Fall 2025

Contents
Ⅰ. Application Guide P. 1

Undergraduate 1. Application Timelines

2. Fields of Study

Application Guide for Ⅱ. Eligibility P. 5

1. Citizenship Requirements

International Students 2. Academic Requirements

3. Language Proficiency Requirements

[Freshman] Ⅲ. Application Information P. 8

1. Admission Criteria

2. Application Procedures

Ⅳ. Supporting Documents & Notices P. 10

1. Required Documents for All Applicants

2. Required Documents for Relevant Applicants

3. Notices for Documents Submission

Ⅴ. Registration Refunds & Visa Application P. 15

1. Registration and Refund Policies

2. Visa Application Guide

Ⅵ . Scholarship Guide and Other Notices P. 17

1. Undergraduate Scholarship

Website: oia.korea.ac.kr 2. Other Notices

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +82-2-3290-5156/5157
 Ⅰ. Application Guide 2. Admission Category & Fields of Study
1) International Undergraduate Admission I
※ This list is subject to change. Please check for updates before submitting your online application.
1. Application Timelines
※ International Undergraduate Admission I applicants cannot select International Undergraduate
Admission II as their second-choice major. However, it is possible to apply to International
Item Schedule Notes Undergraduate Admission I & II simultaneously.
❍ International Undergraduate Admission I applicants may select a first-choice and second-choice major.
▪Office of International Affairs website:
(Applications for the Medicine and Nursing majors are only open for spring intake)
Online https://oia.korea.ac.kr
❍ According to the Regulations for Student Enrollment of the College of Education, the acceptance rate of
Application ▪The online application process is considered complete
international students cannot exceed 10% of the total admission quota.
February 24 (10:00) - only after the application fee has been paid and all
Submission and
March 21, 2025 (17:00) required documents have been successfully submitted ❍ For the International Studies major (English track), English language qualification is mandatory.
Documents online before the deadline. ❍ For the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, students are allowed to choose the first major from any field.

Upload ▪The application documents (PDF version) must be ❍ Before choosing your major, please check the course catalog, curriculum and the number of
uploaded online (max. 40MB). English taught courses offered in the department of your interest.
▪Availability of direct or postal mail submission 1) Information about colleges and majors:
▪Office closed on weekends and public holidays https://oia.korea.ac.kr→Undergraduate Admission→Schools & Departments
▪All supporting documents must arrive by the designated 2) Undergraduate courses: https://sugang.korea.ac.kr →Search Course→Undergraduate Courses
deadline (Korea Standard Time). (English-taught courses are indicated as (English) next to the course title)
Application
February 24 (10:00) - ▪To ensure timely delivery and avoid any issues, please
Materials College/Division Field Major
March 28, 2025 (17:00) use certified mail, parcel services, or international
Korea University Business School Humanities Business Administration
Submission express mail with tracking number.
Korean Language and Literature
※ Address: Korea University, International Education Team,
#301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall, 145 Anam-ro, Philosophy

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea Korean History

History
▪Admission results will be available exclusively online at
Sociology
Admission Result https://oia.korea.ac.kr
June 13, 2025 (17:00) Sinographic Literatures
Notification ▪The International Admissions Office does not notify
applicants individually of admission results. English Language and Literature
College of Liberal Arts Humanities
German Language and Literature
▪Tuition fee must be paid in full through bank
French Language and Literature
Registration for July 2025 transfer, ATM, internet banking, phone banking,
Chinese Language and Literature
(to be confirmed) Alipay, UnionPay, or similar methods to the virtual
Admitted Students
Russian Language and Literature
account assigned by Korea University.
Japanese Language and Literature

※ The dates are subject to change. Any changes will be updated on the Office of International Spanish Language and Literature

Affairs website. Linguistics

※ All dates and times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST). Life Sciences
Biotechnology
College of Life Sciences & Science
Food Bioscience and Technology
Biotechnology
Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering

Humanities Food and Resource Economics

 College/Division Field Major 2) International Undergraduate Admission II
Political Science and International Relations ※ International Undergraduate Admission II applicants can apply to International Undergraduate
College of Political Science and Economics Admission I (first-choice major only) simultaneously.
Humanities
Economics Statistics Fields of
Contents
Public Administration Study
Mathematics

