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Yonsei University Admissions 2026: Requirements, Application Deadlines & Fees

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International students can take Yonsei University admission in Spring and Fall intakes for UG and PG programs. The Yonsei University application deadline for international students are given below:

UG:

  • Spring: Oct 17, 2026 (tentative)
  • Fall: Apr 3, 2026

PG:

  • Spring: Oct 15, 2026
  • Fall: Apr 13, 2026
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Yonsei University Admissions 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can Indians go to Yonsei University?
A: 

Yes, Yonsei University accept international students including Indians. As per the official data, over 3,000 students took admission to degree seeking programs, and more than 1,400 in language programs. Students can check the table below for total international students at Yonsei in different category:

International Students

Headcount

Degree-seeking

3,155

Credit Exchange

826

Language Course

1,485

Q:   Which course is best at Yonsei University?
A: 

Yonsei University offers limited programs to international students. As per THE World Rankings 2026, some programs like Business and Economics, Social Science, Clinical and Health, and Psychology ranked #1. Students should follow the basic qualification and submit all the documents like transcripts, LOR, English language requirements, and more.

Q:   How can I apply for Yonsei University?
A: 

International students can apply to Yonsei University through their application portal. The portals for UG and MBA programme is different. Students need to login with the personal details, and submit all the documents and pay application fee to apply. The application websites are given below:

·       UG: gsis.yonsei.ac.kr/gsis

·       MBA: applymba.yonsei.ac.kr/gmba.asp

Yonsei University Admission Dates 2026

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Q:   What GPA do I need for Yonsei?
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There is no minimum requirement for GPA at Yonsei. The university looks for overall student profile that has SOP, LOR, English proficiency, grades, experience, and more. If a student has low GPA but is good in areas like skills, extra activities, then GPA is not that important for their selection.

Q:   Is it hard to get to Yonsei?
A: 

An unofficial source says, Yonsei University acceptance rate is 18%, and other unofficial source says, the acceptance rate is less than 1% for early intake. This shows that the university is tough to enter. Students should perform good in studies, have proof of work experience, skills, and extra activities to get selection.

Q:   What is the fees of Yonsei University in Indian rupees?
A: 

The Yonsei University tuition fees is around INR 2L for UG program, and INR 27L for MBA programs. The university offers very limited programs to Indians. Students can check the table below for Yonsei University fees in Indian rupees:

Course

Tuition

MBA/PGDM

INR 27 L

BBA

INR 2.57 L

Yonsei University Admission Requirements 2026

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Q:   What IELTS score is required for Yonsei?
A: 

There are no minimum requirements for IELTS and TOEFL at Yonsei. The university expects average score between 90-100 for TOEFL, and 6-6.5 or above for IELTS to understand the lectures. The programs lecture are available in English for Indians.

Q:   Is Yonsei like Harvard?
A: 

There is no comparison of Harvard with any other university. Harvard has gained its global recognition. On the other hand, Yonsei is one of the 'SKY' universities in Korea, which means it ranked top among other top-ranked universities. Also, the university is known for programs like Medicine, Business, and more.

Q:   When to apply to Yonsei?
A: 

Yonsei University allows admission in Spring and Fall intakes to UG and PG international students. For some UG programs, Yonsei offer rolling admission. International students can check the application deadlines for UG and PG programs below:

Program

Spring

Fall

UG

Oct 17, 2026 (tentative)

Apr 3, 2026

PG

Oct 15, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Yonsei University BBA Admissions 2026

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   Does Yonsei University accept Indian students?
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Yes, Yonsei University accepts Indian students. As per the official data, over 3,000 students took admission to degree seeking programs, and more than 1,400 in language programs.

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Q:   <p>What GPA do you need for Yonsei Scholarship?</p>
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Yonsei University does not give preference to GPA score during admission. But as per an unofficial source, students should score a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above on 4 point scale to get Yonsei scholarship. Students can avail themselves of scholarships like Global Leader Fellowship, Outstanding International Students Scholarship, and more. 

