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Academic Program

Yonsei’s Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) program offers a focused opportunity to deepen your understanding of Korean language and society.

Course Descriptions and Syllabi

During the Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) Program, students can take between 3 and 6 credits. Keep in mind that 6 credits is considered a heavy academic load due to the program’s intensive format.

As a 3-week program, WAY courses are fast-paced and academically rigorous. Here’s what to expect:

• Class Schedule: 150 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
• Total Instruction Time: 45 in-class hours per course
• Coursework: Most classes include a midterm exam, final exam, and often a term paper (requirements vary by professor)

For more information on course offerings, visit Yonsei WAY University’s website.

Course equivalency information for UAlbany Students

Credits earned on this program may be approved to satisfy the World History/International Perspectives or other UAlbany General Education requirements, if you earn appropriate credit in these areas and receive approval using the General Education Substitution Request form found here: General Education Waivers, Substitutions & Appeals | University at Albany. 

Courses may also satisfy major and minor requirements, with approval by the associated academic department(s). You may file a request to have additional courses approved for equivalency as necessary. 

All courses successfully completed through this program abroad that are not assigned a specific UAlbany course equivalency will at least count as UAlbany General Elective credits. Credits and grades will appear on your UAlbany transcript.

Housing

• On-campus housing at Yonsei University is not guaranteed and is very competitive to obtain.
• There are two on-campus housing facilities available: 
  • SK Global House is for both men and women and has single and double-occupancy rooms. 
  • WooJungWon is for both men and women and has double occupancy rooms.  
• You may also arrange 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.

Estimate of Costs

For reference, review the most recent estimate of costs. 

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.

Eligibility Requirements

• Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and exceptional freshmen in all majors, with at least a 2.0 GPA, are eligible to apply. 
• No previous Korean language study is required, but please note that the language course will be very fast-paced if you decide to take it.

Experiential Learning

The exciting learning environment of Winter Abroad at Yonsei continues outside the classroom with a variety of one-day excursions held on the weekends. Previous excursions included: 
• DMZ Tour: a visit to the demilitarized zone between South and North Korea
• Ski Tour: a one-day trip to a nearby ski resort for a crash course on skiing
• Korean Cooking Class: a half-day cooking class and a tasting session at the Korean Cuisine Cultural Center
Excursions are not included in your program charge.
Trips may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students sign up. Details of the trip may be modified due to weather and other conditions.

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. 
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 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.

PROGRAM DATES

Winter 2025 - 2026

Application Availability

• Winter: July

About the Program

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 for the overall education abroad experience. The fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted on the Saturday before the end of Spring UAlbany classes 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 the 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 while abroad.