Institution accreditation valid from 2021

by the Ministry of Education (IEQAS)

2023 SPRING
Graduate School
Admission Guidelines
For International Students

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 CONTENTS
1. Outline of Admissions for New International Students 2
1.1. Important Notes
1.2. Flow Chart of International Students New Admissions Process
1.3. General Admissions Outline
1.4. Quota & Eligibility
1.5. Departments & Programs
1.6. Admissions Process & Application Fees

2. Required Documents 13
2.1. Required Documents - Precautions
2.2. Required Documents - Checklists
2.3. Basic Documents
2.4. Proof of Nationality
2.5. Academic Records
2.6. Proof of Financial Resources
2.7. Others

3. Application Procedure Details 20

3.1. Online Application
3.2. Mailing Address for Submission of Documents
3.3. Evaluation of Application Materials
3.4. Announcement of Admitted Students

4. Noted items 22
4.1. Tuition Fee
4.2. Scholarship for International Students

5. Campus Map & Contact Information of International Affairs 24

6. Contact Information of Department Offices 25

Appendix1. List of Application-related Forms 27

Appendix2. Samples of Legalization Documents

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1. Outline of Admissions for New International Students
1.1. Important Notes
► Notes Regarding Internet Application Submission
▪ Please check your eligibility (qualifications – nationality, academic background, language proficiency, etc.) before you apply for our
school.
▪ Application to Graduate School is only available through online (Uwayapply).
▪ Submission is fully completed when all processes including membership registration, drafting of application, and payment of
application fee are done at UWAY website (www.uwayapply.com) before the internet application deadline.
▪ Payment options for the application fee are account transfer or credit card; certain credit cards may not work for some countries, so
be sure to check whether your card is available or not.
▪ All communication concerning application will be made via e-mail. Before submitting your application, please check if you have
entered your correct e-mail address. Please keep in mind that you will be held responsible for any disadvantages if you enter an
incorrect e-mail address.
▪ In addition to e-mail, please enter exact information (phone number, home address, etc.).
▪ After the application deadline, you will not be able to change or cancel your application nor receive a refund of the application fee.
▪ If false information is found on your application or if your academic background proves to be insufficient (i.e., completion of
unaccredited university in the corresponding country), admission will be revoked regardless of your academic status (before or
after admission, including graduation).

► Notes for Submitting Application Materials

▪ Before the deadline, you must submit all application materials to the Office of International Affairs. It is recommended to submit
them by post.
▪ Be sure to prepare all application materials according to the detailed guidelines (p. 14)
▪ If the submitted application materials are inadequate or insufficient, your application will be classified as “disqualified” and evaluation
by the department will not be conducted.
▪ If any part of your application materials is found to be counterfeit (i.e., false), admission will be revoked regardless of your academic
status (before or after admission, including graduation).

► Please read carefully the above content as well as the notes for each section before applying to KU. In case issues not described in
the application guideline arise, they will be resolved by the Admissions Committee of the KU Graduate School.

1.2. Flow Chart of International Student New Admissions Process

Admission
Tuition
Payment
Admitted
Interview / Students
Document Announcement
Document
Assessment
Review
Application
Materials
E-mail Submission
Online Verification
Application

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1.3. General Admissions Outline
PROCESS DATES AND DETAILS
APPLICATION September 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. – October 6, 2022 at 5 p.m.
(ONLINE) ▪ All prospective students should apply online. The link to online application is www.uwayapply.com
October 13, 2022 at 2 p.m. and onwards
APPLICANT’S E-MAIL VERIFICATION ▪ Once you complete the online application, we will send a verification message to the applicant’s e-mail in the
(IMPORTANT) application system. If you DO NOT receive an e-mail from us, please send your correct e-mail address to
iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr. (If you receive the e-mail, you don’t have to e-mail us.)
September 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. – October 7, 2022 at 5 p.m.
*Application materials should be arrived to our office by October 7, 2022.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
▪ After completing the online application, all applicants should submit the required documents along with a hard
(DOCUMENTS) SUBMISSION
copy of the application (i.e., printout) to the Office of International Affairs.
▪ It is recommended to submit your application materials via post.
▪ Mock exam: October 27, 2022 at 18:00~19:30
Korean Language Test
▪ Exam: October 28, 2022 at 14:00~
by Konkuk Language Institute
※Please read page 5 carefully.
▪ All departments will assess the applicants based on their submitted documents and select accordingly.
DOCUMENT REVIEW
▪ Some programs, such as art-related majors, may require an additional interview and/or a performance assessment.
November 11, 2022 or November 12, 2022
▪ Interview locations and times for each department will be announced in the department you are applying for in
INTERVIEWS AND
the future.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
▪ Some departments will require you to bring additional materials or portfolios on the day of the interview.
▪ Interviews are skipped for departments that do not have an interview notice in advance
December 6, 2022 at 4 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF
▪ A list of admitted students will be announced online on our website(http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/).
ADMITTED STUDENTS
▪ Please note that individual notifications will not be made.
In January, 2023 (expected)
▪ Make Full tuition payment, through Shinhan Bank (Korea)
REGISTRATION
▪ Basically, overseas remittance is not possible, but it may be possible for certain Shinhan Bank branches overseas.
Please consult with the branch near you to find out if this option is available.

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING In January, 2023 (Schedule will be announced on KU:L HOUSE website later.)
(DORMITORY) APPICATION ▪ Please refer to the KU:L HOUSE’s English/Chinese website (http://kulhouse.konkuk.ac.kr)

CERTIFICATE of ADMISSIONS ▪ Certificate of Admissions will be distributed in January or February, 2023.

▪ Your official student ID No. will be notified via e-mail in February, 2023.
STUDENT ID No. NOTIFICATION
※ Center for International Student Services: http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/
▪ In February, 2023 (Detailed schedule will be noticed via e-mail.)
COURSE REGISTRATION
※ Graduate School website: http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr
Until February 24, 2023
DOCUMENT SUPPLEMENTATION ▪ If you are an admitted student who was a graduate-to-be at the application stage, you should submit your
(For Graduate-to-be) “notarized” final transcript (or Original Copy written in English) & final certificate of degree which has been
officially “certified” by the Korean Consulate or “apostilled.”

2023 SPRING Classes begin March 2, 2023

* This schedule is subject to change and announcements will be relayed via e-mail in case changes occur.
* Basically, all announcements will be delivered via e-mail.

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1.4. Quota & Eligibility

QUOTA
▶ A limited number of students are admitted to each department and program.
ELIGIBILITY

CATEGORY NOTES

▪ The applicant must meet one of the following nationality requirements.

