- Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
Yonsei University is a private research university located in Seoul
and is one of the highest ranked universities in South Korea. It was
founded in 1885 by missionaries. The university has over 20 colleges
and 15 graduate schools supporting approximately 38,000 students
(undergraduate and graduate) between the two campuses (main and
wonju).
Summer and Fall 2020 dates are tentative and may change.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- History
- Philosophy
- Art History
- Cultural Studies
- International Business
- Physical Education
- Asian Studies
- Economics
- Korean
- Psychology
- Biochemistry
- English
- Liberal Arts
- Religious Studies
- Biology
- Finance
- Management
- Sociology
- Business Administration
- Fine Arts
- Management Information Systems
- Statistics
- Communication Studies
- Government
- Marketing
- Studio Art
- Comparative Literature
- Health And Society
- Operations Management
- Women's And Gender Studies
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 UT hours of coursework during the semester and 6 hours during the summer while at Yonsei University. Please check the My Credit Abroad database for courses that have been previously evaluated. If your courses are not listed, please work with your Program Coordinator to get course pre-approved.
Faculty
***Note: Summer 2023 Exchange Program Closed to participants All courses are taught by Yonsei University faculty. Students must enroll in six-week program for the summer option.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Korean
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.5 GPA for semester, 2.0 for summer.
- Must have completed 2 semesters at time of application for fall/spring
- Competitive admissions.
- Internship is for summer only and are not guaranteed.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students interested in staying at on-campus housing must submit a separate housing application once it's available. Rooms are first-come, first-serve and are not guaranteed. The dormitories available are SK Global and International House (not handled by OIA).
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and regular UT tuition, and are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and other costs of living. Students are required to purchase international health insurance. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: February 22, 2023 to June 21, 2023
- Instructional: March 2, 2023 to June 21, 2023
- Priority Deadline: October 1, 2022
- Final Deadline: October 10, 2022
- Program: June 25, 2023 to August 5, 2023
- Instructional: June 25, 2023 to August 5, 2023
- Final Deadline: February 11, 2023
- Program: August 29, 2022 to December 19, 2022
- Instructional: August 29, 2022 to December 16, 2022
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2022
Application Code
090120
Program Coordinator
Joshua Monthei
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Exchange Partner Information
Internship
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Facebook
Information Session
Registration
Syllabus
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Asia. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.