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Yonsei University (Underwood International College)
BA Communication and Media Studies
Yonsei University (Underwood International College)
Course Overview
Yonsei's BA in Communication and Media Studies is offered through the Underwood International College (UIC) — Yonsei's flagship 100%-English-taught liberal arts college on the Sinchon campus in Seoul. Yonsei is ranked top 60 globally (QS 2025) and is a member of Korea's SKY trio (Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei) — the country's most selective universities.
The four-year programme combines communication theory, media production, K-pop and Korean Wave (Hallyu) cultural studies, journalism, and digital platforms research. Sri Lankan applicants get academic depth in the world's most-watched media-export market: Korean drama, K-pop, gaming, and webtoons are now a $25B+ export sector and Seoul-based agencies (HYBE, JYP, SM, YG, plus Naver Webtoon, Kakao Entertainment, CJ ENM) actively recruit English-Korean bilingual graduates.
UIC's small-cohort liberal arts model (~120 admits per year across all majors) is the closest Korean equivalent to a US liberal arts college experience — small classes, faculty-mentored research, and structured exchange semesters with US, European, and Singapore partners. For Sri Lankan applicants this is one of the most affordable top-60 global degrees, with strong K-content and APAC media industry placement.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: 3 strong passes (A or B grades) including a humanities or social science subject. Cambridge International / Edexcel A-Levels at ABB.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 36+ points with 6,6,6 at Higher Level.
- check_circle SAT 1400+ (or ACT 30+) as an additional signal — strongly recommended for UIC applicants.
- check_circle Personal statement (1,000 words) plus Yonsei-specific essays on creative interests and cultural curiosity.
- check_circle Two academic references; portfolio (optional but useful for Communication and Media applicants — short video, photo essay, or published writing).
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle TEPS (Yonsei's Test of English Proficiency): 370+.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification (A/Ls, IB, Cambridge International, Edexcel) was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium streams qualify with an MOI letter from the school.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2026) | KRW 18,000,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| On-campus Dormitory (per year) | KRW 4,800,000 | Rs. 1,104,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Seoul) | KRW 10,000,000 | Rs. 2,300,000 |
| D-2 Visa + Health Insurance + ARC | KRW 700,000 | Rs. 161,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 33,500,000 | Rs. 7,705,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the D-10 job-seeker visa (up to 2 years), converting to E-7 once hired. Yonsei UIC Communication and Media grads place into HYBE (BTS / Le Sserafim), JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, CJ ENM, Naver Webtoon, Kakao Entertainment, Studio Dragon (K-drama), plus Bloomberg Seoul, Reuters Seoul, and Korean offices of global agencies. Korean starting media salary KRW 45-60M; senior K-content roles KRW 80M+.
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