University

2027 Academic Year March Pure Foreigner Admission Type New Admission <Round 3>

Induk University

Tuition
[Application Fee] 50,000 KRW. Deposit to the designated account (KB Kookmin Bank 092101-04-315388, Account Holder: Induk University) and indicate your passport number when depositing. The application fee is non-refundable once the application has been completed (except for cases such as overpayment, university's fault, natural disaster, illness/accident hospitalization or death, as stipulated in Article 42-3, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act). [Tuition (Based on 2026 Academic Year)] Humanities & Social Sciences tuition: 3,226,000 KRW / Engineering, Arts & Physical Education tuition: 3,778,000 KRW. When paying tuition, scholarships will be pre-deducted according to the scholarship selection criteria. ※ Tuition must be paid in full in one lump sum (new students are not allowed to pay in installments). ※ This is based on the 2026 academic year tuition, and the 2027 academic year tuition may change according to university policy. [Financial Capacity] A bank balance certificate issued by a domestic or overseas bank in the applicant's own name showing an amount equivalent to 20,000,000 KRW or more (for those changing from a D-4 visa to a D-2 visa at this university, an amount equivalent to 10,000,000 KRW or more must be deposited). The bank balance certificate (in English) must show an amount equivalent to 20,000,000 KRW or more held for at least 6 months, and must be submitted after tuition payment. The bank balance certificate must be submitted within the final acceptance announcement and tuition payment period, and must be issued within 1 month of the submission date (for balance certificates with a stated validity period, the certificate will be accepted until its expiration date, but certification is valid for a maximum of 6 months from the issue date). If tuition is unpaid or the bank balance certificate is not submitted, the Standard Admission Letter cannot be issued. [Tuition Refund] Refund application period: February 5 (Friday), 2027 ~ March 31 (Tuesday), 2027, applications accepted in person or online. After the Standard Admission Letter has been issued, tuition refunds are not possible except in cases of visa issuance denial or returning the original Standard Admission Letter due to the applicant's own health reasons, and the decision to withdraw enrollment (admission) cannot be reversed. Refunds follow Article 6 of the "Regulations on University Tuition Fees" — Full refund until the day before the semester start date (admission date) / 5/6 refund from the semester start date up to 30 days / 2/3 refund from 30 days to 60 days / 1/2 refund from 60 days to 90 days / No refund after 90 days. If admission is not possible due to visa issuance or visa extension denial by the Ministry of Justice, a full tuition refund will be given. Refunds can only be made to a bank account in Korea under the student's own name (a third party may receive the refund if a power of attorney signed by a parent with proven family relationship or by the student is attached). [Dormitory] Based on a 4-person room, 300,000 KRW ~ 400,000 KRW per person per month (management fee: includes electricity, water, and internet usage fees). Only female students may reside in the dormitory; 3 months' fee must be prepaid upon move-in. Shared shower rooms, restrooms, and laundry facilities; dedicated lounge and counseling room for international students. The amount may change according to university policy, and admission to the dormitory may not be possible depending on the final number of enrolled international freshmen. Dormitory inquiries: Office of International Affairs +82-2-950-7198 / iduglobal@induk.ac.kr
Field
Engineering, Arts & Physical Education, Humanities & Social Sciences (2-3 Year Programs)

Requirements at a glance

Documents
  • Other document
  • Diploma (or expected graduation)
  • Transcript
  • Language test score
  • Passport
  • Bank balance certificate
  • ID photo
Language
Korean: check the university noticeEnglish scores: see the official notice
Grades
Check the university notice
Funds
Check the university notice
Education
Check the university notice
Interview
Yes
Deadline
Tuesday, December 29, 2026KSTD-72Korea time (KST)The exact closing time follows the university's notice.
Application fee
Check the university notice
Intake
March 2027 Academic Year (Semester begins March 1, 2027)

A summary of the university's notice. The university's own notice is final.

