Yonsei University
Yonsei University is the first Western-style university in Korea. Its history began in 1885 with the establishment of Korea's first Western-style hospital. Missionaries Horace Allen and Horace Underwood are considered as the founders. In its present form, Yonsei University has existed since 1957.
| Description Since then, it has become one of the most prestigious private universities in South Korea. Its graduates have contributed greatly to the so-called Miracle on the Hangang River (South Korea's economic boom). Today, Yonsei has two campuses and educates more than 23,587 future Bachelors, Masters and PhD students. There are about 5,000 international students. And many courses are taught in English. In the QS International University Rankings 2024, Yonsei University was ranked 76th in the overall table and 17th in the discipline rankings. Among universities in Asia, Yonsei University was ranked as the 6th one. The motto of the university is "Truth and Freedom". These two principles form the basis of the educational process at Yonsei. The university aims to educate future leaders with Christian values. |
Academic Programmes | Tuition and Fees
There are two semesters in an academic year. The spring term starts in March and the autumn term starts in September. The cost includes the registration fee and tuition fee. Thus, for the Bachelor's degree, the registration fee is 150,000 KRW. For Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology - 250,000 KRW. For Music and Sport it is 225,000 KRW (for 2024).
The tuition fee depends on the field of study and varies from 8,488,000 KRW to 12,104,000 KRW per semester (prices for 2024).
Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition fees include a registration fee of 100,000 KRW. For Music, a fee of 152,000 KRW (for 2021) will be required.
Tuition fees also vary depending on the field and range from 5,882,000 KRW to 8,821,000 KRW per semester (price for 2024).
Faculties | Colleges and Departments (Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree)
College of Pharmacy
College of Medicine
College of Dentistry
College of Nursing
Graduate and Postgraduate Programmes (Master's Degree and Postgraduate Degree - PhD)
Department of Humanities
Department of Law
Department of Pedagogy
Department of Nursing
Department of Computer Science
Department of Public Administration
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Department of English Language and Literature
- Department of German Language and Literature
- Department of French Language and Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Literature
- Department of Library Science
- Department of History
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Applied Statistics
- Department of Economics
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Geosciences
- Department of Astronomy
- Department of Atmospheric Science
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
- Department of Architecture and Urban Planning;
- Department of Urban Planning and Environmental Development;
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Materials Science and Design;
- Department of Industrial Engineering
- Department of Systems Biology
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Theology
- Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Cultural Studies and Anthropology
- Department of Mass Communications
- Department of Artificial Intelligence
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Church Music
- Department of Vocals
- Piano Department
- Department of Instrumental Music
- Department of Essay
- Department of Tailoring and Textile Production
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Interior Architecture and Built Environment
- Department of Childhood and Family Research
- Department of Environment and Design
- Department of Pedagogy
- Department of Sports Industry
- Department of Physical Education
- Department of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
- Department of Economics
- Department of International Studies
- Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology
- Department of International Trade
- Department of Korean Culture
- Department of Teaching Korean Language and Korean Culture
- Department of Culture and Media
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Computer Science
Направления:
- Корейская филология
- Китайская филология
- Английская филология
- Немецкая филология
- Французская филология
- Русская филология
- История
- Философия
- Библиотековедение и информационные науки
- Психология
- Сравнительная литература
- Когнитивные науки
- Корейские исследования
- Лингвистика и информатика
Направления:
- Экономика
- Статистика и науки о данных
- Международный бизнес
- Маркетинг и управление
- Бухгалтерский учет (Необходимы отчеты по тестам на корейском и английском языках)
- Другие направления в бизнесе
Направления:
- Политология
- Государственное управление и политика
- Социология
- Культурная антропология
- Коммуникация
- Исследования в области регионов
Направления:
- Математика и вычислительная наука (Математика)
- Математика и вычислительная наука (Вычислительная наука и инженерия)
- Физика
- Химия
- Науки о Земле (Науки о Земле)
- Науки о Земле (Атмосферные науки)
- Науки о Земле (Астрономия)
- Химическая и молекулярная инженерия
- Электротехника и электронная инженерия
Направления:
- Архитектура и архитектурная инженерия
- Гражданское и экологическое строительство
- Машиностроение
- Науки о материалах и инженерия
- Градостроительное проектирование
- Промышленная инженерия
- Политика в области науки и технологий
Направления:
- Бионауки
- Системная биология
- Биохимия
- Биотехнология
- Биоинженерия
- Интегрированные ОМИКС
Направления:
- Компьютерные науки
- Искусственный интеллект
Направления:
- Политология
- Государственное управление и политика
- Социология
- Культурная антропология
- Коммуникация
- Исследования регионов
- Исследования корейского объединения
- Социальное обеспечение
Направления:
- Мода и текстиль
- Пищевые науки и питание
- Внутренний дизайн и архитектура окружающей среды
- Исследования детей и семей
- Интегрированное дизайн
Направления:
- Педагогика
- Физическое воспитание
- Изучение спортивной индустрии
Направления:
- Медицина
- Медицинские науки
- Общественное здоровье
- Интегративная медицина
- Инженерия и управление медицинскими устройствами
- Биоинженерия
- Речевая патология
- Медицинское право и этика
- Биостатистика и вычисления
- Медицинские гуманитарные и социальные науки
Направления:
- Стоматология
- Прикладные бионауки
Направления:
- Интегрированные технологии
Направления:
- Фармацевтика
- Промышленные фармацевтические науки
Направления:
- Фармацевтическая медицина и регулирование
Направления:
- Интегративные биотехнологические инновации
Направления:
- Инновационные науки и инженерия
Направления:
- Корейская филология
- Английская филология
- История
- Философия
- Управление бизнесом
- Экономика
- Государственное управление
- Международные отношения
- Индустриальный дизайн
- Экологическое финансирование
- Визуальный коммуникационный дизайн
- Управление дизайном
Направления:
- Экологическое и энергетическое инжиниринг
- Физика
- Химия
- Биологические науки и технологии
- Упаковка
- Конвергенция биомедицинских и здоровьесберегающих технологий YM-KIST
Направления:
- Компьютерные науки
- Информация и статистика
- Биоинженерия
- Здравоохранение
- Биомедицинская лабораторная наука
- Физическая терапия
- Оккупационная терапия
- Радиационная инженерия
- Гигиена полости рта
Направления:
- Медицина
- Глобальные медицинские науки
- Здоровье и долгожительство
- Биостатистика
Направления:
- Сестринское дело
Admission Requirements
Depending on the field of study, international students are required to prove proficiency in Korean or English.
