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Spring Semester 2022

APPLICATION GUIDE
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
(Undergraduate/Korean Programs)
SEOUL CAMPUS

2021. 6.

* This guide is for reference only.


(The Korean version precedes the English version)
CONTENTS

<GUIDE>

Ⅰ. Global Basic Education Division ························································································································· 1


Ⅱ. Admissions Schedule and Units ···················································································································· 3
1. Admissions Schedule ··································································································································· 3
2. Admission Units ············································································································································ 5
Ⅲ. Eligibility ··························································································································································· 7
Ⅳ. Application Procedure ····································································································································· 8
Ⅴ. Application Materials ······································································································································· 9
Ⅵ. Information on Each Admission Track ········································································································ 12
Ⅵ_1. International Student Admission ·········································································································· 13
Ⅵ_2. International Student Admission(GLD) ································································································· 18

<INFORMATION>

Ⅶ. Information ··················································································································································· 19
Ⅶ_1. Information on Apostille/Consulate Authentications ··········································································· 20
Ⅶ_2. Points of Caution ··································································································································· 22
Ⅶ_3. Tuition Payment and Korean Language Program ··············································································· 24
Ⅶ_4. Changes in Admission 2023 ················································································································ 26

<FORMS>

Ⅷ. Forms
1. Personal Statement(English)
2. Letter of Recommendation(English)
3. Academic History Record Sheet
4. Letter of Consent(Agreement on Verification of Records)
5. Letter of Request(Request form for Verification of Records)
▣ Notice for Admissions 2022 ▣

 The evaluation schedule and locations mentioned in this guideline, including


dates for interview and performance tests, are subject to change in response
to COVID-19.

 The evaluation method and process mentioned in this guideline are subject to
change in response to COVID-19.

 Applicants coming to Korea for a test or any kind of admission process must
take self-quarantine period into account, thereby ensuring their attendance for
the test. (Applicants will be disqualified if absent to the test)

 Any change will be notified on Yonsei University International Admissions


Team website. Please visit the website frequently to get updated with the
latest information and changes.
Yonsei University, Seoul Campus

I Global Basic Education Division

Please check the following information in regards to the Global Basic Education Division(GBED).

■ Global Basic Education Division (GBED)


All international students who have been admitted to the university should complete Korean language
and basic education courses at GBED during their first year. GBED provides international students with
intensive Korean language education so that they can improve language skills for academic
performances, adjust to college life and successfully complete their studies at Yonsei University.

1. Division by Grades

Grade Freshman (1st year) Sophomore – Senior (2nd - 4th year)


Majors and Departments
Global Basic Education Division,
Division (Liberal Arts, Business and Economics, Business,
Global Leaders College
Engineering, etc.)
Location International Campus - Songdo Main Campus - Sinchon

2. GBED Curriculum
(1) GLC (Global Leaders College) General Education
- The following courses will be exclusively offered to international students : Understanding of Number
in Daily Life, Guide to Politics, Landmarks of Korean Culture, Digital Art and Culture, Understanding
Global Industry, Materials and Civilization, GLC Mathematics, Technology Society and Leadership,
Understanding Food and Food Science, etc.

(2) GLC Korean Language Education


- GBED curriculum provides different levels of Korean language classes to help international students
achieve an academic level of Korean language in accordance with each student’s Korean skills, which
are measured by GLC’s Korean Language Proficiency Test or TOPIK.
Korean Language Curriculum
Proficiency
Beginner Complete 3 GLC Basic Korean Language Courses

Intermediate Complete 4 GLC Intermediate Korean Language Courses

Advanced GLC Liberal Arts and Major Courses

(3) GLC English Language Education


- GBED provides different levels of English language courses that are taught by native-speaking
professors in order to support students become global leaders.

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(4) Absolute Evaluation System


To alleviate the academic burden for all courses in Global Leaders College use the absolute
evaluation method to evaluate students. Also, all the courses in GLC are provided exclusively for
GLC students, hence, relieving the stress of having to compete with Korean students.

3. Benefits of Global Basic Education Division


(1) Premium Courses Exclusive for International Students
This premium curriculum includes various courses helping Korean language learning in order to
improve students’ academic performance and to increase their adaptation and satisfaction of the
campus life, helping them prepare appropriately for studying in their original major field.
(2) Korean Writing Assistance and Academic Support Center for international Students
Academic writing programs are available for international students to help them study more
effectively whilst offering them the necessary assistance for academic assignments such as reports.
Plus, international students can get advice regarding their courses and can get professional or
academic guidance from academic advisors. They can also receive administrative services as well as
a counseling regarding the curriculum of the college they will enter into as a sophomore.
(3) Extracurricular Activity Programs
International students will have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences and chances to learn
more about Korea through special programs designed exclusively for them, e.g. Korean Culture
Experiences.
(4) One-stop Services, Including Airport Pick Up
To facilitate international students in adapting to college life, we provide international students who
enter Yonsei University the necessary guidance and services from day one. We pick them up at the
airport and show them how to move-in to the dormitory, register for classes.

4. Remarks
(1) Students will belong to GBED for one full year starting from matriculation
※ Note: The students of Physical Education major and Sport Industry Studies under College of
Educational Sciences will only belong to GBED for one semester, not a full year.
(2) Tuition fee: 6,140,000 KRW (per semester)
Tuition fees from 2nd year differ based on each department/division.

※ Freshmen students from College of Music, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry and Nursing are not assigned
to GBED.

- Global Leaders College -

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II Admissions Schedule and Units

1. Admissions Schedule
Category
Classification Date and Time Location Note
(Admission Unit)
International Student
Admission 2021. 9. 1.(Wed) ~ 9. 24.(Fri)
(Pre-med, Pre-dentistry,
17:00
Pharmacy, Music,
Athletic) Yonsei International
The application
Online International Student Undergraduate Admissions
2021. 9. 1.(Wed) ~ 10. 15.(Fri) will be submitted
Application Admission Team Website
(General Units) 17:00
(http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr) online.

International Student
Admission 2021. 9. 1.(Wed) ~ 10. 22.(Fri)
(Global Leadership 17:00
Division)
International Student
Admission
(Pre-med, Pre-dentistry, Delivered by 2021. 10. 1.(Fri) After completing
우) 03722
Application Pharmacy, Music, the online
서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50
Documents Athletic) application,
연세대학교 국제처 국제입학팀
Submission applicants should
International Student 외국인 입학전형 담당자 앞
(Registered print it out and
Admission Delivered by 2021. 10. 22.(Fri) International Undergraduate
Mail/ submit it with
(General Units) Admissions, Yonsei University
Overseas other documents
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu,
Express) International Student through registered
Seoul 03722, Korea
Admission mail.
Delivered by 2021. 10. 29.(Fri)
(Global Leadership
Division)
Due to the spread
of COVID-19,
the College of
Medicine/Dentistry/
International Student Pharmacy
Aptitude/Personality
Interview Admission(Pre-med, Interview CANCELLED interviews
Pre-dentistry, Pharmacy) scheduled for
2021. 10. 23.(Sat)
have been
CANCELLED.

