The University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Science offers students the opportunity to study at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. Students may choose to participate in the exchange for the Fall semester, Spring Semester, or the whole academic year. Founded in 1885, Yonsei University is the oldest private university in Korea, as well as Korea’s most internationalized and liberal institution of higher learning. Yonsei University is located on a 245-acre campus in Sinchon in western Seoul. Sinchon is a very livable neighborhood, catered to its large student population. The spacious and picturesque university campus incorporates the beauty of nature, while being located only minutes away from Seoul’s metropolitan area. Recognized as the business and cultural hub of South Korea, Seoul is a vibrant city with a fascinating mix of modern and historic architecture.
Yonsei University is Asia’s highest ranked private university and is ranked 73rd in the world by The World University Rankings 2023. Yonsei is home to over 37,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university maintains an extensive international network with over 700 partner institutions in 77 countries and educates the largest number of international students among Korean universities, with over 6,000 in 2022.
This program is full for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Requirements/Eligibility
- Open to all majors.
- Languages of Instruction: English and Korean.
- Required GPA: 3.0.
- Official Transcript.
- Personal Statement.
- Letter of Recommendation.
- Students must have completed two semesters of coursework at the University of Florida prior to the application deadline.
- Each applicant must be nominated by the University of Florida and then apply to the exchange partner as an international exchange student.
Credits/Courses
Additional Yonsei Course information
A large number of Yonsei University courses have been pre-approved to transfer course credit (see samples of course equivalents below). Additional course equivalents are possible by contacting your CLAS department advisor.
Available Courses: Liberal Arts, Commerce and Economics, Business (business majors only), Science, Engineering, Life System, Theology, Social Science, Human Ecology, Sciences in Education, Korean Language (KLI).
Restricted Courses: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Music, MBA, Law, Global Leadership Division.
Computer Science Courses: Although Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence courses are in high demand, their course availability for exchange and visiting students is extremely limited. Students must know that obtaining such courses will be highly competitive, thus should consider taking courses from other departments as potential alternatives.
| Institution | UFCourseNumber | UF Course Name | Foreign Course Number | Foreign Course Name | Department | Approved Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonsei University | AML2070 | Survey of American Literature | ELL2502 | SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | AML4453 | Studies in American Literature and Culture | UIC3558 | STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | IEE3107 | PRE-MODERN KOREAN HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | IEE3108 | MODERN KOREAN HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | IEE3359 | MODERN HISTORY OF KOREA | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | ISM3510 | MODERN CHINESE HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | ISM4515 | HISTORY OF KOREA-US RELATIONS | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | POL3134 | KOREA & EAST ASIA INT'L HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | UIC3517 | TOPICS IN ECONOMIC HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | UIC3579 | TOPICS IN MODERN KOREAN HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ASH3931 | Special Topics in Asian History | UIC3596 | SHINHAN SEMINAR: HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM2200 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | CHE2103 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY(1) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 | CHE3110 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 | UIC2004 | UIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY(1) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 | CHE4107 | ADVANCED CHEMISTRY & EXPT | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM3218 | Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | LSB3101 | BIOCHEMISTRY (1) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM3610 | Inorganic Chemistry | CHE2107 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY(1) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM4034 | Advanced Biochemistry and Chemical Biology | LSB3102 | BIOCHEMISTRY (2) | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CHM4910 | Undergraduate Research in Biochem | CHE4109 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | Chemistry | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CLP3411 | PSY3166 | UNDERSTANDING ADAPTIVE AND MALADAPTIVE EMOTIONS | Psychology | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | COM4022 | Health Communication | COM3154 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH COMMUNICATION | Dial Center | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | CRW3310 | Advanced Seminar in Poetry Writing | CLC3112 | POETRY STUDIO | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECO2101 | MACROECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECO2102 | MICROECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4270 | Economic Growth | ECO3000 | THEORIES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4400 | Game Theory and Applications | ECO3101 | GAMES THEORY AND APPLICATIONS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4401 | Mathmatical Economics | ECO3108 | MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4421 | Econometrics | ECO3104 | ECONOMETRICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4504 | Public Economics | ECO3110 | PUBLIC FINANCE | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | CTM3013 | ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3102 | BUSINESS CYCLE THEORY AND FORECASTING | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3111 | REGIONAL ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3112 | KOREAN ECONOMY | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3114 | WELFARE ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3130 | INTERNATIONAL MONEY AND FINANCE | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO3704 | International Trade | ECO3131 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO3713 | International Macroeconomics | ISM2105 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO3137 | ECONOMICS OF ENERGY AND SCIENCE | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO4122 | CURRENT ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO4861 | EMPIRICAL MACROECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECO4956 | International Studies in Economics | ECO4862 | ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKET | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ECS4013 | Economic Development | ECO3103 | DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENC1101 | Expository and Argumentative Writing | ELL2001 | ENGLISH WRITING(1) | Writing | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENC1102 | Argument and Persuasion | ELL2003 | ENGLISH WRITING(2) | Writing | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG3010 | The Theory and Practice of Modern Criticism | UIC3562 | LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG4135 | National Cinemas | CLC2721 | 100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD CINEMA | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG4135 | National Cinemas | CLC3101 | THE BRITISH INVASION | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG4135 | National Cinemas | CLC3705 | EAST ASIAN CINEMA AND CULTURAL CROSSING | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG4135 | National Cinemas | CLC3721 | LITERATURE AND FILM IN MODERN CHINA | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENG4310 | Film Genres Directors | ELL3932 | ART OF THE SHORT FICTION FILM | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENL2930 | Special Topics | ELL2506 | INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH CULTURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENL3132 | The English Novel: 20th Century | ELL3706 | THE 19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL(2) | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENL3251 | Victorian Literature | ELL3703 | THE 19TH-CENTURY BRITISH NOVEL (1) | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENL4220 | Renaissance Literature: 16th Century | ELL3903 | ENGLISH RENAISSANCE LITERATURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | ENL4333 | Shakespeare | UIC3602 | STUDIES IN SHAKESPEARE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | EUH3931 | Special Topics in European History | UIC3553 | MODERN FRENCH HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | EUH3931 | Special Topics in European History | UIC3560 | TOPICS IN SOCIAL HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | EXP3604 | Cognitive Psychology | IEE3329 | BRAIN, COGNITION AND DAILY LIFE | Psychology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | EXP3604 | Cognitive Psychology | PSY3168 | COGNITION AND EMOTION REGULATION | Psychology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | FIN7009 | Corporate Finance | ECO4115 | CORPORATE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | HIS3931 | Special Topics | UIC3572 | METHODS AND CONCEPT FOR THE STUDY OF HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | CLC2111 | KOREANNESS IN SPACE AND TIME | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | CLC2114 | SUSTAINABLE KOREA: HISTORY, MEMORY AND HERITAGE | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | CLC4719 | TRADITION AND POPULAR CULTURE IN ASIAN THEATER | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | HUM2042 | WORLD HERITAGE OF KOREA AND DIGITAL LITERACY | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE1101 | BEGINNING KOREAN WRITING | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE1154 | KOREAN POPULAR CULTURE AND KOREAN WAVE | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE2021 | KOREAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND CULTURE | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE2083 | KOREAN ART HISTORY | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE2084 | KOREAN FOOD AND CULTURE | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE3103 | INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN STUDIES | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE3121 | TRADITIONAL KOREAN SOCIETY & MODERNIZATION | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE3300 | CONTEMPORARY KOREAN CINEMA AND SOCIETY | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE3341 | KOREAN (1) | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | IEE3371 | UNDERSTANDING K-POP | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | ISM4504 | MODERN KOREAN SOCIETY | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC1810 | BEGINNING JAPANESE(2) | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC2310 | INTERMEDIATE KOREAN(2) | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC2311 | INTERMEDIATE CHINESE(2) | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC3201 | ADVANCED KOREAN | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC3204 | ADVANCED KOREAN READING | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | UIC3207 | ADVANCED KOREAN WRITING | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | IDS4956 | Overseas Study | INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE LEVEL 6 | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | KLI1001 | Beginning Korean 1 | INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE LEVEL 1 | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | KLI1002 | Beginning Korean 2 | INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE LEVEL 2 | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | KLI1003 | Intermediate Korean 1 | INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE LEVEL 3 | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | KLI1004 | Intermediate Korean 2 | INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE LEVEL 4 | Languages, Literatures and Cultures | 2026 | |
| Yonsei University | LIT3003 | The Forms of Narrative | ELL3310 | INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STYLISTICS | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3003 | The Forms of Narrative | ELL3929 | UTOPIAN LITERATURE AND THOUGHT | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3003 | The Forms of Narrative | UIC3631 | ADVANCED STUDIES IN FICTION AND PROSE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3003 | The Forms of Narrative | UIC3652 | LIFE WRITING | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3041 | Studies in Drama | ELL3916 | POETRY, DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3041 | Studies in Drama | ELL3927 | ENGLISH RENAISSANCE DRAMA | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3374 | The Bible as Literature | ELL3921 | ENGLISH BIBLE AND ENGLISH LITERATURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT3400 | Interdisciplinary Topics in Literature | UIC3616 | HISTORY AND FICTION | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4188 | World English Language Literatures | ELL3930 | IRISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4188 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | ELL4919 | COMPARATIVE ENGLISH LITERATURES | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4233 | Postcolonial Literature, Culture, and Theory | UIC3547 | TOPICS IN POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | CLC3720 | THE LITERATURE AND CULTURE OF DREAMS | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | CLC3722 | CHINESE NARRATIVE: ARCHETYPES AND MASTERPIECES | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | ELL3934 | FICTIONS OF APOCALYPSE | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | ELL4914 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH LITERATUE 2 | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | ELL4921 | MODERNITY AND THE IDEA OF THE SACRED | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | LIT4930 | Variable Topics in Literature and Language | UIC3620 | GENRE STUDIES: READING AND WRITING GENRE FICTION | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | PPE3003 | Phsychology of Personality | CFS3114 | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | Psychology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | PSB4934 | Neurosciences of Consciousness | BTE3105 | NEUROSCIENCE:EXPLORING THE BRAIN | Psychology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | REE3043 | Real Estate Analysis | ECO4865 | REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS | Economics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | SPC2300 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | COM3106 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | Dial Center | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | SPC4680 | Rhetorical Criticism | CLC3109 | ASPECTS OF RHETORICAL CRITICISM | English | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA2122 | Statistics for Social Science | SOC2103 | SOCIAL STATISTICS | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4210 | Regression Analysis | STA3125 | REGRESSION ANALYSIS | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4222 | Sample Survery Design | STA3123 | SAMPLING THEORY IN DATA SCIENCE | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4241 | Statistical Learning in R | STA3142 | STATISTICAL MACHINE LEARNING | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4321 | Introduction to Probability | STA3126 | MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS(1) | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4322 | Introduction to Statistics Theory | STA3109 | MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4712 | Introduction to Survival Analysis | STA3108 | SURVIVAL DATA ANALYSIS | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4930 | Special Topics | STA3140 | DEEP LEARNING | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4930 | Special Topics | STA4111 | STATISTICS FOR INSURANCE | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | STA4930 | Special Topics | STA4116 | DATA SCIENCE I: DATA INTEGRATION AND DATA PRIVACY | Statistics | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | SYG2000 | Principles of Sociology | IEE3583 | SOCIETY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR | Sociology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | SYG2430 | Marriage and Family | CFS4108 | FAMILY AND GENDER | Sociology | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | WOH3931 | Special Topics in World History | UIC3567 | WORLD WAR I: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | WOH3931 | Special Topics in World History | UIC3582 | EMPIRES IN WORLD HISTORY | History | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | WST3930 | Special Interdisciplinary Topics in Women's Studies | UIC3523 | TOPICS IN GENDER STUDIES | Women's Studies | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | WST3930 | Special Interdisciplinary Topics in Women's Studies | UIC3617 | MASCULINITIES, MODERNITY, AND MEN | Women's Studies | 2026 |
| Yonsei University | WST3930 | Special Interdisciplinary Topics in Women's Studies | UIC3659 | TOPICS IN FEMINISM | Women's Studies | 2026 |
Tuition
Tuition at the host school is waived for exchange students. Students participating in an exchange pay tuition directly to the University of Florida at their usual tuition rate. All financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships are applicable. Students incur no additional tuition cost while they are on an exchange.
Housing
Students interested in on-campus housing are encouraged to submit a separate online housing application as soon as it opens. The provision of on-campus housing is NOT guaranteed due to limited spaces and rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more details, see https://dorm.yonsei.ac.kr/en/ or contact SK Global House at skghouse@yonsei.ac.kr.
The International House (GukjeHaksa), one of the on-campus housing for international students at Yonsei University, can accommodate up to 232 students in double rooms with separate floors by gender. The House is available for international students, on a priority, of exchange/visiting program, Yonsei undergraduate and graduate students, and KLI students. The primary language in the House is English. Additional information: Yonsei University Housing.
Financial Aid
University of Florida students needing financial aid should apply through UF Student Financial Affairs. Normal eligibility for aid may be used while studying abroad as an exchange student. This includes using the Bright Futures scholarship and the Florida Pre-Paid College Plan.
Scholarships
For fall, spring, and academic-year scholarships administered by the University of Florida International Center, the deadlines for application are: early March for programs starting in fall; and early October for programs starting in spring. Application forms are available on the UF International Center website.
Health Insurance
Students will be billed for mandatory international health insurance which includes emergency medical assistance. International students with D-2 visa will be automatically registered to Korean National Health Insurance (NHIS) once their D-2 Alien Registration Number is issued by the Korean Immigration Office according to the new Korean government policy applied from March 2023. Once they receive the bill, students must pay for their Korean National Health Insurance even if they have their own insurance plan.
Fees
A $425 non-refundable service charge is assessed for students participating in single semester or Academic Year programs. (The $425 fee is refundable if student is not accepted to the program). This charge is due within 21 days of the application. Students will be charged regular UF tuition while participating in the program.
Application Information
See the application deadline and dates on the International Center website.
Work Requirements and Volunteer Opportunities
International students holding a D-2 visa must receive approval from the immigration office prior to beginning any part-time work. Undergraduates may work no more than 25 hours per week. Additional information: https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/campus/preVisa5.asp.
Contact Information
UFIC Study Abroad Advisor
Maria Selezneva
mselezneva@ufic.ufl.edu
352-273-1518
UF Faculty Manager
Christine Richmond
crichmond@advising.ufl.edu
(352) 392-1521
Additional Information
Yonsei University
Student Guide, Spring 2023 (PDF, 366 KB)
Yonsei University Exchange and Visiting Student Course Guidelines (PDF, 2 MB)
This program is full for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
