Bachelor's in International Studies

Yonsei University has a rich history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation, making it a leading university in South Korea and the broader global academic community. Yonsei University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences. What sets Yonsei apart is its dedication to providing a well-rounded education that combines rigorous academic study with a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. With a world-class faculty, cutting-edge research facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Yonsei University provides an environment where students can excel academically and engage in meaningful research and community service. Through its commitment to fostering global leaders with a deep sense of social awareness, Yonsei University prepares graduates to address the complex challenges of our interconnected world effectively.

The International Studies (IS) major equips students with multidisciplinary training in analyzing the underlying dynamics of global affairs. Combining traditional fields of study like international relations, international economics and international law with innovative approaches to globalization studies, the IS major gives students the intellectual skills with which to pursue leadership positions in government and foreign services, international organizations and development NGOs, and multinational corporations alike. Emphasizing the importance of developing a strong regional expertise, the IS major capitalizes on UIC’s location in Seoul as an academic, commercial, and technological hub to offer an especially rich array of courses dealing with East Asia. But true to its name, the ultimate goal of the IS major is to help students develop the thinking skills they would need to be effective in careers anywhere in the world.