[Upload Performance Video]


International Undergraduate
International Student 2021. 10. 27.(Wed) Admissions Website All applicants for
Admission ~ 10. 29.(Fri) (http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.
kr) Music/Sports
(Music) [Online Performance Test] major must take
※ For Church Music performance tests.
2021. 11. 6.(Sat) (Choral Conducting) and (Except for sports
Performance Composition Major
Test Applicants, both video students already
performance considered their
evaluation and online
International Student [Upload Performance Video] performance test will sports career in the
Admission be conducted. document
2021. 10. 27.(Wed) (Specific time of the test
(Athletic) ~ 10. 29.(Fri) evaluation process)
will be announced at a
later date)

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Category
Classification Date and Time Location Note
(Admission Unit)
International Student
Admission(Pre-med,
2021. 12. 16.(Thu)
Pre-dentistry, Pharmacy,
Music, Athletic)
International Student
Application Applicants must
Admission Applicant’s e-mail
Results (General Units) check the result
2021. 10. 15.(Fri) directly.
International Student ~ 12. 16.(Thu)
Admission
(Global Leadership
Division)

Payment through
individually
assigned
Information regarding payment deposit-only virtual
Tuition fee
All Admission Units 2022. 1. period and method will be bank account
Payment
notified to accepted students (Internet banking,
account transfer,
phone banking,
etc)

※ For Spring 2022, all accepted students, excluding students of the majors mentioned below, are to
spend their first and second semesters (freshman year) at the International Campus in Incheon, for the
Residential College Program.
• Students who are admitted to the College of Music spend their whole 4 year education at the Seoul
Sinchon Campus.
• Students who are admitted to the Department of Sport Industry Studies and Physical Education only
spend their first semester of their freshman year at the International Campus for the Residential
College Program.
※ All information mentioned in this guideline, such as screening schedule, locations, interviews, and
evaluation methods is subject to change in response to COVID-19.
If there are any changes, we will announce through the International Undergraduate Admissions Team
Website.

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2. Admission Units

Track College Major/Department Quota


*Korean Language & Literature
*Chinese Language & Literature
*English Language & Literature
*German Language & Literature
College of *French Language & Literature
Liberal Arts *Russian Language & Literature
*History
*Philosophy
*Library & Information Science
*Psychology
College of Business Economics
and Commerce Applied Statistics
College of Business Business Administration
*Mathematics
*Physics
*Chemistry
College of Sciences
*Earth System Sciences
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Architectural Engineering
College of Urban Planning & Engineering
a few numbers for each major
International Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering
Student Mechanical Engineering
Admission Materials Science and Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Computer Science
College of Computing
Department of Artificial Intelligence
*Systems Biology
College of Life Science
*Biochemistry
and Biotechnology
Biotechnology
College of Theology *Theology
Political Science & International Studies
Public Administration
College of Social Social Welfare
Sciences *Sociology
Cultural Anthropology
Communication
Church Music
*Voice
College of Music *Piano
*Instrumental Music
*Composition
*Clothing & Textiles
College of Human *Food & Nutrition
Ecology House & Interior Design
*Child & Family Studies

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Track College Major/Department Quota


Human Environment & Design
*Department of Education
College of Sciences in
*Physical Education
Education
Sport Industry Studies
College of Nursing *Nursing
College of Medicine Pre-Medicine a few numbers for each major

College of Dentistry Pre-Dentistry


College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
International
Global Leaders
Student Global Leadership Division
College
Admission(GLD)

■ Notes
1) Application for departments under the Underwood International College will be processed SEPARATELY
by the Office of Underwood International College.
[Please refer to the UIC website for more information (http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr)]
2) The majors/departments above are undergraduate courses conducted in Korean language, and some of
the majors/departments may include courses taught in English.
3) Majors marked with an asterisk(*) offer pre-service teacher preparation programs.
4) In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education, no more than 5 international students
can be accepted for the Department of Education, and no more than 4 international students can be
accepted for Physical Education major.
5) Architectural Engineering major is divided into Architecture [5-year program] and Architectural
Engineering [4-year program].
6) Current Accreditation by College and Department:
- College of Business: Department of Business Administration has been certified with KABEA (Korean
Association of Business Education Accreditation), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business International) and EQUIS (the European Quality Improvement System);
- College of Medicine: Department of Pre-Med has been certified with KIMEE (Korean Institution of
Medical Education and Evaluation);
- College of Dentistry: Department of Pre-dentistry has been certified with KIDEE (Korean Institute of
Dental Education and Evaluation);
- College of Nursing: Department of Nursing has been certified with KABONE (Korean Accreditation
Board of Nursing Education).
7) Yonsei University hold full rights to not admitting any applicant if they do not meet the requirements.

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Ⅲ Eligibility

■ Eligibility for Application


Applicants and both their parents must hold a non-Korean nationality. Also, applicants must graduate
high school or must be expected to graduate by February 2022 (March 2022 in case of the high school
located in Japan.)
※ Additional qualification for applicants of Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy Major
Applicants must submit a level 5 or higher Korean language certificate from Yonsei KLI or TOPIK score
level 5 or higher by the last day of application material submission period.

▣ Important Notes on Eligibility for Application


○ Citizenship status is determined at the time of application submission.
○ If the applicant or any one of the applicant's parents has dual citizenship, one being Korean,
the student is not eligible for this track.
○ Korea-born adoptees of foreign nationality are considered as foreign nationals only if they
acquired the foreign nationality before entering elementary school (Grade 1).
○ Only applicants and both parents, who have acquired foreign citizenship before the applicant
started high school education (Grade 10) or the equivalent, are eligible for this track.
○ A Taiwanese applicant with one parent of Taiwanese citizenship is considered eligible as an
international student.
○ Total years of education will be counted based on the Korean educational system. [Overseas
education years will be counted as follows: From Grade 1 to 6 to be elementary school, from
Grade 7 to 9 to be middle school, from Grade 10 to 12 to be high school]
○ In principle, for applicants whose country’s formal education system (elementary to high school)
is less than twelve years, only applicants who completed the full school years that are
approved by the Korean Ministry of Education as equivalent to Korean high school will be
considered as qualified high school graduates. However, in general, the qualification as a
legitimate high school graduate will be judged by taking into account each country’s
educational system based on the Korean formal educational system.
○ GED, home schooling, cyber schooling, or other equivalent certificates are not considered as a
high school diploma, thus cannot satisfy the minimum criteria for eligibility.

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Ⅳ Application Procedure

■ Application Procedure
A. Applicants can apply for one major/department among admission units.
※ Applicants can apply for both ‘International Student Admission’ and ‘International Student
Admission(GLD)’ tracks, yet only apply for one major/department for each track.

B. Application Procedure
1) Application Procedure
Read the
application
Through the International Undergraduate
guideline Fill out the information
Admissions Team website, find the link for ▶ ▶
and the related required to apply
online application(‘Jinhak Apply’)
regulations
carefully

Pay the application fee
Check the results Print out your completed application form (After this step, it is
sent to the email and submit it with required documents to impossible to modify or
◀ ◀
address of the the International Undergraduate Admissions cancel your application, as
applicant within the submission period. well as
receiving a refund)

2) Application Fee

Track Admission Units Application fee

All departments except Music and Sports 150,000 KRW


International Student
Majors under College of Music
Admission Physical Education Major 225,000 KRW
Sport Industry Studies
International Student
Global Leadership Division 150,000 KRW
Admission(GLD)

※ Once online application and payment is completed, the application cannot be cancelled and the
application fee is not refundable.
※ However, in the event of natural disasters, obvious mistakes by the institution during the
admission procedure, or any cases whereby The University Admissions Committee can conclude
that continuing the admission procedure is impossible due to uncontrollable reasons for which
applicants are not responsible, partial or full refunds (except for the service charge for admission
agent) may be available.

C. The application will be proceeded online. After completing the application, the applicant must print
and submit it along with all the required documents for the admission process.

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Ⅴ Application Materials

1. Required Documents
Item Details

Print out the completed application form which has been submitted online
Completed Application Form
(http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr)

Official form can be downloaded from Yonsei International Undergraduate Admissions


Personal Statement website
(http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr)
Official form can be downloaded from Yonsei International Undergraduate Admissions
Recommendation Letter
website
(in Korean or English) (http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr)

Graduates Apostille or Consulate Authentication OR Secondary Education Qualification Certificate (in


English)
from high
High School - Submit the original certificate [会考成绩表的认证] issued by the Chinese Ministry of
schools in Education :『教育部学位与研究生教育发展中心』 (in English)
Diploma or
China Website for issue: http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn (check page 20)
Certificate of
(Expected) Apostille or Consulate Authentication is required
Graduation - Documents written in languages other than Korean or English must have a notarized
Others
translation and then be authenticated with Apostille or Consulate Authentication.
- High school certificates of (Expected) Graduation issued in Korea need no authentication
Apostille or Consulate Authentication is required
Official Transcripts of All - Documents written in languages other than Korean or English must have a notarized
translation and then be authenticated with Apostille or Consulate Authentication.
Attended High School
- Official yearly High School Records with grades can replace the yearly transcripts.
(G10 – G12) (Documents in languages other than Korean or English must have a notarized translation
and then be authenticated with Apostille or Consulate Authentication.)
高等学校招生考试(会考或高考) Chinese Department of Education Certificate of Education
Transcript - Submit the original certificate [高考成绩表的认证] issued by the Chinese Ministry of
*Only for those graduating Education :『教育部学位与研究生教育发展中心』 (in English)
from high school in China Website for issue: http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn (check page 20)
Certificate of Registration Apostille or Consulate Authentication is required
for Elementary, Middle and * Only for students who have attended two schools or more from different education
High School systems, with one being less than 12 years of schooling.
1. Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry/Nursing majors applicants
It is mandatory for applicants of above majors to at least submit either Test of
Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 5 certificate or Yonsei KLI level 5 completion
Certificate proving Korean certificate.
Language proficiency 2. Other majors applicants
*Optional Applicants are recommended to submit a TOPIK score or any other proving of Korean
language proficiency. Likewise, certificate of completion from Korean language institutes
like Yonsei's KLI (either Sinchon or International campus) or other universities in Korea
are also accepted.
Documents verifying foreign Copies of applicant's and his/her parents' passports.
nationality of applicant and Copies of identification cards of native country (with authentication), or Documents of
his/her parents Alien Registration issued by Korean Immigration Office are also acceptable
Legal Birth Certificate
documents Non-Chinese Other legal documentation indicating the relationship between the applicant and their
indicating Nationalities parents may be accepted. e.g. Family Register (호적등본), Family Relationship Certificate
(가족관계증명서)
the
relationship Chinese Notarized Kinship of applicant and his/her parents (in English) / 亲属关系证明 公证本(英文
between the Nationalities 本), Notarized House Hold Register (in English / 居民户口簿 公证本英文本)

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Item Details

Supplement
applicant and - Taiwanese applicant one of whose parents hold a Taiwanese citizenship is required to
ary
his/her submit legal documentations indicating his/her relationship with the family (Family
Documents Relation Certificate) from the Korean citizen parent side.
parents
*Conditional
1. Legal documentations verifying the renunciation (with the date) of the applicant’s and
both his/her parents’ Korean citizenships such as a Certificate of Citizenship,
Naturalization; and Certificate of Family Relationship that shows renunciation of Korean
Mandatory documents for citizenship by the Korean government, 국적상실사실 확인증명 issued by Korean Consul, or
foreigners with Korean 국적이탈사실 확인증명 issued by Ministry of Justice, and notarized copy of Alien
ethnicity Registration Card issued after the year 2011.
국적상실(이탈)사실신고 접수증 및 신고서’ is not acceptable.
Certificate of Family Relationship(가족관계증명서) can be issued at any “Community
Service Center”.
Academic History Record
Sheet
List all the schools attended since elementary through high school
*Form given from Yonsei
Uni.
One Letter of Consent and one Letter of Request for each of the schools attended
Letter of Consent and
Official Form can be downloaded from the Yonsei International Undergraduate Admissions
Letter of Request website (http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr)
Bank certificate of deposit balance under the applicant’s name.
- Balance must be above 25,000 USD
Bank certificate of deposit - If it is not possible to submit the bank certificate under the applicant’s name, a
balance certificate of the applicant’s parents can be accepted
- The document must be in either Korean or English. If not, please attach notarized
Korean(or English) translation.
Middle school transcripts, awards, reports of standardized test scores, proof of foreign
Supplementary Documents
language proficiency, certificates/licenses, school profile etc.

