Yonsei University Summer Program
Spend 6 weeks this summer at prestigious Yonsei University!
Explore the nearby Sinchon district, a mecca for late night shopping and dining, packed with students. Neighbouring Hongdae is the centre of Seoul's indie scene.
Key information
Application information
Program details
Yonsei offers over 100 courses in the summer in the following areas:
- Arts & Humanities: Literature, Psychology, Art History, Drama, Fashion Design, Film/Cinema, Philosophy.
- Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, Korean: Korean Language, Korean Culture & History, Film, Economics, Politics, International Relations
- Business & Economics: Economics, Diversity Management, Calculus, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, International Management, Finance, Statistics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management
- Social Sciences: Law & Society, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations
- Science & Technology: Biochemistry, Calculus, Energy & Environment, Chemistry, Microbio, Physics, Computer Graphics, Statistics, Life Sciences
Students can choose to take either 2 or 3 courses on the summer program. 1 course = 1 UCalgary half-course (3 units).
There is also a summer research internship option that students can apply for. This will fill one class requirement, of the 2-3 courses students take on the program.
YISS runs for 4-6 weeks from late June to early August.
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Costs
Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary for 2-3 summer courses. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider. Also, remember to include things like visas, insurance, vaccinations etc in your budget planning.
Costs for program (2019 est.):
Costs Amount in KRW
Optional Field Trip KRW 500,000
On-campus Housing KRW 860,000
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Funding
Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange? Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.
Our office administers several awards, including the Global Access Fund (based on a funding-first model where students apply prior to committing to a global learning program) and the Global Learning Award (students apply after being accepted to a global learning program; the amount varies year-to-year as the money is split among chosen recipients). Students may only receive these awards once. Please see the funding page, linked below, for more information.
On campus housing is available on a first come, first served basis, and should be applied for immediately after receiving your YISS acceptance letter. Students who are not successful at the housing application or want to live off campus can consult the off campus listing to arrange their own accommodation.
This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in any faculty at the U of C, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
There are optional field trips and cultural activities for this program. See info on field trips here!
Have questions?
The exchange advisor for this program is: Flavien Niederst
How to Apply
Download the application guide
This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.
Identify three programs of interest
We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.
Check requirements and deadlines
These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.