Yonsei University

Exchange

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Location: Seoul, South Korea
Language of instruction: English, Korean
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Yonsei University Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2

Apply

Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
  • Law students can take course work in the faculty of law
  • Student must have a cumulative average of 70% 
  • Please note that this school is extremely competitive. As such, students may only apply for 1 term of exchange at Yonsei (university-wide agreement)

When applying to Go Global:

  • Commerce students (UBCV): select 'Yonsei University-COMM' 
  • All other students: select 'Yonsei University-Uniwide' 

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1: Late August to Late December
  • UBC Term 2: Late February to Late June

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students take courses through the Division of International Education and Exchange
  • The faculty of nursing is also open for students to take courses
  • When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • Same as UBC credits

Course load Information

  • Undergraduate: 9 to 18 credits (for exchange students taking Korean Language course: maximum 12 credits)
  • Graduate: 9 to 15 credits (may vary by school)

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

Search for previously approved courses

Other opportunities at this partner

Yonsei University International Summer School

Student experience

Housing 
Information on accommodation
 
Accessibility  
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.  

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.   

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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