- A foreigner whose parents are both foreigners. The applicant and his/her parents cannot possess Korean citizenship.
NATIONALITY
- A person who has completed all levels of education equivalent to elementary,
junior high, high school, and undergraduate school in a foreign country

▪ The applicant must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements.
- TOPIK (Korean language proficiency test) Level 3 or higher
- Completed Korean language level 3 or higher at Konkuk University(Seoul) Language Institute
- A certain level of official test of English language proficiency (required)
(Minimum of TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 550)
- Korean Language Test by Konkuk Language Institute Level 3 or higher

* If an applicant can speak only English and no Korean, you must consult with the
department before the application is processed to check whether it is possible to study in
English or not. If possible, please submit the ‘Admission Agreement for Non-Korean
Speakers(KUGRD-P6)’ with your transcript of the official test of English language
LANGUAGE proficiency.
PRE-
PROFICIENCY
REQUISITE ▪ In case an applicant does not hold any language certificates (applicable to all divisions):
With the study permit and recommendation (KUGRD-P5) and the admission agreement for Non-
Korean speakers(KUGRD-P6) by a KU professor of the respective department or program, the
applicant can be exempted from the language proficiency requirement above mentioned for a
certain period at the entrance stage. *KUGRD-P5&P6 standard form should be filled out and
signed by KU Professor & Head Professor. Students admitted with study permit and
recommendation need to supplement with S-TOPIK level 4(or higher) or an acceptable
English language proficiency test score above mentioned for graduation.

▪ Please note that without a Korean(or English) language proficiency test result, it is not
possible to get international students’ scholarships in the first semester.

▪ Please check remarks in ‘1.5 Departments & Programs’ if you apply for departments below.
- Korean Language & Literature / International Commerce & Business / Stem Cell &
Regenerative Biotechnology / Clothing / KONKUK-KIST Biomedical Science & Technology /
EXCEPTIONS
Advanced Translational Medicine / Architecture / Biological Engineering / Cosmetics
Engineering / Moving Image / Medicine / Veterinary Medicine / Literature and Arts
Psychotherapy

▪ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

MA (or a candidate expected to receive a bachelor ’s degree by February, 2023)
REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM ▪ Educational attainment equivalent to a bachelor’s degree approved by the law of the country of
residence

▪ A master’s degree from an accredited college or university

PhD (or a candidate expected to receive a master’s degree by February, 2023)
REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM ▪ Educational attainment equivalent to a master’s degree approved by law of the country of
residence

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 <Korean Language Test by Konkuk Language Institute>

※ Please read our cautions regarding our Korean Language Test by Konkuk Language Institute
carefully. We shall not be held responsible for any problems if applicants do not check notices.

 Test date & time

 Mock exam: October 27, 2022 / 18:00~19:30
 Real exam: October 28, 2022 / Written test – 14:00~16:00, Speaking test – 16:00~19:00(it takes 10
minutes per 1 person. The order will be decided later.)
 Test content: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
*Test will be conducted via ZOOM and the link will be noticed later.
 Fees: KRW 70,000 *This is not your application fee.
*Transfer is only available. We will notify our bank account later.
 Cautions
 If have ①a valid TOPIK score over level 3, ② Korean Language Program Completion Certificate over
level 3 issued by Konkuk Language Institute, or ③ a valid score of an official English language
proficiency test, you cannot take the exam.
*The completion certificate of Konkuk Language Institute for 2022 FALL will be issued later than the
department evaluation period. Therefore, applicants who are current (2022 FALL) students for level 3
should take this exam to meet the eligibility of language proficiency.
*If you are taking level 3 or higher classes of Konkuk Language Institute for 2022 FALL but do not
have any transcripts of language proficiency tests, you need to take this exam to meet the eligibility
of language proficiency.
 Test takers should take both a mock and real exam. If you do not take the mock exam, you cannot
take the real one.
 The result will not be announced to test takers. Please check your result on December 6.
 It is not possible for test takers to submit transcripts of TOPIK (including 84th) or official English
language proficiency tests to us additionally.
 Scholarship in your 1st semester
① If you do not submit any transcripts of language proficiency tests, take our Korean Language
Test, and you are accepted finally, there is no scholarship in your 1st semester.
② If you took both 84TH TOPIK and our Korean Language Test, please submit your TOPIK transcript
by November 25 at 4 p.m. via e-mail (iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr). If you are accepted finally,
your 1st semester scholarship will be based on your 84 th TOPIK score.

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1.5. Departments & Programs

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAM

REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Korean Language O O Applicants should have
Korean language ability
Classical Literature O O
Korean Language & Literature over level 3 or get
Modern Literature O O recommendation by the
Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language O O department Chair.
English Language & Teaching English O O
English Language & Literature
English Literature O O
Japanese Culture O O
Japanese Culture & Language
Japanese Education O O
Comparative Study of Chinese-Korean Comparative Study of Chinese-Korean Language &
O O
Language & Literature Literature
Eastern Philosophy O O
Philosophy
Western Philosophy O O
Korean History O O
History Oriental History O O
Western History O O
Climatology O O
Geography Geographical travel O O
Geography of Regional Information and Contents O O
Counseling Psychology O O
Curriculum O O
Education Administration ᆞ School Management O O
Education
Early Childhood Education O O
Educational Psychology ᆞ Gifted
O O
Education ᆞ Measurement & Statistics
Educational Technology Educational Technology O O
Comparative Politics O O
Political Science and international Political Thoughts O O
relations International Politics O O
Korea Politics O O
Law Law O O
General Public Administration O X
Public Administration X O
Public Administration
Policy Science O O
Urban & Regional Development O O
Economics Economics O O
Operations Management and Management Science O O
Accounting O O
Finance O O
Business Administration
Human Resource Management O O
Marketing O O
Strategy and International Business O O
Business Intelligence Business Intelligence ᆞ MIS O O
Technology Innovation Business Administration O O
Management of Technology National Technology Business Administration O O
Venture Technology Business Administration O O
International Management O O
International Trade International Economics O O
International Commerce O O
For students from
county(region) below
International Commerce & Business International Commerce O O - China
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
Applied Statistics O O
Applied Statistics
Big-Data O O
Livestock Business Management & Marketing Economics O O
Food Marketing & Safety
Food Hygiene and Safety O O
Real Estate Real Estate Policy O O

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 Real Estate Finance & Investment O O
Real Estate Management O O
Real Estate Construction & Development O O
Consumer Information O O
Consumer Information Science
Consumer Retailing Service O O
Entrepreneurial of Industry Fusion O O
Advanced Industry Fusion Venture Management Engineering O O
Technology Commercialization O O
Urban regeneration O O
Urban Regeneration Urban and regional planning X O
Urban engineering O O
Vocational Education and Training O O
Employment Relations
Employment Service Management O O

NATURAL SCIENCE PROGRAM

REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Botany O O
Zoology O O
Biological Science
Microbiology O O
Biological Science O O
Organic Chemistry O O
Biochemistry O O
Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry O O
Physical Chemistry O O
Analytical Chemistry O O
Nuclear & Particle Physics O O
Thermal & Statistical Physics O O
Physics Solid State Physics O O
Applied Physics O O
Quantum phases & devices O O
Mathematics Mathematics O O
Applicants should contact
the department and your
Stem Cell & Regenerative Biotechnology Stem Cell & Regenerative Biotechnology O O
advisor (professor) should
be decided in advance.
Crop Science Crop Science O O
Bioscience & Biotechnology Bioscience & Biotechnology O O
Mathematics Education Mathematics Education O O
Clothing Design & Total Coordination O O Applicants should have
Clothing Fashion Marketing O O Korean Language ability
Clothing Construction & Clothing Comfort Science O O over level 3.