Departments

  • Department of Computer and Electronic Engineering

    AI Convergence Division · Engineering field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Industrial and Management Engineering

    AI Convergence Division · Engineering field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Intelligent Information and Telecommunications Engineering

    AI Convergence Division · Engineering field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering

    AI Convergence Division · Engineering field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Interior Architecture

    Smart City Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Digital Industrial Design

    Creative Design Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Visual Design

    Creative Design Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Jewelry Design

    Creative Design Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of AI Multimedia Design

    Creative Design Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Living Ceramic Design

    Creative Design Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Acting Arts

    Convergence Media Contents Division · Arts and Physical Education field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Tourism Service Management

    Service and Management Division · Humanities and Social Sciences field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Department of Global Airline Service

    Service and Management Division · Humanities and Social Sciences field · Classes held 3–5 days a week

    No limit
  • Business English

    Global Division · Humanities and Social Sciences · 3-5 days of classes per week

    No limit
  • Business Chinese

    Global Division · Humanities and Social Sciences · 3-5 days of classes per week

    No limit
  • Business Japanese

    Global Division · Humanities and Social Sciences · 3-5 days of classes per week

    No limit
  • Broadcasting Hair & Beauty Arts

    K-Beauty Art Division · Arts and Physical Education · 3-5 days of classes per week

    No limit
  • Korean Tourism Service

    Department Exclusively for International Students · Humanities and Social Sciences · Composed entirely of international students · 2 days of in-person classes per week

    No limit
  • Global Business Administration

    Department Exclusively for International Students · Humanities and Social Sciences · Composed entirely of international students · 2 days of in-person classes per week

    No limit
  • Global Business Administration (English Track)

    Department Exclusively for International Students · Humanities and Social Sciences · Composed entirely of international students · 2 days of in-person classes per week · English proficiency requirement instead of Korean

    No limit
  • K-BEAUTY

    Department Exclusively for International Students · Arts and Physical Education · Composed entirely of international students · 3 days of in-person classes per week

    No limit

Admission schedule

  1. Application Submission2026.12.14.(월) 12.29.(화), 21:00까지Online application · URL announced separately (Application link https://idu.induk.ac.kr/ipsiJiwon.do)
  2. Deadline for Submission of Original Documents2026.12.31.(목)까지Submission by mail or in person · Mailed documents must arrive by the submission deadline
  3. Self-Assessment Language Test (for applicants without language qualifications)2027.1.6.(수), 14:00 예정Target applicants and location announced separately
  4. Interview Date and Time2027.1.8.(금) 예정Target applicants and location announced separately
  5. Announcement of Successful Applicants (Scheduled)2027.1.21.(목) 14:00 예정Check the admissions website
  6. Document Registration Period for Confirming Registration of First-Round Successful Applicants (Susi)해당없음Not applicable for the 3rd round
  7. Tuition Payment Period2027.1.25.(월) ~ 2.3.(수)
  8. Issuance of Standard Certificate of Admission등록금 납부완료 및 은행잔고증명서 확인 후 발급
  9. Semester Start2027.3.1.

