The Bachelor’s in Asian Studies at Yonsei University is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Yonsei University has a rich history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation, making it a leading university in South Korea and the broader global academic community.
Yonsei University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences. What sets Yonsei apart is its dedication to providing a well-rounded education that combines rigorous academic study with a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. With a world-class faculty, cutting-edge research facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Yonsei University provides an environment where students can excel academically and engage in meaningful research and community service. Through its commitment to fostering global leaders with a deep sense of social awareness, Yonsei University prepares graduates to address the complex challenges of our interconnected world effectively.
Businesses, governments, international organizations, NGOs, and universities all need people with deep contextual knowledge about Asia. Founded on the humanities and the humanistic social sciences, the Asian Studies major is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to the study of the histories, cultures, and societies of Asia. For some students, the Asian Studies major will provide the intellectual foundations necessary for graduate study. For others, it will serve as a springboard to professional careers boosted by cosmopolitan perspectives on intellectual, literary, and political endeavors, of the past and present. For all students, this major will provide opportunities for deep critical inquiry into political, cultural and social issues that are of vital to Asia and the world. Show less
Introduction to Asian Studies, Chinese Politics and Society, Chinese Thought, Cultures of Globalization in China, Modernity and Chinese Literature, Gender in Modern Japanese History, Japanese Political Thought, Postwar Japan, Social Movements in Modern Japan, Capitalism and Its Critics, History of Islamic Civilization, History of Korean Painting, Korean War, Modern Korean Fiction and Film, Sovereignty and Nationalism in Korea, Two Koreas, Ethnicity and Nationalism in South Asia, Memory Politics in Asia, Transnational East Asian Cinemas, Transnational Feminism in Asia, Asian Studies Research Seminar.
Yonsei University offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning a wide spectrum of fields, including the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences. What distinguishes Yonsei is its holistic approach to education, which blends rigorous academic study with a strong emphasis on ethical values and social responsibility. With an exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Yonsei University provides an environment where students can thrive academically, engage in meaningful research, and contribute positively to society. Through its dedication to nurturing global leaders with a profound sense of social consciousness, Yonsei University equips graduates to address the multifaceted challenges of our interconnected world with integrity and purpose.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