Biomedical Science & Technology O O Applicants for a MA

program should have a six-
KONKUK-KIST
Molecular Aging Biomedical Science O O year bachelor degree (e.g.
Biomedical Science & Technology Medicine or Veterinary
Science of Infectious Diseases and Control O O Medicine).
Applicants should contact
Translational Stem Cell Medicine O O
the department and your
Advanced Translational Medicine
advisor (professor) should
Molecular Translational Medicine O O
be decided in advance.
Forestry & Landscape Architecture Forestry & Landscape Architecture O O
Environmental Health Science Environmental Health Science O O
Plant Mediated Therapy O O
Bio & Healing Convergence
Animal Assisted Therapy O O
Animal Science Animal Science O O
Food Science & Biotechnology of Animal Food Science of Animal Resources O O
Resources Food Science & Biotechnology O O

ENGINEERING PROGRAM
REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering O O
Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering O O
Electric Machinery & Power Electronics O O
Electrical Engineering Control & Biomedical Engineering O O
Energy System Engineering O O

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 Electronic Materials & Sensor O O
Electronic Info. & Comm. Engineering Electronic Information & Communication Engineering O O
Organic & Nano System Engineering Organic & Nano System Engineering O O

Architecture O O Applicants should have

Architecture Korean language ability
Architectural Engineering O O over level 3.

Biological Engineering O O Applicants should contact

Fermentation Manufacturing & Food O O the department and your
Biological Engineering
advisor (professor) should
Cosmetic Biology O O be decided in advance.
Thermo-Fluid & Power Engineering O O
Mechanical Engineering
Dynamics & Control O O
Computer Engineering Computer Engineering O O
Materials Chemistry & Engineering Materials Chemistry and Engineering O O
Mechanical Design and Production Design & Materials O O
Engineering Production & Automation O O
Aerospace Information engineering Aerospace Information engineering O O
Geospatial Informatics O O
Technology Fusion Engineering
Integrated Climate and Air Quality O O
Intelligent Micro/Nano System O O
IoT Security O X
Mobile Security O X
IT Convergence
Financial Security O X
Information Security
Smart manufacturing Security O O
Smart medical Security O O
Smart Vehicle Engineering O O
Smart Vehicle Engineering
Smart UAM O O
Applicants should have a
Cosmetics Engineering Cosmetics Engineering X O MA degree related to
cosmetics.
Biomedical Science & Engineering Biomedical Science & Engineering O O
Energy Engineering Advanced Energy Materials and Devices O O
Smart ICT Convergence Smart ICT Convergence O O
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence O O
Civil, Environmental and Plant Engineering Civil, Environmental and Plant Engineering O O
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering O O
Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering O O

ARTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Voice O X
Composition O X
Music
Piano O X
Orchestral Performance O X
Visual Communication Design O O
Design Design planning O O
Design Product O O
Ceramic Design O X
Living Design Metal Design O X
Textile Design O O
Physical Education Physical Education O O
Contemporary Art Contemporary Art O X
Applicants should have
Moving Image Moving Image O O Korean language ability
over level 3.
Sports Medicine & Science Sports Medicine and Science O O

MEDICINE PROGRAM
REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Cellular & Molecular Medicine O O Applicants should contact
the department and your
Medicine Neuroscience O O
advisor (professor) should
Anatomy O O be decided in advance.

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 Infection & Immunology O O
Molecular Genetics & Pathology O O
Social Medicine O O
Tumor Biology O O
Clinical Science O O
Metabolism & Aging O O
Advanced Translational Medicine O O
Translational Stem cell Medicine O O
Veterinary Anatomy & Cell Biology O O
Veterinary Physiology O O
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology O O
Veterinary Pathology O O
Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease O O
Applicants should contact
Veterinary Public Health O O the department and your
Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Theriogenology & Animal Reproductive advisor (professor) in
O O advance.
Technology
Veterinary Internal Medicine O O
Veterinary Surgery O O
Veterinary Biomedicine O O
Veterinary Medical Imaging O O
Laboratory Animal Medicine O O

INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATED COURSES PROGRAM

REMARKS
DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD
Culture Contents O O
Culture Contents & Communication
Communication O O
World Heritage Protection O O
World Heritage
World Heritage Promotion O O
Humanities for Unification Humanities for Unification O O

National Security and Disaster Integrated Major in National Security and Industrial Security O O
Management Disaster Safety Management O O
Human Image Human Image O O
Data Science Data Science O X
Literature Therapy O O Applicants should have
Literature and Art Psychotherapy Korean language ability
Art Therapy O O over level 3.

※ After the deadline of application, it is not possible to change your selection of department & major.

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1.6. Admissions Process & Application Fees

ADMISSIONS PROCESS - COMMON

▶ Each department selects students by thoroughly reviewing the application documents submitted by each applicant.
In case of arts and physical education, an additional interview and/or a performance assessment will take place.

Division Selection method Note

※ Certain departments may conduct separate interview
All Departments Document screening
by themselves.
Clothing & Moving Image have no interview
Interview and/or a
Arts & Physical Education ※ Applicants for arts & physical programs must check
Performance assessment
the interview date and attend accordingly.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS – PREPARATION ITEMS FOR ARTS & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CATEGORY NOTES
▪ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
▪ STUDY AND RESEARCH PLAN
Evaluation
▪ COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RELATED TO THE FIELD OF STUDIES
Criteria
▪ KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE FOR THE APPLICANT’S SELECTED MAJOR
▪ SELECTION CRITERIA OF EACH DEPARTMENT
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
International Trade be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

▪ Evaluation for Master program will be based on application materials.

International Commerce & ▪ Have an Interview(PhD only)
Business ▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Management of Technology be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Urban Regeneration be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

▪ Have an Interview
Design ▪ MA Program: Portfolio and Research Plan should be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Portfolio, Research Plan, and MA Degree Thesis should all be submitted

▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Portfolio, Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic
Living Design transcript should be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Portfolio, Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and
Academic transcript should be submitted
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Literature and Art be submitted
Psychotherapy
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

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 ▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Bio & Healing Convergence be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

Law ▪ Have an Interview

▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Biological Science be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Mathematics be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Sports Medicine and Science be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted
▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Food Marketing & Safety be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted
▪ A performance assessment will be conducted.

[Designated Musical Piece for Each Major]

Category Designated Musical Piece
▪ One German Lied
▪ One French or British & American Lied
Vocal Music ▪ One Aria from Opera or Oratorio

Music ▪ One Piece from Classical period

Piano
▪ One Piece from Romantic period or twentieth century
Instrumental
▪ First and Second Movement of Sonata or Concerto
Music Orchestral
(if fast movement, cadenza should be included)
Performance
Composition of a piano piece based on a given motive
Composition
between 16 and 24 bars (ca. 60 min.)

Applicants should record the test subject song on the DVD or USB (video / audio recording) and
submit it together with the application document. Then, the webcam interview will be conducted
on the actual test date or on a separate date.

▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Philosophy be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Physical Education be submitted
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

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 ▪ Have an Interview
▪ MA Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate degree certificate, and Academic transcript should
Food Science & Biotechnology
be submitted
of Animal Resources
▪ PhD Program: Research Plan, Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate, and Academic
transcript should be submitted

▪ Have an Interview
▪ Portfolio Submission-Should be consisted of 10 images or representative examples of your art
work
- Painting: A4-sized photographic reproduction (title, medium, size, and the date of completion
Contemporary for each work should be stated)
Art - Sculpture & Installation: A4-sized photographic reproduction (title, medium, size, and the date
of completion for each work should be stated)
- Media Art: A4-sized images (time-based work may be submitted in video format files contained
in a CD, and title, medium, size, and the date of completion for each work should be included)
▪ Research Plan – 1 page, A4-sized
* Persons applying to the Arts Division should contact the corresponding departments for further details.

