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Who is eligible to apply?
For Master's Degree Program:
International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1) He or she holds a Bachelor's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree
2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea
Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:
1) He or she received entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at the comparable and equivalent level of those provided in Korea
2) He or she holds a Bachelor's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree.
Notes for applicants of Korean origin:
In order to apply as an international student, the applicant must submit the
Certificate of Facts concerning the Entry and Exit issued by the Korea Immigration Office
For specific documentation requirements, refer to the preparation process.
For the Doctoral Degree Program:
International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1) He or she holds a Master's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree
2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea
3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea
Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:
1) He or she received entire elementary, middle school, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at the comparable and equivalent level of those provided in Korea
2) He or she holds a Master's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree.
For specific documentation requirements, refer to the preparation process.
Criteria
1) Admissions decisions are based on the candidate's academic achievements and potential, as well as his or her personal accomplishments.
2) The admissions committee reviews a number of factors records of past studies (such as grade point average or GPA), the study plan, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Other achievement records and specific qualifications such as language proficiency are also taken into consideration. The candidate's application is reviewed in the context of the level of studies completed, quality of achievement, and characteristics of institutions attended. Finally, the appropriateness of the applicant's academic goals and suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies are assessed.
3) Interviews, examinations, and/or additional documents may be required from the applicant, based on the policy of the specific college or department. IF the applicant is applying to the College of Fine Arts, the College of Music, the Department of Physical Education or the Fine Arts Education Major, the applicant will be notified individually as necessary.
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