Yonsei University

Yonsei University, established 132 years ago as the first modern higher educational institution in Korea, emerged to play a crucial role in educating and cultivating leaders needed for Korea's economic development and industrialization. Its main campus lies in the heart of Seoul, while the International Campus, established in 2010 mainly for the education of freshmen, is located in Songdo, Incheon. Its scenic campus had been broadcast internationally as "one of the most beautiful campuses in the world." The Yonsei International Campus represents a new education paradigm in Asia with the Residential College system and integrated curriculum.

Yonsei University aims to nurture students with capacity for creativity, empathy, and self-motivation. To fulfill this educational goal, the University introduced educational experiments with three main purposes: to cultivate creativity in global-minded students, to promote "learning by doing" through experience-based education, and to implement digital learning by building a Smart Campus (S-Campus). For these purposes, Yonsei University designed various interdisciplinary majors to ensure the training of creative future talents. All students from a wide variety of majors live and communicate with each other, thereby naturally leading to knowledge convergence among disciplines and cultivation of the ability to empathize with others. In addition, the S-Campus built an integrated digital infrastructure to support various student-led educational practices.

Yonsei University faculty members have published extensively in international research publications across all academic fields, thus leading the way to the future. The University not only produces distinguished scholars from its global-minded student body but also invites world renowned professors to teach and participate in joint research projects, including Nobel laureates such as Randy Schekman and Eric Maskin. Recently, Yonsei University welcomed another special advisor in order to actively contribute to the sustainable development of humankind. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined Yonsei University to complete his life-long career objective by achieving the sustainable development goals adopted during his term at the UN. With these initiatives, Yonsei University will continue to enhance its social and global contributions and engagements in teaching, research, and public services.

Faculties

• Liberal Arts
• Commerce and Economics
• Business
• Science
• Engineering
• Life Science and Biotechnology
• Theology
• Social Sciences
• Law
• Music
• Human Ecology
• Sciences in Education
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Nursing
• Pharmacy

Housing

International House

The International House (GukjeHaksa), one of the on-campus housing for international student at Yonsei University,can accommodate up to 232 students in double rooms with separate floors by gender. The House is available for international students, on a priority, of exchange/visiting program, Yonsei undergraduate and graduate students, and KLI students. The primary language in the House is English.

SK Global House

SK Global House, another option in on-campus housing for international students, opened in February 2010 providing services and facilities on international standards. It can accommodate up to 585 students in single rooms and double rooms with separate floors by gender. It provides a 24-hour front desk operation and security system, which insure living convenience and security. Students and guests can enjoy various facilities and services within a global community network. The primary language in the house is English.

Muak Dormitory

Muak Housing Complex consists of five buildings (nine blocks) and houses 2,353 residents. Undergraduate and
graduate students, from cities outside Seoul, stay at Dorm #1, #2 and #6 (Woojungwon). Medical, dental and nursing college students occupy Muak Dorm #3 while Muak Dorm #4 is for foreign and local faculty members, instructors, students who are studying for the national qualification tests and law school students.

Scholarship

Looking for scholarships to study at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea? Yonsei University is making its greatest effort to ensure that quality education is within reach for students through financial aid in the form of various scholarships.

Yonsei University offers a wide variety of scholarships for its degree and non-degree programs, which include undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Korean language programs and summer and winter schools. International students can also explore national scholarship options through the Korean Government Scholarship program.

Requirements : Students should take at least 12 credits and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in each semester.