APPLICATION FEES
▶ Every applicant should pay relevant fees upon application (foreign resident may make a payment by credit card only.)
CATEGORY BASIC FEE ADDITIONAL FEE TOTAL COST

All departments 100,000 KRW 5,000 KRW 105,000 KRW

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2. Required Documents
2.1. Required Documents - Precautions
▶ The application materials required by the KU Graduate School can be categorized as follows.

Nationality Academic Proof of Financial

Basic Documents
Verification Verification Resources

•Application Form •Certificate of •Degree Certificate •Affidavit of Support

•Personal Statement Family Relation •Transcript (by one parent)

•Study Proposal •Passport •Lang. Proficiency •Proof of Bank

•Applicant’s ID (TOPIK, TOEFL PBT Balance
•Recomm. Letter
·CBT·iBT, IELTS, TEPS)
•Head Shot Photo •Parents’ ID

▶ The deadlines for major application materials are as follows.

CATEGORY VALID DATE
ACADEMIC RECORDS (GRADUATION, TRANSCRIPT, ETC.) No expiration date

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECORD(Family Relations Certificate) Issued within 6 Months from the beginning date of online application

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECORD(Death, Divorce, etc) No expiration date

Issued within 3 Months from the beginning date of online application

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (CERTIFICATE OF BANK BALANCE)
Please check 2.6 Proof of Financial Resources carefully regarding details.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST CERTIFICATE

It should be valid during our application period.
KOREAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (S-TOPIK) CERTIFICATE

※ NOTARIZATION & LEGALIZATION

▶ Every required original document should be issued in Korean or English, and all documents issued in
languages other than Korean or English should be translated and notarized before submission. However,
if separate guidelines are provided for documents to submit, please follow those directions.
▶ Academic Degree Certificate needs to be officially “certified” by the Korean Consulate and should be sealed
by the Korean Embassy (Consulate General) or “apostilled” in ‘the country where the graduated university is
located. Students of Chinese universities should submit an “Online Verification Report of Higher Education
Degree Certificate” (CHSI) instead of the confirmed documents from the Korean Consulate.
▶ For more detailed information on apostille application procedures and its requirements, please refer to the
HCCH website’s “Apostille Section” (https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/specialised-sections/apostille).
▶ For the convenience of students living in Korea, we accept certified documents issued by the corresponding
country’s embassy in the Republic of Korea, as they are recognized as equivalent to the above certifications.
▶ For official language proficiency tests, the transcripts of official/regular tests are only accepted – scores from
unofficial/non-regular tests and trial examinations are not accepted.
▶ When you apply, you must possess a passport with sufficient time left before expiration. (You cannot apply if
you do not possess a passport.)
▶ All application materials submitted will not be returned.
▶ After the admission decision has been made, a student admitted with expected graduation certificate needs
to supplement his/her final graduation certificate (apostilled or Korean Consulate certified) and a final
academic transcript (written in English - original, in other language - notarized) to the Office of International
Affairs by February 24, 2023, which is before the new semester starts, or admission will be revoked.

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2.2. Required Documents – Checklist
*Please make sure to submit 2 Set in total for each order (1 Set for application, 1 Set for evaluation)
NOTES Material Type
CATEGORY Application Evaluation
FOREIGN APPLICANTS (NON-CHINESE)
Materials Material
Completed Application Form (can be printed out at the application website) 1 Original 1 Copy
Personal Statement
1 Original 1 Copy
(Use KUGRD-B1 standard form / should be written in English or Korean only)
Study and Research Proposal
1 Original 1 Copy
(Use KUGRD-B2 standard form / should be written in English or Korean only)
BASIC One Recommendation Letter from a full-time faculty member from your former college or university
REQUIRED 1 Original 1 Copy
(You can use our KUGRD-B3 or free template)
DOCUMENTS
Consent Form to Release Personal Information
1 Original 1 Copy
(Use KUGRD-A2 standard form / should be written and signed by applicant)
Consent Form to Release Academic Information
1 Original 1 Copy
(Use KUGRD-A1 standard form / should be written and signed by applicant)

Application Slip of the 84th TOPIK *If you applied for the 81th TOPIK, please submit the slip. 1 Original
FAMILY
Official Family Relationship Record issued by the government of the applicant’s country 1 Original
RELATIONS

PASSPORT Applicant’s Passport 1 Copy

NATIONALITY PERSONAL
Applicant’s Identification Card & Parents’ Identification Card 1 Copy
IDENTIFICATION
Applicant’s Alien Registration Card 1 Copy
ADDITIONAL
Parents’ Certificate of divorce or death 1 Original

[AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWINGS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED]

- Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 3 or higher
REQUIRED
- Completed Korean language level 3 or higher at Konkuk University(Seoul) Language Institute
DOCUMENTS
- English language proficiency test score at a certain level 1 Original 1 Copy
(FOR ALL
APPLICANTS) (Minimum of TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 550 or above)
* In case applicant does not hold any language certificates (applicable to all departments), KUGRD-
P5 and P6 standard forms are mandatory.

Official Undergraduate Degree Certificate (or proof of expected graduation)

Official Academic Transcript written in English of Undergraduate Studies
FOR MA
* The degree certificate needs to be apostilled or officially confirmed by the Korean Consulate 1 Original 1 Copy
PROGRAM
ACADEMIC and be sealed by the Korean Embassy or the Consulate General in the country where the
RECORD graduated school is located. (but, proof of expected graduation is only needed to be notarized.)

Official Undergraduate Degree Certificates

Official Master’s Degree Certificates (or proof of expected graduation)
Official Academic Transcript written in English of Undergraduate and Master’s Studies
FOR PhD
(* If the transcript is not written in English or Korean, it is needed to be notarized) 1 Original 1 Copy
PROGRAM
* The degree certificates need to be apostilled or officially confirmed by the Korean Consulate
and sealed by the Korean Embassy or the Consulate General in the country where the graduated
school is located. (but, proof of expected graduation is only needed to be notarized.)

FOR
Chinese students should submit all general documents along with Online Verification Report of Higher
CHINESE UNIV.
Education Degree Certificate (Please refer to CHSI for more details), instead of Apostille or 1 Original 1 Copy
GRADUATES
(ADDITIONAL) confirmation from the Korean Consulate.

FINANCIAL If you get financial support by yourself or your parents, please submit documents of case 1 only.

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 SUPPORT
[IF AN APPLICANT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS HIMSELF/HERSELF OR AN APPLICANT’S PARENT
SUPPORTS]
CASE 1 1. Affidavit of Support (Use KUGRD-F1 standard form) 1 Original
2. Bank statement of a minimum deposit of 20,000 USD (issued in English or Korean)
*Please read ‘2.6. Proof of Financial Resources’ carefully.

