Yonsei University

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Any Purdue student is eligible if s/he is of a nationality other than Korean, has attained a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 and has reached at least sophomore standing by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

The Division of International Education at Yonsei University was established to provide study opportunities for non-Korean students of Asian Studies. The division offers a one-year "junior year abroad" program taught in English and designed to give a broad introduction to Korea in its Asian and world setting. Students who are proficient enough in the Korean language may, with permission, select any course among the more than one thousand regular courses offered at Yonsei.

Students may participate in this program during the fall semester (July to December), spring semester (January to June), or full year (July to June).

Yonsei University's international student house, the International House (Gukje Haksa) has all the equipment and facilities required in this day of information, technology and globalization. It can accommodate up to 240 students in double rooms. A mix of Korean and non-Korean students live in the house to provide an international atmosphere usually during the Spring Semester, though the primary language in the house is English. Every room is, also, equipped with LAN connections for Internet use.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2017

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

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Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find South Korea in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find South Korea in list)