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Academic Program
Due to its academic excellence and diverse course offerings, Yonsei University is consistently ranked as the top private university in Korea. Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) offers over 100 courses including courses in the arts, culture, and humanities, Asian and Korean studies, international politics and economics, global management, science and technology, and environmental studies.
Course Descriptions and Syllabi
Leading experts and professors from Yonsei University and around the world teach courses at YISS. You have three options:
- 5 credits (one course + internship)
- 6 credits (two courses)
- 9 credits (3 courses, no internship)
Korea Summer Internship Program
This 6-week program offers direct exposure to global corporate settings in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Taking advantage of Yonsei University’s vast alumni networks and strong ties with business and educational partners, the program will provide you with the opportunity to gain professional work experience and to build social networks in some of the world’s leading companies and organizations. Do not miss this opportunity to advance your career during the summer. You can earn 2 academic credits during the Corporate Internship or the Research Internship and may choose one additional 3-credit course. Internship placements are not guaranteed, so you should plan to replace the 2-credit internship with a 3-credit course if you do not get an internship.
Review Yonsei University’s website for more information regarding course offerings.
General Education Information for UAlbany Students
Credits earned on this program will automatically satisfy the International Perspectives requirement. Three credits of foreign language study will satisfy the Foreign Language requirement. No additional approval is required for you to earn these general elective credits.
Major/Minor Information for UAlbany Students
Courses may also satisfy major and minor requirements, upon approval by the department.
Transcript
All courses taken abroad count towards UAlbany General Elective credits. Credits and grades will appear on your UAlbany transcript. You may file a request to have additional courses approved for equivalency as necessary.
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Housing
There are two on-campus housing facilities available for exchange students. SK Global House has single and double occupancy dorms, and International House has double occupancy dorms.
As the residents of both dormitories can share the residential facilities, there is little difference in terms of facilities and service provided, except for the location of the bathroom; a private bathroom is located inside each room of SK Global House, while the bathroom facilities are centrally located on each floor of International House. Regarding the double rooms, the size of the double room in International House is a little bit larger than that of SK Global House. Also, the double room in SK Global House does not have refrigerators, while the International House does.
Both dormitories are located very close to the classrooms and the Office of International Affairs. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy your living experience within a convenient and comfortable environment and global community network.
On-campus housing is not guaranteed. If you are not approved for on-campus housing, Yonsei University will offer alternative off-campus options. You also have the option of arranging your own off-campus housing.
Meals
There is no meal plan for this program. You may choose to purchase meals in the cafeteria, cook, or eat out at local restaurants.
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Estimate of Costs
For reference, please review the estimate of costs here.
More Information
Click for more information on Program Costs and Financial Aid.
Remember to speak with the Office of Financial Aid at your home campus to determine how your aid package could apply towards your program abroad.
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Academic Requirements
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in all majors, with at least a 2.0 GPA, are eligible to apply. The GPA requirement is very strict.
Korean citizens are also eligible to apply.
No previous Korean language study is required.
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Experiential Learning
There may be several university-arranged tours included in the cost of this program. Possible cultural excursions may include:
- Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace + Blue House)
- K-Pop dance class with One-Million Dance Studio
- Cooking class
- Taekwondo class
- Samyang Factory & Farm Tour (Buldak Ramen factory + BTS music video location)
- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Tour
- Korean Classical Music performance at Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater + Deoksugung Palace night tour)
- Lotte World
You will also have access to several tourist attractions and events off campus.
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Funding Opportunities
Most financial aid and academic awards will apply to semester programs.
External scholarships, listed on our website, are a good way to partially fund your study abroad experience. In addition, the Center for International Education and Global Strategy offers two scholarship programs for UAlbany students studying abroad on UAlbany or 4-year SUNY programs.
More information on applying to these scholarships is located on the Scholarships web page.
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About the City
Yonsei University’s main campus is in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting, located minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown area. Seoul is one of the leading and rising global cities in the world. It is also home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and offers many temples and other cultural attractions.
Yonsei University has 3,500 eminent faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. There are 21 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 131 subsidiary institutions hosting a selective pool of students from around the world.
Travel Documents
A valid passport is required to participate in this program. If you are a U.S. citizen, you are not required to obtain a visa in order to participate in this program.
For all other nationalities, please check with your government and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea website to determine whether you are required to obtain a visa for this program.
More information regarding the visa application process is available upon acceptance to the program.
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Application Availability
Applications become available online one semester before the program start date, based on the following timeline:
- Summer programs: December
PROGRAM DATES
Summer 2023
06/24/2023 to 08/04/2023
*If you are participating in the summer internship program at Yonsei University, you will need to arrive in South Korea earlier than the date listed above in order to attend the internship orientation. Additional details will be provided by Yonsei University upon acceptance into the program.
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About the Program
The University at Albany’s exchange affiliation with Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) enables you to study for several weeks at one of the most prestigious universities in Korea: Yonsei University. The program has recently been revamped to highlight international students' growing interests 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. You can experience Korean culture and participate in a variety of activities and events outside the classroom including field trips, Korean lessons, and cultural immersion programs. You are sure to make lifelong friends, build your networks, and expand and deepen your academic and cultural horizons, all while experiencing life in Seoul, one of Asia's coolest, yet largely undiscovered cities.
Program Orientations
Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation. During this time, you will have the opportunity to meet other program participants, discuss in-depth the details of your program, and prepare of the overall education abroad experience. The fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted in late March/early April, and in late November/early December for the spring term abroad.
Upon arrival at Yonsei University, you will attend a mandatory program orientation. This is an important and informative set of sessions organized by International Office of your host university.
Support Services
UAlbany’s Office of Education Abroad staff assists you during the application process, in your preparation to travel abroad, and on-site if necessary.
Yonsei University's International Office staff serve as an experienced resource for resolving issues that you may encounter in while abroad.
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