Physics ❍ Global Open Major

College of Science Science 1) Year 1: Applicants will be admitted to and enrolled in the College of International
Chemistry
Studies, and take general education and Korean language courses.
Earth and Environmental Science 2) Years 2 to 4: Students will be assigned a major in one of the following fields of
Chemical & Biological Engineering Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Art & Design, and Engineering,
Global Open and take major-related courses and electives.
Materials Science & Engineering
Major,
Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering College of ❍ Notes
Architecture (5 years) 1) Before entering Year 2, a specific major will be determined at the end of the
College of Engineering Science International
freshmen year based on the student’s language ability in Year 1.
Mechanical Engineering Studies 2) To be assigned to the major you apply for, TOPIK level 5 or higher is required.
Industrial Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
❍ Inquiries must be directed to the College of International Studies.
1) Korean URL: https://int.korea.ac.kr/kuis_ko/about/brochure.do
Integrative Energy Engineering
2) English URL: https://int.korea.edu/kuis/about/brochure.do
Education 3) Tel: +82-2-3290-1391, 1392
Korean Language Education 4) Email: [email protected]
Humanities English Education
Geography Education
College of Education
History Education
※ Department of Global Entertainment (International Undergraduate Admission I) and Global Open Major
Home Economics Education
Science (International Undergraduate Admission II) recruit international students only.
Mathematics Education
Phys. Ed. Physical Education
Computer Science and Engineering
College of
Science Data Science
Informatics
Artificial Intelligence
School of Art & Design Art & Design Art & Design
College of International Studies (English Track)
Humanities
International Studies Global Korean Studies
College of Media & Communication
Humanities
Media & Communication Global Entertainment
Biomedical Engineering

Science Biosystems & Biomedical Science

College of Health Science
Health Environmental Science

Humanities Health Policy & Management

School of Interdisciplinary Studies Humanities/ Science School of Interdisciplinary Studies

School of Smart Security Science Smart Security
School of Psychology Humanities Psychology
 Ⅱ. Eligibility 3. Language Proficiency Requirements
Please submit one of the following documents.
◾Both the applicant and the applicant’s parent(s) must be non-Korean citizens. 1) A score report of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK / TOPIK iBT regular test) or
◾The applicant must have completed regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grades 1 ※ TOPIK iBT Trial Test Score is NOT acceptable.
to 12 in the Korean education system, either in Korea or overseas, and plan to graduate before 2) A certificate of level completion and transcripts from the Korean Language Center at Korea
August 2025. University (Seoul Campus) or
A. Korean
3) A certificate of level completion and transcripts from a Korean language center at other IEQAS
1. Citizenship Requirements
universities* in Korea accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education
4) A certificate of completion of intermediate level from King Sejong Institute or Sejong
❍ Citizenship status is determined at the time of application submission.
Korean Language Assessment (SKA)
❍ If applicant and applicant’s parent(s) have multiple citizenship including Korean citizenship, the
A score report for TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition / Enhancement) or IELTS Academic
applicant is not eligible to apply.
B. English ※ TOEFL My Best Scores/Essential, IELTS Indicator are NOT acceptable.
❍ If applicant and applicant’s parent(s) renounced their Korean citizenship, please refer to the ※ For International Studies major, English language qualification is mandatory.
following.
A. In order to be eligible as “a non-Korean citizen applicant with non-Korean citizen parent(s)”, C. Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education in Korean or English as
the applicant and applicant’s parent(s) must have obtained citizenship of another country before the primary language of instruction must submit an official academic transcript and a letter of
entering high school. confirmation about Korean or English being the medium of instruction issued by the school.
D. Other: Applicants who are unable to submit any one of the (A) - (C) requirements, can register for the
B. If the applicant and applicant's parent(s) renounced Korean citizenship, official documents (i.e.
Declaration of Loss of Nationality, Family Relations Certificate) must be provided as evidence Korea University online Korean level test and submit the results as an alternative. (Further
even if the applicant and the applicant's parent(s) possess citizenship of another country and information for this option will be provided individually)
have never lived in Korea previously. The document must contain explicit details on the loss of * List of IEQAS universities (Certification required for both degree program and language training program)
Korean citizenship and its date. (https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr > University Search > click on ’Education international competency
C. Submitting an application for renunciation of Korean citizenship as a proof of one's loss of Korean certification’ > Search
citizenship is not considered valid.
❍ Adopted applicants are eligible to apply as an international student only if the applicant obtained a * An applicant who has completed an entire curriculum of secondary education in Korean at a school overseas
citizenship of another country (other than Korea) before starting primary education (Grade 1). must have completed a curriculum that is recognized and accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education.
However, proof of the loss of Korean citizenship must be submitted.

