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Yonsei University has a spacious, quiet, and well-wooded campus located just 20 minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of the Seoul metropolitan area. With its student body comprised of the top 1 percent of high school graduates in Korea, Yonsei University is proud of its long history as the leading institution of higher education in Korea, as well as of its reputation as the most international university in Korea.

Ranked in the top 20 in Asia by QS World University in 2021. It is 1 of 3 most prestigious universities in South Korea, collectively known as 'SKY'.
Yonsei University
Fast Facts
Location:
  • Seoul, Korea
Term Dates:
  • Fall Semester: late August to mid-December
    Spring Semester: late February to mid-June
Language of Instruction:
  • English or Korean
Visit the Yonsei page on our IBEX website
Did You Know?
Seoul is the headquarters of Samsung, LG, Hyundai and Kia and generates over 20% of South Korea's gross domestic product
Yonsei University
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Additional Information
Academic Strengths:
  • Economics, Finance, Global Business, Management & Organizations, Marketing
Sample Course Offerings:
  • Past approved semester courses have included Advanced Finance, Advanced Statistics, Global Business and Marketing Electives, General Stern Electives, non-Stern Electives
Please see the IBEX website for a list of Yonsei Pre-Approved courses which were taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester the student is abroad. If admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to Stern's International Exchanges & Special Programs team for evaluation.

Housing:
On and off campus housing is available and prices range from KRW 1,456,000 to 2,565,000 per semester.  

Approximate Living Expenses: 
1 USD = 1,169.56 South Korean Won (KRW) (As of September 2021)
  • Food: approximately KRW 400,000-600,000/month 
  • Transportation: approximately KRW 50,000-100,000/month 
  • Books & Course Materials: approximately KRW 94,200/semester 
Student Services:
  • International Buddy Program
  • Activities organized by Division of International Education and Exchange
  • Student clubs and organizations  
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