Yonsei University International Summer School
Yonsei University International Summer School (YISS) provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion during the northern hemisphere's summer months. Experience the legendary 'Yonsei Spirit' during an unforgettable summer in the heart of Seoul.
Make life-long friends, build new networks, expand and deepen your academic and cultural horizons, and experience life in one of Asia’s coolest, yet largely undiscovered metropolises of 10 million. Yonsei’s main campus is ensconced in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting located minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts
- Cinema
- Digital Media
- Economics
- History
- International Business
- Korean Culture
- Korean Language
- Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
Courses
Credit equivalent
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the standard UQ Student Eligibility Criteria and the YISS entry requirements.
The 6 Week Track impacts on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition for the program will cost approximately $2,100 - $3,700 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken. An application fee of $110 AUD will apply. Early bird discounts may apply.
More information regarding program fees and discounts can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Limited on-campus accommodation may be available at an additional cost for earlybird students only. Off-campus housing can also be arranged at an additional cost for all students. For more information regarding accommodation options, please see the host university website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Jiayu - Yonsei University
B Arts / Social Science, Summer 2023/24
Georgia - Yonsei University
B Arts, Summer 2023/2024
Qunyi - 2022
"I met so many cool people from all over the world. They are enthusiastic, independent and talented and we had a good time having classes and dinners together. I improved my intercultural communication skills and Korean language skills, and I became more independent and will be more confident in being a solo traveler!"
Abby - 2022
"The highlights of my experience were definitely my travels outside of Seoul: I went to Gapyeong, Jeju-do and Namwon. Korea's natural scenery is so beautiful - very different from Australia's! I also highly recommend staying in a traditional Korean house (hanok) if you ever go to the Korean countryside to experience the more traditional side of Korea."
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 7 April 2026
Program Dates
4 Week Track
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 22 July 2026
6 Week Track*
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 5 August 20256
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Seoul, South Korea (in-person)
Credit: For-credit and not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the 4 Week Track only, and as not-for-credit
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.