❍ When an applicant’s parent with legal custody is remarried to a Korean citizen, even if the
applicant has not been adopted by both parents through a legal process, the applicant will not
be eligible to apply as an international applicant.

2. Academic Requirements

❍ The applicant must complete regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grades 1 to 12
in the Korean education system, either in Korea or overseas.

❍ Completion of qualification examinations and programs such as GED, home schooling, online courses,
or language schools, etc., from the level of primary, secondary to higher education are not
regarded as equivalent to a regular academic school curriculum.
 Ⅲ. Application Information
※ Guide about Intensive Korean Language Program and Restrictions on Major Course Enrollment
❍ Admitted students may be subject to obligatory intensive Korean language training and restrictions 1. Admission Criteria
on major course enrollment based on their submitted TOPIK score or the level completed at the Korean
❍ There is no set quota per major.
Language Center at KU (Seoul Campus) and other domestic IEQAS-certified universities in Korea
❍ Evaluation is based on a holistic assessment of the submitted application and supporting documents,
accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education.
assessing the applicant’s academic ability, aptitude for their field of study, academic language
Korean proficiency, and extracurricular activities.
Korean Language Proficiency Level Language Enrollment in Major Courses ※ However, an interview or test on specific skills may be conducted depending on the field of study.
Training
In such cases, applicants will be notified in advance with additional guidelines.
· TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test) ❍ When a tie score occurs, applicants with equal scores will all be selected for admission.
· KU KLC Level 5 ❍ When an applicant is considered not to have satisfied the essential requirements by the
No training No restrictions
· IEQAS universities* or Higher International Admissions Committee, he or she will not be admitted.
· KU online Korean level test**
❍ Admission decisions are made by the International Admissions Committee. Any other details for the
Allowed to enroll in major courses application review process follow the general admission policies of Korea University.
· TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test) One up to 6 credits per regular ❍ Details related to the application review will not be disclosed.
· KU KLC semester of semester.
Level 4 ❍ Applicants who apply to Korea University in an inadequate manner or interfere in the admission
· IEQAS universities* mandatory (Students are allowed to take up to 19
· KU online Korean level test** credits per semester including general process may face punitive consequences and have their application revoked.
training
education courses.)
· TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test)
2. Pre-announcement for the 2026 academic year
· KU KLC Two ❍ In case of those applicants who attended or are attending a local Korean high school, any records
Enrollment in major courses is not
· IEQAS universities* of school bullying, harassment, and violence will be qualitatively evaluated along with the holistic
semesters allowed.
· KU online Korean level test** Level 3
of (Students are allowed to take up to 19 documentation evaluation.
· King Sejong Institute or Sejong or Lower
mandatory credits per semester including general
Korean Language Assessment (SKA)
education courses.)
training
certificate of completion of 3. Application Procedures
intermediate level *
A. How to apply online
※ Students who take intensive Korean language training can earn 3-6 academic credits as electives.
Create an account and
※ Depending on each department (or division), students with high English language proficiency will receive Access the online application
click on [Korea University] Read the application
an exemption from intensive Korean language training and there will be no restrictions in taking major website through
Admission for International guidelines carefully
courses. https://oia.korea.ac.kr
Students
※ An applicants with a Korean language level certificates from other IEQAS universities or certificates
of completion from the King Sejong Institute or Sejong Korean Language Assessment (SKA)* will
be required to take a placement test at the Institute for General Education. Check and confirm that Fill in the online
Make the online
※ KU online Korean level test** will be administered by the Korean Language Center at Korea the information entered in application and upload
application fee payment
University. the form is correct a photo
※ For any inquires regarding the Intensive Korean Language Program, please contact the University
College. ☎ +82 (0)2-3290-1086 / [email protected]
Submit the required
Upload PDF versions of The online application
documents in-person or
the documents submission is completed
by post
B. Application fee payment Ⅳ. Supporting Documents & Notices
Field Fees (KRW)
Humanities or Science 150,000 1. Required Documents for All Applicants
Art & Design 200,000
Documents Notes
※ The application fee (including the commission fee) must be paid in full at the time of the
online application submission within the deadline of the application period. ① Copy of Online Application
