01 Application Guide

1. Pre-announcement for the academic year of 2027

The KU online Korean Level test-previously available to applicants who did not meet the language
proficiency requirements outlined in Sections (a) to (c) on page 6 of the admissions guide-will no
longer be available from the Spring 2027 International Undergraduate Admission.
Accordingly, beginning with the Spring 2027, all applicants must submit official language
proficiency test scores that meet Korea University’s requirements.

2. Application Timelines
Item Schedule Notes

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Office of International Affairs website: https://oia.korea.ac.kr

The online application process is considered complete only after
Online Application August 4 (10:00) -
the application fee has been paid and all required documents have
Submission and September 1, 2025
been successfully submitted online before the deadline.
Documents Upload (17:00)

The application documents (PDF version) must be uploaded
online (max. 40MB).


Availability of direct or postal mail submission

Office closed on weekends and public holidays

All supporting documents must arrive by the designated deadline
(Korea Standard Time).
August 4 (10:00) -
Application Materials To ensure timely delivery and avoid any issues, please use
September 8, 2025 

Submission
(17:00) certified mail, parcel services, or international express mail with
tracking number.
※ Address: Korea University, International Education Team,
#301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall, 145 Anam-ro,
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea


Admission results will be available exclusively online at
Admission Result November 28, 2025 https://oia.korea.ac.kr
Notification (17:00) 
The International Admissions Office does not notify applicants
individually of admission results.


Tuition fee must be paid in full through bank transfer, ATM,
Registration for January 2026
internet banking, phone banking, Alipay, UnionPay, or similar
Admitted Students (to be confirmed)
methods to the virtual account assigned by Korea University.

※ The dates are subject to change. Any changes will be updated on the Office of International Affairs website.
※ All dates and times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST).

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3. 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.
※ International Undergraduate Admission I applicants cannot select International Undergraduate Admission II as their
second-choice major. However, it is possible to apply to International Undergraduate Admission I & II simultaneously.

International Undergraduate Admission I applicants may select a first-choice and second-choice major.
(Applications for the Medicine and Nursing majors are only open for spring intake)
According to the Regulations for Student Enrollment of the College of Education, the acceptance
rate of international students cannot exceed 10% of the total admission quota.
For the International Studies major (English track)★, English language qualification is mandatory.
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies admits students without requiring a declared major through
its Open Major Program. Students have the flexibility to choose their primary major from any
department or academic field. However, their home college will remain the School of
Interdisciplinary Studies. For more information on major declaration and other academic policies,
please visit the Academic Information website(https://registrar.korea.ac.kr/eduinfo/info/freely_select.do).
University College requires students to complete the Common Curriculum which includes,
Intensive Korean Language Program and Career Development Program. Students must choose one
track either Integrative AI or Integrative Social Science. For more information, please visit the
University College website or contact the office directly. https://univ.korea.ac.kr/uc/index.do /
+82-2-3290-1086 / [email protected]
Before choosing your major, please check the course catalog, curriculum and the number of English
taught courses offered in the department of your interest.
1) Information about colleges and majors:
https://oia.korea.ac.kr Undergraduate Admission Schools & Departments
2) Undergraduate courses: https://sugang.korea.ac.kr Search Course Undergraduate
Courses(English-taught courses are indicated as (English) next to the course title)

College/Division Field Major

Korea University Business School Humanities Business Administration
Korean Language and Literature
Philosophy
Korean History
History
Sociology
College of Liberal Arts Humanities
Sinographic Literatures
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature

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 College/Division Field Major
Russian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
College of Liberal Arts Humanities
Spanish Language and Literature
Linguistics
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
College of Life Sciences & Science
Food Bioscience and Technology
Biotechnology
Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering
Humanities Food and Resource Economics
Political Science and International Relations
College of Political Science and Economics
Humanities
Economics Statistics
Public Administration
Mathematics
Physics
College of Science Science
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Science
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering
Architecture (5 years)
College of Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Integrative Energy Engineering
College of Medicine Science Medicine
Education
Korean Language Education
Humanities English Education
Geography Education
College of Education
History Education
Home Economics Education
Science
Mathematics Education
Physical Education Physical Education
College of Nursing Science Nursing
Computer Science and Engineering
College of
Science Data Science
Informatics
Artificial Intelligence

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 College/Division Field Major
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
Integrative AI (Track)
University College Humanities/ Science
Integrative Social Science (Track)

2) International Undergraduate AdmissionⅡ

※ International Undergraduate Admission II applicants can apply to International Undergraduate Admission I (first-choice major
only) simultaneously.
※ Additional information regarding major selection and academic policies for the School of Global Studies can be accessed via
the QR code below.

