Yonsei Institute for Advanced Study

• M.S/Ph.D Program
• Undergraduate
• Admission

Admission

Preferred Academic Background

Applicants from Chemistry, Nano-Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, AI, and related interdisciplinary fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

Regular Graduate Admission

• Programs: M.S., Ph.D., and Integrated M.S.-Ph.D. Program
• Eligibility: Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the respective degree program specified by the Yonsei University Graduate School.
• Application Period:
• Spring 2027: October 7 (Wed), 2026, 10:00 - October 14 (Wed), 2026, 17:00
• Spring Admission: Usually early to mid-October
• Fall Admission: Usually early to mid-April

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the Yonsei University Graduate School admission system.

Undergraduate to Graduate Accelerated Program (학부-대학원 연계과정)

• Programs: M.S. and Integrated M.S.-Ph.D. Program
• Eligibility: Yonsei University undergraduate students enrolled in their 5th to 7th semester who meet the requirements specified by the Yonsei University Graduate School.
• Application Period:
• Fall 2026: September 4 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - September 9 (Wed), 2026, 17:00
• Spring Selection: Usually early March
• Fall Selection: Usually early September

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the Yonsei Portal during the designated application period.

•  Additional Benefits for the Undergraduate to Graduate Accelerated Program

  • Accelerated degree pathway: Eligible graduate-level coursework completed during undergraduate study may shorten the overall degree period.
  • Full tuition scholarship: Tuition is fully covered by Yonsei University for the regular graduate enrollment period:
  • M.S.: up to 4 semesters
  • Integrated M.S.-Ph.D.: up to 6 semesters

Benefits and Academic Support

• World-class research environment: Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and advanced research infrastructure at the Institute for Advanced Study and IBS Center for Nanomedicine.
• Global research opportunities: International research and academic exchange opportunities through collaborations with leading universities and research institutes worldwide, including the Max Planck-Yonsei IBS Center (MPYIC) in partnership with the Max Planck Society.
• Financial support: Students receive financial support equivalent to Yonsei University tuition and a monthly stipend through IBS research funding. Ph.D. and Integrated M.S.-Ph.D. students may also receive additional doctoral scholarship support in accordance with university regulations.

Inquiries

For questions regarding the NanoBME program or admission, please contact the administrative team.

• Email: nanobme@yonsei.ac.kr
• Tel: +82-2-2123-4746