※ All the Official Forms can be downloaded from the Yonsei University International Undergraduate Admissions website.
(http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr)

2. Instructions on document submission


A. Accepted students who are expected to graduate at the time of application MUST supplementarily
submit their school diploma with an Apostille/Consulate Authentication to the Office of International
Undergraduate Admissions by January 28, 2022 (Fri). (Room S308, Baekyang Hall)
B. All documents must have your application number written on the upper right corner of the
documents.
C. All documents submitted must be the ORIGINAL. However, in case of unavoidable circumstances,
photocopies that are compared to the original and notarized may also be accepted.
D. When name or date of birth on the submitted documents do not match with student’s official
identifications, the student must submit supplementary documentation in order to have the submitted
documents verified.
E. Documents that are not written in either Korean or English must be enclosed with notarized
translations into Korean or English.
F. Students who have studied in middle/high schools in Korea must submit the certificate of registration
and the official School Records with grades.
G. The Personal Statement must be written either in Korean or in English.

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H. Family Relationship Verification document examples by country:

Philippines: Family Census; Indonesia: Family relation verification (KARTU KELUARGA); Bangladeshi: Jeommeo Kakus or
Jeommeo Sidetiket; Vietnam: So ho Khau or Giay Khai ainh; Mongolia: Kinship relation certificate; Pakistan: Family
Certificate, Sri Lanka: Pauler certificate; Myanmar: Yingtaususayen; Nepal: Jeonmadalda,; Kyrgyzstan · Kazakhstan ·
Uzbekistan · Ukraine · Thailand: Birth certificate

I. For tests like TOEFL, SAT, AP, ACT, IELTS, etc. applicants should submit it to the Yonsei University
International Admissions using the score reporting option. Also, the applicant’s English name and test
date must be notified to the admissions office so that it can be reflected in the evaluation data. It is
the applicant’s full responsibility to send the score reporting related information university previously,
otherwise the grade of such report will not be reflected in the evaluation data.
(ETS/COLLEGE BOARD Yonsei University institution number: 9893, ACT Yonsei University institution
number: 7879)
J. In addition to the documents listed in the application guidelines, the International Admissions may
request additional documents to applicants to confirm the facts regarding the applicant’s eligibility.
※ ALL submitted documents will NOT be returned to the applicants.

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Ⅵ Information on Each Admission Track

Ⅵ_1. International Student Admission

Ⅵ_2. International Student Admission(GLD)

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Ⅵ_1 International Student Admission

1. Admission Units
College Major/Department Quota College Major/Department Quota
*Korean Language & College of Life *Systems Biology
Literature
*Chinese Language & Science *Biochemistry
Literature and Biotechnology Biotechnology
*English Language & College of Theology *Theology
Literature Political Science &
*German Language & International Studies
Literature
College of *French Language & Public Administration
Literature College of Social Social Welfare
Liberal Arts
*Russian Language & Sciences *Sociology
Literature
Cultural Anthropology
*History
Communication
*Philosophy
*Library & Church Music
Information Science *Voice
*Psychology College of Music *Piano
College of Business Economics *Instrumental Music
and Commerce Applied Statistics *Composition
Business *Clothing & Textiles
College of Business (Liberal Arts)
Administration
*Mathematics *Clothing & Textiles
a few (Sciences)
*Physics *Food & Nutrition
*Chemistry numbers for (Liberal Arts) a few
College of Sciences *Earth System each major *Food & Nutrition numbers for
Sciences (Sciences) each major
Astronomy House & Interior
Design
Atmospheric
Sciences College of Human (Liberal Arts)
House & Interior
Chemical & Ecology Design
Biomolecular (Sciences)
Engineering *Child & Family
Electrical & Electronic Studies
Engineering (Liberal Arts)
Architectural Human Environment
Engineering & Design
College of Urban Planning & (Liberal Arts)
Engineering Engineering Human Environment
Civil & Environmental & Design
Engineering (Sciences)
Mechanical *Department of
Engineering
Materials Science College of Sciences in Education
and Engineering *Physical Education
Education Sport Industry
Industrial Engineering
Studies
*Computer Science College of Nursing *Nursing
College of Computing Department of
Artificial Intelligence College of Medicine Pre-Medicine
College of Dentistry Pre-Dentistry
※ Majors marked with an asterisk(*) offer pre-service College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
teacher preparation programs.

2. Eligibility
Applicants and both their parents must hold a non-Korean nationality. Also, applicants must graduate
high school or must be expected to graduate by February 2022 (March 2022 in case of the high school
located in Japan) - Refer to page 7

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3. Evaluation Criteria
Yonsei University makes a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant based on their academic
achievements and potential, as well as non-academic accomplishments. High school transcripts, personal
statement, scores of standardized tests (e.g. 高考; ACT; AP; AST(Advanced Subject Test in Taiwan);
ATAR; ENEM; GSAT(General Scholaristic Aptitude Test); GCE-A Level;HKDSE, IB, NCEA, SAT;
STPM; UEC; etc.), letter of recommendation, awards, certificates/licenses, scores of language
proficiency tests, and high school profile are representative elements used for the evaluation of the
applicant’s qualifications.

A. General Admission Units

Document
Process Factors
Evaluation
Evaluation based ∙ Comprehensive evaluation based on the submitted documents, considering
100%
on the total score academic ability, aptitude for the major, personal attributes, potential, etc.

B. Pre-Med ‧ Pre-Dentistry ‧ Pharmacy

Document
Process Factors
Evaluation
Evaluation based ∙ Comprehensive evaluation based on the submitted documents, considering
100%
on the total score academic ability, aptitude for the major, personal attributes, potential, etc.

※ Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Interview evaluation scheduled for 2021. 10. 23.(Sat) has
been cancelled.
※ Evaluation Method: 100% Document Evaluation.

C. Music and Athletic

Process Document Evaluation Performance Test Total

Evaluation based
50% 50% 100%
on the total score

* Document evaluation factors are same as general admission units.

4. Music/Athletic Major Performance Test Guidelines


※ Video Performance Upload Period: 2021. 10. 27.(Wed) 10:00 ~ 10. 29.(Fri) 17:00
※ For Church Music and Composition Major Applicants, both video performance evaluation and
online performance test will be conducted.
- Online Performance Test Date: 2021. 11. 6.(Sat) (Specific time will be announced at a later date)
■ Test Guidelines
Depart
Major Performance Test Note
ment

∙ L. V. Beethoven one fast movement from Sonatas for piano Everyone


College Church Organ ∙ J.S. Bach one major work written for organ (Prelude and Fugue or other free plays without
of Music Music work) looking at
the score.
Harpsichord ◈ Applicants may choose one of 2 categories from the list below :

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Depart
Major Performance Test Note
ment
∙ Harpsichord
① A work by J.S. Bach (in case of suite work - allemande, courante,
sarabande, gigue these 4 movements)
② work by a French, Italian or German composer from the 17th or 18th
Century apart from J.S. Bach

∙ Piano
① One of the Toccatas (BWV 910-916) or Well-Tempered works (BWV
846-893) by J. S. Bach
② A work by the applicant's choice

◈ All of the below assessment should be played from memory(skip repeat).