※ Applicants applying to International Undergraduate Admission I and II simultaneously must pay ② Statement of Purpose ▪Documents ① - ③ must be completed, and be printed from the online
the application fee for each type of admission separately. Consent of Collection and Use of application system for submission.
※ According to Article 34, Section 4, Clause 5 of the Korean Higher Education Act, the application ③
Personal/Identifiable Information
fees will be utilized for processing the applications and remaining application fees will be Photocopy of the Passport
▪In case parent(s) do not hold valid passports, a photocopy of their official
returned to applicants. Each individual applicant’s reimbursement shall be proportionate to the ④ Information (photo) Page of the
ID (with notarized translation) may be submitted in lieu of a passport.
total number of applicants. Applicant and Parent(s)
※ If the applicant chooses to have the refunded application fee transferred to a bank account, the ▪Chinese applicants: Translated and notarized Hukoubu (户口簿) issued between 2021
transaction costs for using the bank services will be subtracted from the refunded application and 2025 and a certificate of family relationship (亲属关系证明)
fee. If the transaction cost exceeds the refunded application fee, there will be no refund. Family Register / Relationship ▪Applicants other than Chinese: Birth certificate of the applicant, family register,
⑤
※ Please inspect the information on the application carefully before the application fee payment is Certificate resident registration or certificate of family relations to confirm the
relationship between the applicant and parent(s)
made as the information cannot be edited, revoked nor can the fee be refunded after payment
▪All documents must be translated in English or Korean with notarization.
is completed. However, in the event that an applicant cannot complete the admission process
▪Authorized language proficiency test score of English or Korean (TOPIK, TOPIK
due to a natural disaster, severe sickness, accident, etc. that is not attributed to the applicant,
iBT, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Enhancement, IELTS Academic) within the validity period.
the applicant can submit an application fee refund application with proof. The documents
▪For those who have completed the regular curriculum at Korea University's Korean
submitted for refund will be evaluated and a full or partial refund (after the transaction cost is
Language Center or a Korean language center at a domestic IEQAS-certified
deducted) may be possible. university in Korea, the certificate of level completion and transcripts must be
submitted.
▪King Sejong Institute or Sejong Korean Language Assessment (SKA) certificate of
C. Notices for online application
completion of intermediate level
⑥ Proof of Language Proficiency
1) Online applications must be made personally by each applicant. If a violation is found, the ▪Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education in
applicant may face penalties such as admission cancellation and other restrictions. Korean or English as the primary language of instruction must submit an
2) Photographs (3x4cm/max. 24KB) must have been taken within the last three months. official academic transcript and a letter of confirmation about Korean or
3) Online application submissions may be confirmed by printing the submission slip. Please make English being the main language of instruction issued by the high school.
▪Applicants who apply to International Studies major, must submit proof of
sure to print the application form and the mailing label for your application envelope.
language proficiency in English.
※ No further changes can be made to your personal statement after the online application has
▪Applicants without any proof of Korean language proficiency are eligible to register
been submitted. for the KU online Korean level test at the time of making the online application.
4) The mailing label must be affixed to the application envelope. ▪If an applicant graduated from a secondary school in Korea, a ‘School Life Records II’
5) Applicants cannot cancel their application or change their major after the application fee payment is must be submitted with a school stamp and an apostille is NOT required.
1) Official ▪If an applicant is not able to submit an official high school transcript with
completed. Transcript of academic records for each semester and each year, an official letter from the
6) Applicants shall be responsible for any disadvantages arising from any errors or omissions on the High/Secondary school is required to explain the reasons.
School ▪All academic transcripts must have descriptions clarifying the grading scale.
application.
▪All Chinese applicants are required to submit the Verification Report of China
7) Contact information such as 'phone number' and 'email address' must be accurate so that the ▪Must obtain Secondary Education Qualification Certificate (中等教育学历验证报告), the
International Education Team may reach the applicant or guardian during the application apostille stamps Verification Report of Huikao Results (会考成绩认证报告) and the Online
⑦
period. The applicant is responsible for any disadvantages caused by providing incorrect or consular
Verification Report of Student Record (教育部学历证书) issued by the CHSI
