- Academic TermsSummer
- Academic CalendarSummer
- Program TypeDirect University Enrollment
- Next TermSummer 2026
- Program Dates06/25/2026 - 08/06/2026
- Application Deadline02/18/2026
- Minimum GPA2.7
- Language of InstructionEnglish, Korean
- Language PrerequisiteN/A
- Additional PrerequisitesN/A
- HousingDormitory
Program Overview
In this summer program, facilitated by CIEE, students enroll directly at Yonsei University a top-ranked Korean University in Seoul. Yonsei University is one of the most prestigious private institutions of higher education in Korea with 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges, and a student population of more than 23,000, including more than 4,000 students from 25 countries. The large, beautiful campus offers superior athletic facilities, including a fitness center, pool, gym, and basketball and tennis courts.
The city of Seoul brims with culture, with more than 100 museums, numerous religious monuments, parks, markets, festivals, sports teams, and the Gyeongbok and Changdeok palaces. Students are able to take courses from a wide array of subjects in English or Korean, including Intensive Korean language courses at all levels. This rigorous six-week summer program is designed for students to immerse themselves in the rich Korean culture while taking two or three language or area study courses with local and international students, and all courses are complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
To view Yonsei University's summer school courses and syllabi, click here.