Korea

Korea: Selection Criteria

Students must submit a complete application to the Campus EAP Office. Application deadlines are earlier than you think. Don't miss out!

Application deadlines

Undergraduate applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

General

Requirements vary by program. Most programs have prerequisites and all programs have a minimum GPA requirement. Some programs require one to two years of university-level training in the host country language. For further details see your Campus EAP Office and the EAP website.

In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
Willingness to abide by program regulations
Endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

Summer International Program, Yonsei University, Seoul

Class level: sophomore, junior, senior, graduate (language and undergraduate course work only)
GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.
Admission: Selection is determined by the Campus EAP Office. The final admission decision is made by the host university.

Fall, Spring, and Year Programs, Yonsei University, Seoul

Class level: sophomore, junior, senior, graduate
Other: Prior study of Korean is recommended but not required.
GPA: 3.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the last term prior to departure (or earlier if required by the Campus EAP Office). Students below a 3.0 must confer with a Campus EAP Advisor before submitting an application.
Admission: Selection is determined by the Campus EAP Office. The final admission decision is made by the host university.

Note: These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection.