Freshman Applicants(All requirements should be met.)
-Level 2 or higher on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) (Applicants who submitted TOPIK level 2 should take more than 250 hours of Korean language courses during the first year after entered the University.)
-Both an applicant and the applicant's parents should be non-Korean nationals; and the applicant is(or is expected to be) a high school graduate or has attained the equivalent. The applicant MUST meet ① or ②.
、 Both an applicant and the applicant's parents should be non-Korean nationals; and the applicant has completed or is expected to complete 2 years’ course (4 regular semesters) or more than 2 years’ course in a 4-year college.
、贐oth an applicant and the applicant's parents should be non-Korean nationals; and the applicant has received or is expected to receive an associate degree in a 2/3-year college.
- Applicants who apply for Division of International Studies (DIS) can replace the TOPIK to English Language test. Applicant should meet at least one of the following 4 requirements.
、 Minimum score of 503 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), 71 (internet-based) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
、 Minimum score of 5.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
、 Minimum score of 600 or higher on the test of Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University (TEPS)
、 Level B2 or higher on Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Transfer Applicants
-Level 2 or higher on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) -The applicant MUST meet ① or ②.
、 Both an applicant and the applicant's parents should be non-Korean nationals; and the applicant has completed or is expected to complete 2 years’ course (4 regular semesters) or more than 2 years’ course in a 4-year college.
、 Both an applicant and the applicant's parents should be non-Korean nationals; and the applicant has received or is expected to receive an associate degree in a 2/3-year college.
Required Documents
- All the documents must be original. Some originals could be returned after they are reviewed.
- If the document is not in Korean or English, you must submit the document with a notarized one in Korean or English.
- Overseas academic documents(transcripts and graduation certificates) need to be authenticated via Apostille or by the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
- Applicants should submit additional documents as KNU requests.
- Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants.
| NO | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| 1 | One passport photo |
| 2 | Application Form (Print out after online application) |
| 3 | TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificate - Level 2 or higher on the TOPIK |
| 4 | Cover letter (KNU form, written in Korean) |
| 5 | - Freshman : Original Official transcripts of high school - Transfer : Original Official transcripts of university/college (confirmed by Apostille) |
| 6 | - Freshman : Original High School Graduation(or expected) Certificate - Transfer : Original Associate Degree Certificate(or expected) from a 2/3 year college or Original 2 Year Completion Certificate; shows that the applicant completed at least 2 years in a Bechelor's degree program(in a 4-year college) ( ▲ If an applicant is a graduate from a Chinese school, he/she should substitute this with the Verification Report of China Higher Education Qualification Certificate 中??位??究生?育信息? (//www.cdgdc.edu.cn) 中國高等敎育學生信息罔 (www.chsi.com.cn) * The Verification Report of China Higher Education Qualification Certificate must be valid until September 30, 2016. ) |
| 7 | Copy of identification card(Applicant’s one and his or her parents’ ones) |
| 8 | Original certificate of family relationship issued by government ※ It must show the relationships between the applicant and his or her parents. |
| 9 | Copy of passport (If you stay in Korea, submit a photocopy of Alien Registration Cards of you.) 10 - Bank Balance Certificate; showing that has had more than 18,000 USD in the applicant's account or his/her financial sponsor's one. |
| 10 | - Bank Balance Certificate; showing that has had more than 18,000 USD in the applicant's account or his/her financial sponsor's one. (Applicants who apply through Institute of International Language Education in Kongju National University or Institution of Korean Culture and Education in Kongju National University; showing that has had more than 9,000 USD in the applicant's or financial sponsor's account.) The certification should be issued after Oct. 4. 2016 and certification should valid If certification has expire date. - Affidavit of Financial Support (If bank certificate is the bank deposit of the sponsor) |
