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Admissions

Qualification

General Requirements

  1. Equal Qualification

    All foreign applicants are subject to the same academic qualifications as Korean applicants.

  2. Nationality Requirement

    Both parents must be non-Korean nationals. (Applicants are selected outside the regular quota through a separate screening process.)

  3. Language Proficiency
    1. Korean (TOPIK):

      TOPIK Level 3 or higher

    2. English Proficiency (only for English-taught programs):
      • TOEFL: PBT 550 / CBT 210 / iBT 80
      • IELTS: 5.5 / New TEPS: 297 or higher

      Applicants from countries where English is an official language may submit proof of higher education (undergraduate or graduate) completed in English in place of a test score.

    3. Conditional Admission (Language Training):

      If language requirements are not met, applicants must complete 300 hours of Korean language training at the university’s Korean Language Institute within one year of admission.

      Note: Failure to complete this training may result in enrollment restrictions.

    4. Graduation Requirement:

      Must pass the Korean Language Proficiency Test before graduation (Exception: Applicants admitted to English-only programs)

  4. Credit Requirements
    • Master’s Program: 24 credits (4 semesters minimum)
    • Doctoral Program: 36 credits (5 semesters minimum)
  5. Degree Completion Criteria
    1. Pass foreign language test
    2. Pass major comprehensive examination
    3. Successfully complete thesis and final oral defense
    4. Complete research ethics education
    5. Fulfill other academic requirements set by the Graduate School

English Track

  1. Program Definition

    A program where 50% or more of the required credits for graduation are taught in English.

  2. Admission Requirements
    1. Interview or document screening
    2. Submit one of the following English test scores:
      • TOEFL: PBT 550 / CBT 210 / iBT 80
      • IELTS: 5.5 / New TEPS: 297 or higher

Important Notes

  1. Foreign applicants must consult with the International Affairs Team before applying.
  2. Graduation is only possible when all requirements are met, including:
    • Minimum credits
    • Thesis completion
    • Major comprehensive exam
    • Language proficiency (Korean or English, depending on track)
  3. The Graduate School Admissions Committee reserves the right to reject applicants who do not comply with the university’s founding philosophy.
  4. Transfers are not allowed after admission. Please review your intended major and curriculum carefully before applying.

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