Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Founded in 1885 as a private research university, Yonsei University is one of Korea's three "SKY" universities, which are the most prestigious in the country (the other two are Seoul National University and Korea University).
Academic Highlights
As the most internationalised and liberal institution of higher education in Korea, Yonsei University has the largest international student body, numbering 1,500 exchange students every year. It is particularly well regarded in the fields of Arts and Humanities, Modern Languages, Management and Social Sciences and in innovation.
Location
Yonsei’s main campus is positioned in a spacious, picturesque setting just minutes from the bustling economic and cultural centre of Seoul.
Did you know?
Yonsei’s commitment to national sovereignty meant that it was a site of resistance to the Japanese occupation.
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), Korean | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | 2.7 GPA | |||||
Previous Round Cut-off (WAM% or GPA) | 79 WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 3-4 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Yonsei's course catalogue (select the English tab at the top of the page to read the page in English. The Ref. link listed next to each course will provide more information).
Academic restrictions
- Business courses are restricted to business majors only and students can take a maximum of three business courses under School of Business and Office of International Affairs.
- Due to the popularity of exchange at Yonsei, Monash students can only apply for a one-semester exchange period.
The following are not available for exchange students:
- Medicine / Dentistry / Nursing/ Pharmacy
- Music
- MBA
- Law
- Courses offered at Songdo International Campus
Language requirements
- A limited number of units are taught in English.
- If you plan to take courses taught in Korean, KLAT level 4, or an assessment report by a professor is required. You must also get permission from the professor on the first day of class at Yonsei.
Each course (unit) is usually worth 3 credits at Yonsei University.
The course level can be determined by the course code. If the course code is 1000 level (e.g. IEE1101), the course is considered a General Education and/or Lower Level undergraduate course. From 2000 to 4000, the course is considered a Major and/or Upper Level courses. From 5000 above, the course is classified as a Graduate Course.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits - UG | 15 credits - UG |
9 credits - PG | 12 credits - PG |
Amended 7 November 2019.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits - UG | 30 credits - UG |
18 credits - PG | 24 credits - PG |
Academic Calendar
Yonsei Spring semester (Monash Semester 1): late February – late June
Yonsei Fall semester (Monash Semester 2): late August – late December
Yonsei's Academic Calendar
Accounting | Anthropology | Banking and finance | Biological sciences |
Chemistry | Communications and media studies | Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences | Econometrics and business statistics |
Economics | Engineering | Engineering - chemical | Engineering - civil |
Engineering - electrical and computer systems | Engineering - materials science | English as an international language | Film and screen studies |
History | Information technology | Journalism | Korean languages & culture studies |
Linguistics | Management | Marketing | Mathematical sciences |
Philosophy | Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences | Religious studies |
Social work | Sociology |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation is available but cannot be guaranteed.
Yonsei University offers further advice on accommodation.
Visas
As a general rule, if you are a student who is not of Korean nationality, you will be required to apply for a D-2 or D-2-8 (for less than a year) student visa via the local Embassy or Consulate, once you have been officially accepted by your host university.
For more information on visas, please refer to the Embassy of Republic of Korea here.
Yonsei also provides information on obtaining student visas and alien registration cards.
Health and insurance
All incoming exchange & visiting students are obligated to obtain personal health insurance which covers any medical expenses in Korea. Proof of insurance will be required.
Yonsei has further guidance on insurance for exchange students.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Yonsei has a vibrant campus life for exchange students to participate in, with student organisations and sport facilities.
Yonsei also offers special Intensive Korean Language Courses for exchange students through the Korean Language Institute. Participation is optional, and students can receive credit for the course.
Cost of living
You should expect to spend approximately 2,000,000 KRW per month while studying at Yonsei.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Exchange students at Yonsei University may be eligible for scholarships, including the New Colombo Plan and the Hamer Scholarship for Intensive Language Study.
Students taking Korean language courses may be eligible for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.
Have you been to Yonsei University and want to share your experience?
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