimated to be KRW 4,500,000 (£3000) per semester.

Summer Opportunities

Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) invites students to take courses at one of the world's premier universities in the heart of Seoul, Korea. YISS offers a choice of more than 100 courses during a six-week program taught by both Yonsei and distinguished faculty from prestigious institutions around the globe. Please see the International Summer School website for more information. 

NB- the International Office would only be able to offer advice on summer programmes, students are responsible for paying for the programme.