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 Visual Studies
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 [Department of International Relations (IR), Department of International Business (IB)]
Keimyung Adams College · From the 2026 academic year, the Department of International Business (IB) and the Department of International Relations (IR) will be integrated into KAC for admissions (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 recruited only 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 New 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 Drug
Department of Orchestral Instruments
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Detailed fields (marked ♣ in the guidelines): [Strings] Violin/Double Bass/Harp, Viola/Cello [Winds] 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 · Detailed fields (marked ♣ in the guidelines): Piano, Composition
Department of Theater and Musical
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Detailed fields (marked ♣ in the 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 Engineering
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts Track · Detailed fields (marked ♣ in the 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 Sports Science
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 (Foreigners whose both parents are foreigners): A person whose father, mother, and the applicant him/herself are all foreigners, and who has completed the entire curriculum corresponding to elementary, middle, and high school, regardless of whether at a school located abroad or a school located in Korea · 2nd-Year Transfer Admission: A person who meets the above New Admission eligibility requirements and who has completed 1 year or more at a 4-year university in Korea or abroad, or who is recognized as having equivalent or higher academic qualifications · 3rd-Year Transfer Admission: A person who meets the above New Admission eligibility requirements and who has completed 2 years or more at a 4-year university in Korea or abroad, or who is recognized as having equivalent or higher academic qualifications · 4th-Year Transfer Admission: A person who meets the above New Admission eligibility requirements and who has graduated from a foreign 3-year junior college or a 3-year associate degree program in a department (major) identical or similar to the department applied for transfer ※ Under the revised Nationality Act, the term 'dual national' has been changed to 'multiple national,' and multiple nationals are treated solely as citizens of the Republic of Korea within Korea and therefore cannot apply for the foreigner admission track ※ In cases where a special admission track is deemed necessary, such as Government-Invited Undergraduate Scholarship students or foreign government-sponsored scholarship students, separate regulations and selection schedules will apply [Language Proficiency Eligibility — Applicants must meet one or more of the following, depending on the 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 Department of DigiPen Game Engineering): Holder of TOPIK (PBT/iBT) Level 3 or higher / Passer of the Keimyung Korean Proficiency Test (KKPT) / Person who has completed (or is expected to complete) Level 3 or higher at the Keimyung University 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 / Person who has completed (or is expected to complete) Level 3 or higher at the Keimyung University Korean Language Institute / Graduate of a high school or completer (graduate) of a university program conducted in Korean · Keimyung Adams College: TOEFL (iBT) 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 (kept as in the original text) · Department of DigiPen Game Engineering: TOEFL (iBT) 3.5 (61 points) or TOEIC 600 or IELTS 5.0 or higher (kept as in the original text) ※ Those with TOPIK Level 2 or below, or who do not hold a TOPIK certificate, are required to take separate Korean language courses provided by the university ※ In cases of special circumstances, a separate language verification procedure will be conducted ※ Submission of an official letter issued by the relevant school (including the school seal and the signature of the person in charge) confirming the language of instruction used throughout the entire high school or university curriculum conducted in Korean or English is required ※ The 120-point scale will only be recognized for TOEFL scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 ※ TOPIK scores for scholarship and eligibility recognition purposes must be submitted by the document submission deadline (#p3 Common Notes)
