Yonsei University
Seoul · Site officiel ↗
Yonsei University is in Seoul, South Korea; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Korean. Standard entry requirements: High school diploma. Language: IELTS none. Applying: intake: March, September. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
✓ 47 facts from 12 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined The college asks you to show KRW 22,000,000 in available funds for the student visa (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's). |
| Chances of admission | High school diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 17 sept. (Main round) Last round: Round 1, 22 sept.. |
| Where and how students live | Seoul · 13 km from GMP airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in Korean | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Department of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy is a four-year program and does not grant eligibility to take the national pharmacist licensure examination.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Architecture · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Department of Architecture & Architectural Engineering is divided into two majors — Architecture (5-year program) and Architectural Engineering (4-year program).”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Administration Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Business Administration”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science & Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science & Engineering”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Electrical & Electronic Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Electrical & Electronic Engineering”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Leadership Division Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Global Leadership Division”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Political Science & Int'l Studies Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Political Science & Int'l Studies”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Bio-Convergence · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BC BIO-CONVERGENCE”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ECON ECONOMICS”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Energy & Environmental Science and Engineering · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “EESE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12International Studies · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Life Science and Biotechnology · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “LSBT LIFE SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Nano Science and Engineering · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “NSE NANO SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Political Science and International Relations · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “PSIR POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Test de niveau d'anglais obligatoire pour les non-anglophones Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Required to submit documents proving English proficiency or equivalents”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL PBT/CBT/iBT; IELTS; CEFR English Certification; IB DP English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition (No minimum scores)”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | aucun minimum Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TOEFL PBT/CBT/iBT; IELTS; CEFR English Certification; IB DP English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition (No minimum scores)”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | not yet determined | aucun minimum Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TOEFL PBT/CBT/iBT; IELTS; CEFR English Certification; IB DP English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition (No minimum scores)”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | not yet determined | Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Interview (100 points) | Applicants will be interviewed by the Admissions Committee and will be graded on a 100-point scale.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Certificate of Language proficiency”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must submit documents to verify Korean or English proficiency”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A Copy of the applicant's and his/her parents' passports”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Documents verifying foreign nationality of applicant and his/her parents”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Personal Statement Essential”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1. Required documents”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Supplementary Documents Optional”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Middle school transcripts, awards, reports of standardized test scores, proof of foreign language proficiency, certificates/licenses, school profile etc.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Official Transcripts of All Attended High School”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Admitted students who are expected to graduate are required to submit a Certificate of High School Graduation and official transcripts, including the final semester grades, to the Yonsei University Office of Admissions by mail.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English proficiency test scores or equivalents.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency: an official score report for a recognized English proficiency test listed below”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Interview: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Interview (100 points) | Applicants will be interviewed by the Admissions Committee and will be graded on a 100-point scale.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “One copy of the applicant's and his/her parents' passports or ID cards”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Recommended Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Submitting official test scores from high school graduation exam or university entrance exam (SAT, ACT, GCE-A Level, IB, AP, etc.) is not mandatory. However, it is strongly recommended as the test score(s) can verify your academic performance.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “[Apostille/Korean Consulate Authentication] Official transcripts from all high schools attended”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | KRW 200,000 one-time (≈ US$150) (2027 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All Majors & departments (Except for the colleges listed below) 200,000 KRW College of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy 230,000 KRW”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Key Changes for the 2027 Academic Year”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | KRW 150,000 one-time (≈ US$112) (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “[Option 1] Application Fee: KRW 150,000 (about USD 150)”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Tuition | College of Engineering: KRW 6,218,000 per term (≈ US$4,700) (2026 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2026 Undergraduate Tuition Fee for International Students”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“College of Engineering 1 6,218,000 2-8 6,004,000”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12College of Liberal Arts / College of Theology / College of Social Sciences: KRW 4,770,000 per term (≈ US$3,600) (2026 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2026 Undergraduate Tuition Fee for International Students”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“College of Liberal Arts / College of Theology / 1 4,770,000 College of Social Sciences 2-8 4,556,000”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Basic Education Division (Global Leaders College): KRW 7,388,000 per term (≈ US$5,500) (2026 figure) Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2026 Undergraduate Tuition Fee for International Students”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Global Leaders College 1 7,388,000 (Global Leadership Division, Global Basic Education Division) 2-8 7,174,000”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International freshmen entering Yonsei University will study at the Global Basic Education Division affiliated with Global Leaders College(GLC) for 1 year”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Underwood International College: KRW 8,416,000 per term (≈ US$6,300) (2026 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2026 Undergraduate Tuition Fee for International Students”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College 1 8,416,000 2-8 8,202,000”www.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined | 22 sept. (Round 1, March intake) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Online Application | 10AM on Aug. 26, 2026 - 5PM on Sept. 22, 2026 | March, 2027 | Online Application Deadline | 5PM on Sept. 22, 2026 | March, 2027”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification: Newly-admitted international students to UIC Types: full tuition for 4 years”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students applying for UIC will be automatically considered as scholarship candidates.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All instruction is conducted in English and the college is open to students of all nationalities.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Underwood International College (UIC): Language of Instruction: All courses are conducted in English.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
UIC Admissions Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“Qualification: Newly-admitted international students to UIC Types: full tuition for 4 years”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students applying for UIC will be automatically considered as scholarship candidates. Scholarship recipients are to be selected from admitted applicants according to their academic credentials.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a certain level of GPA each semester to stay eligible for the scholarship in the following semester.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12GLD Freshman Scholarship (Outstanding Freshman Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“GLD Freshman Scholarship (Outstanding Freshman Scholarship)”glc.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarship for the outstanding international students selected based on the high school academic performance.”glc.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“No application process”glc.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | March, September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International students can matriculate either in March or in September.”uic.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in South Korea
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Coût total des études
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (9)
“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- Who can receive it: Students from Japon
- Number of awards: 20
Sources (4)
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 17 sept.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Online Application 2026. 9. 1.(Tue) 10:00 ~ 9. 17.(Thu) 17:00”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Expected graduates must graduate by February 2027.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Proof of funds for the student visa | KRW 22,000,000 total (≈ US$16,500) (2027 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the student visa (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (3)
“[Degree Program Freshmen] KRW 22,000,000 or more”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Certificate of Admission (COA, 표준입학허가서 in Korean) is a compulsory document for D-2 (student) visa application.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Successful applicants must complete tuition payment in January 2027.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All matriculated students for Academic Year 2027 must complete their first and second semesters (freshmen year) at the International Campus in Incheon as part of the Residential College Program.”www2.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Since 2014, all Yonsei undergraduate freshmen, including international students, are under the RC(Residential College) program. Therefore, all freshmen, except for certain majors due to facilities (music, physical education), must apply to the Songdo Dormitories for their first year.”gosc.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “국제캠퍼스 송도학사 (제 1, 2기숙사) 지원자격 : 예체능 계열을 제외한 신입생 전원, 국제캠퍼스 소속 학생 수용인원 : 5,300명 선발기간 : 매년 2월~8월 사이 거주기간 : 한학기 선발공고 및 발표 : 연세대학교 홈페이지 특징 : 방학 중에도 신청에 의해 머물 수 있음”admission.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “In the accelerated degree program students will work to complete both a bachelor and master's degree.”research.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Article 21.2 (GSIS BACHELOR & MASTER'S ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM)”research.yonsei.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Seoul |
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| Nearest major airport | Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 13 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q39988 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).