∙ Voice: Applicants must sing one of the following 5 songs.
Church
(Key transpositions are allowed.)
Music
1. Gia il sole dal Gange – A. Scarlatti
2. O del mio dolce ardor – Ch. W. Gluck
3. Vaghissima sembianza – S. Donaudy
Choral
Conducting 4. Die Forelle – F. Schubert
5. Widmung – R. Schumann
∙ Piano: Applicants must play one fast movement from Piano Sonatas written
in Classical period.
∙ Sight-singing : Sing at sight, without preparation
∙ Aural skills : 2-part melodic dictation (atonal)
∙ Theory of harmony : to dominant 7th chords

College ◈ Select each one of # 1(German song) and # 2 (Italian song or opera aria), Everyone
of Music 2 songs in total. plays without
1. German song looking at
① Der Atlas – F.Schubert the score.
② Die Krähe – F.Schubert
③ Die böse Farbe – F.Schubert
④ Stänchen(Schwanengesang) – F.Schubert
⑤ Ganymed – F.Schubert
⑥ Frühlingstraum – F.Schubert
⑦ Die Forelle – F.Schubert
⑧ Auf dem Wasser zu singen – F.Schubert
⑨ Gretchen am Spinnrade – F.Schubert
⑩ Die Jünge Nonne – F.Schubert

Vocal Department 2. Italian song or Opera aria


1) When you sing an opera aria, skip recitative and start from aria.
2) Aria with Cavatina: Start from Cavatina
3) Aria without Cavatina: You may start wherever you want.
4) Omit prelude and postlude. Two-measure prelude is available.
5) Do not repeat or skip any measure except the cases above.
When judges think that they hear enough, they can cut off.
① Gia il sole dal Gange - A.Scarlatti
② Selve amiche - A.Caldara
③ Vergin tutto amor - F.Durante
④ O del mio dolce ardor – C.W.Gluck
⑤ Vaghissima sembianza - S.Donaudy
⑥ Le violette – A.Scarlatti
⑦ Alma del core – A.Cladara
⑧ Care selve – G.F.Händel
⑨ Ridente la calma - W.A.Mozart
⑩ Una lacrima – G.Donizetti

∙ One etude by F. Chopin


Piano
College ∙ One complete sonata by L.v. Beethoven chosen from Op.2-1 ~ Op.26 (No. 1

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Depart
Major Performance Test Note
ment
~ No. 12). All movements required.

∙ Violin: H. Wieniawski Violin Concerto No.2 All movements required.


∙ Viola: J. Brahms Viola Sonata No.2 in E flat Major All movements required.
(Any edition)
Stringed ∙ Cello: P. I. Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Instruments D. Popper Etude No.9
∙ D. Bass: S. Koussevitzky Concerto, Op.3
(All test songs of the bass should be played by solo tuning)
∙ Harp: Alfredo Casella Sonata for Harp

◈ Wind Instrument: ① The designated songs are played without looking at the
music, and the repetition is omitted.
② If there is no designated movement, play the whole.
∙ Flute: W.A.Mozart-Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313 / exclusion Cadenza
(Edition: Baerenreiter Verlag)
∙ Oboe: W.A.Mozart: Oboe Quartet, K. 370 in F Major for Oboe and
Piano (Edition: Peters)
∙ Clarinet: W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 / Exclusion
Cadenza
(Edition: Baerenreiter Verlag)
Orchestral
∙ Bassoon: C. M. Weber: Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75
Music
(Edition: Baerenreiter Verlag)
Departme
∙ Alto Saxophone: C.Pascal: Sonatine (Edition: Durand)
nt
∙ Horn: R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1, op.11
Orchestral
(Edition: International Music Company)
Music
∙ Trumpet: J. Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major / Exclusion Cadenza
Departme
(Edition: International Music Company) ※ Play by Bb Trumpet
nt
Wind ∙ Tenor Trombone: F. David - Concertino in E-flat Major Op.4 Everyone
Instrument (Edition: International Music Company) plays without
of Music
∙ Bass Trombone: HIDAS Frigyes - RHAPSODY looking at
(Edition: Musica Budapest) the score.
∙ Tuba: R. V. Williams - Concerto / Include Cadenza
(Edition: Oxford University press)
※ No musical instrument restrictions

◈ Percussion: ① Snare Drum and Timpani is allowed to read Sheet music


however, Marimba needs to play by memory.
② All Work skip repetition.
③ Personal instruments are not allowed.

∙ Snare Drum: J. Delecluse:“Test–Claire” (Edition: Alphonse Leduc)


∙ Marimba: P. Creston: Concertino for Marimba 3 movement
(Edition: G. Schirmer.)
∙ Timpani: V. Firth: The Solo Timpanist 26 Etudes No.1
(Edition: Carl Fischer)
(Given Instrument): Adams Symphonic Model)

∙ Composition Performance Test: Submit Sheet Music (recommend more than 3


music works) and the corresponding music (Played music or MIDI music) in
advance.

Composition ∙ Dictations
Department - Write down a two-part melody heard.
(Required Tests) - Write down roman numeral analyses for a given 4-part harmonic progression
heard

∙ Piano Performance Test


Chopin’s Etude Op.25 No.2 in F minor "The Bees"(Play by memory)

Students who
Physical Education ∙ Choose one sport from the list below:

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Depart
Major Performance Test Note
ment

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Swim, Golf, Tennis choose sports


Departm other than the
ent of list here will
Physical be evaluated
Educatio ∙ Choose one sport from the list below: solely by the
Sport Industry
n, Sport Basketball, Badminton, Golf, Soccer, Taekwondo, Judo, Kendo, Swim awards they
Studies
Industry received and
Studies documents
they submit.
※ All applicants who are subject to performance tests (Video Upload/Online Performance Test) are prohibited from wearing school
uniforms and clothing with school names.

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Ⅵ_2 International Student Admission(GLD)

1. Admission Units
College Major/Department Quota

Global Leaders College Global Leadership Division A few

2. Eligibility
Applicants and both their parents must hold a non-Korean nationality. Also applicants must graduate
high school or must be expected to graduate by February 2022 (March 2022 in case of the high school
located in Japan) - Refer to page 7

3. Evaluation Criteria
Yonsei University makes a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant based on their academic
achievements and potential, as well as non-academic accomplishments. High school transcripts, personal
statement, scores of standardized tests (e.g. 高考; ACT; AP; AST(Advanced Subject Test in Taiwan);
ATAR; ENEM; GSAT(General Scholaristic Aptitude Test); GCE-A Level;HKDSE, IB, NCEA, SAT;
STPM; UEC; etc.), letter of recommendation, awards, certificates/licenses, scores of language
proficiency tests, and high school profile are representative elements used for the evaluation of the
applicant’s qualifications.

