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Locations: Seoul, South Korea
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: IES
Restrictions: UVA applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring Semester	2027	01-NOV-2026 **	Rolling Admission	18-FEB-2027	23-JUN-2027
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year	Minimum GPA Requirement:	3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement:	none	Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No
Housing:	Apartment	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Language of Instruction:	English, Korean	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Direct Enrollment at foreign institution	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required:	No	Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Raven Showalter
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Foreign Affairs, Global Studies, Korean, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Religious Studies

Program Description:

Seoul, Korea

Direct Enrollment - Yonsei University

About the Program

Yonsei University is a prestigious private research university in Seoul, and a trusted partner of IES Abroad’s Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). So, picture it: you’re walking across campus at Yonsei University listening to your favorite K-Pop songs, you’ve got a hoppang (steamed bun) from a pojangmacha (street cart) in hand, ready to take on the day in bustling Seoul!

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 15 to 18 per Semester

Visa Required: Maybe

Housing: Apartment

Language of Instruction: English & Korean

Language Prerequisites: None

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

Contact Us

Email: study@IESabroad.org

Phone: 800.995.2300

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

Learn More About This Program

How to Apply
Before applying for any program, students must view and complete the online Education Abroad Workshop prior to starting the UVA Education Abroad application. Please note that all Non-UVA programs require you to submit a separate application to the program, in addition to the one required by the Education Abroad Office at UVA. A program's own deadlines might be different from the UVA deadline for study abroad. Please refer to How to Apply for additional information on the UVA Education Abroad homepage.