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  • The Yonsei University application deadline for the Postgraduate program is Apr 26, 2024, and Undergraduate programs is Sep 22, 2024, for international students.

The Yonsei University acceptance rate is 18%, meaning only 18 students get selected for every 100. The Yonsei University acceptance rate for international students is 0.5-1 %. International students have to perform their best in academics and research to get into Yonsei University or to study in South Korea.

Yonsei University courses include general, special, and professional programs in Law, Liberal Arts, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Software, Pharmacy, and others. The primary language of instruction for various programs is Korean but they also offer some English-taught degree programs. According to enrollment data, over 40k students were admitted to Yonsei University out of which 17% were international students. Yonsei University believes in providing a focused study environment with a 14: 1, faculty-student ratio.

Yonsei University Facts 2024

  • Yonsei University ranked #76 in the QS World University Ranking
  • Yonsei University ranked #292 in Global Universities according to US news and world reports.

Also read: Top 10 universities in South Korea

Yonsei University Admission 2024 Highlights

To get into Yonsei University admission, Yonsei expects international students to score the best marks in academics and research work. Also, international students must score a GPA of above 3 on the 4 scale. Yonsei University asks for TOEFL and IELTS for English language proficiency. The Yonsei University admission highlights are given below:

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Requirements

Application portal

 yonsei.ac.kr

Application fee

Won 80000 (INR 5k appx.)

Acceptance rate

18% (approx.)

English language tests accepted

TOEFL / IELTS 

GPA required

Above 3 out of 4

International application deadlines

UG: Sep 22, 2024

PG: Apr 26, 2024

International application guide

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(Won 1= INR 0.062)

Yonsei University Courses & Fees 2024

Yonsei University courses include Bachelors programs in history, applied statistics, mathematics, physics, and business administration and Global and corporate MBA programs. The fee structure for BBA programs is INR 3 lakhs and for MBA programs is INR 27 lakhs. The Yonsei University Courses, fees, duration, and eligibility for some programs are given below:

Courses

1s Year Tuition Fees

Duration & Eligibility

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 27 L

Duration: 18 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 91 & Above

BBA (1 course)

INR 3 L

Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS, TOEFL

Also read: MBA in South Korea, university, college & fees

Yonsei University Application Deadlines 2024

The Yonsei University admission deadline for UG and PG courses for international students is given below:

Programs

Application Deadline (International students)

Yonsei University Graduate School

Apr 18, 2024

Graduate School of International Studies

Oct 18, 2024

Global MBA

Oct 18,2024

Graduate School of Theology

Oct 30, 2024

Check the Global MBA Brochure here.

Yonsei University English Language Requirements

Yonsei University judges the English proficiency of international students with TOEFL and IELTS scores. Below are the Yonsei University English language requirements:

English Language Test

Minimum score required

TOEFL

79

IELTS

6.5

Also read: A guide to learning Korean language

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Yonsei University Admission Overview 2026

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Yonsei University Admission Process 2026

Yonsei University BBA Admissions 2026

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

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Yonsei University Admission 2024 FAQs

Q:   Is it hard to get into Yonsei University?
A: 

The acceptance rate of Yonsei University is 18%, meaning 18 students get selected out of 100, and for international students, the percentage is 0.5-1%. According to the acceptance rate, the chances of getting admission to Yonsei University are very low. It is very hard to get into Yonsei University unless the student performs extraordinary in academics and research. Along with the academic requirements, language proficiency, and prerequisites for the chosen programme are mandatory.

Also read: Studying in South Korea

Q:   What are the scholarships provided by Yonsei University?
A: 

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

Q:   What is it like to study at Yonsei University in South Korea?
A: 

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 Yonsei University fees for Indian students?
A: 

The first-year tuition fee for the bachelor's programme is INR 3 Lacs for Indian students and post-graduation programs, the tuition fees are INR 27lakhs. Yonsei University offers Bachelors programs in history, applied statistics, mathematics, physics, business administration, and global and corporate MBA programs.

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