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Updated Oct 9, 2026
Still open for March 2027
Seoul National, Yonsei, Korea University, Ewha and SKKU's first round have closed. But you can still start at a Korean university this March. These are the universities taking, or about to take, international applications, and what you need to be ready.
Deadlines, in order
| University | Applications | Language to apply | English-taught option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyung Hee University Seoul, Yongin | Round 2: Oct 26 – Nov 6 | Korean or English proof by track | Business, Hospitality & Tourism, International Studies, Asian Studies |
| Ajou University Suwon · private | Sep 28 – Nov 20 | Korean track TOPIK 3 or Ajou's own test | English track (see guide) |
| Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul, Yongin, Songdo | Oct 19 – Nov 20 | Optional; without a score, interview in Korean (English for International Studies) | International Studies (IELTS 5.5, optional) |
| Kyungnam College of Information & Technology Busan · junior college | Nov 11 – Nov 25 Jan 4 – Jan 20 | TOPIK 2 | No |
| Kookmin University Seoul · private | Round 2: Nov 9 – Nov 26 Round 3: Dec 7 – Dec 29 | TOPIK or Korean language center certificate | International Business School (English proof) |
| Chung-Ang University Seoul, Anseong | Round 2: Nov 16 – Nov 27 | None for most majors | Global Interactive Convergence Content (TOEFL 60 / IELTS 5.5) |
| Hansung University Seoul · private | Round 2: Nov 23 – Dec 4 | TOPIK 3 for most majors (2 for some) | Global K-Business, Global Policy (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 59) |
| Gachon University Seongnam · private | Round 2: Nov 23 – Dec 4 Round 3: Dec 28 – Jan 4 (press reports) | TOPIK for the Korean track | Business, Computer Engineering (IELTS 5.5) |
| Dongseo University Busan · private | Round 2: Dec 21 – Jan 3 | TOPIK 3 | English track (IELTS 5.5+) |
| Woosong University Daejeon · private | Until Jan 15 (applicants abroad) | TOPIK 3 for the Korean track | SolBridge and others (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 59) |
| Sungkyunkwan University Seoul, Suwon | Round 2 planned | Korean track TOPIK 3; English track English score | Several engineering, computing and business units |
All dates 2026, Korea time. Always confirm on the university's official site; each name links to our full guide with sources.
Which fits your situation?
No Korean yet
Chung-Ang and HUFS let you apply without a Korean score, and Ajou runs its own Korean test. Expect a year or so of Korean study before or alongside your major.
You want to study in English
SKKU's English track and the English-taught majors at Kyung Hee, HUFS, Chung-Ang, Hansung, Gachon and Woosong. Check each one's English score.
Cost matters most
HUFS's new Songdo open major offers 50% tuition plus a living allowance; Dongseo gives 50% off the first semester with TOPIK 3; Kyungnam College of Information & Technology is a low-cost junior college that accepts TOPIK 2.
Start these now, whichever you choose
- Apostille or Korean consular certification of your diploma and transcripts
- Notarized translations of anything not in Korean or English
- Passport copies for you and both parents, and proof of your relationship
- A bank statement of KRW 20 million or more for the student visa
- An English or Korean test date, if you still need a score
- A draft personal statement you can adapt for each university
The real deadline is your paperwork
With weeks rather than months left, time is the constraint. A certification that arrives late or a document in the wrong form can end an application regardless of grades, and apostilles can take weeks in some countries.