Keimyung University
A summary of the university's notice. The university's own notice is final.
Department of Korean Language and Literature
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Korean Language Education
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of English Language and Literature
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of German and European Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Chinese Language and Chinese Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Japanese Language and Japanese Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Russian and Central Asian Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of History
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Christian Studies
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Philosophy
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Creative Writing
College of Humanities and International Studies · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Business Administration
College of Business Administration · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Tourism Management
College of Business Administration · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Management Information Systems
College of Business Administration · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Business Big Data
College of Business Administration · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Accounting and Taxation
College of Business Administration · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Economics and Finance
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of International Trade
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Public Administration
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Political Science and Diplomacy
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Media and Communication
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Advertising and Public Relations
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Sociology
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Psychology
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Library and Information Science
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Social Welfare
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Law
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Department of Police Administration
College of Social Sciences · Humanities and Social Sciences Track
Keimyung Adams College [International Relations (IR), International Business (IB)]
Keimyung Adams College · From the 2026 academic year, International Business (IB) and International Relations (IR) will be integrated and recruited under KAC (timing and criteria for department assignment to be announced later)
Department of Mathematics
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Statistics
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Chemistry
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Life Science
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Public Health
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Food Processing
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Food and Nutrition
College of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences Track
Department of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Architecture (5-year program)
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Architectural Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Electronic Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Computer Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Game Software
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of DigiPen Game Engineering (September Admission)
College of Engineering · Engineering Track · International students are only recruited for the 2nd semester (September admission); transfer students are not recruited
Department of Transportation Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Urban Planning
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Ecological Landscape Architecture
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Automotive Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Advanced Materials Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Robot Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Environmental Engineering
College of Engineering · Engineering Track
Department of Innovative New Drug Sciences
College of Pharmacy · Innovative New Drugs
Department of Orchestral Instruments
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Specific fields (marked ♣ in the admission guidelines): [String] Violin/Double Bass/Harp, Viola/Cello [Wind] Flute/Oboe, Clarinet/Bassoon/Saxophone, Trumpet/Percussion, Horn/Trombone/Tuba/Euphonium
Department of Vocal Music
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track
Department of Piano
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Specific fields (marked ♣ in the admission guidelines): Piano, Composition
Department of Theater and Musical Theater
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Specific fields (marked ♣ in the admission guidelines): Practical Skills (Acting), Practical Skills (Musical), Interview (Directing·Staff), Interview (Performance Planning)
Department of Dance
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track
Department of Applied Music and Sound
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Specific fields (marked ♣ in the admission guidelines): Vocal, Jazz Piano, Guitar/Bass, Drums, Applied Composition and Arrangement, Sound Art
Department of Painting
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Craft and Design
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Industrial Design
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Fashion Design
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Living Design
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Fashion Marketing
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Photography and Visual Media
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Film and Animation
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Visual Design
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Webtoon
College of Fine Arts · Arts Track
Department of Physical Education
College of Physical Education · Physical Education Track
Department of Social Sports
College of Physical Education · Physical Education Track
Department of Senior Sports Welfare
College of Physical Education · Physical Education Track
Department of Taekwondo
College of Physical Education · Physical Education Track
Department of Sports Marketing
College of Physical Education · Physical Education Track
