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International undergraduate admission
Ajou University
A private university in Suwon, just south of Seoul, known for engineering, IT and business. International students choose a Korean track or an English track, and applications for March 2027 stay open until late November.
Admission status: opens Sep 28
Spring 2027: applications and documents Sep 28 – Nov 20, 2026, 5 PM. Results Dec 31, 2026.
Last verified Sep 24, 2026
Quick facts
- Campus
- Suwon
- Type
- Private
- Tracks
- Korean or English
- Apply to both?
- No
- Korean track
- TOPIK 3 or equivalent
- Own Korean test
- Accepted
- Applications
- Sep 28 – Nov 20
- Results
- Dec 31, 2026
Key dates for the Spring 2027 intake
| Step | Date (Korea time) | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | Sep 28, 9 AM – Nov 20, 2026, 5 PM | Online only |
| Documents | Same period | In person in Suwon, or by post to Ajou's international admission office in Seoul. Posted documents must arrive by the deadline. |
| Results | Dec 31, 2026, 6 PM | On Ajou's international admissions site, plus an email |
| Tuition | January – February 2027 | Any KB Kookmin Bank branch; dates to be announced |
| Final documents and bank statement | Must arrive by Jan 22, 2027 | Final diploma (if you applied before graduating) and a bank balance certificate, by post, for every admitted student |
| Certificate of admission | January – February 2027 | Only after tuition and final documents |
What this really means
Ajou gives you one of the longest windows this season, almost eight weeks. But the Jan 22 deadline for your final diploma and bank statement comes only three weeks after results, over the New Year. Get your bank statement and apostilled diploma ready before December.
Language requirements (Korean track)
You need at least one of the following:
- TOPIK level 3 or higher
- Level 3 or higher at a Korean university language institute (completed or expected)
- King Sejong Institute Intermediate 3B or higher (practical and online courses don't count)
- A pass in Ajou University's own Korean proficiency test
No TOPIK yet?
Ajou runs its own Korean test for new applicants. Last year it was held in November with online registration from late September. Check Ajou's notice board for this year's date. English-track requirements are set out in the official guide.
Who can apply?
Nationality
International students whose parents are both foreign nationals.
Education
High school graduation in Korea or abroad, or completion abroad of the full equivalent of Korean elementary to high school education.
The Korean and English tracks are separate admissions. Applying to both cancels your applications automatically.
Is Ajou a good fit for you?
A strong fit for engineering, IT or business near Seoul, with the option of an English track.
Still possible for March 2027: one of the longest application windows this season.
Think twice if you want to live in central Seoul: Ajou is in Suwon.
Sources and verification
Ajou University international admissions site: Spring 2027 schedule for the Korean and English tracks, eligibility, and Korean test notices. English-track requirements, tuition and scholarships are in Ajou's 2027 Spring guide and are left out here until we've checked them. Last verified Sep 24, 2026.
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