Yonsei University ／ 延世大学
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| Number of students | 2 *Updated September 11, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least two semesters before the nomination and application period. Graduate students must have at least one semester of results from their current degree programme shown on their official transcript. |
| Period of study | September - June |
| Location | 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Korea |
| University profile | In addition to gaining access to academic excellence, international students are also exposed to a beautiful and culturally rich environment. Yonsei University is particularly fortunate to be situated in a spacious, quiet, and well-wooded environment which includes a mountain, located just in the center of Seoul's metropolitan area. Its scenic campus has recently been described as "one of the most beautiful campuses in the world" by CNN's special program, EYE ON SOUTH KOREA. In addition to enjoying the lovely environment, students can share special memories and experience Korean culture by participating in various Yonsei clubs and activities for international students. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | - Liberal Arts - Commerce and Economics - Business: Only students majoring in business at their home institution are allowed to take up to 4 business courses at Yonsei. When completing the online application, please ensure that you select 'Business Administration' as your Yonsei major. - Underwood International College: Common Curriculum (Sinchon Campus), UD-Comparative Literature and Culture, UD-Economics, UD-International Studies, UD-Political Science and International Relations, UD-Life Science and Biotechnology - Science - Engineering - Life System - Theology - Social Science - Human Ecology - Sciences in Education - Korean Language (KLI) * Courses offered at the Songdo Campus are unavailable. * Exchange/Visiting students will be given access to UIC course enrollment on a space available basis after Yonsei students finish their enrollment. *Courses within the Computer Sciences have limited capacity and not guaranteed. * Related Link http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCourse.asp http://portal.yonsei.ac.kr(Course Catalogue) * The course list for each term is not finalized until 2 months before each term begins so please refer to past course lists for reference. * Due to the nature of class, some courses offered from each faculties are not available for enrollment to exchange/visiting students. |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students |
- Medicine / Dentistry / Nursing |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | Very limited. |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students |
- Medicine / Dentistry / Nursing |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 2.5 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | 3.3 |
| Language of instruction | English, Korean |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | Students who wish to take classes in Korean: KLAT Level 4 or TOPIK Level 4 Students who wish to take classes in English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5 *All tests must have been taken within 2 years of the start date of the semester. *As the TOEFL score requirement may change, IELTS is recommended. *New TOEFL grading scale 2026 In January 2026 TOEFL introduced a new grading scale. Test certificates issued in 2026 and 2027 will show overall scores in both the old grading scale (0-120) and the new grading scale (1-6). Yonsei University's 2026-2027 overall score requirements will continue to be based on the old grading scale. |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | Same as above. |
| Academic calendar | FALL SEMESTER: Orientation date: Late August Classes begin: Early September Exams end: Late December SPRING SEMESTER: Classes Begin: Early March Exams End: Late June https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCalendar.asp |
| Important university website for exchange students | http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr Study at Yonsei -> Exchange/Visiting Program https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exApp.asp |
| Scholarship information | A living stipend of KRW 1,980,000 and dorm fee of KRW 1,785,000 (per semester) is provided. |
| Dormitory information | Students interested in on-campus housing are encouraged to submit a separate online housing application as soon as it opens. The provision of on-campus housing is NOT guaranteed due to limited spaces, and rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and costs, see https://dorm.yonsei.ac.kr/en/ |
| 塾生コメント |
▪キャンパスが広く、建物ごとに食堂やカフェが入っていて、銀行・郵便局・美容室・靴の修繕...本当に何でもあり、街に出なくても生活できる。 |
| 国際センターコメント | ▪延世大学派遣生用の奨学金あり。 |
