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)

3.2 GPA

Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027

3-4 places

Exchange Availability

Red

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 provides an orientation program for exchange students called First Step to Korea, organised by the Office of International Affairs, which prepares students for life at the university.

Yonsei has a vibrant campus life for exchange students to participate in, with student organisations, a global lounge, 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.

Yonsei offers some guidance on the cost of living in the Spring semester, under the Partner University (Exchange) heading.

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.

Important notes

To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.

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