Undergraduate, transfer, master’s and doctoral study
KNU sources checked:
Kyungpook National University · Spring 2027 international undergraduate admission
Preparation summary for first-year and transfer applicants only; not for graduate study or D-4 language courses. Confirm available departments and final eligibility in the 2027 guide and subsequent updates.
Online application and document upload: – · Korea time KST (UTC+9)
A Global C&B consultation or document-preparation request is not a KNU application. Verify university submission on Uwayapply.
The applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals, with foreign nationality acquired before the applicant began the high-school-equivalent curriculum. Nationality is assessed at the application deadline. Dual nationals holding Korean nationality are ineligible.
Homeschooling, online schooling, adult education and domestic or overseas qualification examinations such as GED are not accepted. Check country-specific school systems and expected graduation rules on guide page 7.
First-year admission
Complete the full equivalent of Korean primary and secondary education and graduate from high school, or expect to graduate in February 2027.
Track I, excluding 29 departments with separate rules: an accepted route is TOPIK/TOPIK iBT level 3+, level 3+ at a Korean university-affiliated language institution in Korea, English scores (TOEFL iBT 59 / IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2 / NEW TEPS 202 or above), KIIP level 3 completion or pre-test score 61+, or an overseas Sejong Institute Intermediate 1+ certificate. Online Sejong certificates are excluded.
The 29 departments use the specific table on page 8. Examples: Computer Science requires TOPIK 4+; Media and Communication requires 5+. Some, including Design, specify a different type of qualification. TOPIK 3 or English scores are not a universal admission route.
Track II, Global Open Major Division: TOPIK/TOPIK iBT 3+ or completion of KNU’s Korean language program level 3+. Do not apply Track I alternatives such as English, KIIP or other universities’ language programs.
Language-course completion and English scores are normally due by the application deadline. KNU language-program students have a completion exception through 2026-11-13. See pages 8–9 for the exact scope.
Third-year transfer · Track I only
Check both the academic route (graduation from a 2- or 3-year junior college, or at least 2 years / 4 semesters at a 4-year university) and the 65-credit minimum from the previous institution. Only the same or a related major is eligible.
TOPIK/TOPIK iBT 4+ for other departments; 5+ for Media and Communication. First-year alternatives such as English scores or language-course certificates do not apply to transfers.
Two years completed at a 3-year institution is insufficient. Applicants from institutions without a credit system, and KNU students enrolled or on leave at the opening date, are ineligible for transfer. KNU assesses major equivalence and department availability.
Documents · common / transfer / conditional
Common
Online application, KNU personal statement and study-plan form, high-school graduation/expected-graduation certificate and all-year transcripts, language evidence for the selected route, passport copy, and parents’ nationality and family-relationship evidence.
Transfer additions
University enrollment/completion/graduation or expected-graduation certificate, plus full university transcripts showing credits by course and percentage grades.
When applicable
Permitted TOPIK test registration slip; Korean language-program enrollment/completion and transcript; both sides of the Korean residence card; preliminary acceptance certificate; Korean high-school record. Match items ①–⑭ on page 11 to your circumstances.
Format and authentication
Documents outside Korean or English need notarized translations. Upload one PDF per document category. Follow pages 11–12 for apostille/consular authentication, Chinese academic verification and country-specific family records. Check the Spring rule accepting language scores issued from 2024-10-12.
After interview and originals
Interview-qualified and preliminary-admission applicants submit financial evidence separately. Page 12 controls amount, account holder, issue date and country-specific conditions. Required academic, transcript, family and financial originals go to KNU; a consultation-site upload does not replace them.
Separate follow-up deadlines · all Korea time
· Financial evidence deadline; check eligibility, amount and submission method on page 12.
· Additional TOPIK scores only for applicants who uploaded the PBT 108 or iBT 15/16 registration slip during applications, where their department permits this. This does not extend the application period.
· Required originals must arrive by this date. Missing documents can cancel admission. Submit early if visa preparation requires it.
Registration slips are not accepted for first-year Media and Communication, Business Administration, Economics and Trade, or Mechanical Engineering; for transfer, Media and Communication, Economics and Trade, or Mechanical Engineering. Required scores must be submitted by the October 30 application deadline. Pages 8–9 govern department-specific rules.
