YONSEI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Factsheet for Fall 2024
Exchange Student Program
http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Mailing Address

International Affairs Team
Office of International Affairs
Yonsei University
Suite #302, Baekyang Hall
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Korea 03722

MOU & Partnership
Team Leader
International Affairs Team

ipartners@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-6494

Americas
Coordinator(Inbound & Outbound)ysoia@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-3983

EuropeCoordinator(Inbound & Outbound)abroad@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-4703

Asia, Oceania
Coordinator(Inbound & Outbound)

sap@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-4704

Visiting Program (Fee-paying)
Academic Coordinator(Orientation, Course Registration,Transcript, other academic issues)

study@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-3987

STUDY OPTIONS FOR SUMMER & WINTER
Yonsei International
Summer School (YISS)

http://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/
summer@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-3535

Winter Abroad at Yonsei(WAY)

http://winter.yonsei.ac.kr/
iwinter@yonsei.ac.kr
T. 82-2-2123-3535
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ELIGIBILITY - http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exApp.asp
Semester Fulfillment- This program is open to foreign Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree level(≠Associate Degree) students who are currently enrolled to their home
universities outside of Korea as full-time students, and have completed
two (2) semesters (or the equivalent) BEFORE the nomination /application period.
- For Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree level transfer students orGraduate/Master's Degree level students, a minimum of one semester's
results from the CURRENT degree program must appear on their officialtranscripts.

GPA* The official transcript uploaded must show average grades obtained to thisdate. It must include all of the completed semesters results, not just limited
to the student's most recent study year.
* It must be in English, signed or stamped by home university (Digital signature
is accepted).

- Minimum GPA for Application: CGPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (no other grade
scales will be accepted whatsoever)* If student’s transcript does not show the grading in GPA out of 4.0 scale, thenstudents MUST submit the “Confirmation of Student Information Form”(downloadable from our application system) additionally. The form must be
signed by the coordinator at their home university and the official or internal
grading conversion table of their home university must be attached together.

Language Proficiency
Either English OR Korean proficiency proof below is required.
All tests must have been
1) English: Either one of the followings is accepted.
taken within 2 years of- TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition 79 (ITP or MyBest score is NOT accepted)
the start date of the- IELTS 6.5
semester.
- Cambridge English Exam B2 First (FCE) ~ C2 Proficiency (CPE)2) Korean: Either one of the followings is accepted.
- KLAT level 4- TOPIK level 4- An assessment report by a professor*Exception:
1) A national from majority native English speaking countries(Americas, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand,
Ireland): Passport is required.
2) Current home university is in majority native English speaking countries(Americas, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand,
Ireland): N/A, but it must be specified in the transcript or Certificate ofEnrollment.
3) Current degree program is held 100% English: Home university letter isrequired.

2APPLICATION
Online Nomination

Home institution coordinator must submit an online nomination via Yonsei
application portal. (Email nomination is NOT accepted)
Deadlines:
Spring Semester (March~): September 1 ~ October 15
Fall Semester (September~): March 1 ~ April 15

Online Application

Supporting Documents

Once nomination is completed, each student will receive an e-mail withaccess information about the online application.
Deadlines:
Spring Semester (March~): September 1 ~ October 31
Fall Semester (September~): March 1 ~ April 30
To be uploaded online at SAY application website
1. Official e-Transcript(s)- For non-OECD country nationals, authentication like Apostille or Korean
embassy/consulate legalization is additionally needed on this document(*)(OECD member countries)

2. Official Proof of Language Proficiency (*)
3. ID Photo (for student ID card)
4. Photocopy of the ID page of Passport
5. Official e-Bank/Financial Statement (*)
6. Study Plan
7. Proof of Health Insurance (may be submitted after admission confirmation)[For non-OECD country nationals ONLY]
To be additionally submitted by post mail (hard copies required)- Apostilled or Authenticated/Legalized Official e-Transcript(s) (*)

Admission Result(*) We do NOT accept screenshots or unofficial copies. In case of an
Apostille or Authenticated/Legalized Official e-Transcript(s), please prepare
TWO copies; one copy for us and one copy for the embassy if required.
- Spring Semester (March~) admission: by mid-December- Fall Semester (September~) admission: by mid-June

ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar(Tentative)

Spring 2024
Fall 2024
Expected Arrival Date
Last week of February
Last week of August
Orientation
Last week of FebruaryLast week of AugustClass Begins
March 2(tentative)
September 1(tentative)
Class Ends
June 21(tentative)
December 21(tentative)
June 8-21(tentative)
December 8-21(tentative)
Final Exams* All dates may be subject to change. For most up-to-date, please refer to ourwebsite: http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCalendar.asp
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Course Load

- Undergraduate: 9 ~ 18 credits- Graduate: 9 ~ 15 credits* Above course load includes Korean Language Course (3 or 6 credits)

Available
Courses/Faculties- Liberal Arts
- Commerce and Economics- Business: Only students majoring in business at their home institution are
allowed to take up to 4 business courses at Yonsei. When completing ouronline application, please ensure that you select 'Business Administration'
as your Yonsei major.
- Underwood International College: Common Curriculum (Sinchon Campus),
UD-Comparative Literature and Culture, UD-Economics, UD-International
Studies, UD-Political Science and International Relations, UD-Life Science andBiotechnology* Courses offered at the Songdo Campus are unavailable.
* Exchange/Visiting students will be given access to UIC course enrollment ona space available basis after Yonsei students finish their enrollment.
- Science- Engineering- Life System- Theology- Social Science- Human Ecology- Sciences in Education- Korean Language (KLI)* Related Link
http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCourse.asp
https://portal.yonsei.ac.kr/ui/index.html (Course Catalog)* The course list for each term is not finalized until 2 months before each term
begins so please refer to past course lists for reference.
* Due to the nature of class, some courses offered from each faculties are notavailable for enrollment to exchange/visiting students.