[IF SUPPORTED BY A KU PROFESSOR]

1. Financial Support Form by KU Professor (KUGRD-P1 standard form)
2. Financial Support Plan Form by KU Professor (KUGRD-P2 standard form)
CASE 2 1 Original
3. Financial Support Plan Consent Form by KU Professor (KUGRD-P3 standard form)
4. Research Project Guidance Materials (No form, please submit 1~2 copies in A4 size)
5. Employment Certificate of KU Professor (issued by the Office of Faculty Affairs)

If you studied Korean at a language institute in Korea, please submit the certificate. 1 Original 1 Copy
If you transferred school, please submit your graduation certificate and transcript of your former school. 1 Copy 1 Copy
*If your former school is located in a foreign country, your graduation certificate and transcript should be translated to
Additional
English and notarized as well.
If you studied in Korea as an exchange student, please submit the official academic transcript. 1 Copy 1 Copy
If you have working experience, please submit the certificate of employment. 1 Copy
For a person who has completed all
-Graduation certificate and transcript from elementary school to high school
levels of education equivalent to
*If documents are not written in Korean or English, it is mandatory to translate them to English and
elementary, junior high, high school, 1 Original 1 Copy
notarize them.
and undergraduate school in a foreign
country -Certificate of Entry and Departure Record

University in Degree certificate 1 Original

Graduate-to- Korea Transcript 1 Original

be University in a Degree certificate 1 Original
foreign country Transcript 1 Original
* APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE ALL AT ONCE FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.
* KU GRADUATE SCHOOL MAY ASK FOR ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION NOT MENTIONED ABOVE FOR NECESSARY CLARIFICATION.

2.3. Basic Documents

[List of Documents to Prepare]
Cat. Name of Document Note

Print out online application then submit

1. Online Application
Applicant is required to sign after confirming the content

Use the standard form (KUGRD-B1)

2. Personal Statement
Type (using a computer) in Korean or English (font size: 10-12 pt)
Use the standard form (KUGRD-B2)
3. Study & Research Proposal
Type (using a computer) in Korean or English (font size: 10-12 pt)
Required Materials

Use the standard form (KUGRD-B3) or free template

4. Recommendation from a full-time *If you do not use our standard form, your recommendation letter should include a professor’s
professor in your former university(or name, department, title, contact information, and his/her autograph.
college) Written in Korean or English.
Recommendation from a full-time professor of your degree program will only be accepted.

5. Consent Form to Release Personal Use the standard form (KUGRD-A2)

Information Applicant is required to sign after confirming the content

6. Consent Form to Release Academic Use the standard form (KUGRD-A1)

Information Applicant is required to sign after confirming the content

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 [Notes]
► Applicant must sign the documents No. 1, 2, 3, and 5, 6.
► Please type (using a computer) your Personal Statement and Study & Research Proposal using the designated forms.
► For recommendation from a faculty (of your degree program), the personal information and signature (or seal) of the
recommender (affiliation, contact, etc.) must be included. He/she may submit his/her name card as an attachment.
► If applicant’s final degree was obtained at Konkuk University (undergraduate or graduate school), applicant is exempted
from submitting a recommendation letter from a faculty.
► For the Consent Form to Release Personal Information, submit only one copy (Korean or English).

2.4. Proof of Nationality

[List of Documents to Prepare]

Cat. Name of Document Note

Official record proving parent-child relationship issued by the government office of the
1. Official Family Relationship Record
applicant’s country of origin
Required Materials

A photocopy of both front and back of applicant’s and parents’ ID cards issued in the
respective country (or countries) of origin
2. ID Card of Applicant and Parents
Not required to obtain translation copy or notarization (It is possible to check through
the Official Family Relationship Record.)

A photocopy of the page containing applicant’s personal information

3. Applicant’s Passport
Only passports with at least two years left until expiration are valid.

Additional submission applicable to only applicants possessing ARC (i.e., long-term residents
*. Applicant’s Alien Registration Card (ARC) in Korea)
Photocopy both front and back of currently valid ARC
Optional Materials

*. Proof of Divorce of Applicant’s Parents Additional submission for applicable persons

*. Death Certificate of Applicant’s Parent(s) Additional submission for applicable persons

[Notes]
► Only those materials notarized by the institution authorized by the government of applicant’s country are accepted.
► The documents requiring notarization, as listed above, need to be translated into English.
► If certain documents cannot be issued due to the circumstances of the country, it is possible to replace with similar
documents (e.g., Birth Certificate).
► For Chinese nationals, a photocopy of the applicant’s and parents’ Hukoubu need to be additionally submitted.

2.5. Academic Records

2.5.1. List of Documents to be submitted by Graduates (Graduates-to-be) of Korean Universities

Cat. Name of Document Note
Material

1. Certificate of Graduation Submit certificate of graduation (or proof of expected graduation) of undergraduate or
Require
d
s

(or proof of expected graduation) graduate school

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 2. Academic Transcript Submit academic transcript of undergraduate or graduate school

3. Transcript of Official Language Proficiency

Transcript of S-TOPIK and/or TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS
Test

*. Certificate of Graduation and Academic Applicable to students who had transferred

(※ Exempted for Konkuk undergraduate degree-holding applicants applying to the same
Transcript of University before Transfer
master’s program)
(graduation, enrollment, leave of absence,
If academic transcript is not in Korean or English, a translated version (in Korean or English)
academic transcript) must be also submitted
*. Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript
Optional Materials

Applicants to doctoral programs need to submit additionally; if previous universities are not
of Undergraduate Program domestic (i.e., Korean), Degree certificate (apostille) and Transcript (notarized or original
(including documents from universities copy in English) must be submitted (※ Exempted for Konkuk master degree-holding
applicants applying to the same doctoral program)
prior to transfer)
*. Study Permit – Recommendation
In the absence of an official language proficiency test, it is possible to substitute with
Form(KUGRD-P5), Admission Agreement
Recommendation Form(KUGRD-P5) and Admission Agreement for Non-Korean
for Non-Korean Speakers(KUGRD-P6)
Speakers(KUGRD-P6) by the prospective academic advisor of applicant’s degree program at
(Written by applicant’s prospective KU * Note: Fulfillment of language proficiency test score is required for graduation
academic advisor (faculty) at Konkuk

[Notes]
► Graduates-to-be of domestic universities (graduate schools) must submit the original copy of proof of expected
graduation at the time of application(September or October); then, the official certificate of graduation (degree)
and final academic transcript (original) by February 24, 2023 to the Office of International Affairs.

► The translated versions of the above optional documents for submission must include the translator’s name,
signature, and contact information.