[Screening elements and reflection ratio — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p6 '4 (By admission type) Evaluation method / ■ Global Admission Type'] · Humanities & Social Sciences and Natural Sciences & Engineering fields, Department of Silver Sports Welfare, Department of Sports Marketing, Department of Fashion Marketing → Korean interview 100% · Keimyung Adams College, DigiPen Department of Game Engineering → English interview 100% · College of Music, Performing Arts, College of Fine Arts, College of Physical Education (excluding Department of Silver Sports Welfare · Department of Sports Marketing · Department of Fashion Marketing) → Practical skills test 100% (aptitude assessment in the relevant major field) [Interview evaluation elements — #p7] Basic character (personality · sociability · values) / Academic aptitude (motivation for application · study plan · career plan after graduation) / Major aptitude (basic academic knowledge related to the applied department) / Comprehensive evaluation (career and educational background · academic ability · future potential). [Failure criteria — #p7·#p13] Applicants who score below 40% of the allocated points on the interview (oral) test, applicants who score below 60% of the allocated points on the practical skills test, applicants who fail to submit documents, applicants who do not meet the application requirements, and applicants who are absent from the interview or practical skills test will be disqualified. [Non-face-to-face] Interviews and practical skills tests for applicants residing overseas will be conducted non-face-to-face (online). [Practical skills test — #p7~8] College of Music and Performing Arts: Department of Orchestral Instruments — 1 piece of free choice / Department of Vocal Music — 1 German or Italian song / Department of Piano — 1 piece of free choice (Composition majors submit a portfolio) / Department of Theater and Musical, Department of Dance — in-depth interview (practical test may be conducted concurrently if necessary) / Department of Applied Music and Sound Engineering — performance or singing of 1 piece of free choice (bring MR USB if necessary). College of Fine Arts: Submit an A3 (297×420mm) free-subject drawing or a portfolio of 5 A3 sketches (or scanned USB), followed by an oral explanation and Q&A with the interviewer; Department of Photography, Film, and Media applicants submit 5 original works (8×10 inches) via USB. College of Physical Education (Department of Physical Education · Department of Social Physical Education · Department of Taekwondo): In-depth interview, no items required to be prepared by the applicant. All scoring ratios are 100. [School violence measures — #p7] From the total admission score (out of 100 points): Level 1 -2 points, Level 2 -3 points, Level 3 -7 points, Level 4 -10 points, Level 5 -15 points, Level 6 -20 points, Levels 7-9 -100 points. This may not be applied to applicants for whom it is difficult to reflect, such as those from overseas high schools. [Selection method — #p13] Individual admission scores and evaluation details are not disclosed, and applicants who achieve a passing score in each admission type by department/unit will be selected. [Procedure — #p4] Online application submission (www.uwayapply.com) → Actual document submission (by mail or in person) → Interview and practical skills test → Announcement of successful applicants → Payment of tuition → Issuance of standard certificate of admission → Visa change or new application → Admission. The announcement of successful applicants and the printing of various documents (admission ticket, certificate of admission, tuition invoice, etc.) are available through the Integrated Support Service (ibsi.kmu.ac.kr). For issues with application submission or payment, call 1588-8988.
[Scholarship for International New/Transfer Students — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p15 '13 (Common) Scholarship Information', applied once upon enrollment, based on language proficiency score at time of application submission] · International A: Holders of TOPIK Level 5 or above → 100% tuition reduction (however, for overseas Koreans, International B scholarship applies) · International B: Holders of TOPIK Level 4 → 70% tuition reduction · International C: TOPIK Level 3 or below, or those without a score, and students admitted to KAC departments → 50% tuition reduction ※ For the Digipen Game Engineering Department, separate regulations apply. ※ If the scholarship system changes in the future, scholarships will be provided according to the revised regulations. [Scholarship for Continuing International Students — applied from the 2nd semester after admission] · International Truth: Among students who earned 14 or more credits in the previous semester without subject disqualification, those with a GPA of 4.2 or above → 100% tuition reduction · International Justice: Among students who earned 14 or more credits in the previous semester without subject disqualification, those with a GPA of 3.0 or above → 50% tuition reduction · International Love: Among students who earned 3 or more credits, those with a GPA of 2.0 or above → 30% tuition reduction · Foreign Language (All departments, excluding KAC): Newly obtaining TOPIK Level 4 or above (Level 3 or above for arts and physical education fields) → 500,000 KRW (benefit available only once during enrollment period) · Foreign Language (KAC): Newly obtaining TOEFL CBT 213, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B1 (English), or New TEPS 327 or above → 500,000 KRW (benefit available only once during enrollment period)
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