authentication
information. 3) Official (学信网: http://www.chsi.com.cn).
Graduation - Verification Report of China Secondary Education Qulaification Certificate (中等教育学历验证报告),
8) Applicants may simultaneously apply to the Korea University, Sejong Campus, while submitting
Certificate of
Verification Report of Huikao Results (会考成绩认证报告), and Online Verification Report
an application to the Korea University, Seoul Campus. To submit an application to the Korea High/Secondary
of Student Record (教育部学历证书) must be submitted as a certified report in English.
School
University Sejong Campus, please refer to https://oku.korea.ac.kr/sejong - 高考: Test takers only
▪Apostille stamps or Korean consular authentication must be on the original academic
documents.
 Documents Notes 2. Required Documents for Relevant Applicants
- In case applicants cannot submit the original academic documents, apostille stamps or
A. International applicants with Korean ethnicity
Korean consular authentication must be on original notarized academic documents
▪Applicable to Art & Design applicants only
Portfolio (A4, max. 10 items) ▪Portfolio should be printed on A4, with each sheet containing only a single Documents Notes
⑧ and Statement of Verification piece of work.
for Portfolio ▪Statement of Verification for Portfolio must be completed by using the KU ▪‘Family Relations Certificate (details)’ issued under the applicant’s name,
form provided.
‘Certificate of Removal from Family Registry’, the ‘Declaration of Loss of
▪Optional Documents: School Profile, Official scores (language proficiency test results,
Nationality’ for both the applicant and parent(s), or ‘Certificate of Alien
Optional Documents international standard qualification of education, licenses, etc.) obtained since high school.
⑨ ▪Gaokao (高考) reports of Chinese applicants must be in English and certified by CHSI. Registration’ which was issued after 2011.
- List of optional documents ▪All submitted optional documents must be printed on A4, with each sheet Official documents that prove ▪Submitting an application for renunciation of Korean citizenship as proof
containing only a single item.
the applicant and the applicant’s of one's loss of Korean citizenship is not considered valid.
※ A proof of bank balance(KRW 20,000,000 or more) will be required to submit for visa application only those parent(s) no longer possess Korean ▪If the applicant and applicant's parent(s) renounced Korean citizenship,
for applicants who are successfully admitted. citizenship official documents (i.e., Declaration of Loss of Korean Nationality, Family
Relations Certificate) must be provided as evidence even if the applicant
* All documents must be submitted in Korean or English. If the documents are in another language, they must
and the applicant's parent(s) possess citizenship of another country and
be accompanied by a notarized translation along with the original documents. Please ensure that the
have never lived in Korea previously. The document must contain explicit
documents are arranged with the notarized translation on top, followed by the original documents.
details on the loss of Korean citizenship and its date.
* All the required documents must be uploaded (PDF, max. 40MB) on the online application website and
the original documents must be received by the Korea University International Education Team by the
B. Cases of requirements for additional proof
designated deadline.
* Please refer to the ‘Documents Submission List’ before you start the application process. Case Documents
https://oia.korea.ac.kr/_res/oia/etc/List_Document_Submission.pdf
* Applicants who applied to International Undergraduate Admission I and II simultaneously must submit separate Parent’s Death ▪Certificate of Death
application forms for each admission type. However, other required documents can be submitted once. ▪Documents that display proof of parental authority and custody
Parents’ Divorce ▪Remarriage Certificate of the parent who has applicant’s parental authority
A. Precautions for academic documents of graduates (expected) of high schools in China and custody
In the case of graduates of Chinese vocational/art high schools and international high schools, ▪Form provided by KU must be filled in and submitted with an
a copy of the certificate of school authorization issued by the relevant government office/institution Single-parent Family official confirmation certified by a government institution (i.e., embassy,
(with verification of Korean consulate in China or Apostille) should be attached and submitted with one of the domestic relations court etc.) in the applicant’s home country.
following documents. (Requirement from the Ministry of Justice's Foreign Stay Management Guidelines). ▪Official document of adoption
* ’Academic accreditation’ recognition is required. ▪Documents indicating that the applicant obtained a citizenship other than
❍ Certificate of graduation issued by the school (Confirmation of Chinese Education Authorities* and Adopted Applicant
Korean before starting primary education (Grade 1)
Korean consulate or Apostille) ▪Proof of the loss of Korean citizenship
❍ Certificate of graduation issued by Chinese Education Authorities* (Must obtain verification of Korean
consulate in China or Apostille)
* The City Board of Education or Ministry of Authorization for Establishment (Institution)