Eligibility

[Eligibility for New Admission Applicants — Must meet both nationality/academic background and language proficiency requirements] 1. Nationality and Academic Background · Type 1 (Item 6) Foreigners whose both parents are foreigners: Foreigners whose both parents are foreigners, who have graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school located in the Republic of Korea or abroad · Type 2 (Item 7) Foreigners who have completed the entire foreign curriculum: A person who has completed abroad the entire curriculum corresponding to Korea's elementary and secondary education (if, during the 12 years of elementary and secondary education, the person alternately attended a foreign school located abroad and a foreign school located in Korea, the period of attendance abroad is not recognized) [Notes Regarding Eligibility] · Dual nationals holding Korean nationality and stateless persons are not recognized as foreigners · Recognized if both the parents and the student acquired foreign nationality before the student began a curriculum corresponding to the Korean curriculum · Only regular school courses recognized as having the prescribed academic qualifications under the relevant educational laws of the country concerned are recognized · The period of study due to duplicate completion of the same grade (semester) is not recognized · Academic qualifications not recognized for the Special Admission for Foreigners: domestic/overseas qualification examinations (GED-equivalent), homeschooling, cyber learning, etc. · If there is any disqualifying issue with the D-2 study visa or change of status of stay before admission, the acceptance or admission will be canceled 2. Language Proficiency [Korean Language Proficiency — One or more of the following (not applicable to applicants for the Department of Global Business Administration (English Track))] ① Holder of TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 2 or higher ② Completer of Korean Intermediate 1 or higher at a King Sejong Institute ③ Completer of Level 3 of the Ministry of Justice's Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP) or holder of a score of 61 points or higher on the preliminary evaluation ④ Completer of Level 3 (Intermediate 1) or higher at a Korean language education institution affiliated with a regular university in Korea (however, those who have completed Level 2 after 6 months or more in this university's Korean language program may also apply) ⑤ A person whose Korean language proficiency has been recognized through a test administered by the International Exchange Office of Induk University (those without a language qualification must take the 'Language Self-Assessment' in the admission schedule) [English Language Proficiency — Only for applicants to the Department of Global Business Administration (English Track), one or more of the following] ① Nationals of a country where English is the native language or the official legal language ② Holder of an official English test score: (a) IELTS 5.5 or higher / (b)-1 TOEFL iBT 59 or higher (applicable only to those who took the test on or before January 20, 2026; validity period (2 years): until January 20, 2028) / (b)-2 TOEFL iBT 3.5 or higher (applicable to those who take the test on or after January 21, 2026) / (c) CEFR B2 or higher / (d) NEW TEPS 202 points or higher ③ Or holder of an officially recognized private English proficiency test score of an equivalent level 3. Graduation Requirements (New Admission): 2-year program 75 credits (8 or more general education credits, 56 or more major credits) / 3-year program 110 credits (12 or more general education credits, 84 or more major credits), and TOPIK Level 3 or higher.

Screening

[Evaluation Method] Document Evaluation 40 points (40%) + Interview Evaluation 60 points (60%) = 100 points (100%). ※ The interview evaluation is conducted in person. However, applicants residing abroad may undergo a remote interview. A valid ID (passport/Alien Registration Card) must be brought to the interview. ※ Applicants who do not hold a language qualification will undergo a self-assessment language test conducted by the Office of International Affairs (target applicants and location will be announced separately). [Selection Criteria] a. Applicants whose total score on the document and interview evaluations is below 60 points will be disqualified. b. Applicants with incomplete submitted documents or who fail to attend the interview will be disqualified. c. Even if an applicant passes, admission will be canceled if the visa issuance is denied. d. Admission and enrollment will be canceled if [false statements] or [forgery/alteration] are found in the submitted documents, or if other fraudulent acts are committed. e. Admission and enrollment will be canceled if there are grounds for disqualification regarding the change of visa status to D-2 (Study Abroad) before the start date of the semester. f. If the visa is denied by the local consulate after the start date of the semester, the student will be expelled. [Admission Procedure] ① Online submission of application form → ② Submission of application documents (by mail or in person) → ③ Document screening → ④ Language self-assessment → ⑤ Interview screening → ⑥ Announcement of successful applicants → ⑦ Payment of tuition (virtual account) → ⑧ Submission of documents proving financial capability → ⑨ Issuance of standard certificate of admission → ⑩ Visa application and issuance → ⑪ Admission. [Application Method] Apply online (scan and upload the application form and required documents, application link https://idu.induk.ac.kr/ipsiJiwon.do), then submit the original documents. Induk University Admissions Homepage (ipsi.induk.ac.kr) → Check notices and admission guidelines → Fill out the application form (upload your photo) → Register attached files and save → Print the application form and admission ticket. Original documents must be submitted either in person at the Office of International Affairs (during the document submission period, 10:00–17:00, not available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays) or by registered mail (must arrive within the deadline). [Announcement of Successful Applicants and Enrollment] The announcement of successful applicants will be made via the university website (https://ipsi.induk.ac.kr/) and individual notification. Print the certificate of admission and tuition payment notice from the website, then pay the tuition in full (if not paid by the deadline, it will be considered that the applicant does not intend to enroll, and the applicant will be disqualified without separate notice). After enrollment, be sure to check enrollment status on the website.

