u/East_Hedgehog_6200

I’m an incoming international student trying to make a huge decision between two offers: Yonsei UIC (ISED) and Korea University (Electrical Engineering). Also, my SKKU result is coming on July 16th.

My ultimate goal is to graduate entirely in English and leave Korea after for my master’s abroad. I have zero plans (as of now) to stay in Korea long-term. I need some unfiltered, realistic advice on a few things:

1. The KU English graduation path: For international students in KU electrical engineering, how do they manage an all-English path? It’s concerning that many major-required courses and technical electives lack English sections. If my goal is an English-taught degree for a global master’s program, is KU a trap? How do non-Korean speakers handle mandatory Korean language requirements and major classes without harming their GPA?
2. Yonsei UIC ISED (No Scholarship): Since I didn’t receive an initial scholarship from Yonsei, I’ll be paying the full tuition out of pocket. Given that I want to move to Western countries/abroad for grad school, do UIC’s environment, curriculum, and international recognition actually justify the steep price tag? Is the post-grad pipeline worth the investment?
3. Cost of Living: Can any current student (ideally South Asian students) give me a raw, realistic estimate of monthly living expenses in Korea? I just need a breakdown of dorms/rent, food, transport, and daily life (everything except tuition).

Would really really appreciate if anyone can Help Out!!

I’m an incoming international student trying to make a huge decision between two offers: Yonsei UIC (ISED) and Korea University (Electrical Engineering). Also, my SKKU result is coming on July 16th.

My ultimate goal is to graduate entirely in English and leave Korea after for my master’s abroad. I have zero plans (as of now) to stay in Korea long-term. I need some unfiltered, realistic advice on a few things:

1. The KU English graduation path: For international students in KU electrical engineering, how do they manage an all-English path? It’s concerning that many major-required courses and technical electives lack English sections. If my goal is an English-taught degree for a global master’s program, is KU a trap? How do non-Korean speakers handle mandatory Korean language requirements and major classes without harming their GPA?

2. Yonsei UIC ISED (No Scholarship): Since I didn’t receive an initial scholarship from Yonsei, I’ll be paying the full tuition out of pocket. Given that I want to move to Western countries/abroad for grad school, do UIC’s environment, curriculum, and international recognition actually justify the steep price tag? Is the post-grad pipeline worth the investment?

3. Cost of Living: Can any current student (ideally South Asian students) give me a raw, realistic estimate of monthly living expenses in Korea? I just need a breakdown of dorms/rent, food, transport, and daily life (everything except tuition).

Would really really appreciate if anyone can Help Out!!

Looking for Yonsei Human Ecology – Fall 2026 Accepted Students! 🎉

Hi everyone! I’m creating an Instagram group chat for students admitted to Yonsei University – Human Ecology (Fall 2026) so we can connect before the semester starts, get to know each other, and help each other out :)

If you’re in Human Ecology and want to join, leave a comment or DM me your Instagram ID and I’ll add you! 😁

연세대학교 생활과학대학 2026년 가을학기 합격생을 찾습니다! 🎉 안녕하세요 여러분!

학기 시작 전에 서로 연락하고 친해지며 정보를 나눌 수 있도록 연세대학교 생활과학대학(Human Ecology) 2026년 가을학기 합격생들을 위한 인스타그램 단체 채팅방을 만들고 있습니다 :)

생활과학대학 합격생이고 참여하고 싶다면 댓글을 남기거나 인스타그램 아이디를 DM으로 보내주세요! 추가해드릴게요 😊

CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT INNN!!! Super Excited to get to know everyone, was thinking about making a groupchat on Instagram with all those who got accepted into main Yonsei for fall 26.

Comment or Dm ur Id if you are interested I will add you!!✨️👐

How to check if I got the scholarship or not for yonsei.

I got accepted tho.

Also does anyone has any tips for Admitted international students??