Fields of Study Contents


Global Open Major
Year 1: Applicants will be admitted to and enrolled in the College of International Studies,
and take general education and Korean language courses.
Years 2 to 4: Students will be assigned a major in one of the following fields of Humanities,
Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Art & Design, and Engineering, and take major-related
Global Open courses and electives.
Major, 
Notes
College of
Before entering Year 2, a specific major will be determined at the end of the freshmen year
International
based on the student’s language ability in Year 1.
Studies**
To be assigned to the major you apply for, TOPIK level 5 or higher is required.

Inquiries must be directed to the College of International Studies.
Korean URL: https://int.korea.ac.kr/kuis_ko/about/brochure.do
English URL: https://int.korea.edu/kuis/about/brochure.do
Tel: +82-2-3290-1391, 1392
Email: [email protected]

** Department of Global Entertainment (International Undergraduate Admission I) and Global Open Major (International
Undergraduate Admission II) recruit international students only.

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 02 Eligibility

Both the applicant and the applicant’s parent(s) must be non-Korean citizens.
The applicant must have completed regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grades
1 to 12 in the Korean education system, either in Korea or overseas, and be expected to graduate by
February 2026. The applicant must meet all of the following three eligibility criteria.

1. Citizenship Requirements

Citizenship status is determined at the time of application submission.

If applicant and applicant’s parent(s) have multiple citizenship including Korean citizenship, the
applicant is not eligible to apply.
If applicant and applicant’s parent(s) renounced their Korean citizenship, please refer to the following.
A. In order to be eligible as “a non-Korean citizen applicant with non-Korean citizen parent(s)”, the
applicant and applicant’s parent(s) must have obtained citizenship of another country before
entering high school.
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
even if the applicant and the applicant's parent(s) possess citizenship of another country and
have never lived in Korea previously. The document must contain explicit details on the loss of
Korean citizenship and its date.
C. Submitting an application for renunciation of Korean citizenship as a proof of one's loss of Korean
citizenship is not considered valid.
Adopted applicants are eligible to apply as an international student only if the applicant obtained
a citizenship of another country (other than Korea) before starting primary education (Grade 1).
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.

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3. Language Proficiency Requirements
Please submit one of the following documents.

A score report of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK / TOPIK iBT regular test) or
※ TOPIK iBT Trial Test Score is NOT acceptable.

A certificate of level completion and transcripts from the Korean Language Center at Korea
University (Seoul Campus) or
A. Korean
A certificate of level completion and transcripts from a Korean language center at other IEQAS
universities* in Korea accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education
A certificate of completion of intermediate level from King Sejong Institute or Sejong Korean
Language Assessment (SKA)

A score report for TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition / Enhancement) or IELTS Academic
B. English ※ TOEFL My Best Scores/Essential, IELTS Indicator are NOT acceptable.
※ For International Studies major, English language qualification is mandatory.

C. Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education in Korean or English as the
primary language of instruction** must submit an official academic transcript and a letter of 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 Korea
University online Korean level test*** and submit the results as an alternative. (Further information for this
option will be provided individually)

* List of IEQAS universities (Certification required for both degree program and language training program)
(https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr > University Search > click on ‘Education international competency certification’ > Search
** An applicant who has completed an entire curriculum of secondary education in Korean at a school overseas must have
completed a curriculum that is recognized and accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education.
*** 2026 Spring Semester KU Online Korean Level Test
Test Date: September 13, 2025(Sat) / subject to change
Eligibility & Registration: Please check the KU Online Korean Level Test box when submitting your online application.
Detailed information will be sent individually via email after your eligibility is confirmed
Test Fee: KRW 100,000 (separate from the application fee)
Test fee Payment instructions will be sent individually via email.

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※ 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
on major course enrollment based on their submitted TOPIK score or the level completed at the
Korean Language Center at KU (Seoul Campus) and other domestic IEQAS-certified universities
in Korea accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education.

Korean Language
Korean Language Proficiency Level Enrollment in Major Courses
Training


TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test)

KU KLC Level 5 or
No training No restrictions

IEQAS universities* Higher


KU online Korean level test**


TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test) Allowed to enroll in major courses
up to 6 credits per regular semester.

KU KLC One semester of
Level 4 (Students are allowed to take up to

IEQAS universities* mandatory training
19 credits per semester including

KU online Korean level test** general education courses.)


TOPIK (TOPIK iBT regular test)

KU KLC
Enrollment in major courses is not

IEQAS universities*
Level 3 or Two semesters of allowed.(Students are allowed to

KU online Korean level test** Lower mandatory training take up to 19 credits per semester
including general education courses.)