Scholarships

Scholarships for international students are granted to those who were admitted through the pure foreign national admission process, and the eligibility and scholarship amount shall be paid in accordance with the detailed enforcement regulations concerning the university's scholarship regulations. [New Student Admission Scholarship — No duplicate benefits, applicable only to the semester of admission] · Students admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process: 30% of tuition · Students who have obtained TOPIK Level 2 or higher, or completed Level 3 or higher at a Korean language education institution of a regular domestic university, and were admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process: 40% of tuition · Students admitted to a dedicated English-track department with IELTS 5.5 or higher, TOEFL iBT 59 or higher, CEFR B2 or higher, or NEW TEPS 202 points or higher: 40% of tuition · Students who completed 2 or more semesters of the Korean language program at the university's International Exchange Center and were admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process: 50% of tuition [Continuing Scholarship for International Students — Limited to dedicated departments, no duplicate benefits, excluding the semester of admission, requires a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the previous semester] · Students admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process: 10% of tuition each semester · Students admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process who have obtained TOPIK Level 2: 20% of tuition each semester · Students enrolled in a dedicated English-track department with IELTS 5.5 or higher, TOEFL iBT 59 or higher, CEFR B2 or higher, or NEW TEPS 202 points or higher: 30% of tuition each semester · Students admitted to a regular program through the pure foreign national admission process who have obtained TOPIK Level 3 or higher: 30% of tuition each semester [Outstanding Enrolled Student Scholarship] For students admitted to departments dedicated to international students who have excellent academic performance (the number of recipients varies depending on class composition): Grade S / Grade A / Grade B / Grade C / Grade D [Academic Excellence Scholarship — Excluding dedicated departments] For those admitted through the pure foreign national admission process with excellent academic performance (selection limited to students with no incomplete credits in the previous semester; cannot be combined with the Outstanding Enrolled Student Scholarship): 50% of tuition for a percentile score of 90 / 30% of tuition for a percentile score of 80

Before you apply

  • Departments exclusively for international students are composed entirely of international students, with 2 days of in-person classes per week (3 days for the K-BEAUTY department). General departments, which are not exclusively for international students, hold classes 3-5 days per week.
  • Some recruitment units (department names) are similar, so please check the department name carefully when applying (e.g., Department of Global Business Administration / Department of Global Business Administration (English Track)).
  • As a general rule, all documents must be submitted in original form (except for documents explicitly specified as copies, and such copies must be verified by the staff in charge of pure foreign students at the Office of International Affairs).
  • Documents written in a language other than Korean or English must be translated and notarized into Korean or English and submitted together with the original. If it is unavoidable to submit a copy, it must be a copy certified against the original by the issuing institution or the Korean Embassy/Consulate in the relevant country.
  • Only documents issued within the most recent 6 months as of the application deadline will be accepted (documents with a validity period explicitly stated as after March 2027 will be accepted).
  • If the English spelling of the name differs among the submitted documents, a certificate of identity proving that they refer to the same person, issued by a court or the head of a diplomatic mission of the relevant country, must be attached. In the case of parents who are divorced or deceased, documents issued by the government of the country of residence proving this fact must be submitted.
  • Academic background must be verified by one of the following: Apostille certification, consular authentication by a Korean consul in the resident country or by a consul of the applicant's home diplomatic mission in Korea, or a verification report from the China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI) center (for graduates of Chinese secondary vocational schools, etc., the separate review criteria in the admissions guidelines apply).
  • Submitted documents will not be returned, and failure to submit additionally requested documents will result in disqualification.
  • Documents submitted by registered mail must arrive by the submission deadline. In-person submission is accepted from 10:00 to 17:00 during the document submission period, and is not available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
  • If it is found that information in the documents submitted by a successful applicant is false, or that admission was obtained through fraudulent means, the admission may be revoked even if the student is currently enrolled.
  • Even if admitted, if a visa is not issued, the admission will be revoked; and if the visa is denied by the local consulate after the start of the semester, the student will be dismissed from school.
  • Applicants must provide a domestic and overseas contact number, e-mail, and address where they can be reached during the screening period, and are solely responsible for any disadvantage resulting from being unreachable or from errors in the information provided.
  • To graduate, applicants must complete the required credits for their program type (75 credits for 2-year programs / 110 credits for 3-year programs) and obtain TOPIK level 3 or higher (for new admissions).
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