Yonsei University

 

Profile

Yonsei University is one three best universities in South Korea. It is well known throughout Korea and it is difficult to be admitted to study there. Yonsei University is very Christian and views itself not only as a school that facilitates knowledge but also teaches managers to understand their social responsibility. The campus grounds contain everything you could want: a mountain, two swimming ppols, multiple sports facilities, no parks, beautiful avenues, and much more.

There is a well structured and organized exchange student program. Students are taken care of and have different possibilities to meet international and Korean students in tandems, mentors, and different student clubs.

Due to high demand only three business courses can be taken per semester.

Yonsei University is located in Sinchon, at the heart of Seoul. Sinchon is a student district with many bars and affordable restaurants.

 

General Information

Country	South Korea
City	Seoul
Founded	1885
Number of Students	38,800
Websites	Yonsei University International Office Fact Sheet

 

Exchange

Type of Agreement	University partnership
Who can apply?	Bachelor students in the 3rd semester or higher - study abroad from the 5th semester, Master students
Type of Stay	Studies or research
Length of Stay	One to two semesters
Time of Stay	Winter or summer semester
Number of Exchange Placements	six per semester

 

Study Details

Semester Dates	1st semester: August to December 2nd semester: February to June
Study Possibilities	Faculties and Institutes: Overview of Colleges
Course Offerings	Lectures offered Attention: Only three business courses per semester
Language Courses	Summer School Language Courses The university offers language courses during the academic semester.

 

Application

Prerequisites for the Application	At least good academic performance
Language Requirements	An English certificate from the RWTH Language Center called placement test counts as proof of language skills.
Submit application in the	International Office application portal
Application Deadline in the International Office	You can find further information on the application portal website.

 

Financing

Tuition Fees	Tuition fees waived
Average Cost of Living	1000 to 1200 euros
Funding Possibilities	BAföG for abroad RWTH scholarship database DAAD scholarship database MOGAM RWTH Scholarship for Korea PROMOS scholarships abroad Financing Study Abroad

 

Practical Information

Accommodations	Support from the partner university: Yes Information from the partner university
Health Insurance	Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection.
Experience Reports	See the experience reports at MoveOn Exchanges
Additional Information	Foreign Office DAAD Korea