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Yonsei University
Seoul, Korea
(pop. 10 million)
Student Enrollment: 35,152
Language of instruction: Korean, English
www.yonsei.kr/eng
Course Information (in English)
Graduate School of international Studies
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year, semester, and summer exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US and International students is Good.
Courses
In Korean: Colleges of Business & Economics, Engineering, Human Ecology, Law, Liberal Arts, Science, Sciences in Education, Social Sciences, Theology.
Courses taught in English
In English: International Division of Underwood International College (UIC) (courses on a variety of subjects with a focus on Korea & East Asian studies, and Korean language courses); Colleges of Business & Economics, Engineering, Human Ecology, Law, Liberal Arts, Science, Sciences in Education, Social Sciences, Theology (some English courses on a variety of subjects); Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) (Korean studies, area studies, international cooperation, international trade & finance, international management); Global MBA (some MBA courses) .
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
The M.A. program in the GSIS is open to graduate ISEP students for one semester.
Academic Notes
The International Division of UIC offers undergraduate Korean and East Asian studies courses taught in English, with intensive Korean language instruction. Most of the departments of the university are open to participants who are proficient in Korean.
Language Notes
All International Division of UIC and GSIS courses except for Korean Language classes are taught in English. Multilateral applicants who are not native English speakers please note that a TOEFL or IELTS score should be submitted. However, if non-native speakers study their degree program in English, they are asked to submit a proof instead.
Program Dates
Academic year: Mid-September/early October to June
Semester 1: Mid-September/early October to mid-January
Semester 2: February to June.
Housing and Meals
Students will be housed in double-occupancy rooms at the International House with a stipend for meals. Because the stipend disbursement procedure takes about 3 weeks after school start, please be aware of this before you depart. And, students who want to live off-campus should notify after the receipt of HIPC. On campus housing is not available for families or couples; however, if an ISEP student wants to live off-campus with a spouse or family, a housing benefit can be provided as a stipend. The amount is as same as on-campus housing fee.
Notice: The 2nd International House Construction has been started in March 2008, and it will last until the year 2010. There will be noise and dust around the current International House and the Korean Language Institute. We hope it may not cause too much trouble to the residents and the participants.
Student Activities
1. Student Clubs for International Students
Yonsei Global consists of Yonsei University student volunteers. It aims to provide 30,000 Yonseians with a variety of world views and help them experience diverse cultures. Yonsei Global plans and prepares programs that create opportunities for Yonseians to meet students with overseas experience as well as exchange students every month. Email: yonseiglobal@yonsei.ac.kr
The Mentors Club encourages interaction between international and regular Yonsei students on a one-to-one basis called the Buddy Program. International students are matched with Yonsei students in pairs based on their interests, hobbies, and goals written on their applications. It aims to promote community and friendship and continuing cultural learning and interaction through shared experiences. Email: mentorsclub@yonsei.ac.kr
The International Yonsei Club (IYC) is composed of Yonsei students who are interested in building stronger ties between Korea and the rest of the world. IYC is an excellent place to make new friends. IYC arranges retreats, activities, language exchanges, and forums. All are welcome to join. Email: mailtoiycian@yonsei.ac.kr
2. Campus Events
Yonsei University holds many events and activities throughout the year. Two of the most noteworthy events to participate in are the annual Spring Mu-Ak Festival and the annual Yonsei-Korea University Friendship Games held in the fall semester. Each school and its representative student clubs organize programs in various academic, cultural, athletic and artistic areas to bring students, faculty and alumni together with a shared vision. The spirit of creativity and youthful exuberance extends beyond the campus borders and into the Sinchon community. Students and famous musicians and vocal artists also perform concerts throughout the year.
Keeping Up-to-Date
A few places we suggest keep up-to-date with events on campus include: The Yonsei Global Lounge Website: oia.yonsei.ac.kr The calendar on the website will display the events at the Global Lounge.
Yonsei University Main Homepage Website: http://yonsei.ac.kr/eng/. Provides up-to-date news on both on and off campus events.
The Yonsei Chunchu (the weekly campus newspaper) Website: chunchu.yonsei.ac.kr .The paper runs an events listing section in each weekly paper and on their website.
Note: As you walk on campus, you will find many banners advertising events. Many of the banners are towards the main gate. Ask your Korean friends to help you to attend the events.
Summer Program
See summer program information
Profile
Yonsei University was the first institution of higher education in Korea to introduce English as a mandatory course in its undergraduate curriculum, to implement foreign exchange student programs, to establish a Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), and to develop an International Division devoted exclusively to foreign undergraduate and graduate students. As important as these benchmarks are, Yonsei University remains even more committed to upgrading, modernizing, and expanding its international programs and facilities in the 21st century. The university is a 124-year-old private institution associated with the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Two-thirds of Yonsei's faculty holds doctorates from U.S. institutions. The student body is taken from the top two percent of high school graduates in Korea. The foreign student population is about 1,500. Total enrollment: approx. 35,152.
Location
Yonsei University has a 250-acre campus in the lovely wooded hills of western Seoul, 20 minutes from downtown by bus or subway.
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