King Sejong Institute or Sejong Korean
Language Assessment (SKA) certificate
of completion of intermediate level *

※ Students who take intensive Korean language training can earn 3-6 academic credits as electives.

※ Depending on each department (or division), students with high English language proficiency will receive an exemption
from intensive Korean language training and there will be no restrictions in taking major courses.

※ 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
University College.

※ The results of the KU online Korean level test** will be based on the test conducted by the Korea University Korean
Language Center on September 13, 2025.

※ For any inquires regarding the Intensive Korean Language Program, please contact the University College.
☎ +82 (0)2-3290-1086 / [email protected]

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 03 Application Information

1. Admission Criteria

There is no set quota per major.

Evaluation is based on a holistic assessment of the submitted application and supporting
documents, assessing the applicant’s academic ability, aptitude for their field of study, academic
language proficiency, and extracurricular activities.
※ However, an interview or test on specific skills may be conducted depending on the field of study. In such cases,
applicants will be notified in advance with additional guidelines.
For applicants who have attended or are currently attending a Korean high school accredited by the
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, any records of school bullying, harassment, or
violence will be qualitatively evaluated as part of the holistic documentation review.
When a tie score occurs, applicants with equal scores will all be selected for admission.
When an applicant is considered not to have satisfied the essential requirements by the
International Admissions Committee, he or she will not be admitted.
Admission decisions are made by the International Admissions Committee. Any other details for
the application review process follow the general admission policies of Korea University.
All details regarding the application review process, including the evaluation, are confidential and
will not be disclosed.
Applicants who apply to Korea University in an inadequate manner or interfere in the admission
process may face punitive consequences and have their application revoked.

2. Application Procedures
A. How to apply online

Access the online application Create an account and click on

Read the application
website through [Korea University] Admission
guidelines carefully
https://oia.korea.ac.kr for International Students

Check and confirm that the

Make the online application Fill in the online application
information entered
fee payment and upload a photo
in the form is correct

Submit the required original

Upload PDF versions The online application
hard copy of documents
of the documents submission is completed
either in-person or by post

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B. Application fee payment
Field Fees (KRW)

Humanities or Science 150,000

Art & Design 200,000

※ 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.
※ Applicants applying to International Undergraduate Admission I and II simultaneously must pay the application fee for each
type of admission separately.
※ According to Article 34, Section 4, Clause 5 of the Korean Higher Education Act, the application fees will be utilized for
processing the applications and remaining application fees will be returned to applicants. Each individual applicant’s
reimbursement shall be proportionate to the total number of applicants.
※ If the applicant chooses to have the refunded application fee transferred to a bank account, the transaction costs for using
the bank services will be subtracted from the refunded application fee. If the transaction cost exceeds the refunded
application fee, there will be no refund.
※ Please inspect the information on the application carefully before the application fee payment is made as the information
cannot be edited, revoked nor can the fee be refunded after payment is completed. However, if an applicant is unable to
complete the admission process due to a natural disaster or other circumstances beyond their control, they may submit an
application fee refund form along with supporting documentation. The documents submitted for refund will be evaluated and
a full or partial refund (after the transaction cost is deducted) may be possible.

C. Notices for application

1) Applicants cannot withdraw their application or change their choice of major after the application fee
has been completed.
2) Online applications must be made personally by each applicant. If a violation is found, the applicant
may face penalties such as admission cancellation and other restrictions.
3) Photographs (3x4cm/max. 24KB) must have been taken within the last three months.
4) Online application submissions may be confirmed by printing the submission slip. Please make sure
to print the application form and the mailing label for your application envelope.
5) The mailing label must be affixed to the application envelope.
6) Applicants shall be responsible for any disadvantages arising from any errors or omissions on the
application.
7) Contact information such as 'phone number' and 'email address' must be accurate so that the
International Education Team may reach the applicant or guardian during the application period.
The applicant is responsible for any disadvantages caused by providing incorrect information.

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 04 Supporting Documents & Notices

1. Required Documents for All Applicants

Documents Notes
Copy of Online Application
Statement of Purpose 
Documents ① - ③ must be completed, and be printed from the online
Consent of Collection and Use application system for submission.
of Personal Information &
Citizenship Statement
Photocopy of the Passport 
In case parent(s) do not hold valid passports, a photocopy of their official
Information (photo) Page of
ID (with notarized translation) may be submitted in lieu of a passport.
the Applicant and Parent(s)

Chinese applicants: Translated and notarized Hukoubu (户口簿) issued
after 2022 and a certificate of family relationship (亲属关系 明)
Family Register / Relationship 
Applicants other than Chinese: Birth certificate of the applicant, family
Certificate register, resident registration or certificate of family relations to confirm
the relationship between the applicant and parent(s)

All documents must be translated in English or Korean with notarization.

