Yonsei University
Program Details
| Program Location |
Seoul, South Korea
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20266
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2024 |
02/28/24 to 06/21/24
|
| Current Program Dates |
| Fall 2023 |
08/23/23 to
12/21/23 |
| 2023-24 Academic Year |
08/23/23 to
06/21/24 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Flag of the Republic of Korea
ATTENTION: This program is highly competitive. Students interested in applying should be prepared with a serious second choice option.
Overview
As the oldest university in Korea, Yonsei University was first established in 1885. The university is particularly fortunate to have a spacious, quiet, and well-wooded campus located just 20 minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of the Seoul metropolitan area. It has 16 graduate schools, 18 colleges, and 111 subsidiary institutions. With its student body comprised of the top 1 percent of high school graduates in Korea, Yonsei University is proud of its long history as the leading institution of higher education in Korea, as well as of its reputation as the most international university in Korea.
Seoul is mega-modern and appealingly ancient. Partially destroyed by Japanese and Manchu invasions in the 16th and 17th centuries, and almost totally flattened in the Korean War, most of the city has been rebuilt since the 1950s. Peeking out from among the 12-lane freeways, overshadowed by high-rises, Seoul still retains a hidden history of centuries-old temples, palaces, pagodas and pleasure gardens. It also has luxury accommodation, excellent public transport and cultural experiences aplenty, and that's why most visitors to South Korea never get past its city limits.
South Koreans attribute much of their cultural heritage to the binding agents of Confucianism, language and pride. The stunning landscape has also played a big part in creating a cohesive Korean identity. For Korean culture, art, and history, the city of Seoul offers museums, palaces, walls, gates, libraries, and living memories. It is a fascinating city of traditional and modern contrasts.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Seoul skyline
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
Due to the popularity of this exchange program, non-resident students should consider applying for the CIEE-Seoul: Yonsei University program, which is academically the same but financially the better option.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Health & Human Sci] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
College of Science] [
Polytechnic Institute]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS), CNIT (TECH)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Students may choose from a wide variety of courses offered in English and in Korean. The Office of International Affairs offers IEE courses specifically for international exchange students, but exchange students may choose from many non-IEE courses as well. Optional, intensive Korean language courses are also offered.
Excursions
The Office of International Affairs-affiliated organization, Yonsei Global, organizes various programs for exchange students every semester. A mentor club is organized to connect international students with domestic students. Finally, students may participate in the Akaraka festival each spring and the Yon-Ko athletic festival in the fall.
Housing
Students may apply to live in on-campus housing at either the SK Global House or International House residences. On-campus housing includes a mixture of international and domestic students.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. 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: Spring 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,500.00 |
| Housing |
$2,500.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$200.00 |
| Visa |
$120.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$2,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
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.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Seoul Kyungbok Palace
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.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
