Programs at Yonsei University
Bachelor’s degrees at Yonsei University
Yonsei University offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate programs across engineering, business, international studies, the sciences, and the humanities, reflecting its strong academic foundation and global outlook.
Popular Majors

Engineering & Technology

Medicine & Health Sciences

Business, Economics, Social Sciences
Majors taught in English
• Asian Studies
• Bio-Convergence
• Comparative Literature and Culture
• Creative Technology Management
• Culture and Design Management
• Economics
• Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering
• Information and Interaction Design
• International Studies
• Justice and Civil Leadership
• Life Science and Biotechnology
• Nano Science and Engineering
• Political Science and International Relations
• Quantitative Risk Management
• Science, Technology and Policy
• Sustainable Development and Cooperation
Majors taught in Korean
• Applied Statistics
• Architecture & Architectural Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence Systems
• Astronomy
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Battery Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Business Administration
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Chemistry
• Child and Family Studies
• Chinese Language and Literature
• Church Music
• Civil Environmental Engineering
• Clothing and Textiles
• Cognitive Science
• Communication
• Composition
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computing
• Cultural Anthropology
• Dentistry
• Digital Integration Engineering
• Earth System Sciences
• Economics
• Education
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• English Language and Literature
• Food and Nutrition
• French Language and Literature
• German Language and Literature
• History
• Industrial Engineering
• Instrumental Music
• Integrated Design
• Integrated Display Engineering
• Integrated Information Technology
• Integrated Technology
• Intelligent Data and Optimization
• Intelligent Semiconductor Technology
• Interior Architecture & Built Environment
• Korean Language and Literature
• Library and Information Science
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Piano
• Political Science and Diplomacy
• Psychology
• Public Policy and Management
• Russian Language and Literature
• Satellite Systems
• Social Welfare
• Sociology
• Sport Industry Studies
• Systems Biology
• Systems Semiconductor Engineering
• Theology
• Urban Planning and Engineering
• Voice
Majors taught in Korean and English
• Biotechnology
• Bio-Convergence
• Economics
• Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering
• Earth System Sciences
• Integrated Design
• Information and Interaction Design
• Integrated Information Technology
• Digital Integration Engineering
• Life Science and Biotechnology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Nano Science and Engineering
• Political Science and Diplomacy
• Political Science and International Relations
• Public Policy and Management
• Science, Technology and Policy
• Sustainable Development and Cooperation
Course length
With a D-2 student visa: 4 to 5 years
Application Periods
Fall Intake: Mar 10 (10:00) – Mar 26, 2026 (17:00)
Admission Eligibility
- A non-Korean national whose parents are BOTH non-Korean nationals
- Applicant who has completed, or is expected to complete all regular educational courses equivalent to Korean elementary, middle, and high school.
Student Visas
Students enrolled in degree programs at Korean universities may be eligible for a D-2 student visa. Visa eligibility and requirements are determined solely by Korean immigration and the university.
Scholarship Information
- Admissions Scholarship.
Please note that scholarship availability, eligibility, and application procedures differ by institution.
Tuition and Fees
Pricing
Application Fee
KRW 150,000 ~ 180,000
The application fee is not refundable.
Bachelors Degree
KRW 4,686,000 ~ 7,133,000 per semester
The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Prices shown are estimates and vary by major/term.
Keep in mind that one semester typically consists of 16 to 20 weeks.
Campuses & Location
Sinchon
The Seoul Campus, located in Sinchon, has established itself in one of Seoul’s most vibrant university districts, shared with several major institutions. The area is known for its youthful atmosphere, cultural venues, shopping streets, and wide range of dining options, offering a dynamic student lifestyle alongside a strong academic environment.
Sinchon Station (Line 2) and nearby transit options provide convenient access to central and western Seoul, making the area highly convenient and well connected.
Songdo
Yonsei’s International Campus is situated in Songdo International Business District, a modern and globally oriented district developed for education, research, and international business. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, eco-friendly design, and a structured residential college system, creating a focused and community-oriented learning environment.
