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International programs & student supports

Yonsei University

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited exchange spaces available. Space not guaranteed if selected as your first choice.*
Location: Seoul, Korea
Websites: Home page | Info for exchange students 
Instagram: @yonsei_official

Language of instruction: English / Korean
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) and Spring semester (March – June)
Specific Restrictions: must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0/9.0 (B-)

Highlights

  • Yonsei University, the oldest university in Korea, is located near the centre of Seoul with access to major cultural sites, financial centers and entertainment areas.
  • Yonsei University is now home to over 25,000 undergraduate students and the city of Seoul is home to 10 million people.

Accessibility

  • At Yonsei, accessibility supports are provided by the Disability Service Center
  • Students requiring housing or test accommodations due to a disability should notify the Yonsei Exchange team during their application stage. Yonsei will require an official proof or a doctor's note outlining the specific disability. 

Area of study

  • Liberal Arts

  • Commerce and Economics

  • Business (only students majoring in Business can take these courses)

  • Science

  • Engineering

  • Life System

  • Theology

  • Social Science

  • Human Ecology

  • Sciences in Education

  • Korean Language

For more information please see Visiting Student Course Info

Exchange credit history

See the exchange credit history  listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Yonsei University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival

Medical insurance: Mandatory
Immigration Documents: Student Visa is required (See Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver – Consular/Visa Service)
Orientation: Yes, usually a week before each term commences

How to apply

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