UIC-Exclusive Exchange Program at Amherst College – Spring 2024

 On January 14th, 2019, Underwood International College signed a student exchange agreement with Amherst College, one of the best liberal arts colleges in the world, paving the way for UIC to become a globally renowned liberal arts institution.

Amherst College began in 1821 and is ranked as the best liberal arts college in the United States for 2021 by Times Higher Education. This partnership agreement with Amherst College will further expand UIC’s global network.

 Students who are interested in Amherst College, where you will get an amazing liberal arts education, are strongly encouraged to apply.

*UIC students only
*Participants will be provided with a scholarship valued at ½ of UIC’s tuition
*Room and Board Benefits (pay UIC room & board fee)
* Opening: 3 semester spots (term: 1 semester only, extention is not available)

I. Application schedule

1. Application deadline: 1st July,  2023

2. Interview: July 5, 2023  (TBD for time)   

* Interviews are offered by invitation only (email notification)

3. Notification: July 7, 2023

II. Documents to submit

*Email the following documents to uic_services@yonsei.ac.kr by the application deadline.

1. Completed application form (attached)

2. A copy of your transcript (above 3.4 on 4.3 scale)

3. A copy of your TOEFL score (at least IBT 80)

 III. Important Notes for Application 

1. Academic Requirements

①   Completion of Semesters: Applicants must have completed at least four semesters at Yonsei. Nationality will not be considered as a condition of eligibility. However, please check your availability for U.S. VISA
* For transfer students who started as juniors, who must have completed at least one semester

②   GPA: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above on a 4.3 scale. Grades for Spring 2023 will be also taken into consideration for Spring 2024 Exchange Student Program. 
* Please submit current cumulative GPA for application, the office will recalculate total GPA with spring 2023 later.

2. Students should pay tuition fees to Yonsei in accordance to its academic schedule (just as if you were attending classes at Yonsei), instead of paying international tuition at Amherst College.

3. Room and Board Benefits: Students will pay room and board expenses to the UIC based on the rate provided and the room and board at Amherst College will be provided.

4. Participants will be provided with a scholarship valued at ½ of the UIC tuition, unless the student is a recipient of another Yonsei scholarship.

5. Cancellations or any changes made to your exchange/visiting student program after confirmation (by fault of the student) will result in disqualification for further opportunities to apply for future UIC-exclusive exchange/visiting programs, as well as university-wide exchange/visiting programs. If students apply to Amherst College exchange program and fail to be nominated, they can apply to UIC’s other exclusive exchange/visiting programs or to university-wide exchange/visiting programs.

6. The final decision regarding admission will be made by the host university. Even though students are nominated by Yonsei, the host university has the authority to reject students who are considered unqualified by their standards.

7. Compared to other exchange programs at Yonsei, the Amherst College exchange agreement differs in the selection process and in the Room and Board benefits. However, the follow-up procedure is the same as the other exchange programs.

8. Students must take their last(8th) semester at Yonsei in compliance with academic regulations. Those who wish to begin study abroad in 8th semester or over will be automatically disqualified.

 Contact: 02-2123-3922 / uic_services@yonsei.ac.kr