Study Abroad at Yonsei | Yonsei University OIA

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• Exchange Students
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• Academic Calendar
• Courses
• Rules and Regulations

Minimum GPA for Application
- Group Visiting Program: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Individual Visiting Program: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Language Requirement

Proof of proficiency in either English or Korean is required. All test scores must have been obtained within two years prior to the start of the semester.

1) English : One of the following tests is accepted:
- TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition 79 (ITP or MyBest score are not accepted)
- IELTS 6.5
- Cambridge English Exam B2 First (FCE) to C2 Proficiency (CPE)

2) Korean: One of the following tests is accepted:
- KLAT level 4
- TOPIK level 4
- An assessment report by a professor

* Exception:
1) Applicants who are nationals of majority English-speaking countries (e.g., the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland): A passport copy is required
2) Applicants whose home university is located in a majority English-speaking country(same as above): No additional language proof is required; however, this must be clearly indicated on the transcript or Certificate of Enrollment
3) Applicants enrolled in a degree program conducted entirely in English: An official letter from the home university is required

Application Materials

• Official electronic-Transcript(s)
  - For applicants from non-OECD countries, authentication (Apostille or Korean embassy / consulate legalization) is additionally required
• Official proof of Language Proficiency
• ID Photo (for student ID card issuance)
• Copy of the passport ID page
• Official Bank/Financial Statement
  - Minimum balance requirement
  * Group Visiting Program : USD 5,000(one semester) / USD 15,000(two semesters)
  * Individual Visiting Program : USD 10,000(one semester) / USD 25,000(two semesters)
• Study Plan
• Proof of Medical Insurance (may be submitted after admission confirmation)

Additional Documents to be Submitted by Post

Only for applicants who are required to obtain a D-2(student) visa

(Applicants with Korean nationality or those holding a valid long-term visa, including F-1-F-6, A-1, A-3, or H-2, are not required to apply for a D-2 visa. Applicants who do not require a D-2 visa should not submit these documents)

- Certificate of Enrollment(original)
- Original bank/financial statements