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.
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.
Yonsei University offers a 3-week winter program at the Sinchon campus for international students who would like to enjoy the winter in Seoul. Yonsei University Winter Abroad focuses on academic achievement with various courses and provides opportunities to travel around Seoul and experience Korean culture; such as the DMZ tour, SKI trip, and Korean cooking class.
Field of Study
- Accounting
- Economics
- Data Analysis
- Health Science
- Korean Language and culture
- History
- Marketing
- Management
- Psychology
- Science
- Sociology
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the host university website.
Credit Equivalent
3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 3 credits (pending UQ faculty approval).
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.
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.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad: The program fee is approximately AUD $1,600 - $1,900 for one course and an application fee of approximately AUD $120 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 and pay before 10 October 2024.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the Yonsei Winter Abroad Accommodation page.
Funding
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $3,000 AUD when participating in this experience.
When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.
Internships and Global Experiences Grant
When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Student Testimonials
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 2024
Host: 14 November 2024
Program Dates
Start: 27 December 2024
End: 17 January 2025
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
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
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
*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.
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.