Yonsei Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Yonsei University expects international students to score the best marks in academics and research work. To get into Yonsei University the international students must have to score a GPA of above 3 on the 4 scale.

The annual tuition for an undergraduate course at Yonsei University ranges from KRW 23,300,000 (INR 14 lakhs) to KRW 33,900,000 (INR 21 lakhs). Therefore, studying there is somewhat expensive. Along with the tuition fees, international students have to pay for housing and living expenses too. So overall cost of studying at Yonsei University is expensive.

Also read: Cost of living in South Korea

(KRW 1= INR 0.062)

To apply for a Yonsei University scholarship, international students are required to follow the below mentioned steps:

Step 1: Apply for the program: International students are required to apply for the programme they are interested in.

Step 2: Fill out the scholarship application form: Along with the application form, fill out the scholarship form with supporting documents like academic records, English proficiency score CV, and certificates of career.

Step 3: Evaluation: The University will review the application thoroughly and evaluate it to grant scholarships.

Step 4: Scholarship grant: If international students are eligible for the scholarship, Yonsei University grants scholarships and reduces tuition fees.

Also read: South Korea scholarship for Indian students

International students have to follow the below process to apply at Yonsei University:

Gather required documents: To submit a Yonsei University application, international students must keep the below-required documents handy:

1.    Personal Statement 

2.    Academic History Records (Marksheet)

3.    Official academic transcripts of high school (s) attended. 

4.    High school Diploma or Certificate of (expected) graduation

5.    Certificate of Korean Language Proficiency (mandatory for pre-med, nursing, pre-dentistry, and pharmacy) 

6.    Documents verifying the foreign nationality of the student and his/her parents. 

7.    Official document indicating the relationship between the student and his/her parents.  

Check the eligibility: Before filling out the Yonsei University application form, international students must check the program-specific requirements, language proficiency scores, and minimum admission requirements.

Fill out the application form: Using the above documents details and personal details, fill out the educational background, work experience, and personal statement in the Yonsei University application form before the deadline and pay around 5k as application fees.

Wait for a response: International students have to wait for the official mail confirmation from Yonsei University.

The Yonsei University document requirements for international students are:

• Complete application form
• Personal Statement
• Academic History Records
• Official academic transcripts of high school (s) attended.
• High school Diploma or Certificate of (expected) graduation
• Certificate of Korean Language Proficiency (mandatory for pre-med, nursing, pre-dentistry, and pharmacy)
• Documents verifying the foreign nationality of the student and his/her parents.
• Official document indicating the relationship between the student and his/her parents. 
• 2 Letters of recommendation
• Copy of applicant’s and his/her parent’s passport

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.

South Korea is the most popular place for international students, including those from India, to settle down following their studies. The nation provides excellent job opportunities, a work-life balance, and a high standard of living.

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

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

Also read: A guide to learning Korean language

If we compare Korea University and Yonsei University, the following points can be given to show which university is better:

There are four types of Scholarships provided by Yonsei University:

Also read: South Korea scholarship for Indian students

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.