Authorized language proficiency test score of English or Korean (TOPIK, TOPIK
iBT, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Enhancement, IELTS Academic) within the validity period.

For those who have completed the regular curriculum at Korea University's
Korean Language Center or a Korean language center at a domestic
IEQAS-certified university in Korea, the certificate of level completion and
transcripts must be submitted.

King Sejong Institute or Sejong Korean Language Assessment (SKA)
Proof of Language Proficiency
certificate of completion of intermediate level

Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education
in Korean or English as the primary language of instruction must submit an
official academic transcript and a letter of confirmation about Korean or
English being the main language of instruction issued by the high school.

Applicants who apply to International Studies major, must submit proof of
language proficiency in English.
If an applicant graduated from a secondary school in Korea, a ‘School Life


Records II’ must be submitted with a school stamp and an apostille is NOT required.
If an applicant is not able to submit an official high school transcript with


1) Official academic records for each semester and each year, an official letter from
Transcript of the school is required to explain the reasons.
High/Secon All academic transcripts must have descriptions clarifying the grading scale.


dary School All Chinese applicants are required to submit the Verification Report of China


Secondary Education Qualification Certificate (中等教育学历 报告), the

Must obtain Verification Report of Huikao Results (会考成绩 报告) and the Online
apostille Verification Report of Student Record (教育部学历 书) issued by the CHSI
stamps or (学信网: http://www.chsi.com.cn).
consular - Verification Report of China Secondary Education Qulaification Certificate
authentication (中等教育学历 报告), Verification Report of Huikao Results (会考成绩 报告),
3) Official and Online Verification Report of Student Record (教育部学历 书) must
Graduation be submitted as a certified report in English.
Certificate of - 高考: Test takers only
High/Secon Apostille

stamps or Korean consular authentication must be on the original
academic documents.
dary School
- In case applicants cannot submit the original academic documents,
apostille stamps or Korean consular authentication must be on original
notarized academic documents

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 Documents Notes

Applicable to Art & Design applicants only

Portfolio should be printed on A4, with each sheet containing only a single
Portfolio (A4, max. 10 items) piece of work.
and Statement of Verification 
Statement of Verification for Portfolio must be completed by using the KU
for Portfolio form provided.

Portfolios must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines provided
in the School of Art & Design Portfolio Submission Guide(refer to p. 11).

Optional Documents: School Profile, Official scores (language proficiency
test results, international standard qualification of education, licenses,
Optional Documents etc.) obtained since high school.
- List of optional documents 
Gaokao (高考) reports of Chinese applicants must be in English and certified by CHSI.

All submitted optional documents must be printed on A4, with each sheet
containing only a single item.
※ A proof of bank balance (KRW 20,000,000 or more) will be required to submit for visa application only those for applicants
who are successfully admitted.

A. Precautions for academic documents of graduates (expected) of high schools in China

In the case of graduates of Chinese vocational/art high schools and international high schools,
a copy of the certificate of school authorization issued by the relevant government office/institution
(with verification of Korean consulate in China or Apostille) should be attached and submitted with one
of the following documents. (Requirement from the Ministry of Justice's Foreign Stay Management
Guidelines). * ’Academic accreditation’ recognition is required.
Certificate of graduation issued by the school (Confirmation of Chinese Education Authorities* and
Korean consulate or Apostille)
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 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.

B. Portfolio Submission Guidelines - School of Art & Design

※ Applicants must clearly indicate the medium and techniques used for each submitted artwork.
2D Works: watercolor, oil paint, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, conte, marker, ink wash, traditional ink and
color painting, traditional mineral pigment, etc.
3D Works: paper, clay, modeling clay, mixed media, etc.
Digital Works: if the artwork is created using digital tools and the final output is a digital image, it must
be labeled as “Digital Artwork.”
AI-Assisted Works: if artificial intelligence tools were used in the creation process, please clearly
state “AI-Assisted.”
※ Note: Any false or misleading information regarding the medium or techniques used may lead to
disqualification or cancellation of admission.

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2. Required Documents for Relevant Applicants
A. International applicants with Korean ethnicity
Documents Notes


‘Family Relations Certificate (details)’ issued under the applicant’s name, ‘Certificate
of Removal from Family Registry’, the ‘Declaration of Loss of Nationality’ for both the
applicant and parent(s), or ‘Certificate of Alien Registration’ which was issued after 2011.
Official documents that
- Submitting an application for renunciation of Korean citizenship as proof of one's loss
prove the applicant and
of Korean citizenship is not considered valid.
the applicant’s
parent(s) no longer - If the applicant and applicant's parent(s) renounced Korean citizenship, official
possess Korean documents (i.e., Declaration of Loss of Korean Nationality, Family Relations
citizenship Certificate) must be provided as evidence even if the applicant and the applicant's
parent(s) possess citizenship of another country and have never lived in Korea
previously. The document must contain explicit details on the loss of Korean
citizenship and its date.