Official application route
Open KNU OIA → Degree Program → International admissions → Undergraduate admissions guide. Select the correct semester, route and department.
Follow its online-application link to Uway, complete the form, upload separate PDFs and pay the application fee.
Check and keep the five-digit Uway applicant number. It is separate from a Global C&B consultation reference.
Meeting eligibility does not confirm admission or a scholarship. Scholarship eligibility and amounts depend on KNU’s rules and assessment for the intake. Admission, scholarships and visas are not guaranteed.
Sources: KNU 2027 Korean guide, printed pages 1 and 7–13, and official Uway guidance. Original guides are offered in Korean, English, Chinese and Vietnamese. This six-language summary is Global C&B guidance; the Korean original governs interpretation. Not automatically updated.
D-2 · ADMISSIONS & PROGRESSION
Prepare for your next degree
From overseas or already in Korea: explore programs, prepare documents and get support in one place.
Selected institutions and verified guidance links. A listing does not establish an open intake, eligibility or a Global C&B partnership. Language, credit and intake requirements are program-specific.
Choose with your qualification, nationality, language and intake; prepare academic certification and entry documents.
Associate degrees commonly take 2–3 years and bachelor’s degrees generally 4, with exceptions. Check the specific graduate duration and completion requirements.
Track preparation here. Final requirements, validity and certification depend on your university and intake. Checking a box does not submit a document.
□ Passport / identity evidence
□ Nationality / family evidence · If required
□ Graduation / expected graduation
□ Full academic transcripts
□ TOPIK / English language evidence
□ Financial / sponsor evidence · If required
□ Translation / apostille / consular review · If required
□ Personal statement / study plan
Referral & social sharing
After referrer approval, students who apply through your coded link can be attributed to you. Do not publish another person’s private information.
The guidance below is translated reference material. Official attachments retain their original language; check the applicable intake and requirements.
Programs and visa categories
D-2-1: associate degree · D-2-2: bachelor’s · D-2-3: master’s · D-2-4: doctorate. Check admissions requirements for each university, subject and degree.
Past intake reference · Not a current recruitment notice
The verified PDF covers September 2026 admission. Confirm the next intake’s dates and requirements before preparing documents or making payments.
Applicable intake
September 2026 admission · Past intake
Application deadline
Round 1: 3 July 2026 / Round 2: 7 August 2026
Eligibility summary
Applicant and parents must hold foreign citizenship; high school graduation or expected graduation and all other original requirements apply.
Language requirements
Generally TOPIK level 3; arts/sports level 2. Check alternatives and English-track requirements for each subject in the original.
Tuition & scholarships
Page 5 of the 2026 guide lists estimated amounts by department. Costs are confirmed after checking the applicable intake, payment period and scholarship conditions.
Estimated amounts in the 2026 guide are not a current quotation. Confirm scholarships and additional costs individually; consult the original for all subjects, exceptions and forms.
Checked: 26 September 2026. These summaries of university sources are for application preparation and do not imply a partnership or guaranteed admission. Not updated automatically.
March 2027 undergraduate admission · Round 2 upcoming
Round 1 has closed. Round 2: 4 January 2027, 09:00–7 January, 17:00; documents due 22 January; results 28 January. Round 3 not set (Korean time).
Includes Glocal Convergence and other subjects. Check the original for education, nationality and language requirements by route and Korean/English track.
Graduate admission has a separate guide. The linked material is a reference for September 2026; the next intake requires confirmation.
Checked: 26 September 2026. These summaries of university sources are for application preparation and do not imply a partnership or guaranteed admission. Not updated automatically.
What to check before consultation
Choose your subject, degree and new admission or transfer route
Compare education, grades, nationality and language requirements for each route
Check practical tests, interviews and portfolio requirements
Distinguish listed tuition from the amount payable after scholarships
Main categories of visa documents
Common categories include passport, photo, standard admission letter, education institution documentation, and academic and financial evidence. D-4 also involves a training plan; additional documents depend on individual circumstances.
This is not a complete submission checklist. University applications and visa applications have separate requirements; confirm the final list for your nationality and intake.