Q:   <p>What is the application fee for Yonsei University?&nbsp;</p>
A: 

International students who want to study UG should pay application fee of USD 150 or KRW 150,000. MBA students has to pay USD 100 or KRW 120,000. Students should fulfill the basic qualifications and submit all documents, and pay application fee to submit the application. 

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Tips: There are several kinds of opportunities, particularly for international students, to get a scholarship. Some are offered by your department, university and some by external institutions like GKS, Samsung scholarship, etc., in collaboration with the university. The University website is well updated with all information required regarding available scholarships and eligibility criteria, admission requirements and process, and also the graduation requirements. There are limited English courses available, depending on the department. So, contact the department of your choice to check for the availability of your desired courses in English, especially if you are not comfortable with classes taught completely in Korean. Note that Yonsei University is considered one of the most English friendly universities in Korea. University life completely depends on the department and/or professor of your choosing. Some departments may require TOPIK qualification to graduate after admission; check with your department. Some students prefer to do an exchange program first to get to know the University before applying. If that is possible with your current university, I'd recommend doing that. Yonsei Professor's recommendation is extremely valuable to improve the chances of admission and scholarship. The university doesn't offer campus interviews, but they do hold something like a job fair every semester. Many great companies visit the university, set their booths up, to explain about employment opportunities for students at their company and will guide you about the off campus application process. Despite the shocks and experiences, I am satisfied with my University choice, as it led me to overcome challenges, learn to adapt quickly in a foreign environment, supportive professors and staff despite the language differences. I met many kind people on campus and in Korea, in general, who helped me learn many things about cross-culture working and how to be resilient to achieve m
Likes (Safety): I felt very safe on campus and in the neighbourhood I live in, even during late night walks. People generally mind their own business but safety precautions like key card entry, pattern locks, emergency alarms, security staff and cameras are in place on campus. From my experience, Seoul is generally a safe city, except for a few places at odd hours. Which I believe is very normal in any city. Seould's dependable public transportation system and helpful security and staff do their best to ensure we are safe from their end.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part time jobs are very limited in general. And being a foreigner with limited Korean knowledge makes it much more difficult as most of the part time roles available require high Korean fluency, even for a TA. With the exception of a few professors willing to conduct a few/selective courses in English.
Total Monthly ExpenseKRW 10000
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Yonsei University Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Is it hard to get into Yonsei University?
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Acceptance rate at Yonsei is around 18%. Considering the acceptance rate, it is hard to get into Yonsei. So, Indian students with a good academic background have a chance of taking admission. For admission to the UG courses of Yonsei, complete the school education. For admission to PG courses of Yonsei, the students are required to have a Bachelor's degree. 

Also read: Studying in South Korea 

Q:   What is it like to study at Yonsei University in South Korea?
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According to Yonsei University student review, the university prepares them holistically for industry requirements and gives them opportunities to have a successful career. The students become more confident and competitive after studying at Yonsei University in South Korea. According to surveys carried out by certain independent newspapers, 90% of the graduates are either working or attending schools for higher education.

Q:   What are the scholarships provided by Yonsei University?
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There are four types of Scholarships provided by Yonsei University:

Scholarship

Eligibility

Amount

Global Leader Fellowship

Recommended outstanding International students with a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.3

Full Entrance & Tuition Fee, Monthly stipend

Outstanding International Student Scholarship (I)

Recommended outstanding International students with a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.3

Full Entrance & Tuition Fee

Outstanding International Student Scholarships (II)

Recommended outstanding International students with a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.3

50% of Entrance & Tuition Fee

Outstanding International Student Scholarship (III)

Outstanding international students selected to receive financial support from their department

Maximum 50% of Entrance & Tuition Fee

Also read: South Korea scholarship for Indian students

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For courses like Pre-medicine,  Pre-dentistry and Pharmacy students will be required to give a personal interview which will be based on the submitted documents only. It won't be included in the evaluation score but rather evaluated with Pass/Non Pass. However Non pass applicants will be disqualifie

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