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Yonsei University
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# Yonsei University

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/yonsei-university
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Seoul

Republic of South Korea

[Yonsei University exchange website](http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/)

## Language of instruction

Korean

English

Yonsei is regarded as South Korea’s top private university. Since its founding in 1885, the University has been synonymous with international education in Asia. Today, over 20 per cent of Yonsei’s students are international students.

The Sinchon area around the Yonsei campus is home to one of the most vibrant and exciting college districts in Seoul. Sinchon has a unique culture of its own and attracts youth from around the city and around the country.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester / 1st Semester | March–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester / 2nd Semester | August–December |

View the [Yonsei academic calendar](http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCalendar.asp).

## Guides and additional information

Yonsei has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

- [Fact Sheet Spring 2025](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/208168/Yonsei-ESP-Factsheet_Spring-2025.pdf)
- [Fact Sheet Fall 2025](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/208169/yonsei-esp-factsheet_fall-2025.pdf)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Student testimonials

- [Sari - Yonsei University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/18837/sari-yonsei-university)

  B Arts / B International Hotel and Tourism Management

  Semester 2, 2022

  > Go for it! If you are considering, do not hesitate to apply, it really is an opportunity of a lifetime.
- [Aisha - Yonsei University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/18238/aisha-yonsei-university)

  B Mathematics / Arts

  Semester 2, 2022

  > Spending a lot of time by myself allowed me to gain more insight into myself and what I was capable of.

## Full-time study load

15 credits per semester at Yonsei University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

**Korean Language**: For students who take a Korean language course, 12 credits per semester at Yonsei University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

## Host university requirements

**GPA**\
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at Yonsei.

**Language**\
Students wishing to take courses taught in Korean will require a KLAT (Korean Language Ability Test) level 4 or a Korean language assessment report.

**Study Options**\
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Yonsei which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below. You must indicate whether you intend to study a Korean Language course as this determines your full-time study load.

**Semester Restrictions**\
Yonsei University is only available for a single semester exchange.

**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the [Yonsei course catalogue](http://portal.yonsei.ac.kr/main/indexe.jsp).

Please read the [instructions](https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCourse.asp) before searching courses.

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Biotechnology

Business administration

Chemical engineering

Civil engineering

Economics

Electrical engineering

English

English literature

Korean

Materials engineering

Mathematics and statistics

Mechanical engineering

Political science

Software engineering

Postgraduate

Biotechnology

Chemical engineering

Chemistry and biochemistry

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

English literature

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Materials engineering

Mathematics and statistics

Mechanical engineering

Physics

Social work

Software engineering

## Academic restrictions

**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:

- International Business (UG).
- Information Technology.
- Exercise Science (PG) / Nutrition Science (PG) / Psychology.
- Communication, digital media, public relations (UG) / English (PG) / Philosophy (PG) / Political Science (PG) / Religion / Sociology (PG).
- Korean (PG).
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (UG) / Earth Sciences (PG) / Environmental Studies (PG) / Food Science (PG), Physics (UG), Regional and Town Planning (PG).

**Course Restrictions**\
Yonsei has [numerous course restrictions](http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCourse.asp) applicable to exchange students.

- Business / Economics courses are strictly open to business/economics major students due to high demand, and exchange students can take a **maximum of four** courses under the School of Business and College of Business & Economics.
- Students should avoid taking courses from the Yonsei Underwood International College (UIC), as enrolment priority is given to a student who is coming through UIC specific exchange agreement.

**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**\
The following programs are not available to exchange students:

- Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Pharmacy
- Music
- Law
- MBA
- Courses offered in Songdo International Campus

## Additional academic information

**Yonsei Korean Language courses**

- Intensive Korean Language courses (KLI1001 - KLI1006) offered by the Korean Language Institute (KLI) are available at 6 levels and are normally held in the afternoon from 4 pm to 6 pm every weekday.
- Search course profiles by clicking on Yonsei Course Catalogue and Syllabus -> Undergraduate Programs -> Study Abroad Course -> Korean Language.
- Students are only allowed to enrol in ONE 6-credit KLI course each semester.
- KLI [Level description](https://www.yskli.com/_en/proc/p12.asp)

**Course Numbering**

- The first three letters of a course code indicate which department the course is offered in. For example, a course code starting with ECO means the course is offered by The Department of Economics.
- Undergraduate course numbers range from 1000 (lower division) to 4000 (upper division). For example, ECO1234 would be a lower division course and ECO4567 would be an upper-division course.
- Graduate courses are 5000-level courses and above.
- Courses are usually worth 3 credits each

**Additional Academic Resources**\
Yonsei University has [online resources](https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exRule.asp ) to help navigate its academic policies.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

The 2 international student dormitories (Gukje Haksa) at Yonsei house students from all over the world in a multicultural atmosphere. In addition to these on-campus options, students can choose to find private accommodation off-campus. Yonsei's [Office of International Affairs](http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/campus/preHousing.asp) provides students with information on both on- and off-campus housing options.

## Cost of living

Guides are available to help you understand the [cost of living while studying at Yonsei](https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Seoul) and prepare a budget for your exchange.

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

Students may be able to receive scholarship funding through the Korean government. [Study in Korea](http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/allnew_exchange.do) has information on eligibility and application processes.

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Students at Yonsei must have a valid [health insurance plan](https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/campus/ins.asp). If one is already in place your home institution, this will be sufficient, however, proof (an official letter) must be provided.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Yonsei provides [visa and immigration information](https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/campus/preVisa.asp) for incoming exchange students.

Contact the [Korean Embassy](http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-en/index.do) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)