Guide

Yonsei University

KR South Korea · Seoul

A prestigious private university (SKY); English-taught college Underwood.

Tuition
₩4 556 000 – ₩9 221 000 / semester
Founded
1885
Students
38,000
QS 2027
#42
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
Korean; UIC — English

From social sciences to School of Integrated Technology

Schools and programmes

  • Underwood International College (English)
  • Business
  • Medicine
  • Engineering

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Autumn 2027 intake (typical). Usually March–May; spring intake — September–November
  • — GKS scholarship (typical). Announced usually in September

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • TOPIK 3–4+ or IELTS/TOEFL
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
  • Bank statement (≈ $20 000)
  • D-2 visa
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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