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Yonsei University
Flag of South KoreaSouth KoreaQS #50SeoulPrivate UniversityTaught in English, KoreanFully FundedTuition from ₩8,000,000 per year

Yonsei University

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Available programmes (1)
Current cycle
Next cycle not announced yet
Last cycle closed on September 30, 2026Current application intake closed
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About the scholarship program

Yonsei University in Seoul, one of Korea's oldest private universities, offers international students merit-based scholarships at undergraduate and graduate levels, ranging from partial tuition reductions to full waivers. The university also hosts students funded by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). Admission scholarships are usually considered within the application and renewed based on academic performance.

Tuition for international students

₩8,000,000 – ₩18,000,000 per year

Available programmes

Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:

Life and living

Seoul · South Korea

Living in Seoul

South Korea’s capital and hub of technology and Korean culture, home to Seoul National, Yonsei and Korea universities.

about 9.3 million
Population (2025)
Korean
Local language

Student housing

Yonsei GIT dormitory: KRW 1,525,000 per semester; Study in Korea estimates dorms at KRW 500,000–700,000 a month.

Transport for students

The Climate Card for unlimited travel costs KRW 65,000 a month, or KRW 55,000 for young people aged 19–34 (2024 prices).

Top landmarks

Last verified: October 2026

Sources:Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentYonsei GIT – Tuition and dormitoryStudy in Korea – Living expensesKorea Times – Climate Card youth discount

Faculties and programmes

23 faculties · 59 programmes

Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.

  • College of Liberal Arts

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishKOKorean
    • HistoryKO
    • Languages and Literature· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • PhilosophyKO
    • PsychologyKO

  • College of Commerce and Economics

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishKOKorean
    • Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhD
    • Economics· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • Statistics· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN

  • School of Business

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishKOKorean
    • Business Management· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN

  • College of Science

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishKOKorean
    • Astronomy· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • Chemistry· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • Geology· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • Mathematics· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
    • Physics· Bachelor:KO· Master, PhD:KOEN
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Scholarships to study at this university

Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate Studies

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)•Deadline varies by university or programme
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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Master's and PhD Studies 2027

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)•Next cycle not announced yet
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition fees, All-inclusive monthly allowance, One-year Korean language programme, Airfare.

Required documents: Application form, personal statement and study plan (GKS Forms 1–3), One letter of recommendation (Form 4), GKS applicant agreement and consent to use personal information (Forms 5 and 7), Personal medical assessment (Form 6), Documents proving the citizenship of the applicant and parents and the family relationship, High school graduation certificate (or expected graduation) and transcript — apostilled or consular-confirmed, TOPIK or English test score (if available), Optional: up to five awards/certificates and a passport copy.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank#50

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist
Official website:
https://www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/

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