International Summer Programmes (i-SP)

Yonsei International Summer School

What is this program about?

The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) started in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean and global cultures. YISS continues to grow and evolve, accommodating the needs of a rapidly changing student body and meeting the challenges of a fast-paced global society.

The 2013 summer program has been revamped in order to highlight growing interest in the arts, culture, and humanities while also offering cutting-edge classes in management and economics, global issues, history and social sciences, and science and technology.

Students may also apply for the Korea Summer Internship Programme as part of YISS (For internship queries, please contact Yonsei University directly).

When does the programme take place?

28 June - 8 August 2013

Where does the programme take place?

Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

What is the academic content?

YISS courses are highly intensive and fast paced. Classes meet two class hours (100 minutes) each day (three class hours for Korean Language classes), four days a week (Mon ~ Thurs), for 6 weeks (46 in-class hours per course, 69 for Korean Language Course). Course requirements include a mid-term examination, a final examination, and often a term paper, although the choice remains up to individual professors.

Full list of courses are available here.

Academic credit MAY be available. Credit for the programme is strictly at the student’s discretion. Students interested in obtaining credit must work with their faculty for credit mapping. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the students’ behalf.

What does it include?

6-week intensive academic program at Yonsei University

What is the student accommodation?

On-campus accommodation could be arranged. More information can be found here.

How much does it cost?

Breakdown of costs	KRW
Application Fee (non-refundable)	100,000
Tuition	3,600,000
Airport pick-up	90,000
Accommodation at dormitory	765,000
Local Transportation	40,000
Meals	300,000
Insurance	17,000
Airfare	1,074,681
Visa	35,823
Personal Spending	200,000
Total	6,222,504 (approx. SGD7,200)

Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!

Is financial assistance available?

Yes. Students can apply for the NASA Enhancement Bursary* (by Financial Need) or NASA Enhancement Scholarship (by Merit). More information here.

*Students who demonstrate the strongest financial need will be awarded tuition fee waiver awards provided by the partner university – to apply, please use the NASA Enhancement Bursary form (including non-Singaporeans). You may apply for both NASA Enhancement Scholarship and Bursary at the same time for this programme, due to the special tuition fee waiver positions. However, you can only receive one award for this programme.  

Number of placements available?

Number of placements dependent on Partner University’s admission policy for the year

What are the eligibility requirements?

Students should not be in their graduating semester prior to participating in this programme. CAP of 3.2 and above.

 

Is a visa required?

Students are to consult the Embassy of Korea in Singapore to determine if a visa is required and to apply for an entry visa if needed. 

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea
47 Scotts Road, #08-00 Goldbell Towers, Singapore 228233

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!

How do I apply?

Deadline: 25 April 2013

All applications are to be submitted via OPAS.

Who to contact for more information?

For internship enquiries: summer@yonsei.ac.kr

For other enquiries, please click here.