Document
Process Factors
Evaluation
Evaluation based ∙ Comprehensive evaluation based on the submitted documents, considering
100%
on the total score academic ability, aptitude for the major, personal attributes, potential, etc.

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Ⅶ Information

Ⅶ_1. Information on Apostille/Consulate Authentications

Ⅶ_2. Points of Caution

Ⅶ_3. Tuition Payment and Korean Language Program

Ⅶ_4. Changes in Admissions 2023

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Ⅶ_1 Information on Apostille/Consulate Authentications

1. Submission of documents for academic credential verification for overseas high school
graduates
For all documents regarding their high school (expected) graduation and transcripts, applicants must get
the authentication by one of the following options below, and submit them to the Office of International
Undergraduate Admissions (Baekyang Hall #S308) by the designated date.

A. Obtaining Apostille stamps on the documents in case the student has attended or graduated from
school(s) in a country that is a member to the Hague Convention;
B. Obtaining certifications of the documents from the Korean embassy or consular office in the country
where student’s school is located;
C. China Qualifications Verification of China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development
Center when the student has attended or graduated from school(s) in People’s Republic of China.
[http://www.chsi.com.cn/xlrz/index.jsp] (this option is only applied for Chinese high school graduates)

[Certification Institute Information]

- Certification Institute: 中国高等教育学生信息网


- Home page: http://www.chsi.com.cn
- Address: 北京市海淀区北三环西路甲18号大钟寺中坤国际广场E座10006室(Zip code:100098)
- Email: kefu@chsi.com.cn, Tel: +86-10-82199588
- Certification Agency in Korea: Confucius Institute in Seoul
- Home page: https://www.cis.or.kr/main.htm -> Chinese Education Certificate Center
※ Tel: +82-2-554-2688, email: cis88@cis.or.kr

2. Reference for the Apostille Convention


A. The Apostille Convention
1) Refers to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents
effectuated in the Republic of Korea on July 14, 2007
2) Facilitates the circulation of public documents between the states who are party to the
Convention by abolishing the process of certifying documents twice by the foreign ministry of the
country where the document was issued and by the foreign ministry of the country where the
document will be used.
3) Legally validates documents issued in the signatory countries as to be certified by the foreign
ministry of the country when the documents receive Apostille.
4) Supplementary documents to be attached when applying for a visa issuance certificate can either
have existing consulate authentications or Apostille. (Border Control Division-8354, ‘07.8.13)

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B. For more and updated information on Apostille, please refer to Apostille Section at Hague Conference
on Private International Law Website (www.hcch.net)

3. Process of obtaining Apostille


A. Public documents (from public schools)
The
Public Visit an
Public organization
documents organization Apply for Apostille
documents ▶ ▶ ▶ checks the ▶
(from public issuing Apostille is issued
issued document
schools) Apostille
for Apostille

B. Private documents (from private schools)*


Private Have the The
Visit an
documents Private documents organization
organizatio Apply for Apostille
(from document ▶ notarized at ▶ ▶ ▶ checks the ▶
n issuing Apostille is issued
private s issued Notary document
Apostille
schools)* Office for Apostille

* The definition of private documents can differ from each countries according to its own Notary Act and
Attorney-at-Law Act. In general, Apostille will be issued when documents notarized in the country are
submitted.

4. Members to the Apostille Convention (As of June 23, 2020)

Classification Nations(Region)

Asia, Australia, China(Macau, Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Brunei, Mongolia, Cook Islands,
Oceania Fiji, India, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Tajikistan, Palau, Philippines

Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Malta, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Europe
Portugal, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova,
Liechtenstein, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kosovo
North
United States of America
America
Latin
Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Suriname, Venezuela, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia,
America
Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Granada, Honduras, St.
and
Vincent, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Costa Rica, Uruguay,
the
Nicaragua, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Bolivia, Guyana
Caribbean
South Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Liberia, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland,
Africa
Malawi, Cape Verde, Seychelles
Middle East Oman, Israel, Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia

※ Updated member list: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

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Ⅶ_2 Points of Caution

1. Application and Enrollment

A. Evaluations are made continuously and comprehensively by checking academic background, submitted
certificates/licenses in addition to basic screening. Thus, please note that information on the progress
of screening process will not be released. However, individual contact can be made during the
process in case additional documents need to be submitted.
B. It is the applicant's total responsibility to submit all documents, thus he/she is fully responsible for
any disadvantages caused by not submitting the required of documents.
C. Since the admission often uses text messages and email to communicate with applicants, make sure
to enter your mobile phone number and email address correctly, as well as any other phone number
to help the admission team to quickly contact the applicant or guardian during the admission process.
D. If a successful applicant does not pay the tuition fee by the due date after acceptance, admission
will be automatically withdrawn.
E. Restriction on dual enrollment
Applicants who receive more than one acceptance from several universities must enroll at only one
university. In case of dual enrollment, all acceptances from universities that the student enrolled in
will be cancelled.
F. According to the Yonsei University rules, applicants cannot engage on a dual enrollment with another
university. Thus, before the semester start date (March 2, 2022), the applicant needs to make sure
he/she is not enrolled to other universities otherwise the admission/enrollment to the Yonsei
University will automatically cancelled.

2. General notes on Admissions

A. When applicants do not comply with University’s prescribed process and rules, or required documents
are not completely submitted, the applicant will be disqualified.
B. The application result will be announced by the e-mail address submitted in online application.
C. If an applicant is found to have applied through illegal means, such as submission of false or forged
documents or altered representation of eligibility, the admission will be denied. Also, applicants who
forge or falsify documents, employ substitute(s) during examinations, or do not meet the specified
qualifications will not be admitted. If any of the above mentioned facts are discovered after admission
is granted, the admission decision will be revoked even after the letter of acceptance has been sent
out or class registration has been completed.
D. When Yonsei University decides that applications do not meet the qualifications, no applicant shall be
admitted.
E. Details on admission decisions will not be released.
F. All screening and decision making will be made by The University Admissions Committee. Other
matters related to admissions will be processed in accordance with the rules of the Yonsei University.

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G. Priority between applicants with the tie score

Classification Priority Item

1 Performance Test Score


Document/Performance evaluation
2 Document evaluation Score

H. All applicants who are subject to performance tests (Video Upload/Online Performance Test) are
prohibited from wearing school uniforms and clothing with school names.
I. All applicants who did not upload performance test on time shall be disqualified.
J. Any applicants caught cheating in the performance test, including substitute test taking, will have
their admission or enrollment cancelled.
K. If any uploaded video contains content that specifies the applicant's name and/or their
parents/relatives' names/socioeconomic status, the applicant will be disqualified.
L. There is an authentication procedure involved in regard to the videos after the final successful
candidates are announced. (Further details will be provided once the successful candidates are
announced.)