Campus Town Station (Incheon Subway Line 1), provides access to the Seoul metropolitan area via transfer lines. Express and local bus services, including routes connecting directly to Sinchon, further support convenient travel between Songdo and central Seoul.
Wonju
The Mirae Campus is located in Wonju, Gangwon Province, and is surrounded by natural scenery and a quieter urban setting. The campus emphasizes interdisciplinary education, health sciences, and future-oriented studies, providing a calm and supportive environment for academic life.
Wonju is accessible from Seoul via KTX and ITX trains, as well as express and intercity buses. Wonju Station and the city’s bus network offer convenient connections between the campus and major transport hubs.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Korean Language Course
Yonsei University’s Korean Language Institute, founded in 1959, has stood as a pioneer in Korean language education, welcoming hundreds of thousands of learners from more than 150 countries to this educational hub. The program is widely recognized for its heavy academic focus, prestige, and massive alumni network.
Course length
Without a student visa: 3 months With a student visa: 6 - 24 months
Application Periods
March June September December
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Afternoon: 2:00 PM - 5:50 PM *Class times are assigned by the school based on your Korean language proficiency.
Visa sponsorship
D-4 visa sponsorship is available for students enrolled for 6 months or more.
FALL 2026 APPLICATION DATES: MARCH 10 - MARCH 26, 2026
*NOTE: The deadline indicates the date by which all application documents must be completed and submitted.
Pricing
Tuitions and fees
The total costs include the application fee (KRW 120,000) and the tuition. The application fee is not refundable. Other cost details are below:
- Textbook: About KRW 50,000 per term.
- School health insurance (Optional): About KRW 100,000 for up to 12 months of coverage or the length of your study period, whichever is shorter.
- Please contact your coordinator for more information about the dormitory or fee structure.
KRW 1,980,000 in total
6 months
KRW 3,840,000 in total
9 months
KRW 5,700,000 in total
12 months
KRW 7,560,000 in total
18 months
KRW 11,280,000 in total
24 months
KRW 15,000,000 in total
Students have the flexibility to choose the duration of their study.
COURSE DETAILS
Term breakdown
BEGINNER 1
- For students who have not studied Korean before.
- Mastering Korean vowels and consonants.
- Learning the basic structure of short Korean sentences.
- Learning basic conversation skills for simple communication.
BEGINNER 2
- For students who have studied Korean vowels, consonants and basic sentence structure.
- Learning various verb expressions in Korean and how to make compound sentences.
- Learning practical conversation skills for daily life.
INTERMEDIATE 1
- For students who are able to communicate in daily life with grammatically proper sentences.
- Mastering causative and passive expressions and making sentences with quotations.
- Learning how to use idioms and common phrases in daily life.
- Students can have fluent communication in public and express their opinion about social issues.
INTERMEDIATE 2
- For students who are able to express their opinions on individual interests and social issues
- Learning various Korean expression and vocabularies related to Korean culture.
- Students can participate in discussion about abstract subject and show their opinions.
ADVANCED 1
- For students who are able to fluently speak sophisticated Korean and express their own ideas logically.
- Students can state their opinions logically about specialized issues such as politics, economics, society, and culture.
- Learning broad knowledge about Korea society and how to express their ideas about all circumstances of Korea.
ADVANCED 2
- For students who are able to express their ideas and understand other’s ideas based on acquired knowledge from specialized fields.
- Students can understand specialized university or public lectures and they can have a discussion as creating synthetic opinion.
- Students can collect information from the Internet, newspaper and TV and they can write an essay or public paper with the information.
Campuses & Location
Sinchon
The Seoul Campus, located in Sinchon, has established itself in one of Seoul’s most vibrant university districts, shared with several major institutions. The area is known for its youthful atmosphere, cultural venues, shopping streets, and wide range of dining options, offering a dynamic student lifestyle alongside a strong academic environment.
Sinchon Station (Line 2) and nearby transit options provide convenient access to central and western Seoul, making the area highly convenient and well connected.
Frequently asked questions
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.

