Program Overview

Introduction to Yonsei International Summer School

Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) is Korea's leading summer program, offering a unique blend of Korean and global cultures. The academic program highlights the arts, culture, and humanities, while also providing cutting-edge classes in management and economics, global issues, history, social sciences, and science and technology.

Program Structure

Students can choose from 6-week and 4-week options, allowing for flexibility in their summer plans. One defining feature of YISS is its competitive corporate and research internships, which provide valuable hands-on experience.

Courses Offered

YISS students can choose from over 90 courses across nearly all academic fields, including:

• Arts & Humanities
• Korean Studies
• Business & Economics
• Social Sciences
• Science & Technology
• East Asian Studies
• Korean Language courses

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for visiting (fee-paying) students, including:

• Need-based scholarships
• Merit-based scholarships
• Early Enrollment benefits
• Re-Enrollment benefits
• Yonsei Alumni Scholarship, available to students whose parents are Yonsei alumni