Yonsei University Winter Abroad
The Yonsei University Winter Abroad program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion. Winter Abroad at Yonsei focuses on blending academic excellence with exciting cultural activities in Seoul.
Yonsei University offers a 3-week winter program at the Sinchon campus for international students who would like to enjoy the winter in Seoul. The distinguished faculty will lead you through diverse courses designed to challenge and inspire. Beyond the classroom, enjoy a variety of extracurriculars ranging from traditional Korean martial arts and cooking, to thrilling snowboarding adventures.
Yonsei is regarded as South Korea’s top private university. Since its founding in 1885, the University has been synonymous with international education in Asia. The Sinchon area around the Yonsei campus is home to one of the most vibrant and exciting college districts in Seoul. Sinchon has a unique culture of its own and attracts youth from around the city and around the country.
Field of Study
- AI
- Data Sciences
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Korean History
- Korean Language and Culture
- Management
- Psychology
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the host university website. You must choose courses offered in Period 1 or Period 2. Courses offered in 'Video Lecture' mode are not supported for this experience. If you intend to enrol in more than one course, please review the class schedule to ensure that the periods do not overlap.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation or changes.
Credit Equivalent
3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 3 credits (pending UQ faculty approval).
Students may enrol in up to three courses during the program, however are only eligible to receive credit for a maximum of one course.
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 very important visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Yonsei University.
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.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you will pay tuition fees directly to the host.
The program fee is approximately AUD $1,560 - $1,830 for one course, and an application fee of approximately AUD $100 will apply. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the Yonsei Winter Abroad fees page.
Note an early-bird discount applies to students who apply to the host by 20 October 2026 and pay tuition fees by 22 October 2026.
Accommodation
Accommodation in on-campus housing can be arranged at an additional cost for early-bird applicants. More information regarding off-campus accommodation options can be found on the Yonsei Winter Abroad Accommodation page.
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.
Student Testimonials
Xiaoyu - Yonsei University
Bachelor of Communication, Winter 2024
Rebecca - Yonsei University
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Winter 2024
Ella - Yonsei University
B Information Technology / Science, Winter 2023
I spent a lot time exploring Seoul and it's surroundings by myself which I found to be very peaceful.
Paola - Yonsei University
B Business Management/ Economics, Winter 2023
I had the opportunity to learn more about economics from a practical perspective in the course I took and encouraged me to think about how I can apply the theory I've learned so far to real world scenarios.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2026
Host: 20 October 2026 (early-bird) or 12 November 2026 (final)
Program Dates
Start: 22 December 2026
End: 8 January 2027
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
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
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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.