CIEE Yonsei University
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Introduction
Yonsei University has a large, quiet, well-wooded campus in the center of a city of 12 million, only 20 minutes from the centers of government, business, and culture. 25% of the South Korean population and 40% of South Korean college students live in Seoul. South Korea has maintained its own identity despite its unenviable position at the crossroads of major Asian conflicts. Culture, art, and history exist in abundance.
- Visa:
Required. Non-US citizens should consult with CIEE and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay housing costs directly to CIEE.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Students must enroll in an appropriate-level Korean language course. The 6-credit intensive course fulfills Haverford’s language requirement.
Direct Enrollment
Yonsei University is the most prestigious private institution of higher education in Korea with 18 graduate schools, 21 colleges, and a student population of more than 30,000, including more than 14,000 students from 25 countries. The large, beautiful campus offers superior athletic facilities, including a fitness center, pool, gym, and basketball and tennis courts.
CIEE Seoul is conveniently located on the Sinchon campus of Yonsei University, 20 minutes from downtown Seoul.
Academic Credit
Students must take 15-16 semester credit hours each semester. The Korean language course is 6 credit hours; all other courses are 3 credit hours each. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
Curriculum
The program curriculum focuses on Korean and East Asian Studies. Qualified students can choose to take courses in Korean at the university. CIEE recruits and trains students from universities across greater Seoul metropolitan area to assist CIEE participants with language study as well as help them adjust to their new environment and expand their understanding of Korean culture. In addition to organizing various social events for the CIEE participants, these student assistants, known as Seoul Mates, help with CIEE orientation, field trips and other cultural activities. Through ongoing interactions with these local students, on both a one-on-one and group basis, the CIEE participants are able to meet local Korean students and learn firsthand about student life in Seoul.
Course Highlights
Art History, East Asian Studies, Economics, Engineering, History, International Relations, Korean Language, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
Includes course registration and language placement exam.
Number of Students
About 38,000
Housing/Meal Plans
Campus Dorm – Most students stay in a dorm on campus. With separate floors for men and women, rooms house two students and have private baths. There are lounges, a seminar room, and study rooms as well as a fitness center, shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. A convenience store, food court, and other services are on the premises. Internet access is provided.
Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Freeman-Asia Scholarship
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Gain Travel Grant – The CIEE Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grant helps cover airfare to and from CIEE program locations for students who demonstrate financial need. Pell-eligible students are guaranteed a GAIN Grant if they submit their CIEE scholarships application by October 15 for spring programs, or by April 1 for fall programs. GAIN Grants are available on a first-come first-served basis to students with a wider range of need. Students can be awarded $750-$2,000 toward airfare. The award amount depends on CIEE program location.
Additional Resources
Options
- Semester
- Fulfills Language Requirement
- Direct Enrollment
Dates
- Semester I: Late August to late December
- Semester II: Late February to late June
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: September 29