About Yonsei University
Being the oldest private university in Korea, Yonsei University was first established in 1885 by Christian missionaries. Our mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom.” The 300,000 Yonsei alumni who take this calling to heart can be found manifesting this proud spirit from leadership positions around the world.
Yonsei’s main campus is ensconced in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting located minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul's metropolitan downtown. Yonsei has 3,500 eminent faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. There are 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 133 subsidiary institutions hosting a selective pool of students from around the world.
Yonsei is proud of its history and reputation as a leading institution of higher education and research in Asia.
About Yonsei University International Summer School
The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean and global cultures.
HKUST-nominated partnership students can choose to participate in 4-week track or 6-week track in in-person mode only. You can take 1-3 courses. Course information can be found HERE.
Program Date
| Program |
Dates |
| 4-week Track |
29 Jun - 22 Jul 2026 |
| 6-week Track |
29 Jun - 5 Aug 2026 |
* Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee, accommodation fee and the costs for travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all costs incurred by the program. For details about fees, please click HERE.
| Fees |
Amount |
| Application fee |
KRW 100,000
|
| Tuition fee |
Depends on no. of course taken
|
| On-campus accommodation |
For details, please click HERE |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Students may require obtaining a visa to participate in this program depending on your nationality.
With reference to the information given by the Consulate General, students who attend a credit-bearing summer/winter school program should apply for D-2-8 visa. Therefore, we strongly advise students to apply for D-2-8 type visa, even though some host institutions would also recommend students to apply for C-3-1 type.
To check whether or not you need a visa for your participation in this summer program, please contact the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate Office or visit the website of Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration Service for information.
Insurance
Students participating in YISS are required to have health/travel insurance to cover their stay in South Korea during the program period.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
On-campus housing information can be found HERE. Please note that only early-bird acceptees will have the chance to apply for on-campus housing.