Bachelor's Degree: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing
- TOPIK level 5 or higher certificate;
- Certificate of Completion of Korean Language Course Level 5 or higher from Yonsei Korean Language Institute.
Bachelor's Degree: Other fields
TOPIK Certificate or Certificate of Attendance in Korean Language Course from Yonsei Korean Language Institute along with transcript of grades or certificate of any other Korean language proficiency test or certificate of attendance in other language courses in Korea.
Master's and PhD Programmes
- TOPIK Level 3-6 certificate depending on the field of study
- TOEFL IBT 71 (only Yonsei certificates accepted), TOEIC 750, TEPS 327, IELTS 5.5
Scholarships and Grants
Yonsei University provides scholarships to students who have demonstrated good academic performance, who have financial difficulties, or who have been active in extracurricular activities at the university.
Moreover, Yonsei University participates in the South Korean Government's Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) programme.
Moreover, Yonsei University participates in the South Korean Government's Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) programme.
| Criteria | Amount of scholarship | Additional requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign applicants in the top 5% | Full tuition fee coverage for 4 semesters | To renew the scholarship, you must: complete 12 credits per semester, have a GPA above a 3.0/4.3 |
| Foreign applicants in the top 10% | Full tuition fee coverage for 2 semesters | To renew the scholarship you must: complete 12 credits per semester, have a GPA above 3.0/4.3 |
| Foreign applicants in the top 20% | Half tuition cover for 2 semesters | To renew the scholarship you must: complete 12 credits per semester, have a GPA above a 3.0/4.3 |
| Foreign applicants in the top 30% | Half tuition cover for 1 semester | |
| Foreign applicants in the top 40% | Coverage of 1/3 of tuition fee for 1 semester | |
| Foreign applicants in the top 50% | Coverage of registration fee |
Academic scholarship for Master's programmes depends on academic performance. In order to apply for it, a GPA of not lower than 3.4/4.3 for the previous semester is required. Each semester the number of scholarship holders changes.
The scholarship does not cover the fields of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing.
The scholarship does not cover the fields of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing.
| Type of scholarship | Criteria | Amount of scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| International Leaders Foundation Scholarship | Newly accepted students recommended by the department | Full coverage of tuition fees for up to 4 or 6 semesters, depending on the course of study, Coverage of the registration fee |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship (I) | International students recommended by the department | Full tuition fee coverage for 1 semester, Coverage of registration fee, Scholarship is renewed for a new semester separately |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship (II) | International students recommended by the department | Covering half of the tuition fee for 1 semester, Covering the registration fee, Scholarship is renewed for a new semester separately |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship (III) | International students who have demonstrated academic excellence and have financial difficulties (selected by the department) | Coverage of up to half of the tuition fee for 4 or 6 semesters depending on the course of study, Coverage of the registration fee |
Korean Language Courses at the University
Korean Language Institute
The Korean Language Institute has been operating at the University since 1959. During this time, the Institute has established itself as one of the most reputable language training institutions.
Yonsei's regular Korean Language Course programme offers courses up to level 6, each of which can be achieved in a year and a half. Each term lasts for 10 weeks. Students study 5 days a week for 4 hours.
Yonsei's regular Korean Language Course programme offers courses up to level 6, each of which can be achieved in a year and a half. Each term lasts for 10 weeks. Students study 5 days a week for 4 hours.
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Enrolment is carried out 4 times a year:
Autumn (September-November, enrolment in August)
Winter (December-February, enrolment in November)
Spring (March-May, enrolment in February)
Summer (June-August, enrolment in May)
The cost includes a registration fee of KRW80,000 and a semester fee of 1,770,000 KRW (prices for 2024). Study materials are purchased separately.
Students are provided with dormitory accommodation (for 50 students who are the first to apply):
1) SK Global House.
Single ( 2,320,000 KRW) and double ( 1,680,000 KRW) rooms with all facilities.
2) International House (women only)
Double rooms (1,440,000 KRW). Showers and toilets are shared. Length of stay is up to six months (2 semesters). Meals are not provided.
Autumn (September-November, enrolment in August)
Winter (December-February, enrolment in November)
Spring (March-May, enrolment in February)
Summer (June-August, enrolment in May)
The cost includes a registration fee of KRW80,000 and a semester fee of 1,770,000 KRW (prices for 2024). Study materials are purchased separately.
Students are provided with dormitory accommodation (for 50 students who are the first to apply):
1) SK Global House.
Single ( 2,320,000 KRW) and double ( 1,680,000 KRW) rooms with all facilities.
2) International House (women only)
Double rooms (1,440,000 KRW). Showers and toilets are shared. Length of stay is up to six months (2 semesters). Meals are not provided.
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