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 · Starting from the 2026 academic year, the Department of International Business (IB) and the Department of International Relations (IR) will be integrated and recruited under KAC (the timing and criteria for department placement will 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 · For international students, recruitment only in 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 Robotics 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 Drug Development
College of Pharmacy · Innovative Drug Development
Department of Orchestral Instruments
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts track · Detailed fields (marked with ♣ in the guidelines): [Strings] 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 · Detailed fields (marked with ♣ in the guidelines): Piano, Composition
Department of Theater and Musical
College of Music and Performing Arts · Arts track · Detailed fields (marked with ♣ 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 with ♣ 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 Art · Arts Track
Department of Living Design
College of Art · Arts Track
Department of Fashion Marketing
College of Art · Arts Track
Department of Photography and Video Media
College of Art · Arts Track
Department of Video Animation
College of Art · Arts Track
Department of Visual Design
College of Art · Arts Track
Department of Webtoon
College of Art · 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 Silver 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 parents are both foreign nationals): A person whose father, mother, and the applicant him/herself are all foreign nationals, 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 · Admission as a 2nd-year transfer student: A person who meets the above new admission eligibility requirements, and who 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 · Admission as a 3rd-year transfer student: A person who meets the above new admission eligibility requirements, and who 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 · Admission as a 4th-year transfer student: 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 the same or similar department (major) as the department to which they are applying for transfer ※ Under the revised Nationality Act, the term 'dual national' has been changed to 'multiple nationality holder,' and multiple nationality holders are treated solely as citizens of the Republic of Korea within Korea and therefore cannot apply under the foreigner admissions track ※ In cases deemed to require special admissions tracks, such as Government-Invited Undergraduate Scholarship students or students sponsored by foreign governments, separate regulations and screening schedules shall apply [Language Proficiency Eligibility Criteria — Applicants must meet at least one of the following, depending on their department/field] · Humanities and Social Sciences fields [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 fields (excluding Department of DigiPen Game Engineering): Holder of TOPIK (PBT/iBT) Level 3 or higher / Passer of the Keimyung Korean Proficiency Test (KKPT) / Completion (expected) of Level 3 or higher at the Keimyung University Korean Language Institute / Graduate of a high school or graduate (completer) of a university program conducted in Korean · Arts and Physical Education fields (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 / Completion (expected) of Level 3 or higher at the Keimyung University Korean Language Institute / Graduate of a high school or graduate (completer) 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 graduate (completer) of a university program conducted in English (as stated in the original text) · Department of DigiPen Game Engineering: 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 certificate, are required to take separate Korean language courses offered by the university ※ In cases of special circumstances, a separate language verification procedure will be conducted ※ Applicants must submit an official letter (issued for school use, including the school seal and the signature of the person in charge) from their school confirming the language of instruction for the entire high school or university curriculum conducted in Korean or English ※ Only TOEFL scores for tests taken before January 21, 2026 will be recognized under the 120-point scoring system ※ TOPIK scores used 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% document evaluation 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 supporting activity documents. Among the optional supporting documents (excluding academic credential-related documents), only up to 10 are accepted, and those with the same issue date and issuing institution are counted as one. Applicants whose document evaluation score is below 60% of the scoring standard will be disqualified. [Scoring — All admission units (excluding the 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. The major-specific overall competency evaluation is 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 on a 100-point scale. [Practical Work Submission — #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, a portfolio of 5 A3-sized sheets must be submitted, or a scanned version on USB; for the Department of Photography, Video, and Media, 5 original 8×10 inch works must be submitted on USB. [School Violence Measures — #p7] As with the Global Admission Type, 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 applicants → Tuition payment → Issuance of standard admission certificate → Visa change or new application → Admission.
[Scholarship for International New and Transfer Students — 2027koreanspring.pdf#p15 '13 (Common) Scholarship Information', applied once upon enrollment, based on language proficiency scores at the time of application submission] · International A: Applicants who obtained TOPIK Level 5 or higher → 100% tuition exemption (however, overseas Koreans are subject to the International B scholarship) · International B: Applicants who obtained TOPIK Level 4 → 70% tuition exemption · International C: Applicants with TOPIK Level 3 or below, or without a TOPIK score, and students admitted to KAC departments → 50% tuition exemption ※ The Department of DigiPen Game Engineering follows separate regulations. ※ If the scholarship system changes in the future, scholarships will be granted according to the revised policy. [Scholarship for Enrolled International Students — Applied from the 2nd semester after admission] · International Truth: Students who completed 14 or more credits in the previous semester without course disqualification and have a GPA of 4.2 or higher → 100% tuition exemption · International Justice: Students who completed 14 or more credits in the previous semester without course disqualification and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher → 50% tuition exemption · International Love: Students who completed 3 or more credits and have 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 (available 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 (available only once during the enrollment period)
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