The following fields offer courses in Korean: colleges of business and economics, engineering, human ecology, law, liberal arts, science, sciences in education, social sciences, theology, life science, and biotechnology.

Yonsei University is a dynamic learning environment that holds many events and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic situation, the majority of the events may not be available. However, students can join the student clubs to participate in various social activities. 

International students might be particularly interested in Yonsei Global, which consists of Yonsei University student volunteers. It aims to provide 30,000 Yonseians with a variety of world views and help them experience diverse cultures. Yonsei Global plans and prepares programs that create opportunities for Yonseians to meet students with overseas experience as well as exchange students every month. Contact yonseiglobal@yonsei.ac.kr for details.

The Mentors Club encourages interaction between international and regular Yonsei students on a one-to-one basis called the Buddy Program. International students are matched with Yonsei students in pairs based on their interests, hobbies and goals written on their applications. It aims to promote community and friendship and continuing cultural learning and interaction through shared experiences. Email: mentorsclub@yonsei.ac.kr

Program Website

Course Description

Check Yonsei's course catalog to find courses that have been offered in past semesters:

1. Click "Course Catalogue and Syllabus: Undergraduate & Graduate." This will open the course catalog.

2. Check "English Course Only" If you are not proficient in Korean.

3. Choose from among the Undergraduate Programs list, and choose the appropriate college for the subject you wish to explore. You must choose a college, but you do not need to choose any other drop downs if you prefer not to.

4. Choose the appropriate year and semester. Because catalogs may not be complete for the semester you plan to search for, you may need to choose that semester for the previous year. For example, if you plan to study abroad for Fall 2021, select "2nd semester" and "2020" for Fall 2020 classes. Keep in mind classes may change in availability before registration.

4. Click the magnifying glass to search. If no classes generate, there are either no English-taught classes in that subject, or the catalog hasn't been created for that semester. Note that only courses with an "O" in the "Exchange" column will be available to ISEP students.

5. For course descriptions, click the blue arrow under "course code-Sec.(-Lab)." For syllabi, click the purple arrow.

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Rachel Brown 703-504-9994 | RBrown@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Yonsei University

Since its founding in 1885, Yonsei University has been synonymous with international education and exchange in Asia. Yonsei maintains the most extensive international network in Korea with over 660 partner...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture:

    Environmental Design/Architecture Urban Planning

  • Area Studies: Recommended!

    Asian Studies Korean Studies United States Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Genetics Microbiology and Immunology Physiology Plant Physiology Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Communications Business Management Business Statistics Economics Fashion Merchandising Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Marketing

  • Communication

  • Computer and Information Sciences:

    Computer and IT Support Services Computer Applications Programming

  • Education

    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

  • Engineering:

    Aeronautical Engineering Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Systems Engineering Textile Sciences and Engineering

  • English Language and Literature:

    General Literature Rhetoric and Composition Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Chinese Language and Literature French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature Russian Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

  • History

  • Human Services:

    Public Administration Social Work

  • International/Global Studies Recommended!

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

  • Library and Information Science

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

    Theological Studies

  • Physical Sciences: Recommended!

    Astronomy Astrophysics Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Chemistry Physics Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Sports Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts

    Fashion/Apparel Design

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.5 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • IELTS Score: 6.5

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application after they are confirmed.

If you are applying from a non-native English-speaking country AND your current degree program at your home university is taught 100% in English, you do not need to submit proof of a valid English language exam. If this applies to you, you must attach a letter from your home university verifying this into your “Additional Documents” of your ISEP application and contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Upperclassmen are given priority during the placement process. All ISEP applicants must be at least sophomores when they apply. Students without two complete semesters on their transcript will not be confirmed. Transfer students must have at least one semester completed at their home university.

Students must have completed at least 2 semesters(Undergraduate)/ 1 semester(post‐graduate) or equivalent -- at least 1 from their home university -- before the application opens.

Cambridge English tests with a result of at least B2 are accepted for this program.

It is necessary to have KLAT Level 4 or TOPIK Level 4 to take courses taught in Korean.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Undergraduate
(in Korean)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

    Environmental Design/Architecture

  • Area Studies:

    Asian Studies Korean Studies United States Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Genetics Microbiology and Immunology Physiology Plant Physiology Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Communications Business Management Business Statistics Economics Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Marketing

  • Communication

  • Computer and Information Sciences

  • Education

    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

  • Engineering:

    Aeronautical Engineering Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Systems Engineering Textile Sciences and Engineering

  • English Language and Literature

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Chinese Language and Literature French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature Russian Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

    Nutrition Sciences

  • History

  • Human Services:

    Public Administration Social Work

  • International/Global Studies Recommended!

  • Language and Culture

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

  • Library and Information Science

  • Mathematics Recommended!

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

    Theological Studies

  • Physical Sciences: Recommended!

    Astronomy Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Chemistry Physics Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Sports Studies

    Sports Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.5 or higher
  • LPR Required
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • Language Test: TOPIK   1st Grade
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application after they are confirmed.

If you are applying from a non-native English-speaking country AND your current degree program at your home university is taught 100% in English, you do not need to submit proof of a valid English language exam. If this applies to you, you must attach a letter from your home university verifying this into your “Additional Documents” of your ISEP application and contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Upperclassmen are given priority during the placement process. All ISEP applicants must be at least sophomores when they apply. Students without two complete semesters on their transcript will not be confirmed. Transfer students must have at least one semester completed at their home university.

Students must have completed at least 2 semesters(Undergraduate)/ 1 semester(post‐graduate) or equivalent -- at least 1 from their home university -- before the application opens.

Cambridge English tests with a result of at least B2 are accepted for this program.

It is necessary to have KLAT Level 4 or TOPIK Level 4 to take courses taught in Korean.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Graduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies

    Korean Studies

  • Business:

    Business Management Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce

  • International/Global Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.5 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Language Test: TOPIK   1st Grade

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application after they are confirmed.

If you are applying from a non-native English-speaking country AND your current degree program at your home university is taught 100% in English, you do not need to submit proof of a valid English language exam. If this applies to you, you must attach a letter from your home university verifying this into your “Additional Documents” of your ISEP application and contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Upperclassmen are given priority during the placement process. All ISEP applicants must be at least sophomores when they apply. Students without two complete semesters on their transcript will not be confirmed. Transfer students must have at least one semester completed at their home university.

Students must have completed at least 2 semesters(Undergraduate)/ 1 semester(post‐graduate) or equivalent -- at least 1 from their home university -- before the application opens.

Cambridge English tests with a result of at least B2 are accepted for this program.

It is necessary to have KLAT Level 4 or TOPIK Level 4 to take courses taught in Korean.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Graduate
(in Korean)

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies

    Korean Studies

  • Business:

    Business Management Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.5 or higher
  • LPR Required
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • Language Test: TOPIK   1st Grade
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Students are required to submit an internal application after they are confirmed.

If you are applying from a non-native English-speaking country AND your current degree program at your home university is taught 100% in English, you do not need to submit proof of a valid English language exam. If this applies to you, you must attach a letter from your home university verifying this into your “Additional Documents” of your ISEP application and contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Upperclassmen are given priority during the placement process. All ISEP applicants must be at least sophomores when they apply. Students without two complete semesters on their transcript will not be confirmed. Transfer students must have at least one semester completed at their home university.

Students must have completed at least 2 semesters(Undergraduate)/ 1 semester(post‐graduate) or equivalent -- at least 1 from their home university -- before the application opens.

Cambridge English tests with a result of at least B2 are accepted for this program.

It is necessary to have KLAT Level 4 or TOPIK Level 4 to take courses taught in Korean.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Other Academic Conditions

Students need to have the equivalent of a 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA, or a C or above ECTS equivalent, to study at Yonsei.

Students must be enrolled in a business-related major at their home university in order to take courses in the Department of Business Administration. ISEP students may enroll in a maximum of four business courses from the Department of Business Administration. Additional business-related courses are also available in the Department of Economics and in the Study Abroad courses.

Registration for courses in Computer Science is competitive and seat availability is limited. Students are encouraged to be as flexible as possible and prepare alternate course options.

Students looking to take Korean classes can enroll in courses in the Korean Language Institute. The KLI offers both 3-credit Basic Korean classes (IEE1011-1013) and 6-credit Intensive Korean classes (KLI1001-1006, KLI1008-1009). Enrollment in these courses are popular and spots may be limited, so students should plan ahead carefully with their home university academic advisor.

The college of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, music, law and MBA, as well as, the biomedical engineering field of study, are not available to exchange students. Courses offered in Songdo International Campus are restricted to exchange students.

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