B. Cases of requirements for additional proof

Case Documents

Parent’s Death 
Certificate of Death


Documents that display proof of parental authority and custody
Parents’ Divorce 
Remarriage Certificate of the parent who has applicant’s parental authority and
custody


Form provided by KU must be filled in and submitted with an official confirmation
Single-parent Family certified by a government institution (i.e., embassy, domestic relations court etc.) in
the applicant’s home country.


Official document of adoption

Documents indicating that the applicant obtained a citizenship other than Korean
Adopted Applicant
before starting primary education (Grade 1)

Proof of the loss of Korean citizenship

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3. Notices for Submitting Documents
A. Important notes

All required documents must be uploaded on the Uwayapply online application system as PDF files and
submitted by the designated deadline. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete and invalid application.
All required documents must be scanned and saved as A4-sized PDF files, and submitted in the
order listed in the Document Submission list (e.g., Cpoy of Passport_FAFA12345_Hong Gil-dong).
The maximum size of the file is limited to 40MB.
Please refer to the ‘Documents Submission List’ before you start the application process.
Applicants must mark your application number on the top right corner of every document that you submit.
Applicants who applied to International Undergraduate Admission I and II simultaneously must
submit separate application forms and Statement of Purpose for each admission type. However,
other required documents can be submitted once.
The International Education Team must receive the original documents uploaded by the designated
deadline (September 8, 2025, Korea Standard Time).
All uploaded and submitted documents must be clear and legible. If not, the applicant may be
responsible for any disadvantages that may occur as a consequence.
Documents that are not in Korean or English must be translated and publicly notarized. A notarized
translation must be uploaded along with the original documents, arranged in the following order:
first the notarized translation, followed by the original document.
Documents that are translated by an individual and therefore not publicly notarized will not be
accepted. Submission of translated documents without the original documents will not be accepted.
In case of any discrepancies between the original and translated documents, the applicant will be
responsible for any disadvantages.
In the case of any uncertainty about an applicant’s eligibility, the applicant may be asked for
additional supporting documents.
If there is a reasonable suspicion of plagiarism or ghostwriting in an applicant’s materials, KU may
request a written explanation or supporting evidence. If the suspicion is substantiated, the
applicant may face penalties, including a reduction in evaluation scores, disqualification from the
admissions process, or revocation of admission at any time.
If there is an inconsistency in the applicant’s name on the application form and supporting
documents, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence to support that the documents
pertain to the identical person.
A student who graduated from high school in Korea should submit ‘School Life Records II’.
A high school transcript and certificate of attendance should be submitted from each high school
the applicant attended.
Any academic achievement without submission of supporting documents may not be considered
or accepted as official.
All of the documents submitted in support of your application for admission will not be returned.
Admission decisions are made by the International Admissions Committee. Any other details for
the application review process will follow the general admission policies of KU.

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B. Notes for Admission Denial or Revocation

Concerning the following cases, admission may be denied or revoked:

1) Applicant who does not submit documents within the designated period
2) Applicant who does not submit required documents or submits insufficient/incomplete documents
3) Applicant who fraudulently carries out the application process
(※ Admission may be denied or revoked if any violations are discovered after the results are released.)
4) Applicant who does not meet the eligibility criteria
5) Applicant who is considered to lack the required academic skills
An applicant’s admission may be denied or revoked if the submitted documents are found to be
different from the uploaded documents.

C. Notes for optional 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
KU institution number for score reporting
- ETS: 8228
- College Board: 5443
- IBO: 002366
- ACT: 2935

05 Registration, Refunds & Visa Application

1. Registration & Refund Policies

A. Tuition payment
Item Period Notes


Tuition fees for Spring 2026 must be paid in full via bank transfer, ATM,
internet banking, phone banking, Alipay, UnionPay etc. to the virtual bank
Early January, 2026
Registration account provided by Korea University.
(to be confirmed) 
Admission will be revoked if the tuition payment is not completed within the
specified registration period.

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B. Tuition Refund
Item Deadline Notes

If an applicant has been admitted to KU and completed registration but
wishes to request a tuition refund, the applicant must submit a request form
Request for January, 2026
withdrawing one’s admission by the specified deadline.
Refund (to be confirmed) 
Any transaction charge that may occur will be deducted in advance from the
refunded tuition fee.

