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International programs & student supports

Yonsei University

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited exchange spaces available at this partner institution for 2025/2026*
Location: Seoul, Korea
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Language of instruction: English / Korean
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) and Spring semester (March – June)
GPA Requirement: minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA (4.0/9.0 GPA at UVic)

  • if student’s transcript does not show the grading in CGPA out of a 4.0 scale, then students MUST submit the “Confirmation of Student Information Form”. This will be available via Yonsei's application system after students are nominated.

Highlights

  • Yonsei University, the oldest university in Korea, is located near the centre of Seoul with access to major cultural sites, financial centers and entertainment areas.
  • Yonsei University is now home to over 25,000 undergraduate students and the city of Seoul is home to 10 million people.

Accessibility

  • At Yonsei, accessibility supports are provided by the
  • Students requiring housing or test accommodations due to a disability should notify the Yonsei Exchange team during their application stage. Yonsei will require an official proof or a doctor's note outlining the specific disability. 

Area of study

  • Liberal Arts

  • Commerce and Economics

  • Business (only students majoring in Business can take these courses)

  • Science

  • Engineering

  • Life System

  • Theology

  • Social Science

  • Human Ecology

  • Sciences in Education

  • Korean Language

For more information please see 

Exchange credit history

See the exchange credit history  listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Yonsei University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival

Medical insurance: Mandatory
Immigration Documents: Student Visa is required (See )
Orientation: Yes, usually a week before each term commences

How to apply

Learn how to apply or to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!