Restricted
Courses/Faculties

Grading & AcademicRegulations
Transcript- Medicine / Dentistry / Nursing / Pharmacy- Music- MBA- Law- Global Leadership Division- Courses offered in Songdo International Campus* Please note that the restrictions may vary depending on the type/level ofexchange. (Eg. Students coming through faculty-specific agreements may beallowed to take courses from the faculties listed above)
http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exRule.asp- Spring Semester (March~): issued in mid-July- Fall Semester (September~): issued in mid-January4HOUSING & GENERAL INFORMATION
On-campus Housing(SK Global & Int’l House)*Please note that SK
Global & Int’l House isnot handled by OIA.

- Students interested in on-campus housing are encouraged to submit aseparate online housing application as soon as it opens. The provision of oncampus housing is NOT guaranteed due to limited spaces and rooms will bereserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more details, see https://dorm.yonsei.ac.kr/en/[Contact]▪ SK Global House: skghouse@yonsei.ac.kr▪ International House: ihouse@yonsei.ac.kr

Medical Insurance- As per our government policy, all international students will be
automatically enrolled in the Korea National Health Insurance upon receiving
their alien registration number after arriving in Korea. The estimated cost forthis insurance is around 50-60 USD per month.
However, for added safety and to ensure coverage during their initial period
in Korea, international students are required to submit their travel insurance
plan separately. The exact issuance date of the alien registration number isuncertain, as it typically takes more than two or three months to receive itafter the start of the semester. Thus, having comprehensive travel insurance
that covers this period is essential for the students' safety and well-being.
For more information about the National Health Insurance Service(NHIS) andthe application for exemption, please refer to the following link and directly
contact NHIS. Global One-Stop Service Center (yonsei.ac.kr)

Airport transportation
Estimated Budget(one semester)- The proof of health insurance should include:▪ Full name of the insured▪ Period of coverage - must be valid during the stay
▪ Place of coverage - must be valid in Korea- Students will not be officially registered until proof of health insurance isuploaded on our application system.
https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/campus/trans.asp* Yonsei University does NOT provide airport pick-up service.
Housing (SK Global House: double room)
Meals
Books & Supplies
Transportation
TOTAL

KRW
KRW
KRW
KRW
KRW

2,000,000
2,000,000
0,400,000
0,400,000
4,800,000* Above costs are subject to change without notice.
* On-Campus Housing: Paid directly to the Housing Office5

Visa- International students must submit the following documents to a local
Korean Embassy or Consulate. Additional documents may be required
depending on your place of residence.
1. Certificate of Admission (to be sent by Yonsei)
2. Yonsei Business Registration Certificate (to be sent by Yonsei)
3. Passport
4. Visa application form
https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardApplicationListR.pt#* Students with foreign nationalities must apply for a D-2-6 visa (exchangestudent visa) to study in Korea. Studying in Korea with different types ofvisas (ex. tourist visa like B-1, B-2) other than D-2(Student) is STRICTLYPROHIBITED by the Korean Immigration Office. It is strictly the student’s
responsibility to enter Korea with a D-2(Student) visa, and our office does
not hold any responsibility for problems that may arise from students
entering Korea with tourist visas.
5. Bank statement
6. Other documents as indicated by the local consulate★★★[Important Note for Students with KOREAN HERITAGE]★★★
*Applying for D-2-6 visa is NOT applicable to Korean passport holders, as
Korean citizens do not need to obtain a student visa to study in Korea.
*Students with Korean heritage may encounter special requirements
concerning visa issuance due to dual nationality issues, particularly related tomilitary service for male students. Below are some typical examples toconsider. Given that this process usually takes more than two or threemonths, it is crucial to confirm your status in advance with the Korean
embassy in your region and make necessary preparations for your visa
application.
■Example 1: If students are living abroad without registering their birth inKorea, they must first register their birth in Korea to either
obtain a Korean passport or proceed with the necessary steps
to renounce their Korean nationality.
■Example 2: In cases where a parent acquires foreign citizenship without
declaring a renunciation of Korean nationality, their childautomatically becomes a dual citizen. Although acquiring
foreign citizenship automatically results in the loss of Koreannationality, it is essential to DECLARE a renunciation ofKorean nationality to an immigration office in Korea. Parents
who give birth to children after acquiring foreign citizenshipoften assume that their child will not have dual citizenship.
However, they later realize that this is not the case. In suchsituations, if a student wishes to obtain a Korean passport,
parents must complete the following steps: 1) declare theirloss of Korean nationality, 2) register the birth of theirchildren in Korea.
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