C. Other

Admitted applicants will be required to provide apostille or consular authentication on all documents
issued by overseas schools/institutions and the documents (final transcript and graduation certificate)
must be submitted to Korea University by the specified deadline (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 revoked and no other type of authentication will be approved.
※ No apostille/consular authentication required on certificates issued by Korean elementary, middle, and high schools in 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 country
where the graduating high school is located (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Call Center: 02-3210-0404)

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
Spring 2026 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.

2. Visa Application Guide

A. Visa application procedure
Full tuition payment/
Admission results submission of the final
Check results online
announcement academic documents and the
proof of bank balance

Visa application
KU issues Certificate of
(CoA, tuition payment receipt Download the CoA online
Admission (CoA) for visa
and other documents needed)

B. Certificate of Admission (CoA)

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 must receive a CoA issued by KU.
2) Date of issuance: January, 2026 (to be confirmed)

C. Visa
Students have to apply for the student visa (D-2) through the Korean embassy (consulate) or the
immigration office.

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 06 Scholarship Guide And Other Notices

1. Undergraduate Scholarships
A. Global Leaser Scholarship A and B / Benefits and Conditions
Global Leader Scholarship A, B will be awarded based on the applicant’s submitted documents at the
time of their application and applicants will not be able to apply for this scholarship individually.
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 
the 1st semester of Year 1: a GPA of at least 3.00
Scholarship B two 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

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

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.
(https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/international/scolarships.do)

2. Pre-Korean Language Program for International Undergraduate Admitted Students

(Course Period: Late December, 2025 – Middle of January, 2026)

※ This application guide was originally written in Korean and translated into other languages. In case of any conflicts in
interpretation, the Korean version of the application guide prevails over the translated versions.

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 07 Forms
※ This form is for reference only. It must be completed and submitted online during the application
period. Forms must be completed in either Korean or English only.

Spring 2026
Undergraduate Application Form for Photograph
(3x4cm)
International Students

A. Application Information
Application No.
Type Department/Major
(For office use only)
g Freshman
c
d
e
f 1st (mandatory)
c Transfer
d
e
f
g 2nd (optional)
B. Applicant Information
Full Passport Name (first and last name) Full Name (in Korean) Gender Date of Birth

*여권에 기재된 이름 기입 gF
c
d
e
f
cM
d
e
f
g
Nationality Dual Citizenship Current Visa Status
g No
c
d
e
f
c Yes ,
d
e
f
g
Contact Number in Home Country Contact Number in Korea E-mail

Permanent Mailing Address

Current Mailing Address

Place of Birth (city/country) First Language Other languages (if any)

C. Family Information
Full Passport Name Nationality Dual Citizenship Contact Number

Guardian
g No
c
d
e
f
g Yes ,
c
d
e
f
1
Relationship to applicant Residential Address

Full Passport Name Nationality Dual Citizenship Contact Number

g No
c
d
e
f
Guardian c Yes ,
d
e
f
g
2 Relationship to applicant Residential Address

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D. Educational Background
Name of School City/Country Enrollment Graduation Major
MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
1. University/ MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
College
MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
2. High School
3. Middle MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
School MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
4. Elementary
MM/YYYY MM/YYYY
School
MM/YYYY MM/YYYY

E. Proof of Language Proficiency

Korean Test Date & City/Country Test Score
1. TOPIK
2. Certificate from Korea University
Korean Language Center
3. KU Online Korean Level Test
4. SKA/King Sejong Institute
5. Other
English Test Date & City/Country Test Score
1. TOEFL
2. IELTS Academic
3. Other
F. Other Qualifications
Name of Test/Qualification Test Date & City/Country Test Score
1.
2.

1. I certify that all information provided in the application process is true, accurate and complete.
2. I have read and understood Korea University’s policies regarding the submission of documents as
stated in the Application Guide. I agree that all documents submitted will not be returned and I will
not make an inquiry about this policy.

Signature Date

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 Attendance Report
1. Overall attendance report for elementary, middle, high school education. (Please mark 'V' in the relevant academic years and semesters you completed.)
Years of Academic Study & Semesters Duration of Study
Name of School (City/Country) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 (MM/YYYY/-MM/YYYY)
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 ( Years Months)
1
2
3
4
5
6

2. Attendance report for university/college education (if applicable)

Duration of Study
Name of University/College (City/Country) University/College Contact Information
(MM/YYYY/-MM/YYYY) ( Years Months)

3. Unusual circumstances (repeated grade/skipped grade, early graduation, missing grades, leave of absence, etc.)
Case Reason

* I hearby certify that the above information is true and accurate.

Application number: Full passport name: Signature:

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※ 본 서식은 참고용이며, 학업계획서는 고려대학교 온라인 원서접수 사이트를 통해 입력하시기 바랍니다.
※ This form is for reference only. Please enter your statement of purpose on the Korea University online application site
(https://oia.korea.ac.kr/).

