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Yonsei Underwood International College (UIC)
SeoulPrivate4 years
Liberal arts seekersInternational careersStudents wanting a global cohort in Seoul
βKorea's premier English-medium liberal arts college within a top-3 university. Offers interdisciplinary programs combining Asian Studies, Economics, and Life Sciences with a global student body.β
4 years
Duration
100% English
Language
~200
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.A. / B.S.
Degree
14%
Int'l Students
Double major with any Yonsei department available
Dual Degree
Why This Program
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Dedicated International College
UIC is a standalone college with its own faculty, curriculum, and student community β not just scattered English sections
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5 Interdisciplinary Majors
Comparative Literature, Economics, Political Science, Life Science & Biotech, and Asian Studies β all fully in English
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Sinchon Campus, Central Seoul
Located in Seoul's vibrant Sinchon/Hongdae area with excellent transit and cultural access
Yonsei University Campus
Career Outcomes
78%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (45%)
- Avg salary: β©48.0M/year (~$35.6K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs Seoul, UN agencies
πGlobal Path (55%)
- Alumni network in 60+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungMcKinseyGoldman Sachs SeoulUN agenciesKorean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©9.2M/year (β©4.6M/semester)
Your CostTuition varies by major; engineering tracks slightly higher
π° Scholarship: 30β100% tuition waiver
GKS designated; separate UIC scholarships based on admission score
ROI
Recover tuition in ~5 months of Korean salary (β©48.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~β©1.0β1.5M (~$750β1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
4 years
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D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
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E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
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No Korean language required for admission
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Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
βΉοΈD-2 visa; Yonsei Global Lounge provides visa/housing/arrival support
Undergraduate Programs (English Track)
Business Administration
College of Commerce & Economics
BA4λ
μ
English Language & Literature
College of Liberal Arts
BA4λ
μ
Convergence Science & Engineering
Underwood International College
BA4λ
μ
International Business
Business School
BA4λ
μ
English Education
College of Education
BA4λ
μ
Arts & Culture Management
College of Arts
BA4λ
μ
11 total English-track programs (6 undergraduate, 5 graduate)
How to Apply
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IntakeMarch & September
π GMAT/GRECheck website
π£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaSAT/ACT recommendedTOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS 6.5+Personal statement2 recommendation letters
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