Yonsei University

Applicants with a GED, homeschooling, or alternative degrees are not eligible for admission. Please contact us for further details.

Yes. Applicants are required to submit proof of language proficiency.
Applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt from this requirement. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries who completed their education in an English-speaking country are still required to submit English proficiency test results.

Accepted minimum scores are as follows:
• IELTS: 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 71
• New TEPS: 327

Yes. Applicants must have a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 3 or higher.

Yonsei University has a single application round, which takes approximately three months to finalize.

Tuition is paid on a per-semester basis.

Unless otherwise stated as “copy,” all documents must be original. If a document cannot be reissued or the original is unavailable, a notarized copy may be accepted.
Please note that if any submitted materials contain false information, admission will be revoked immediately, and readmission will not be permitted.

Yes. Yonsei University requires all freshmen, except for certain majors due to facilities (e.g. music, physical education), to apply to the Songdo Dormitories for their first year, under the Residential College (RC) program. Please contact us for more information!

In addition to accepting the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship), Yonsei University offers its own scholarship for outstanding international students selected based on their academic  performance. Please contact us for more information!

Generally, interviews are not part of the application process; however, they may be required by individual colleges or departments.

The campus offers a wide range of facilities, including extensive library resources, modern sports complexes with gyms, swimming pools, and outdoor courts, diverse dining options catering to various dietary needs, and comprehensive on-campus services that support academic and student life.

Yes. Yonsei University is the alma mater of many notable figures, including director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), Nobel Prize–winning novelist Han Kang, as well as numerous prominent leaders in business and public service.