지원자 인적사항 Applicant Information

수험번호 지원모집단위
Application No. Dept./Major
성명 생년월일
YYYY.MM.DD
Full Name Date of Birth

외국인 특별전형(신입학) 학업계획서

Statement of Purpose for
International Undergraduate Admission (Freshmen)

1. 귀하가 재학 중인(또는 재학했던) 고등학교 교과과정 및 선호 과목에 대해 간략히 기술하고, 해당 전공에 지원한 동기를
서술해 주시기 바랍니다.
Please briefly describe the curriculum and your preferred subjects at your current (or former) high
school and explain your motivation for applying to your chosen major(s).

띄어쓰기 포함 800자 이내로 기술하시기 바랍니다.

(1600 byte or less including spaces)

2. 고등학교 재학 기간 중 다양성(예: 나이, 종교, 성, 문화, 사회, 인종 등)으로 인해 어려웠던 점과 그 극복을 위해

노력했던 경험을 학업 외 활동을 중심으로 기술해 주시기 바랍니다.
Please describe any difficulties you faced due to diversity (e.g., age, religion, gender, culture, society,
race, etc.) and elaborate on your experiences in overcoming these challenges, focusing on activities
outside of academics.

띄어쓰기 포함 800자 이내로 기술하시기 바랍니다.

(1600 byte or less including spaces)

3. 고려대학교에서 귀하를 선발해야하는 이유가 있다면 그 이유와 입학 후 본인의 계획에 대해 기술해 주시기 바랍니다.
Explain why Korea University should select you and describe your future plans if you are admitted to
the university.

띄어쓰기 포함 800자 이내로 기술하시기 바랍니다.

(1600 byte or less including spaces)

※ 학업계획서는 반드시 한글 또는 영어로 작성하여야 하며, 지정된 분량을 초과하여 작성할 수 없습니다.
The Statement of Purpose must be written in either Korean or English, and it should not exceed the specified length.

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 개인정보 수집 이용에 대한 동의서
귀하께서 제공하신 개인 정보는 학부 원서 접수 및 학부 전형을 위해 이용하고 있고, 이외의 다른 목적에는 사용되지
않습니다.
1. 개인정보 수집 항목
- 이름, 주소, 전화번호, 휴대전화번호, 이메일, 추가 연락처, 모집단위, 학교정보(최종학력 구분, 재학/출신
고등학교명/대학명, 졸업(예정)연도), 자기소개서 등 전형에 필요한 정보
2. 개인정보의 수집 및 이용 목적
- 학부 원서접수 및 학부 전형을 위해 개인정보가 사용됩니다.
- 합격 후 학력조회 및 학사 행정과 관련하여 제3자에게 제공될 수 있습니다.
3. 개인정보의 보유 및 이용 기간
- 개인정보 보유기간의 경과, 처리목적 달성 등 개인정보가 불필요하게 되었을 때에는 지체없이 해당 개인 정보를
파기합니다.
4. 개인정보의 수집 이용 동의에 대하여 거부할 수 있으며, 동의 거부 시 원서접수가 불가합니다.

동의함 g
c
d
e
f 동의하지 않음 g
c
d
e
f 서명

Consent for Collection and Use of Personal Information

The personal information and personally identifiable information provided are used for processing and
screening the application. The information provided will not be used for any other purposes.
Information such as your name, address, telephone/mobile number, email address, applied major,
educational background (name of schools/universities, graduation year, etc.), personal statement, etc.,
will be kept confidential.
1. Collection of personal information
- Full-name, address, telephone/mobile phone number, email address, contacts, fields of study,
school or university information, (expected) graduation year, personal statement and so on
2. Purpose of collection and use of personal information
- Personal information can be used to process the application
- If applicant is admitted, his/her personal information may be provided to a third party in relation to
an academic background check and administrative purposes.
3. Retention and disposal of personal information
- When personal information becomes unnecessary or its retention period expires, the information
will be immediately disposed of.
4. I understand that I have a right to refuse the collection and use of my personally identifiable
information. However, I also understand that my refusal to give my consent may result in my
application being rejected.

I agree. g
c
d
e
f I do not agree. g
c
d
e
f Signature

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 Spring 2026 International Admissions
Statement of Verification for Portfolio

Applied Major: Art & Design

Name of Applicant:
Application Number

I, , hereby state that the submitted portfolio was

created by me. As an applicant for Spring 2026, I am confirming that this portfolio was created

solely by me, without any help from a third party.

By submitting this verification statement, I take full responsibility and accept any penalty
imposed by the International Admissions Committee at Korea University if the above statement
is found to by false.

