Yonsei University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

The foundation of Yonsei University can be traced back to Christian missionary work in the region, particularly in the establishment and growth of two institutions – Korea’s first modern hospital, which transformed over the years into Severance Medical School, and a school that expanded and transformed into Yonhi University. The two institutions survived the tumultuous years of Japanese colonization and supported the democratization and modernization of Korea after the war. Severance and Yonhi merged in 1957 to become Yonsei University, which has grown into one of the best universities in the country and is a driving contributor to its economic and political growth. Its Christian roots are an essential part of its identity – Yonsei aims to train future national and world leaders in the spirit of Christianity, with an abiding commitment to truth and freedom.

Yonsei University Overview

Yonsei University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 229	3 %
Asia Rankings	# 24	1 %
South Korea Rankings	# 3	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 242	3 %
Asia Rankings	# 28	1 %
South Korea Rankings	# 3	—

Tuition Fees at Yonsei University

Yonsei University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KRW
Domestic Students	8,074,000 KRW - 16,388,000 KRW
International Students	8,074,000 KRW - 16,388,000 KRW

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KRW
Domestic Students	9,708,000 KRW - 18,112,000 KRW
International Students	9,708,000 KRW - 18,112,000 KRW

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Yonsei University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Yonsei University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Yonsei University

If you wish to study at Yonsei University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Yonsei University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Yonsei University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Yonsei University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Yonsei University

There are several Yonsei University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Yonsei University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.