Exchange: Yonsei University

Yonsei University, located in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in South Korea. It is consistently ranked within the top 20 of the QS University Rankings Asia. Yonsei University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Through its diverse student body and numerous international partnerships, Yonsei University provides students with a multicultural experience and outstanding academic services. Students have taken courses here in subjects such as Commerce, Economics, and East Asian Studies.  

Credit Equivalency: 30 Yonsei U Credits = 5.0 U of T FCE

Available Courses: Check here. *Courses in Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence have limited availability for exchange students. Business courses are strictly open to business major students only 

Restricted Programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Music, MBA, Law School, Global Leadership Division, and courses offered at the Songdo International Campus. *Please note that the restrictions may vary depending on the type/level of exchange. (Eg. Students coming through faculty-specific agreements may be allowed to take courses from the faculties listed above) 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here. 

Location

Country(ies): South Korea
City: Seoul
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Mar-Jun), Year-long (Sep-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, Korean
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.5 (Undergraduate) or B (Graduate)
Language Requirement: depending on course selection, Korean KLAT4/TOPIK4 may be required
Undergraduate students must have completed at least 2 semesters at U of T at the time of the application.
Graduate students must have completed at least 1 semester at U of T at the time of the application.