Applicant’s Signature

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 [Portfolio Submission Form– School of Arts & Design]
- A4 size, up to 10 pages, must be completed in either Korean or English only.
- The portfolio must be submitted together with the signed Statement of Verification for Portfolio.

Materials /
Date of Production
Techniques
Dimensions
No. ( )
(W×H×D)
Title of work

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 List of Optional Documents

Applied Application Full

Major No. Name

Test/Qualification/Program
No Name/Type Organization Notes
Date City/Country

10

< Important Notes >

Optional documents may be submitted maximum 10 pages with one type of activity on one page.
All documents must be submitted either in Korean or English. Documents in other languages must
be translated and notarized.
Admitted applicants must submit the original documents corresponding to the ones they uploaded
on the online application system previously.
In case of admitted students who submitted official examination scores as optional documents,
score reporting must be made by no later than September 8, 2025.
Please write the page and application number as well as the applicant's name in the upper right
hand corner of the documents and submit them in the relevant order.

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 Statement of Reasons for
Issues Requiring Further Clarification

Applied Application Full

Major No. Name

c Missing semesters
d
e
f
g c Repeated grade
d
e
f
g c Skipped grade
d
e
f
g
Reason
g Leave of absence
c
d
e
f g Early graduation
c
d
e
f g Other
c
d
e
f

I declare that all information provided in this statement is true and accurate.
If any information is found to be false, I acknowledge
that my application or admission may be denied or revoked at any time.

month. date. 2025

Signature

* Please check on the relevant box and explain in more detail.

* The stated reasons must be supported with proof of documents by the relevant institution to support your claim.
* If you fail to submit any proof of the stated reasons, your application may be rejected.

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 2026학년도 전기 외국인 특별전형(학부) 한 부모 가정 확인서
Status Confirmation of Single-parent Family

1. 지원자 정보 (Applicant)
수험번호 (Application No.)
성 명 (Full Name)
생년월일 (Date of Birth)
모집단위 (Applied Major)
한 부모 가정 (Single-parent Family)
사 유 (Reason) c 미혼모 (Single Mother)
d
e
f
g c 미혼부 (Single Father)
d
e
f
g
※ 부모 이혼의 경우 한 부모 가정 확인서가 아닌 이혼증빙서류 제출 필수
(In cases of parental divorce, official divorce documentation is required.)
2. 보호자 정보 (Legal Guardian)

지원자와의 관계 g 모 (Mother)
c
d
e
f g 부 (Father)
c
d
e
f
(Relationship to Applicant) c 기타 (Other)
d
e
f
g
성 명 (Full Name)
생년월일 (Date of Birth)
국 적 (Nationality)

본인은 상기 지원자의 유일한 법적 보호인으로서, 자국 정부기관의 공식 확인을 득하여 해당 확인서를 제출합니다.

이 사유서는 사실에 기반하여 작성되었으며, 위 사실과 다를 경우로 인하여 발생하는 모든 불이익은 본인이 책임지는
것에 동의합니다.
I, the guardian of the above mentioned applicant, have never legally married, and I am solely
responsible for the applicant. I am submitting this document proving this fact with signature/stamp
from a government institution/embassy.
This document is based on truth and I will be fully responsible for any consequences if the above
statement is revealed to be false.

날짜(Date): 2025년(Year) 월(Month) 일(Date)

이름(Name): (인) (Signature)

3. 정부 기관/대사관 (Government Institution/Embassy)

기관명 (Name of Institution)
주 소 (Address)
연락처
(Contact Telephone No.)
확인 담당자
(Authenticator's Full Name)

(서명 및 직인) (Signature and Official Stamp)

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 High School Profile

General Information

Name of School Year of

(English) Establishment

g General
c
d
e
f c International
d
e
f
g c Vocational
d
e
f
g
Type
g Other
c
d
e
f

Student
No. of Classes/Year No. of Students/Class
Demographics

City/Province: Country:
School Location
Address:

School Homepage

School Introduction (Additional page of max. A4 1 page can be added)

Grading Scales & Specification

Check the box Grading Scale
1. c
d
e
f
g A B C D E

2. c
d
e
f
g 5 4 3 2 1

3. c
d
e
f
g 10 - 8 7-6 5-4 3-2 1

4. c
d
e
f
g Excellent Good Average Basic Poor

5. c
d
e
f
g 100 - 91 90 - 81 80 - 71 70 - 61 60 or Below

Other (Please provide the details.)

6. c
d
e
f
g

7. Attendance rate recognition: Yes g

c
d
e
f No g
c
d
e
f

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Notes
Additional information about school or in support of the applicant could be stated here.

Name of School representative :

Job title :

Contact Number:

Email Address :

Signature: School Stamp:

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