2.5.2. List of Documents for Applicants with Degree (or Graduates-to-be) from Overseas Universities
Cat. Name of Document Note
1-1. Degree (Graduation) Certificate [OR]

Undergraduate or master’s graduates must submit “degree” certificate (apostille certificate

1-2. Proof of Expected Graduation
or Korean Consulate’s confirmation) and notarized “academic transcript”(or original copy
Required Materials

in English)
2. Notarized Academic Transcript
(or original copy in English)
3. Transcript of Official Language
Transcript of S-TOPIK and/or TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS
Proficiency Test
4. Consent Form to Release Academic Use the standard form (KUGRD-A1)
Information (Students from Chinese universities also need to fill it out)
Applicable to students who had transferred
(※ Exempted for Konkuk undergraduate degree-holding applicants applying to the same
* Academic Transcript of University before
master’s program)
Transfer
If academic transcript is not in Korean or English, a translated version (in Korean or English)
must be also submitted
Optional Materials

Applicants to doctoral programs need to submit additionally; if previous universities are

* Undergraduate Degree
domestic (i.e., Korean), it should be replaced by original copy. (※ Exempted for Konkuk master
* Undergraduate transcript
degree-holding applicants applying to the same doctoral program)
*. Study Permit – Recommendation
In the absence of an official language proficiency test, it is possible to substitute with
Form(KUGRD-P5), Admission Agreement for
Recommendation Form(KUGRD-P5) and Admission Agreement for Non-Korean
Non-Korean Speakers(KUGRD-P6)
Speakers(KUGRD-P6) by the prospective academic advisor of applicant’s degree program at KU
(Written by applicant’s prospective * Note: Fulfillment of language proficiency test score is required for graduation
academic advisor (faculty) at Konkuk

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 Only applicable for Korean nationals who completed all elementary, middle, and high
Additional Required 1. Academic Transcript of elementary, middle,
school education in a foreign (non-Korean) country
and high schools; and Certificate of
To be submitted after receiving notarization from a notarial services institution of the country
Materials

Graduation
where institution is located
Only applicable for Korean nationals who completed all elementary, middle, and high
2. Certificate of Entry/Departure Record school education outside of Korea (Korean nationals abroad)
Period of residence from elementary school to university (graduate school) must be proven

[Notes]
► Degree certificate of overseas universities or graduate schools must be accompanied by a certificate of Apostille (if a
country with apostille agreement) or the Korean Consulate’s confirmation document (if not a country with apostille
agreement). (For the convenience of students residing in Korea, documents certified as true by the embassy of the
applicant’s country in Korea are recognized as the equivalent of the above certifications. However, certification of only
translated materials will not be accepted.

► For applicants expecting graduation, locally notarized proof of expected graduation (documents in English must be
notarized as well) and notarized academic transcript(or original copy in English) are to be submitted at the time of
application; the final degree certificate and academic transcript must be additionally submitted by February 24, 2023.

► The translated versions of the above optional documents for submission must include the translator’s name, signature,
and contact information.

► Applicants with degrees from Chinese universities must submit an Online Verification Report of Higher Education
Degree Certificate(CHSI), instead of a Korean Consulate confirmation. Even if a Korean Consulate’s confirmation has
already been received, your degree certificate issued by CHSI is required (mandatory).

2.6. Proof of Financial Resources

2.6.1. If financially supported by parent(s)

Cat. Name of Document Note
Use the standard form (KUGRD-F1)
Affidavit of Support One parent must be the financial guarantor
Financial guarantor must sign the form
Required Documents

Proof of balance of bank account in the name of one parent or applicant

Proof of bank balance with more than 20,000 USD (issued in Korean or English)
Proof of Bank Balance
If your bank balance certificate is issued by a bank in a foreign country, it should be
(Also please submit a photocopy of
fixed over six months.
bankbook for domestic (Korean) banks)
For applicants who are residing in Korea and already have an ARC, the balance
certificate by Korean banks under your name is accepted only,

[Notes]
► The guarantor of the Affidavit of Support must be one of the two parents and signed by the guarantor himself/herself.
(Even if the owner of the account used for Proof of Bank Balance is the applicant, a parent is required to be the financial
guarantor.)
► According to the circumstances, applicant may be requested to submit additional information on parent’s employment
status and proof of income.
► Proof of Bank Balance must be issued in the applicant’s or parent’s name. Please fix your deposit and the duration of
fixed period should be over six months. (In case of Korean Bank, it is not compulsory to fix the deposit period, but,
it must be issued after September 19, 2022 (including September 19) and if the applicant resides abroad, he/she
still needs to fix the deposit period over six months.)

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 ► Please note that if deposit period or amount is insufficient according to KU standards, the application may be excluded
from the admissions evaluation.
► Basically, Proof of Bank Balance other than the parent’s or applicant’s cannot be accepted.
► For exceptional cases, the standard for financial support may be adjusted considering the applicant’s situation.

2.6.2. If financially supported by prospective academic advisor (faculty) at KU

Cat. Name of Document Note

1. Financial Support Form by KU Professor Use standard form (KUGRD-P1)

2. Financial Support Plan Form by KU Use standard form (KUGRD-P2)

Required Documents

Professor Total amount to be supported: 20,000 USD or more annually (including tuition)

3. Financial Support Plan Form by KU Use standard form (KUGRD-P3)

Professor May be submitted after student arrives in Korea (after semester starts)
Brief introduction to the project the applicant is expected to participate in
4. Research Project Guidance Materials
Submit 1-2 pages using department’s form

5. Employment Certificate of KU Professor Issued by KU Office of Academic Affairs

[Notes]
► Professors can support only one international student financially. Please check it with your professor before you submit
your application. If you cannot get financial support from your professor, please prepare financial documents based on
‘2.6.1.If financially supported by parents’.
► The required documents above are requested based on the financial capability criteria for visa issuance stipulated by the
Korean Ministry of Justice; the documents will be reviewed during the visa issuance by the local diplomatic office (Korean
Consulate)
► Please note that direct requests of supplementary documents (e.g., academic advisor’s proof of personal bank balance,
etc.) are recently on the rise, due to the varying standards for visa review in the Korean Consulates in different countries.
► All “standard forms” mentioned above can be downloaded at the “Graduate School Admissions” page on the Office of
International Affairs website.
► “Financial Support Plans Form by KU Professor” must be signed by both the professor and applicant in their own
handwriting.
▪ However, if the applicant lives abroad, it is acceptable to submit the form after his/her arrival in Korea (or after the
semester starts).
► Faculty’s financial support documents should also be submitted to the Office of International Affairs within the deadline
of application material submission.

2.7. Others
► If there is a gap between the time of graduation (after undergraduate and/or master’s) and application, the additional
documents below are required for submission.
Cat. Name of Document Note
Documents
Additional

* Certificate of Enrollment (Completion) at Submit certificate including attendance information if an applicant is/has enrolled in
Language Institute language institute

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 Submit if applicant was an exchange student
* Transcript of Exchange Student Program
Submit in Korean or English version

Applicable to applicants with work experience after graduation

* Certificate of Employment (Career) from
Submit in Korean or English version; for other languages, attach translated version (Korean
Companies/Institutions
or English)

[Notes]
► The documents above are required for submission if applicable to applicant; if so, they become required documents.
► The documents above will be referred to during document review; make sure to submit all documents.
► The translated versions of the above optional documents for submission must include the translator’s name, signature,
and contact information.

3. Application Procedure Details

3.1. Online Application

▶ The applicant should register, apply, make necessary payments online at the application webpage before the
deadline. After the deadline, it is not possible to modify application information, cancel application, nor receive
refund for fees paid.
► New international students applying for KU Graduate School should apply through Uwayapply website
(www.uwayapply.com), and the detailed URL will be notified through the website of Center for International Student
Services(http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/).