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Ⅶ_3 Tuition Payment and Korean Language Program

1. 2022 Tuition Payment Guide


Accepted applicants must pay the full tuition fee within the designated registration period. Tuition fee
for 2022 can be found on the Yonsei University website:
Yonsei University Website(https://www.yonsei.ac.kr/) → ‘학사지원’ in menu → ‘등록금’ → ‘등록금 명세표’

2. Korean Language Program according to proficiency level


A. Korean language education is provided according to the submitted results of the successful
applicants' TOPIK score or the Certificate of Completion from the Korean Language Institute
of the Yonsei University. For better academic life, applicants are encouraged to improve
their Korean language proficiency as much as possible before enrolling at the Yonsei
University.
Korean Language
Curriculum
Proficiency

Beginner Take 3 GLC Basic Korean Language Courses

Intermediate Take 3 GLC Intermediate Korean Language Courses

Advanced GLC Liberal Arts and Major Courses

B. Newly accepted applicants can take Korean language course at Yonsei Korean Language Institute (KLI)
at the Yonsei University before starting their academic life. If you submit proof of completion of
Yonsei’s KLI, the respective course completed can be recognized as your Korean proficiency level.
C. Please refer to the table below for the criteria of recognition of Korean language ability at the Global
Basic Education Division:

[Criteria for Recognition of Korean Proficiency at the Division of Global Basic Education]
Category GLC Korean Beginner GLC Korean Intermediate GLC Korean Advanced

TOPIK Not acquired or Level 1 Level 2 or 3 acquired Level 4 or higher


acquired

Yonsei KLI Level 1 or lower Level 2 or 3 completed Level 4 or higher


completed
GLC Korean Language Scored level 1 or lower Scored level 2 or 3 Scored level 4 or higher
Proficiency Assessment

D. If having no Korean language proficiency scores, accepted applicants can take GLC’s Korean
language level evaluation during the freshman orientation period. Details, such as date and time, will
be announced to successful candidates later.
E. Applicants who do not submit a Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (KLI) completion certificate
or TOPIK score by the specified date will be assigned to GLC Korean Beginner curriculum for the first
semester of their freshman year. The due date will be announced after admissions decisions.

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※ Korean Language Test Waivers


- Admitted students can be waived from Yonsei Korean Language Proficiency test if they submit a KLI Certificate or
TOPIK Score.
- Those seeking for an exemption from Korean Language Proficiency Test should check the valid dates for
score/completion transcripts that will be announced later through the Newly Admitted Students Guidelines
※ Certificates of completion of Korean language courses other than the Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
will not be accepted for test exemption.

3. Offices and Contact Information


Inquiries Department in charge Contact

Scholarships Office of Student Affairs and Services 02-2123-8191~2

Registration for classes Registrar’s Office 02-2123-2091~7, 2087

YIC(Songdo) dormitory YIC Dormitory Management Team 032-749-2991~2

Teaching courses College of Edu. Admin. Office 02-2123-3163

VISA and CoA related Issues Office of International Affairs 02-2123-6492

Health Insurance for Int’l Students Office of International Affairs 02-2123-3488

Exchange student program Office of International Affairs 02-2123-8453

Korean Language Learning Courses Korean Language Institute(KLI) 02-2123-3464

Global Leadership Division GLC Admin. Office 02-2123-3206

Global Basic Education Division GBED Admin. Office 032-749-3504

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Ⅶ_4 Changes in Admission 2023

1. Change in Eligibility
As from 2023 academic year, a Taiwanese applicant who has one parent of Korean citizenship
and another of Taiwanese citizenship is NOT eligible for the admission for international students
(Both parents must be of foreign citizenship).

2. Restriction on Accredited International Schools in Korea


Followings are the list of International Schools(institutions) in South Korea that are recognized
by Korean Ministry of Education. International schools not listed below will not be accredited.
(2020. 12.)

Name of the School Type Region Apporval Accreditation


Foreign Ministry of
Daegu International School Educational Daegu ○
Institution Education

Foreign Ministry of
Chadwick International Educational Incheon ○
Institution Education

Incheon City
Schools for
Cheongna DALTON School Incheon Office of ○
Foreigners
Education
North London Collegiate School Jeju International Jeju Education
Jeju ○
Jeju (NLCS jeju) School Superintendent

Jeju International Jeju Education


Branksome Hall Asia (BHA) Jeju ○
School Superintendent

Jeju International Jeju Education


St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju Jeju ○
School Superintendent
Korea International School, Jeju
Jeju International Jeju Education
Campus Jeju ○
School Superintendent
(KIS High School)

3. Procedure of International Student Admissions Divided into 3 Tracks


- International students whose both parents are foreigners
- International students whose both parents are foreigners(UIC)
- International students whose both parents are foreigners(GLC)

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Ⅷ FORMS

1. Personal Statement

2. Letter of Recommendation

3. Academic History Record Sheet

4. Letter of Consent(학력조회 동의서)

5. Letter of Request(학력조회 의뢰서)


Application Number

Personal Statement
(For International Applicants)

■ Applicant Information

Name Birth Date

High School

Department/Major Seoul Campus

I certify that all information submitted in this form is my own work, factually true, and honestly
presented. Thus, I understand that I may be subject to a range of possible disciplinary actions,
including admission revocation, should the information I have certified be false.

Signature: Date:

To Yonsei University President


<Important Notes>

1. Applicants should include truthful and accurate information in this form. If the information is
found to be false, plagiarized, or written by someone else, the applicant will be disqualified
from the admission process regardless of evaluation result.
2. We recommend a typed copy when completing this form. In case of handwriting, please
write clearly in squared style with a black pen (pencils not allowed).
3. Use only this official form when writing your personal statement.
(The form can be downloaded and printed from Yonsei University's Office of International
Undergraduate Admissions website)
4. Sections 1 and 2 must be written by all applicants, while section 3 is optional.
5. The sections of this form must be answered according to the given prompts and should
not exceed 2 pages length.
6. Please staple or securely bind the pages in the upper left corner to make sure pages are
not lost..
7. This personal statement is considered strictly confidential and will be used only for
admission review and personal counseling in the future.
Application Number

1. Reason for Application


A. Explain your reason for applying to Yonsei University as well to the department/major of your interest.
B. Write down what you think are the necessary abilities to become a successful international student in Yonsei University.
C. Write down the efforts you've been doing to prepare and gain such abilities.
Application Number

2. Understanding and Adjusting to Korean Culture


Describe in details about the cultural differences between the society you were brought up in and Korean society through
real situations. Explain how you perceive these cultural differences as well as what kind of efforts you need to overcome
them.

