r/yonsei

I'm an international student interested in applying to Yonsei University. I want to study Economics at UIC. I scored a 37/45 in the IB and a 1440 on the SAT, which is a decent score for applying to Yonsei. But I have zero extracurriculars, public service, clubs, leadership or honours. I feel like this is gonna be a big hurdle. I want to hear from people who have had experience applying, I'm looking forward to the responses.

Hi! Im 16 female and apart of the class of 28. Ive been planning to apply to KU, Yonsei, SNU, Hanyang Howard, NYU, Michigan, Houston, etc.

However, my dream school since freshman year has always been to attend Yonsei for different majors I havent decided yet. Business Admin and minor in marketing/media, Entrepreneurship and Marketing or Business international studies I think thats what its called over there. I live in the states on the east coast and was wondering how applying works? Some people are saying you can only apply during the spring some are saying during the fall. Ive been genuinely confused since sophmore year. I wanna become a full time int student if thats possible. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions or answers? LMK! Thanks

I’m 23 (she/her) and I’ll be in Korea until November.

I’ve actually been at Yonsei for 2 semesters this year, but my friends have all kind of finished or became distant. I’ll be in level 4 (again 🥲).

I usually go to a kpop concert or festival almost every weekend. I like most boy groups. I’ve also been to a couple music broadcasts too. My favorite is BTS but some other groups include BND, TXT, ENHYPEN, SVT, P1Harmony, ZB1, WayV and a lot of other people cuz I have a lot of love to give haha.

I also really like BL shows. I mostly like DMD guys but I watch a lot of other shows too. I’m going to the TutorYim fanmeet and maybe some other ones if they get announced.

Idk if this is gonna work, but if anyone would be interested in studying Korean, going to concerts, and fujoshing out comment and send me a dm.

Hi everyone! I’m a new student at Yonsei, and I’ve already been assigned a dorm room with a check-in date of August 27.

I’ve just been invited to the K-MeetUP on August 20, so I need somewhere to stay from August 20–26.

I contacted the dormitory office to ask whether I could stay in my assigned room earlier, or possibly in another available room, and I’m happy to pay for those 7 extra nights. However, they haven’t replied yet.

Has anyone had experience with early check-in at Yonsei dormitories? Is it possible to arrange a temporary room for a week before the official check-in date?

Hotels are quite expensive for a full week, so I’d really appreciate any advice or experience. Thanks!

As a Moroccan GKS scholar do u have any advice or smth you wish that u knew it before GKS for the Moroccan applicants specifically?

Hi everyone!

I am a 17-year-old student preparing my undergraduate applications for Computer Science / AI programs in South Korea (specifically targeting Yonsei, Korea University, and SKKU).

I wanted to share my background and see if anyone currently studying at these universities (or who went through the admissions process) could share feedback on my chances and recommendations.

Academic & Test Profile:

• GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 (High School / College Diploma)
• Qualifications: Master of Digital Information Processing & Web Content Administrator
• Language Proficiency: IELTS 7.0 | TOPIK Level 3

Technical Background & Projects:

• Programming Languages: Proficient in C++ and Java; currently expanding into Python.
• Projects: Developed a Pomodoro productivity web app and a health tracking tool (calculating BMI/ideal weight and suggesting recommendations).

I am currently working on my personal statements and securing recommendation letters.

A few questions for the community:

1. How competitive is my profile for CS/AI programs at Yonsei, KU, or SKKU with a TOPIK 3 and IELTS 7?
2. Are there specific areas in my personal essay I should emphasize to stand out for STEM majors?
3. For those who got accepted into these universities, what pushed your application over the edge?

Thanks in advance for any insights or advice!

Hi everyone!
I’m an international student preparing to apply to universities in Korea, especially the top universities like Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University.
I would really appreciate hearing from international students who are currently studying at these universities.
Could you please share:
What university and major are you studying?
What was your academic background (GPA, language scores like TOPIK/IELTS/TOEFL, extracurricular activities, awards, etc.)?
What do you think was the most important factor that helped you get accepted?
What mistakes should applicants avoid?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to apply to a top Korean university as an international student?
I know every applicant is different, but hearing real experiences from accepted students would be extremely helpful.
Thank you so much!

My stupid self fell asleep before the mileage bidding period was over and so all my preferred classes are wishlisted, but have no points allocated towards them. I presume this means I'll have to fight it out during the first-come-first-served registration, but has anyone had much luck with registering for classes during this period without having any former points allocated to those classes? I can't believe I've made such a mistake and I'm really freaking out.

Hi guys, I need your advice. I’m applying for GKS-U 2027, but I’m deciding between two majors: Business Administration – regular track and Economics – Underwood International College.
My favorite major is Business, but UIC at Yonsei doesn’t offer Business Administration. If I choose BA, I’ll have to study in Korean. However, I’ve seen some reviews saying that students in the regular track at Yonsei can choose to take most of their courses in either English or Korean. Still, I’m afraid that I might have to study mostly in Korean because international students rarely choose the regular track.
So which one should I choose? If you have any recommendations or personal experiences with either track, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks so much! 💜

Help! I’m trying to enroll in Study Abroad graduate-level courses, but I keep getting this error message:

You cannot enroll in this course due to major/grade limitation.

I’m definitely a graduate student, and the course isn’t restricted to a specific major. Has anyone experienced this or knows how to fix it?

Hi! I’ll be starting the ITFM master’s at Yonsei GSIS this fall and I’m currently choosing my courses.

For the core courses, I have:

* Statistics – Kwangyong Park

* International Relations – Kyungsuk Lee OR Jae Eun Shin

* Introduction to International Economics – Joon-Ho Hahm

I’d especially love to hear from current/former students about these professors, particularly regarding workload, grading, difficulty, and teaching style. Which professor would you recommend for International Relations?

I also need to choose 1–2 ITFM courses, so I’d really appreciate recommendations on which courses/professors you liked or would avoid.

I’m not a big fan of frequent class participation, presentations, or debates, so courses with less emphasis on these would be ideal for me.

Thanks in advance :)