[Guidelines for Completing Application]

Category Details
▪ Every item must be accurately filled out, based on the fact.
General Items
▪‘*’ Items with “*” are required; they must be completed
Type of Admission /
▪ Choose the type of admission applying for (master’s/doctoral) and the department & major.
Department
▪ Type applicant’s personal information as indicated on applicant’s passport
- Korean name, English name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and passport number
▪ If there is no Korean name, type in English name
Applicant’s Information
▪ Type in alien registration number. (Refer to website for detailed instructions when creating your ID at
uwayapply website.)
▪ Select current country of residence (Korea or overseas), and select type of visa issued for staying in Korea
▪ Type in information on previous university (undergraduate and/or master’s)
- Period of study (month/day/year), name of previous university, major, degree registration number, and
address and contact information of previous university
Academic Information
▪ Name of previous university can be selected by clicking the “Search” button. If the name does not appear,
try the following: click “Search” ▶ Type in “기타” and click “Search” ▶ Click “기타대학교” on the bottom
▶ Type in name of university
▪ Type in current address. (In Korean if domestic; in English if overseas.)
Applicant’s Contact
▪ Type in accurate information on active cell phone number and home telephone number.
Information
▪ Accurately type in applicant’s frequently used e-mail.

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 Guardian’s Information
▪ Type name, relationship, and contact information accurately.
Emergency contact Info
▪ Select items for overseas study expenses.
▪ Select Yes/No according to whether applicant is taking language program in Korea.
Other Items
▪ Select level according to level achieved for TOPIK.
▪ Select type of test and type in score according to applicant’s score achieved.
▪ Upload applicant’s identification photo (3.5㎝ x 4.5㎝). (Taken within the past three months; self-shots (“selfies”)
Photo Upload
not allowed.)
[Confirmation of Application]
▶ Please check your application once more for its accuracy.
[Payment of Application Fee]
▶ To complete the application submission process, application fee needs to be paid before the deadline.
* For overseas residents, the only payment option is credit card, thus securing a card usable online is required.
[Confirm Application Printout]
▶ Upon application fee payment, application will be submitted and an examinee number provided. (Check your
examinee slip and number.)

3.2. Mailing Address for Submission of Documents

▶ After successfully completing the online application, every applicant should submit all required documents to
the Graduate School Administration Office on time, before the scheduled deadline.
Submission by Mail (Recommended) In-person Submission
It is recommended to submit your application materials by post. [Where to Submit Application Materials]
If you choose to mail your application materials, send them to the Center for International Student Services,
address below via post office or international postal carrier (105, Law School Bldg.) Office of International Affairs,
* After sending your mail, you must confirm the arrival of the materials via e-mail Konkuk University, Seoul Campus
(iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr)
* Please check your e-mail frequently as insufficient or inadequate documents will
[Contact Information]
be notified via e-mail after review of documents (Accurate e-mail address
required) +82-2-2049-6204

* Applications submitted by mail may take at least 2-3 days or more than one iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr
week until final review.
* Submission by mail entails the risk of losing your documents; applicant will be
held responsible for all disadvantages resulting from the loss

[Korean]
우편번호 05029
서울특별시 광진구 능동로 120
건국대학교 법학관 105호 국제처 외국인학생센터
대학원 외국인 입학 담당자
[English]
Center for International Student Services,
(105, Law School Bldg.) Office of International Affairs,
Konkuk University
120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
* In case all documents are not submitted within our deadline, the applicant will be excluded from the admissions process .

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 3.3. Evaluation of Application Materials
▶ All arts and physical division applicants need to take an interview and/or performance assessment; thus, it is
necessary to check the details through the Office of International Affairs website.

▶ If an interview and/or performance assessment are/is scheduled, the applicant must arrive at the announced
waiting spot 10 minutes before the designated interview and/or performance assessment schedules. Also, the
applicant must bring his/her ID (passport or alien registration card) and portfolios and/or other documents
for the interview and/or performance assessment.

▶ For all other division (department) applicants, an additional phone interview can take place and depending
on the department.

3.4. Announcement of Admitted Students

▶ Successful applicants will be announced through the “Notice board” on the Office of International Affairs
website. We do not send individual notifications.

▶ Announcement Date: Tuesday at 4 p.m. , December 6, 2022(expectedly).

*Please refer to our website (http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/).

4. Noted items
4.1. Tuition Fee
▶ The tuition varies according to each department and major.
DIVISION
ENTRANCE FEE TUITION TOTAL
/DEPARTMENTS

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES 1,015,000 KRW 5,057,000 KRW 6,072,000 KRW

Educational Technology
6,066,000 KRW 7,081,000 KRW
Advanced Industry Fusion
NATURAL SCIENCE / ENRICHMENT
1,015,000 KRW 6,066,000 KRW 7,081,000 KRW
/ PHYSICAL DIVISION

ENGINEERING / ARTS DIVISION 1,015,000 KRW 7,078,000 KRW 8,093,000 KRW

VETERINARY MEDICINE 1,015,000 KRW 7,725,000 KRW 8,740,000 KRW

MEDICINE 1,015,000 KRW 8,596,000 KRW 9,611,000 KRW

* The above fees are for 2022 FALL and are adjustable.
* After the tuition fee for 2023 is decided, you may need to pay the additional fees(or we may refund the
remaining fees).

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4.2. Scholarship for International Students
▶ This is our guideline for international students (Graduate School).
DETAILS
CATEGORY DEPART.
QUALIFICATION AMOUNT NOTES
▪ TOPIK Level 6
▪ English Language Proficiency Test Score 50% of tuition
New General TOEFL (PBT550, CBT210, iBT80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 and higher
One of the Two
Students
▪ TOPIK Level 3 ~ 5 30% of tuition Conditions should
Scholarship
▪ TOPIK Level 3 be met
(1st Sem.)
Science ▪ English Language Proficiency Test Score 50% of tuition
TOEFL (PBT550, CBT210, iBT80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 and higher

▪ Grade Point Average of Last Semester 4.25 and higher 50% of tuition

Enrolled
General ▪ Grade Point Average of Last Semester 3.50 ~ 4.24 30% of tuition
Students No scholarship will
Scholarship ▪ Grade Point Average of Last Semester below 3.50 0% be provided after
(2nd~4th 4th semester
▪ Grade Point Average of Last Semester 3.50 and higher 50% of tuition
Sem.)
Science
▪ Grade Point Average of Last Semester below 3.50 0%

*Regarding Enrolled student scholarship (2nd ~ 4th semester), if the number of selected students is over
assigned budget, we will select students who get higher grades.
* Scholarship for new foreign students is based on the language grade submitted time of application
* Among the students (Science Department) who have been admitted as a recommended instructor, the scholarship
will be awarded based on the language report card issued within May 31(1st semester entrance) and November
30(2nd semester entrance).
* The students (General Department) who have been admitted as a recommended instructor, the scholarship will
not be awarded.