※ In the case of vocational high schools belonging to the ‘Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security
of the People’s Republic of China(中华人民共和国人力资源和社会保障部)’, a printed copy or a print-screen
copy (with verification of Korean consulate in China) from the ‘Ministry of Human Resources and Social
Security’ official website will be accepted.
3. Notices for Submitting Documents B. Notes for required documents
❍ All of the documents submitted in support of your application for admission will not be returned.
A. Important notes ❍ Admitted applicants will be required to provide apostille or consular authentication on all documents issued by

❍ All required documents must be uploaded on the Uwayapply online application system as PDF overseas schools/institutions and the documents (final transcript and graduation certificate) must be submitted

files and submitted by the designated deadline. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete and to Korea University by July 4, 2025 (except those who already submitted the documents at the time of the
application period). Those who do not submit the documents by the deadline may have their admission
invalid application.
revoked and no other type of authentication will be approved.
❍ The entire list of required documents must be saved into and be submitted as one ZIP file (A4). ※ No apostille/consular authentication required on certificates issued by Korean elementary, middle, and high schools in Korea
e.g., Name of the file: FAFA12345 Korea - Countries with Apostille Convention can be found on https://www.hcch.net
- Confirmation of the Korean consulate of the host country: Obtain confirmation from the Korean Embassy in the
❍ The maximum size of the file is limited to 40MB.
country where the graduating high school is located (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Call Center: 02-3210-0404)
❍ You must mark your application number on the top right corner of every document that you ❍ Concerning the following cases, admission may be denied or revoked:
submit. 1) Applicant who does not submit documents within the designated period
❍ The International Education Team must receive the original documents uploaded by the 2) Applicant who does not submit required documents or submits insufficient/incomplete documents
designated deadline (March 28, 2025, Korea Standard Time). 3) Applicant who does not meet the eligibility criteria
❍ All uploaded and submitted documents must be clear and legible. If not, the applicant may be 4) Applicant who is considered to lack the required academic skills
responsible for any disadvantages that may occur as a consequence. 5) Applicant who fraudulently carries out the application process

❍ Documents that are not in Korean or English must be translated and publicly notarized. ❍ An applicant’s admission may be denied or revoked if the submitted documents are found to be different from the

A notarized translation must be uploaded along with the original documents, arranged in the uploaded documents.
❍ If there is an inconsistency in the applicant’s name on the application form and supporting documents, it is
following order: first notarized translation first, followed by the original document.
❍ Documents that are translated by an individual and therefore not publicly notarized will not be the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence to support that the documents pertain to the identical person.

accepted. Submission of translated documents without the original documents will not be ❍ A student who graduated from high school in Korea should submit ‘School Life Records II’.

accepted. ❍ A high school transcript and certificate of attendance should be submitted from each high school the

❍ In case of any discrepancies between the original and translated documents, the applicant will be applicant attended.

responsible for any disadvantages. ❍ Any academic achievement without submission of supporting documents may not be considered or accepted
as official.
❍ In the case of any uncertainty about an applicant’s eligibility, the applicant may be asked for
❍ Admission decisions are made by the International Admissions Committee. Any other details for the
additional supporting documents.
application review process will follow the general admission policies of KU.
❍ If there is a reasonable suspicion of possible plagiarism, ghostwriting of an applicant’s ❍ When an applicant’s scores are reported directly to KU, the applicant must provide one’s date of birth, full
application, the applicant may be asked to provide an explanation. If any suspicion is confirmed, name in English, and the date of the examination taken in order for the information to be included in the
the applicant will be penalized and be subject to deduction on the evaluation score, cancellation evaluation materials (e.g., SAT, AP, IB, TOEFL).
or revocation of admission at any given time. - KU Institution Number: ETS 8228, College Board: 5443, IBO: 002366
- Applicant may check the arrival of the reports through the KU Admissions Office website
https://oku.korea.ac.kr

C. Notes for optional documents

❍ Applications or an applicant’s admission may be denied or revoked if any of the submitted documents are
found to be different from the uploaded documents.

