Program Overview
Yonsei University, established in 1885, is the oldest university in Korea. It is situated on a large, quiet, well-wooded campus in the heart of Seoul. The International Division of Yonsei University was created to provide study opportunities for non-Korean students of Asian studies. It provides a one-year program, taught in English, designed to give a broad introduction to Korea in its Asian and world setting.

Academics
Students choose courses from a variety of disciplines, including art, business, economics, history, law or philosophy, though offerings in some majors may be limited or even restricted.  When browsing offered disciplines and courses, it is important to note whether the major is restricted AND whether courses of interest are both available to exchange students (this includes visiting/study abroad) AND taught in English -- these are indicated in the course catalog.

In addition to courses within majors/concentrations, there is also opportunity for Korean language study.  Students may choose to take a standard or intensive Korean language course. 

Students studying off-campus in the fall can bring up to 4.5 credits back to campus; students studying off-campus in the spring with interim can bring up to 5.5 credits back to campus.

Student Life
While studying at Yonsei, students can take advantage of life in the lively city of Seoul, as well as a variety of student organizations and facilities on campus.  For more information about student life at Yonsei, click here.

Featured Yonsei University articles:

• Unveiling the Parks of Seoul
• ?Office of International Affairs Holds "Czech Day"

Accommodations/Housing
Students have the option of living in Yonsei University’s international student dormitory or off-campus via arrangements they make themselves onsite. On-campus housing through Yonsei University may have limited availability -- it is important to apply right away in advance of the housing application deadline.  A mix of Korean and foreign students live in the on-campus dormitory to provide an international atmosphere, though the primary language there is English.

Interested in hearing from a St. Olaf student about their experience? 
Olivia Heinen '23 shares about their experience studying abroad at Yonsei University as a Freeman Asia Scholarship recipient:  https://stolaf.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=120bae07-644f-4a30-aa38-b00d0124ea79