3. Extra (optional)
A. Freely describe any other relevant information in details that may help us learn more about you and that was not
mentioned above.
B. Describe your experiences (work, academic achievement, etc.) after high school graduation in details.
Letter of Recommendation

■ Note to Applicant
After completing the questions below, the applicant must submit this form to the recommender.

Applicant’s Name: Date of Birth:

Last/Family First Middle mm/dd/yyyy

E-mail: Phone:

Name & Address of


High school:

Applying for ________________________________ Department

I agree that this letter is confidential and remains to be undisclosed and thus voluntarily waive my right of
access to any information contained within.

Applicant’s Signature Applicant’s Name(Print) Date(month/day/year)

■ Note to Recommender

Recommender’s Name:

E-mail: Phone:

Institutional Affiliation: Position:

How long have you known this applicant, and in what capacity?

I certify that the information in this letter is accurate, complete and truthful. I also certify that I have kept any
information in my recommendation confidential and I will not disclose it under any circumstances.

Recommender’s Signature Recommender’s Name(Print) Date(month/day/year)

Please seal and send this recommendation letter directly to the address below.
International Undergraduate Admissions Team, Yonsei University
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea

< 1 of 3 >
Applicant name Application number

1. Please assess the applicant’s degree of the following qualities in comparison with other students you have previously taught
or been acquainted with. The recommender has known the applicant for ______ years, and compared the applicant against the
following group of students.
(If the recommender has not taught the applicant, please check the "Other" section and indicate the group of persons to
which an applicant is compared for his or her evaluation.)
All 12th grade All 12th grade students
All 12th grade students Other
high school students who applied to
you are currently teaching ( )
taught in your career 4 year colleges

Compared to other students, how do you rate this student in terms of:

N/A Poor Below Average Good Excellent Exceptional


average (Top 5-10%) (Top 1-5%) (Within top 1%)

Classroom attitude
Consideration for other
students
Respect for teachers
Extracurricular activities
Creative thinking
Logical analysis
Willingness to attempt
challenges
Leadership
Responsibility
Communication skills
Community service

※ If the applicant is especially outstanding in some aspect, please check or comment on it in the following article.
The applicant is evaluated to be best in ___ years of teaching experience.
Other( )

2. If there are any aspects of the applicant’s academic ability (e.g. academic attitude, learning capacity, intellectual potential) or
personality (e.g. community spirit, moral standards, values) that the evaluators should consider, please explain with specific
examples. Please note any active and potential talents or characteristics that cannot be otherwise assessed through grades and
other objective indicators.

< 2 of 3 >
Applicant name Application number

3. If there are any aspects to the applicant’s educational background (in upbringing, living conditions, regional characteristics etc.),
that the evaluators should consider, please explain with specific examples.

4. How strongly do you recommend this student for Yonsei University:

with reservation fairly strongly strongly my strongest recommendation

⋇ If you have any reservations about the applicant's character, please explain on a separate sheet of paper.
⋇ This recommendation will be served ONLY for the purpose of admission process

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Application Number

Academic History Record Sheet English Name

G Nationality

Eligibility Classification

1. Records of elementary, middle and high school enrollment period by schools attended
Grade / Term
☞Eligibility Classification School Enrollment Period
Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
G Foreign Applicants whose
year&
Name of School[School System (years)] Country City Period Term 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
both parents are foreigners month
(including GLD) . . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

. . .~ . . . yrs months

① Fill in the form based on the enrollment certificate issued by the school ② Exclude kindergarten and college enrollment period

2. Special Note
※ If there are any special matters, such as double attendance of same grade, grade skipping, omission of grades for a particular semester, or leave of absence, the following table must be filled out.

Contents Period Grade/Tern Reason

The above contents are factually true and if any false entry is confirmed, I will accept the corresponding measures of the school, such as admission revocation even after admission.
Date: Applicant:: (Sign or Stamp) One of the Parents: (Sign or Stamp)
2022.3.외국인 LETTER OF CONSENT(학력조회동의서) 수험번호

International Undergraduate Admissions Team, Yonsei University


50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
Tel: +82-2-2123-3225, Fax: +82-2-2123-8636
http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr

Release of Information Form

By making application for admission to Undergraduate Programs of Yonsei University, I hereby authorize administrator or other

persons to confer with others to obtain and verify my credentials and qualifications as a provider.

I release from any and all liability all organizations or individuals who act in good faith and without malice to provide the above

information.

I consent to the release by any person to other institutions of all information that may be relevant to an evaluation of my

credentials and qualifications and hereby release any such person providing such information of any and all liability.

(YYYY). (MM). (DD).

Name(지원자 성명) :

Date of Birth(생년월일) :

Signature(지원자 서명) :
2022.3.외국인 LETTER OF REQUEST(학력조회의뢰서) 수험번호
International Undergraduate Admissions Team, Yonsei University
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
Tel: +82-2-2123-3225, Fax: +82-2-2123-8636, E-mail: iadms@yonsei.ac.kr
http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr
※ ‘지원자 작성란’만 기재하여 제출합니다.
Student's Education Record[지원자 작성란, Student's Section]
Student's Name
Date of Birth(yyyy/mm/dd)
Sex (Male, Female)
Name of School(Campus)
School Phone No.

School Address

Period of Enrollment
yyyy/mm/dd ~ yyyy/mm/dd)
Date of Graduation□ / Transfer□
※ Attachments : Letter of Consent, High school transcript(s)
[해외학교(고교과정) 학적담당자 작성란, Verifier/Registrar's Section]
Kindly verify the above student information in the box below, and please return to International Undergraduate Admissions Team, Yonsei
Univeristy[by air-mail / email attachment / fax, etc].
Verification Tick 
& Remark
1. Basic Information Correct □
(Name, DOB, Sex, School Info.) Incorrect □ ( )

Correct □
2. Period of Enrollment
Incorrect □ ( )

Correct □
3. Date of Graduation□/Transfer□
Incorrect □ ( )

4. Descriptions in Transcript(s) Correct □


[For High School only] Incorrect □ ( )
Certified by
Name & Position :

Signature :

Affiliation :

Tel :

Fax :

Email :

Date :
Comment :
연세대학교 서울캠퍼스 국제처 국제입학팀
03722 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50
전화 (02)2123-3225 (입학안내)

International Undergraduate Admissions Team,


Office of International Affairs, Yonsei University

50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea


Telephone (82-2)2123-3225

http://iadmission.yonsei.ac.kr
iadms@yonsei.ac.kr

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