This document provides information about the application process for overseas Korean and international students seeking admission to Korean universities. It outlines the eligibility requirements, timeline, selection criteria, and required supporting documents for the different applicant categories. Students who have completed all 12 years of education overseas or have non-Korean nationality can apply without quotas in September or March. Universities evaluate applicants holistically based on transcripts, standardized test scores, language proficiency, extracurricular activities, and interviews. Strong applications include high grades, test scores, language abilities, and participation in school activities. Weaker applications may have lower academics and limited extracurricular involvement. All documents must be verified by the Korean Embassy.

1. KOREAN UNIVERSITIES

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University Number %
1
Seoul National
University
427 32.3%
2
Yonsei
University
133 10.1%
3
Korea
University
125 9.5%
Senior Civil Servants who graduated
from SKY out of 1113
APPEAL OF KOREAN UNIS

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SNU:
26.5%
Korea U:
13.7%
Yonsei U:
9.6%
Hanyang
U: 4.9%
SKKU:
4.4%
APPEAL OF SKY UNIS

4. TUITION FEES
UNIVERSITY KOREAN WON US $
Yonsei 9,016,700 8,029
Ehwa Women’s 8,528,400 7,594
Hanyang 8,460,600 7,534
SKKU 8,357,200 7,442
Korea 8,234,300 7,332
Sogang 7,946,200 7,076
Seoul National Uni 5,962,200 5,309

5. Ranking University
36 Seoul National University
41 KAIST
71 POSTECH
90 Korea University
106 Yonsei University
WORLD RANKINGS OF UNIVERSITIES

6. March Entry
Special Early Admission Regular Admission(Jungsi)
TYPES OF APPLICATION

7. March
Entry
Special
Early
Admission
(Susi)
Regular
Admission
(Jungsi)
Special Early Admissions
(Susi)
Regular Admission
(Jungsi)
Application period July. ~ Nov. Dec. ~ Jan.
Evaluation Method
Essay/
Document Review/
Interview Exam
College Scholastic
Ability Test
(Soo-Neoung)
Proportion 70% 30%
The number of
applications 6 times 3 times
TYPES OF APPLICATION
3 4
5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

8. 3 -11 YEARS
OVERSEAS KOREANS

9. March
Entry
SEA
2%
(3 ~ 11YRS)
Merit of
excellent
Academic
Merit of
excellence
Talents
Special Need Exams
RA
3 4
5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
TYPES OF APPLICATION – WHY 2%?

10. University Quota University Quota
60/
3000
33/
1650
75/
3750
91/
4550
54/
2700
58/
2900
32/
1640
40
70/
3500
59/
2950
68/
3400
96/
4800
2% QUOTA In Universities

11. Holistic Approach
•Transcript
•Standardized Test Score (IB, SAT, ACT)
•Language Proficiency Test Score
(TOEFL, IELTS)
•Personal Statement
•Letter of Recommendation
•Supporting Documents ( Extra-
Curricular Activities, Awards …)
Written Exam Based
•Written exam
• Kor + Eng: Liberal Arts
• Math + Eng: Science
•Written exam + interview
• Transcript, Language proficiency Test,
Personal Statement, Letter
ofRecommendation, Supporting documents
2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) SPECIAL ADMISSIONS EVALUATION
TYPES

12. Language
TOEFL
Personal
Statement
, LOR &
Activities
Holistic Approach: Documents Screening
Factors
Selecting Method
Liberal Arts Natural Science
Korea Univ Document Screening
+ Interview
Document
Screening +
Math+Interview
Sogang
Univ
D S
Sung kyun
Kwang Univ
D S + Entrance Exam
(Korean+English)
D S + Entrance
Exam (Math)
SNU D S + Interview
Yonsei Univ D S + Interview
Chung-Ang
Univ
D S + Interview
Hangyang
Univ
D S + Entrance
Exam(Korean)
D S + Entrance
Exam (Math)
2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) HOLISTIC APPROACH
Academic
history +
potential

13. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) SPECIAL ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
DATE Holistic Approach Written Exam Based
JULY 1 ~ 10
• Online
Registration
Completing the
Application Form
• Online Registration
Completing the Application
Form
• Submit Supporting
Documents
Middle of JULY • Entrance Exams
End of JULY ~
Middle of
AUGUST
• Interview
• Submit documents & Interview
End of AUGUST • Results Announcement • Results Announcement
December • Additional Announcement • Additional Announcement

14. 12 YEARS OVERSEAS KOREANS
+ INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

15. 12 YRS+: Students who have completed all 12 years of
pre- university education overseas or the equivalent
International Students: Applicants and both their parents
should have non-Korean nationality.
KOR
KG Elementary Middle School High School
KG E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 M1 M2 M3 H1 H2 H3
G12 KG G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12
Y13 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13
12YRS+ & INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY

16. Privilege
1. No Quota (University can accept as many as they can)
2. September & March Admissions
Ex) A student who graduates in 2018 May, can
apply to 6 times for Sept 2018 Entry and 6 times for
2019 March Enty
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
12YRS+ OVERSEAS KOREAN +INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

17. Documents: Document +
Interview
Universities Most of the Top Universities in Korea
Selection
Criteria
Applicants submit
Transcript, Enrollment, Personal statement, Recommendations,
Supporting documents (Standardized Test Scores, Activities, English
Language Proficiency Scores) Test of Proficiency in Korean,
Comprehensive: Academic achievements and potential & Non-academic
accomplishments.
Transcripts, personal statement, scores of standardized tests (e.g., 高考, IB,
SAT, etc.), awards, certificates/licenses, and scores of language proficiency
tests
MOST important
Transcript (Excellent Academic Performance)
EVALUATION

18. A Strong student will show:
1. High GPA – Transcript
2. High scores – SAT, IB, AP
3. Language scores (TOEFL: Korea 110/ Yonsei 105)
4. Participation in activities(LoR and Personal statement)
5. NO time for academy
STRONG STUDENT PROFILE

19. A less competitive student means
1. Lower GPA – Transcript
2. Lower or No scores of SAT, IB
3. Lower Language scores
4. Limited Participation any activities
5. Spends a lot of time in an academy after school
LESS COMPETITIVE STUDENT PROFILE

20. • Transcript, Proof of Enrollment and proof of Graduation;
Verified by Korean Embassy (G1 ~ G12)
• Letter of Recommendation (teacher and College counsellor
– SNU and Yonsei)
• ISM School Profile
• Supporting Documents
– Language Proficiency Test and Standardized Test (IB, SAT,
ACT, etc) Students write their ID and Password
– Proof of Activities (Official School Stamped)
– Awards (Official School Stamped)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

21. • Documents need to be verified by Embassy
• Transcript
• Proof of Enrollment
• Proof of Graduation
• Students have to fill out ISM Blue form to request
for documents 3 weeks before deadline
• Counseling assistants are here in the summer!
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS