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Yonsei University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Yonsei University as an international student β€” tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Yonsei University for international students is approximately USD 16,000 to 26,000 all-in for most international students; medical and engineering programmes at the higher end can reach USD 30,000 with Seoul living costs (tuition KRW 8.6M to 17.4M per year (USD 6,500 to 13,000) depending on field; Underwood and GSIS programmes run USD 7,500 to 10,000 annually, living costs KRW 12M to 18M per year (USD 9,000 to 13,500) in Seoul; Songdo dormitory at KRW 3.1M per year is the budget option but only covers freshman year).

Cost breakdown

ItemRange
Tuition (international)KRW 8.6M to 17.4M per year (USD 6,500 to 13,000) depending on field; Underwood and GSIS programmes run USD 7,500 to 10,000 annually
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)KRW 12M to 18M per year (USD 9,000 to 13,500) in Seoul; Songdo dormitory at KRW 3.1M per year is the budget option but only covers freshman year
Total annualUSD 16,000 to 26,000 all-in for most international students; medical and engineering programmes at the higher end can reach USD 30,000 with Seoul living costs

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

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