Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
· Study at Yonsei University, South Korea’s top private university, and learn from top international and local faculty while living among a diverse international student body.
· Students can choose between a four- or six-week program at Yonsei International Summer School Program, and choose to take two or three courses. Popular subjects include Korean Language, Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, Business, and Social Sciences.
· Located in the wooded hills of western Seoul, Yonsei University is only 10 minutes by bus or subway to the downtown area, the fashion-filled city center that sparkles with both modern innovation and ancient cultural tradition.
· Enjoy a variety of Korean cuisine and experience lively festivals, performances, and folk museums.
CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
Optional Extracurricular Activities:
YISS participants can join weekly activity classes to experience more of South Korean culture. Past experiences include K-Pop dance instruction and Taekwondo. Registration is free, but the activities may require additional materials for a fee. For summer 2021, in-person options may be limited.
Optional Cultural Experiences:
On Fridays, YISS students may join optional organized opportunities like a Seoul City tour, Korean Folk Villiage Tour, Boryeong Mud festival and DMZ tour. Availability and options may be limited by COVID restrictions. Some activities may require an additional fee, the average price is 50,000 KRW. For summer 2021, most activities will be offered in a virtual format for free.
Excursions
At this time, no multi-day excursions are planned for the 2021 program due to COVID-19 restrictions. After completing quarantine, students may explore Seoul on their own but should plan to follow local and university COVID-19 restrictions.
Optional Summer Internship:
YISS offers exclusive internship positions through companies and research centers, where students can gain practical work experience. Placements are available in corporate organizations and in research centers or organizations at Yonsei University. The YISS internship is a competitive opportunity and is not guaranteed to all YISS students. Students commit to interning 20 hours/week. Students interested in an internship should notify their ISEP Student Services Officer when completing their application. Additional cost of 200,000 KRW upon placement.
LIFE AT YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Two-Week Quarantine Requirement
At this time, South Korea requires all international students to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. The estimated cost of quarantine is $530 for two weeks at Yonsei. ISEP recommends that all students plan to arrive two weeks prior to the program start date to complete their quarantine and advises that they should be prepared for the additional cost. We will provide further guidance when entry requirements are finalized. We encourage students to consider getting a COVID vaccine if they are eligible.
Housing and Meals:
Students will pay Yonsei University directly for their housing costs. Please plan to apply for housing immediately upon acceptance to program as housing is limited. Yonsei offers three on-campus housing options for international students, the SK Global House (double room) or the International House (double or single room). Meals are not included. Students can cook alongside other students in shared kitchen facilities or purchase low-cost meals on and near campus. Costs below are approximate based on current currency rates:
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YISS Four-Week Program June 23 – July 23, 2021 |
YISS Six-Week Program June 24 – August 6, 2021 |
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Choose between 6 or 9 U.S. Credits $4,670 for 6 U.S. Credits $5,570 for 9 U.S. Credits |
Choose between 6 or 9 U.S. Credits $4,670 for 6 U.S. Credits $5,570 for 9 U.S. Credits |
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Choose from 3 housing options $625 for SK Global Dorm Double Rom $915 for International House Single Room |
Choose from 3 housing options $660 in International House Double Room $775 for SK Global Dorm Double Room $1,045 for International House Single Room |
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Estimate $755 for meals |
Estimated $1,315 for meals |
Course Description
Yonsei International Summer School offers English-taught classes and Korean language classes. Check Yonsei's YISS course page for a comprehensive list of courses. Students will choose to enroll in two courses (for 6 U.S. credits) or three courses (for 9 U.S. credits). Tuition fees are based on the number of credits. Please note: In 2021, some classes will be offered online, some will be offered in person, and some will be a hybrid.
Sample course offerings for both the six week and four week program are below:
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Six-Week Program Courses Additional Options Available, Please Ask your Student Services Officer for a Complete List |
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Arts & Humanities |
Korean & East Asian Studies |
Business & Economics |
Social Sciences |
Korean Language |
STEM |
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Global Literature |
Introduction to Korean Studies |
Global Marketing Management |
A New Context of Chinese Foreign Policy |
Advanced Korean Language I |
Biological Principles |
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Introduction to Art History |
Korean Development |
Global Supply Chain Management |
Social Psychology |
Advanced Korean Language II |
Engineering Math: Differential Equations |
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World Literature: English & American Literature |
Introduction to Asian Studies |
International Management |
Korean Politics and International Relations |
Beginning Korean Language I |
General Chemistry |
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Introduction to Computer Graphics |
Contemporary Korean Culture & The Korean Wave |
Economic Sociology |
Introduction to International Relations |
Beginning Korean Language II |
Genetics |
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World History: The Modern Era |
East Asian Fiction |
Financial Accounting |
Introduction to Psychology |
Beginning Korean Language III |
Introduction to Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics |
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Korean American History |
Strategic Management |
Race and Law |
Intermediate Korean Language I |
Organic Chemistry |
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Korean Cinema |
Introduction to Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics |
Real Law and Order |
Intermediate Korean Language II |
Introduction to Statistics |
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Modern Korean History |
International Human Resource Management |
Sociology of the Family |
Intermediate Korean Language III |
Linear Algebra |
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Asian American Literature |
Introduction to Corporate Finance |
Understanding Sociology |
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Neurobiology |
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East Asian Art History |
Introduction to Investment Management |
Legal Theory: Law and Philosophy |
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Sample Four-Week Program Courses |
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Korea Studies |
Business & Economics |
Social Sciences |
Korean Language |
Computer Science |
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(Online) Covid-19 Global Impact and Korea's Perspectives |
(Online) Law and Economics |
Media and Society |
Korean I |
(Online Only) AI & Design |
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Modern Korean Literature |
Entrepreneurship and Management |
Social Psychology |
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(Online Only) Introduction to Python Programming |
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Contemporary Korean Culture & The Korean Wave |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Machine Learning |
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Machine Learning |
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Korean Economy |
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