❍ Optional documents for submission (maximum 10 items)

- Official language proficiency test result (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, HSK, JLPT, JPT, DELF, DALF, TOPIK, etc.)
- Standardized international admissions qualifications tests (ACT, A-level, AP, IB, SAT, 高考, HKDSE, ATAR,
NCEA, STPM, etc.)
- National qualification certificate, state certified qualification, etc.
- Documents issued by a high school/university: prize conferred by high school/university for
activities carried out at high school/university
 Ⅴ. Registration, Refunds & Visa Application 2. Visa Application Guide

A. Visa application procedure

1. Registration & Refund Policies
Full tuition payment/
A. Tuition payment
Admission results submission of the final
Check results online
Item Period Notes announcement academic documents and
the proof of bank balance

▪Tuition fees for Fall 2025 must be paid in full via bank transfer, ATM,
internet banking, phone banking, Alipay, UnionPay etc. to the virtual Visa application
Early July, 2025
Registration bank account provided by Korea University. (CoA, tuition payment Download KU issues Certificate of
(to be confirmed)
▪Admission will be revoked if the tuition payment is not completed receipt and other the CoA online Admission (CoA) for visa
within the specified registration period. documents needed)

B. Certificate of Admission (CoA)

B. Tuition Refund 1) A CoA will be issued after the registration and additional documents’ submission is completed.
All international students who need to apply for a D-2 visa or change their current visa status
Item Deadline Notes must receive a CoA issued by KU.
2) Date of issuance: July, 2025 (to be confirmed)
▪ If an applicant has been admitted to KU and completed registration
but wishes to request a tuition refund, the applicant must submit a
Request for July, 2025 C. Visa
request form withdrawing one’s admission by the specified deadline.
Refund (to be confirmed) Students have to apply for the student visa (D-2) through the Korean embassy (consulate) or the
▪ Any transaction charge that may occur will be deducted in advance
from the refunded tuition fee. immigration office.

C. Other

According to the university regulations, dual enrollment is not allowed for students at Korea
University. Those who have been admitted to more than one type of admission or to other
universities for Fall 2025 will have to choose only one type of admission or university to enroll in.
Korea University admission may be revoked if the student is found to have registered in more than
one type of admission or at other universities after the commencement of the semester.
 ⅤI. Scholarship Guide And Other Notices 2. Pre-Korean Language Program for International Undergraduate Admitted Students
(Course Period: Late June, 2025 – Middle of July, 2025)
1. Undergraduate Scholarships
A. Global Leader Scholarship A and B / Benefits and Conditions ※ This application guide was originally written in Korean and translated into other languages. In case

Global Leader Scholarship A, B will be awarded based on the applicant’s submitted documents at the of any conflicts in interpretation, the Korean version of the application guide prevails over the
time of their application and applicants will not be able to apply for this scholarship individually. translated versions.
The results of the scholarship will be announced to the applicants at the same time of their admission results.

Types Benefits Conditions

Global Leader ▪Full tuition fee for two ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a GPA of at least 3.50
Scholarship A semesters ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a minimum of 12 credits required

Global Leader ▪50% of tuition fee for two ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a GPA of at least 3.00
Scholarship B semesters ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a minimum of 12 credits required

B. Future Bright Scholarship(B) / Benefits and Conditions

Applicants selected as national scholarship recipients in their home country are automatically
eligible for the Bright Future Scholarship, and as such, no separate application is required. The
scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant's submitted documents at the time of application,
and the results will be released to the awardees on the admission result announcement day.

Types Benefits Conditions

Future Bright ▪KRW 1,000,000 per semester/ ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a GPA of at least 3.00
Scholarship(B) up to 2 semesters ▪the 1st semester of Year 1: a minimum of 12 credits required

C. Challenge Scholarship(C) / Benefits and Eligibility

Applicants who complete the regular program at the KU Korean Language Center (Seoul Campus) and submit a
Level 5 or Level 6 certificate of completion during the application period will automatically be eligible for the
scholarship to newly admitted students upon enrollment. No separate application is required.

Types Benefits Note(s)

Challenge ▪Level 6: KRW 500,000

▪Granted once in the first semester of Year 1 only
Scholarship(C) ▪Level 5: KRW 300,000

* For more information on scholarships visit: (https://oia.korea.ac.kr/oia/under/Scholarships.do )

* Undergraduate scholarship information for international students can be found on the Global Services Center website.
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