[Basic Eligibility — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p6 '3 (Common) Application Eligibility'] · New admission (foreigner whose both parents are foreigners): A person whose father, mother, and the applicant him/herself are all foreigners, and who has completed the entire elementary, middle, and high school curricula, whether at schools located abroad or in Korea · 2nd-year transfer admission: A person who meets the above new admission eligibility and has completed at least 1 year at a 4-year university in Korea or abroad, or is recognized as having equivalent or higher academic qualifications · 3rd-year transfer admission: A person who meets the above new admission eligibility and has completed at least 2 years at a 4-year university in Korea or abroad, or is recognized as having equivalent or higher academic qualifications · 4th-year transfer admission: A person who meets the above new admission eligibility and has graduated from a foreign 3-year junior college or a 3-year associate degree program in the same or similar department (major) as the one applied for as a transfer student ※ Under the revised Nationality Act, the term 'dual national' has been changed to 'multiple national,' and multiple nationals are treated solely as Korean nationals within Korea and therefore cannot apply under the foreigner admission track ※ In cases deemed to require special admission tracks, such as Government-Invited Undergraduate Scholarship students or foreign government-sponsored scholarship students, separate regulations and screening schedules will be applied for selection [Language Proficiency Eligibility Criteria — must meet at least one of the following by department/track] · Humanities and Social Sciences track [Department of International Relations (IR), Department of International Business (IB)], Department of Silver Sports Welfare, Department of Sports Marketing, Department of Fashion Marketing, Natural Sciences and Engineering track (excluding DigiPen Game Engineering Department): Holder of TOPIK (PBT/iBT) Level 3 or higher / Passer of the Keimyung Korean Proficiency Test (KKPT) / Completer (or expected completer) of Level 3 or higher at Keimyung University's Korean Language Institute / Graduate of a high school or completer (graduate) of a university program conducted in Korean · Arts and Physical Education track (excluding Department of Silver Sports Welfare, Department of Sports Marketing, and Department of Fashion Marketing): Holder of TOPIK (PBT/iBT) Level 2 or higher / Passer of KKPT / Completer (or expected completer) of Level 3 or higher at Keimyung University's Korean Language Institute / Graduate of a high school or completer (graduate) of a university program conducted in Korean · Keimyung Adams College: TOEFL (iBT) score of 4.0 (80 points) or IELTS 5.5 or higher / Graduate of a high school or completer (graduate) of a university program conducted in English (as stated in the original text) · DigiPen Game Engineering Department: TOEFL (iBT) score of 3.5 (61 points) or TOEIC 600 or IELTS 5.0 or higher (as stated in the original text) ※ Applicants with TOPIK Level 2 or below, or without a TOPIK score, must mandatorily take separate Korean language courses offered by the university ※ In cases of special circumstances, a separate language verification procedure will be conducted ※ Submission of an official letter (including the school seal and the signature of the person in charge) issued by the affiliated school, confirming the language of instruction used throughout the entire high school or university curriculum conducted in Korean or English, is required ※ Only TOEFL scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 will be recognized under the 120-point scoring system ※ TOPIK scores for scholarship and eligibility recognition purposes must be submitted by the document submission deadline (#p3 Common Notes)
[Screening elements and evaluation method — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p7 '■ Global Document Screening'] 100% documents for all applicants and all admission units. No interview or practical skills test. [Document evaluation content — #p8] Comprehensive evaluation of basic character and community competency, and academic aptitude based on the study plan and activity supporting documents, etc. Among activity supporting documents and other documents (optional) unrelated to academic records, only up to 10 will be recognized, and if the issue date and issuing institution are the same, they will be counted as one. Applicants whose document evaluation score is below 60% of the scoring standard will be disqualified. [Scoring — All admission units (excluding College of Music & Performing Arts and College of Fine Arts)] Basic character and community competency 40 points / Academic aptitude 40 points / Overall competency 20 points, total 100 points. [Scoring — College of Music & Performing Arts and College of Fine Arts] Basic character and community competency 20 points / Academic aptitude 30 points / Major and overall competency 50 points, total 100 points. Evaluation of major overall competency is conducted based on the separately submitted portfolio. [Evaluation scale — #p8~9] 9 levels: A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F, converted to 100/90/80/70/60/50/40/30/0 points based on a 100-point scale. [Submission of practical works — #p9] For the College of Music & Performing Arts, a free-choice piece etc. must be submitted as a video on USB (failure to submit will be treated as incomplete documentation). For the College of Fine Arts, submit a portfolio of 5 A3 sheets or a scanned copy on USB; for the Department of Photography, Video & Media, submit 5 original 8×10 inch works on USB. [School violence measures — #p7] As with the Global admission track, deductions from the total admission score range from -2 points for Level 1 to -100 points for Levels 7–9. [Procedure — #p4] Online application (www.uwayapply.com) → Actual document submission (by mail or in person) → Announcement of successful candidates → Payment of tuition → Issuance of standard certificate of admission → Visa change or new application → Admission.
[Scholarship for new and transfer international students — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p15 '13 (Common) Scholarship Information', applied once upon enrollment, based on language test scores submitted with the application] · International A: Holders of TOPIK Level 5 or higher → 100% tuition exemption (however, if the applicant is an overseas Korean, the International B scholarship applies) · International B: Holders of TOPIK Level 4 → 70% tuition exemption · International C: TOPIK Level 3 or below, or no score, and admittees to KAC departments → 50% tuition exemption ※ The Department of DigiPen Game Engineering follows separate regulations. ※ If the scholarship system changes in the future, payment will follow the revised regulations. [Scholarship for continuing international students — applied from the 2nd semester after admission] · International Truth: Among students who completed 14 or more credits in the previous semester without any course failure, those with a GPA of 4.2 or higher → 100% tuition exemption · International Justice: Among students who completed 14 or more credits in the previous semester without any course failure, those with a GPA of 3.0 or higher → 50% tuition exemption · International Love: Among students who completed 3 or more credits, those with a GPA of 2.0 or higher → 30% tuition exemption · Foreign Language (all departments, excluding KAC): Newly obtaining TOPIK Level 4 or higher (Level 3 or higher for arts and physical education fields) → 500,000 KRW (only once during the enrollment period) · Foreign Language (KAC): Newly obtaining TOEFL CBT 213, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B1 (English), or New TEPS 327 or higher → 500,000 KRW (only once during the enrollment period)
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