Number of places available: 1 full year places

• Exchange webpages 
• Exchanges contact: abroad@yonsei.ac.kr

Dates

Term dates

• Autumn Semester: August to December
• Spring Semester: February to June

Application 

If selected to go on an exchange by Durham, the Global Opportunities Team will nominate you to the partner. After your nomination is confirmed, you will need to apply to the partner to register with them. Application deadline: May 1.

Academic Information

Study Load

36 credits per academic year. Information on courses available to exchange students can be found on the Yonsei website.

Language Requirements

Yonsei University offers a range of modules in English. Korean language courses are also available. If you are a non native English speaker, you may be asked to provide evidence of language ability.

Applicant Restrictions

NB: Korean Nationals are eligible to apply for their Overseas Exchange at Yonsei University.

The following Faculties are not available to Exchange students at Yonsei:

• Law
• Music
• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Nursing
• Any courses offered at the International Songdo Campus

Admission to the following Faculties is limited:

• Business School - maximum of three courses per semester, available for Business majors only. 

Academic Requirements

All applicants' minimum GPAs must be over CGPA 2.7 on a 4.3 scale (CGPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale). 

• Law school exchange: 3.0/4.0 or above

Required Supporting Documents 

If selected to go on an exchange by Durham, you will need the following documents:

• Exchange Application Form
• Academic Transcript
• Proof of Financial Support (e.g. bank statement)
• Copy of Passport

Accommodation

There is accommodation available in both the SK Global House and the International House, this is a mixture of Yonsei and international students. Both single and double rooms are available. Off-Campus private housing is also an option.

Other Information for Applicants

• Rules and Regulations
• The cost of living at Yonsei is estimated to be KRW 4,500,000 (£3000) per semester.

Summer Opportunities

Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) invites students to take courses at one of the world's premier universities in the heart of Seoul, Korea. YISS offers a choice of more than 100 courses during a six-week program taught by both Yonsei and distinguished faculty from prestigious institutions around the globe. Please see the International Summer School website for more information. 

NB: the International Office would only be able to offer advice on summertime programmes, students are responsible for paying for the programme.