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5. Campus Map & Contact Information of the Graduate School
[CAMPUS MAP]

( 1 ) Administration Building (11) Life Science Building (21) Engineering Building

( 2 ) Business Administration Building (12) Animal Science Building (22) New Engineering Building
( 3 ) Sanghuh Hall (Graduate School) (13) Admissions & Info. Technology Building (23) Science Building
( 4 ) Architecture Building (14) Industry-University Cooperation Building (24) Chang-ui Building
( 5 ) Art & Design Building (15) Veterinary Medicine Building (25) International House (International Affairs)
( 6 ) Konkuk Language Institute (KLI) (16) New Millennium Hall (26) Dormitory (KU:L House)
( 7 ) University Museum (17) Architecture Building (28) Konkuk University Middle School
( 8 ) Law School Building (18) Real Estate Building (29) Konkuk University High School
( 9 ) Sanghuh Memorial Library (19) Liberal Arts Building (30) Konkuk University Medical Center (KUMC)
(10) Biomedical Science Building (20) Student Union Building

[ADDRESS]
Center for International Student Services,
(105, Law School Bldg.) Office of International Affairs, Konkuk University
120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029 Republic of Korea
Admissions Officer
[WEBSITE / E-MAIL]
Center for International Student Services: http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/
KU Graduate School: http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr
Admissions Officer: iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr
[CONTACT NUMBER]
TEL: +82-2-2049-6204 / FAX: +82-2-2049-6214

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6. Contact Information of Department Offices
Affiliate Department Phone Place

Korean Language & Literature 02-450-3324 Liberal Arts Building #110

English Language & Literature 02-450-3335 Liberal Arts Building #109

Japanese Culture & Language 02-3437-3391 Education Science Building #319

Comparative Study of Chinese-Korean Language & Literature 02-450-3372 Liberal Arts Building #109

Philosophy 02-450-3382 Liberal Arts Building #109

History 02-450-3392 Liberal Arts Building #109

Geography 02-450-3432 Liberal Arts Building #109

Education 02-450-3842 Education Science Building #101

Educational Technology 02-450-3762 Education Science Building #101

Political Science and international relations 02-450-3554 Sanghuh Hall #213

Law 02-450-3592 Law School Building #402

Public Administration 02-450-3567 Sanghuh Hall #213

Economics 02-450-3615 Sanghuh Hall #213

HUMANITIES &
Business Administration Building #208
SOCIAL SCIENCES Business Administration -
officekubiz@naver.com

Business Intelligence 02-450-4036 Sanghuh Hall #501

Management of Technology 02-450-3638 Business Administration Building #208

International Trade 02-450-3644 Sanghuh Hall #215

International Commerce & Business 02-450-4049 Sanghuh Hall #501

Applied Statistics 02-450-3654 Sanghuh Hall #215

Food Marketing & Safety 02-450-3757 Animal Science Building #202

Real Estate Science 02-450-3364 Haebong Hall #306

Consumer Information Science 02-450-3775 Sanghuh Hall #623

Advanced Industry Fusion 02-450-4043 Innovation Building #315

Urban Regeneration 02-450-4209 Sanghuh Hall #501

Business Administration Building #208

Employment Relations -
officekubiz@naver.com

Biological Sciences 02-450-3422 Animal Science Building #202

Chemistry 02-450-3413 Science Building #121

Physics 02-450-3401 Science Building #121

Mathematics 02-450-3849 Science Building #121

Environmental Health Science 02-450-3755 Animal Science Building #202

Stem Cell & Regenerative Biotechnology 02-450-3667 Life Science Building #209

Advanced Translational Medicine 02-2049-6190 Biomedical Science Building #210

Crop Science 02-450-3754 Animal Science Building #202

NATURAL SCIENCE
Bioscience & Biotechnology 02-2049-6176 Sanghuh Hall #501

Mathematics Education 02-450-3812 Education Science Building #101

Clothing 02-450-0589 Art & Design Building #404

KONKUK-KIST Biomedical Science & Technology 02-2049-6023 Biomedical Science Building #605

Forestry & Landscape Architecture 02-450-3755 Animal Science Building #202

Bio & Healing Convergence 02-450-4187 Sanghuh Hall #501

Animal Science 02-450-3663 Animal Science Building #202

Food Science & Biotechnology of Animal Resources 02-450-3676 Animal Science Building #202

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 Chemical Engineering 02-450-3504

Industrial Engineering 02-450-3525

Electrical Engineering 02-450-3071 Engineering Building A #1105

Electronic Info. & Comm. Engineering 02-450-3071

Organic & Nano System Engineering 02-450-3504

Architecture 02-450-4062 Architecture Building A #501

Biological Engineering 02-450-3517

Mechanical Engineering 02-450-3466

Computer Engineering 02-450-4071

Materials Chemistry & Engineering 02-450-3504 Engineering Building A #1105

Mechanical Design and Production Engineering 02-450-3466

ENGINEERING Aerospace Information engineering 02-450-3466

Technology Fusion Engineering 02-2049-6031

Smart Vehicle Engineering 02-450-3529 Life Science Building #209

Cosmetics Engineering 02-450-3482 Life Science Building #209

IT Convergence Information Security 02-450-4036 Sanghuh Hall #501

Biomedical Science & Engineering 02-450-3702 Life Science Building #209

Energy Engineering 02-450-3522 Life Science Building #209

Smart ICT Convergence 02-450-3546 Life Science Building #209

Artificial Intelligence 02-450-4209 Sanghuh Hall #501

Civil, Environmental and Plant Engineering 02-2049-6031

Civil Engineering 02-2049-6031 Engineering Building A #1105

Environmental Engineering 02-2049-6031

Music 02-456-7801 Education Science Building #313

Design 02-450-0588 Art & Design Building #404

Living Design 02-450-0589 Art & Design Building #404

ARTS & PHYSICAL Contemporary Art 02-450-0590 Art & Design Building #404

Physical Education 02-450-3835 Indoor Gym #111

Moving Image 02-450-0590 Art & Design Building #404

Sports Medicine and Science 02-450-4187 Sanghuh Hall #501

Medicine 02-2049-6190 Biomedical Science Building #210

MEDICINE
Veterinary Medicine 02-450-3708 Veterinary Medicine Building #201

02-450-4038
Culture Contents & Communication Liberal Arts Building #110
02-450-3362

World Heritage 02-450-4187 Sanghuh Hall #501

INTERDISCIPLINARY Humanities for Unification 02-450-3885 New Millennium Hall #1302

INTEGRATED COURSES Security & Disaster Management 02-450-4183 Sanghuh Hall #501

Human Image 02-450-4036 Sanghuh Hall #501

Data Science 02-450-4036 Sanghuh Hall #501

Literature and Art Therapy 02-2049-6094 Sanghuh Hall #501

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Appendix1. List of Application-related Forms

FORM No. NAME OF FORM WHO PREPARES?

KUGRD-A1 CONSENT FORM TO RELEASE ACADEMIC INFORMATION APPLICANT

KUGRD-A2 CONSENT FORM TO RELEASE PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICANT

KUGRD-B1 PERSONAL STATEMENT FORM APPLICANT

KUGRD-B2 STUDY & RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM APPLICANT

PROFESSORS IN YOUR FORMER

KUGRD-B3 RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORM
UNIVERSITY

KUGRD-F1 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FORM PARENTS OF APPLICANT

KUGRD-P1 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P2 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLAN FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P3 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLAN CONSENT FORM KU PROFESSOR & APPLICANT

KUGRD-P5 STUDY PERMIT-RECOMMENDATION FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P6 Admission Agreement for Non-Korean Speakers KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

※ Way to Download Forms:

Center for International Student Services(http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr/ ) ☞ “대학원 입학”

Appendix2. Samples of Legalization Documents

Apostille Korean Consulate Confirmation CHSI

www.hcch.net 재외공관 -

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