ABOUT YONSEI UNIVERSITY

Being 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 Yonsei alumni 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 located minutes away from the economic, political and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown. Yonsei has 3,500 eminent faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. There are 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 133 subsidiary institutions hosting a selective pool of students from around the world.

YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL (YISS)

Discover your passion in over 100 courses

Available Courses

FEATURED COURSES

Comparative East Asian  Studies

Co-taught by invited distinguished faculty from among Yonsei’s international network, this course examines some of the major issues shaping the three major East Asian countries – China, Japan and South Korea – in comparative perspective. Topics vary each year, introducing students to a wide range of theoretical, methodological, and multidisciplinary perspective.

Korean Writing Intensive Seminars

Korean Writing Intensive Seminars combine substantive content in Korean studies with an intensive Korean writing component. This course is specifically designed for students wishing to improve their Korean academic writing and composition skills – key skills needed for employment in Korea-related job opportunities. Instructors will guide students through every stage of the writing process and provide in-depth feedback on written assignments. Students may choose one or more subjects of interest-Korean Philosophy, Korean Politics, Korean Literature and Korean History.

KOREA SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Korea Summer Internship Program offers YISS students direct exposure to global corporate setting in the heart of Seoul, Korea. Taking advantage of Yonsei University’s vast alumni network and strong ties with business and educational partners, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain professional work experience and to build social networks in some of the world’s leading companies and organizations.

• student will earn 3 Yonsei academic credits

2014 YISS ADMISSIONS

Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as well as high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university are eligible to apply for the YISS program.

• minimum GPA requirement for college or university student, which is above 2.5/4.0

Application period                                       7 January ~10 May 2014*

Field Trip                                                          25 June ~ 27 June 2014*

Orientation                                                      28 June 2014*

Classes                                                               2 July ~ 8 August 2014*

(*Exact date to be confirmed)

Further details regarding the course will be available soon. If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address. We can then contact you directly when further information becomes available.