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Yonsei University | Seoul, South Korea

Located just inside the center of metropolitan Seoul, South Korea’s capital city, the Yonsei University campus is spacious and situated in the woods with a mountain. In a special CNN program on South Korea, CNN described it as “one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.” Mercer students will choose from diverse course offerings taught in English in business and economics, social sciences, liberal arts, and more. Yonsei has a booming campus life, energy and quite naturally incorporates international events such as Global Day, Language Exchange, and the Korean Cultural Experience event. Hundreds of students on any given day after class will be actively engaged outdoors, others find their way to the lively, hi-tech and engaging Global Center, while others enjoy one of five campus cafeterias/restaurants or take a walk to nearby restaurants. As one of the top private schools in the country, Yonsei is sure to offer Mercer students enjoyable and exceptional opportunities academically, socially and culturally in a welcoming environment.

Mercer Application Deadlines:

October 1 (Spring)
February 15 (Summer)
March 1 (Fall, Academic Year)

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Requirements: In order to attend an Exchange Study Abroad Program, students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

SEMESTER / PROGRAM DATES
Semester 1 (Fall): late August – late December
Semester 2 (Spring): late February – late June

MERCER APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 01 March (online applications)
Semester 2 (Spring): 01 October (online application)

YONSEI APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 30 April
Semester 2 (Spring): 31 October

Searching Courses and Syllabus: Undergraduate & Graduate

Go to https://portal.yonsei.ac.kr
After changing the site’s language to ENG (Language option on the top right corner), click on the “Course Catalogue and Syllabus” banner under ‘Yonsei Service’ section.
Search for the course that you want to take either by choosing Major and Semester or by inserting course title or course code in the search box if you know it.

*Note that Yonsei’s academic year runs the same as the calendar year. (Spring semester: 1st semester, Fall semester: 2nd semester)

The IEE coded courses, Graduate courses, and the Afternoon Korean language courses are selectable under the Study Abroad Course in Undergraduate level.

Online Course Registration

All students (domestic and exchange/visiting) register for courses at the same time through the online course registration system (called the Yonsei Portal system) and therefore getting a spot in some courses may be competitive. Yonsei University does not guarantee registration for any specific courses. Exchange/visiting students are advised to plan ahead with academic counselors at their home university to make sure that requirements are met and that credits can transfer. Please do not wait until the last minute to start registering for courses, as you may encounter technical problems that cannot be resolved immediately.

Restricted Majors

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Music, MBA, Law School, some courses offered at the Songdo International Campus (mostly UIC courses) However, this may subject to change from semester to semester.

Choosing your Yonsei Major

Some courses may have major restriction or quotas. When selecting the Yonsei major on your on-line application, please browse our on-line catalog for offered courses and select the major that offers the greatest number of courses that you will take during your stay at Yonsei. This will help your chance to get into the courses you wish to take while studying at Yonsei.

On-Campus Housing: SK Global House & I House

SK Global House & International House can accommodate up to 880 students in double rooms with a mixture of Yonsei and international students. SK Global House accommodates up to 581 students and offers both single and double rooms while International House accommodates up to 232 students and offers double rooms. The international students’ dormitories (Gukje Haksa) house students from all over the world in a multicultural atmosphere. The primary language used in both dormitories is English. It is conveniently located toward the East Gate, right in front of New Millennium Hall.

Differences between SK Global House and International House

As the residents of both dormitories can share the residential facilities, there is little difference in terms of facility and service provided except for the location of the bathroom; a private bathroom is located inside each room of SK Global House while the bathroom facilities are centrally located on each floor of International House. When it comes to the double rooms, the size of the double room in International House is a little bit larger than that of SK Global House. Also, the double room in SK Global House does not have refrigerators while that in International House does.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for housing at SK Global House & International House, you must be admitted or enrolled at Yonsei University as an international student.

Dust, Silica & Noise Exposures in Dorm Complex Construction

There are constructions going on right next to SK Global House & International House until August 2016. Please consider dust, silica & big noise exposures before SK Global House & International House application. The Dormitory will be offering limited service.

For more information, please visit https://dorm.yonsei.ac.kr/en/

Billable Amounts:

Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester

Tuition (Mercer): $21,321
Study Abroad Fee: $75
Mercer Technology and Facility Fee: $150

Billable Total: $21,546

Non-Billable Amounts:

Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester

Flight: $2,000
Housing: $2,000
Personal Expenses: $2,500
- including meals and groceries as Yonsei does not have meal plans.

Non-Billable Total: $6,500

Total: $28,046

Scholarship opportunities:

*Please contact Emily Dunn, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at dunn_ea@mercer.edu.

Applicable Financial Aid:

All Federal and State Loans
All Federal Grants (including Pell)
All Georgia State Scholarships and Grants (Hope, Zell)
All Mercer Scholarships and Grants

Our office highly recommends working with your financial aid officer before attending any study abroad program to understand how much of your current aid package is applicable to your chosen program. You can make an appointment with your officer here: Contact Us – Student Financial Planning (mercer.edu)

Yonsei International Summer School
Duration: Typically late June – late July

This exchange program gives students access to:

Courses in Arts & Humanities, Korean Studies, Business & Economics, Social Sciences, Korean Language, East Asian Studies, and Science & Technology
Optional extracurricular Programs such as a Seoul City Tour, DMZ Tour, Mud Festival, and SM Town Tour (Additional fees required)
Non-credit activity courses such as Taekwondo and Calligraphy
Additional research and internship opportunities