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Student Exchange Program
Yonsei University, South KoreaUp to 2 places are provided to KIMEP students for one academic year
Overview of Yonsei University and its historyAs the oldest private university in Korea, Yonsei University was first established in 1885 by Christian missionaries. Our mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of truth and freedom. The 300,000 alumni of Yonsei who take this calling to heart can be found manifesting this proud spirit from leadership positions around the world.
Yonsei’s main campus is ensconced in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting that is located minutes away from of the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul's metropolitan downtown. Our 3,500 eminent faculty members conduct cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. Our 18 graduate schools, 19 colleges and 131 subsidiary institutions plays host to a student body that consists of the most selective pool of high school and university graduates from around the world.
Yonsei is proud of its history and reputation as a leading institution of higher education and research in Asia.
Bachelor programs in:
Liberal ArtsBusiness and Economics
BusinessScience
EngineeringTheology
Social SciencesLaw
MusicHuman Ecology
Sciences in EducationUniversity
CollegeUnderwood Intl. College
MedicineDentistryNursing
Humanities and artsScience and technology
Government and BusinessHealth Sciences
East Asia Intl. CollegeWonju College of Medicine
Wonju Campus: Sinchon Campus:
Full list can be found at http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/academics/colleges/
Please visit Yonsei University web site for more information:
www.yonsei.ac.kr
Useful Information:
International Office: http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/
2008 Spring Fact-Sheet
2008 Spring English Course list
College of Business & Economics http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/academics/colleges/economics/index.asp
College of Business http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/academics/colleges/business/index.asp
College of Social Science http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/academics/colleges/social/index.asp
College of Government and Business http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/academics/colleges/government/index.asp
Academic Calendar and Fees
Spring semester:Late February - late June
Fall Semester:Late August – late December
* Academic Calendar - http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/news/notice/content.asp?pkid=123
Fees:
KIMEP Exchange Students will pay tuition fee min. for 4 courses to KIMEP prior to departure according to academic calendar as usually.
Travel, living expenses, visa and insurance are responsibility of the students!
Students can apply for a full scholarship from Yonsei UniversityONLY for Spring semester!
Accommodation Fee and Estimated Living Costs per semester
Housing (Dorm) $1 350
You may apply for dorm on http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/ (House) or http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/campus/housing/
Meals $2 000
Books $ 500
Ticket $ 800
Insurance + Visa $ 150
Total**: USD 4 500 per semester.
Other expenses depend on students’ personal life-style and preferences!
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
I. KIMEP Application Procedure:
In order to apply for the exchange program to Yonsei University, please ensure that you satisfy the requirements of the academic program and submit necessary
completed documents to the International Relations Office in KIMEP:
Good English skills
At least one full year of undergraduate or one full semester of graduate study at KIMEP (with KIMEP background from entering the Master program)
Completed Course Pre-Approval Form; choose the courses you’d like to take at Yonsei website http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/ or 2008 Spring English Course list and have them approved by the Course Instructor
Completed KIMEP’s Application Form (download it from our website at www.kimep.kz/international - KIMEP students - How to Apply)
A recommendation letter from a KIMEP faculty member A copy of your unofficial transcript
Application deadlines:
Fall Semester: March 5Spring semester: September 5
Submit the application form to KIMEP’s International Relations Office, Yuliya Rogozhina, International Student Advisor: Office 409, Dostyk Building. Tel: 2704480
Email: [email protected]
II. Yonsei University:
Having been nominated as an exchange student to Yonsei University, your next step would be to
complete the documents listed below and send them to the University in Seoul. We recommend you to send by express mail (EMS Express, Pony Express, Overseas Courier Service, UPS) which
guarantees the receiving of them.
The set of Exchange Programme enrolment forms - together with the additional documents - should be returned to Yonsei University’s International Office by set dates:
Application Deadlines:
Spring semester: October 30Fall semester: May 10
Required Documents:
Application Form Dormitory Application
Please be aware that you’ll have to apply for visa to Korea in advance!We recommend you to start the application procedure right after nomination in order
to get your visa on time. Students need a formal letter of acceptance for visa purposes!
Once your application has been assessed you will receive a Letter of Acceptance.
Contact Person at Yonsei University
WE, Gang Jeon (Mr.)
Coordinator for Incoming ExchangeOffice of International Affairs
Yonsei University134 Shinchon-dong Seodaemun-gu
Seoul, 120-749, KOREAPhone:+82-2-2123-3487 / Fax:+82-2-393-7272
E-mail: [email protected] for Application: http://oia.yonsei.kr