As many international students might have not known, Underwood International College (UIC), Yonsei University is known as Korea’s first English-language liberal arts college. UIC Yonsei offers a culturally diverse studying environment in which students from different countries and various backgrounds come together with English as the shared language for communication.
Such an international studying environment is not easily found in South Korea! So do not hesitate to challenge yourself with the UIC application - I assure that it is going to be a fulfilling and memorable journey!
My application process was about 2-3 months long, starting with Learning about Application Guidelines, followed by Handling Paperwork & Writing Essays, and ended with Interview Preparation.
Since application-related materials and requirements can be found on the Internet, it is not too challenging handling the application on your own!
If you plan to apply by yourself, here are some key highlights to take notes of:
Learning about Application Guidelines and Timeline
From my experience, everyone should start their application process by visiting the school’s website (https://uic.yonsei.ac.kr/main/main.asp).
The UIC Yonsei website provides detailed guidelines and all necessary information for application, ranging from eligibility to application method, schedule, and materials!
The guidelines can be found at ADMISSIONS > How to Apply > First Year Students > International Students Track.
Don’t forget that you have to submit your application both online and in printed version! As being noted in the schedule, Document Submission means the (physical) arrival of the documents at the UIC office.
Make sure to estimate the amount of shipping time from your country, wrap up your application, and send the documents to make sure that they arrive at the UIC office before the deadline!
In case you are also concerned about document shipping and estimated time of arrival, it is highly recommended to consult the shipping agency!
UIC Offers Two Forms of Online Application Submission!
- Option 1: Direct Application through the UIC website.
Scroll down and click “Apply Now (First Year Students)” to find the link for application.
- Option 2: Using Common App website (https://www.commonapp.org/).
