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Ewha Womans University
A leading private women's university in Sinchon, Seoul. Most international freshmen can apply without a language score, spend their first year in a general education program with Korean, and then enter their major. International Studies is taught entirely in English.
Admission status: open now
Spring 2027: online applications close Oct 8, 2026, 5 PM Korea time. Everything is uploaded online; originals are only needed after preliminary admission. Final results Dec 18.
Last verified Sep 23, 2026
Quick facts
- Campus
- Sinchon, Seoul
- Students
- Women only
- Type
- Private, Christian
- Selection
- Holistic document review
- Language to apply
- None (most majors)
- English-taught
- International Studies
- Application fee
- KRW 150,000
- Visa funds
- KRW 20 million+
Key dates for the Spring 2027 intake
| Step | Date (Korea time) | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | Sep 2, 1 PM to Oct 8, 2026, 5 PM | Fill in the form, write your personal statement, upload PDFs and pay |
| Arts and sports materials | Same period | Music, art & design and sports applicants, in person or by post |
| Voice audition | Oct 24, 2026 | In person only, for the Voice department |
| Preliminary admission | Nov 13, 2026, 5 PM | On the International Student Affairs website |
| Original documents | Nov 16 to Nov 27, 2026, 5 PM | Post or hand in authenticated originals of everything you uploaded |
| Final results and scholarships | Dec 18, 2026, 5 PM | Admission and scholarship decisions together |
| Tuition | January 2027 | Instructions by email |
What this really means
You only have 11 days after preliminary admission to get apostilled originals to Seoul, and Ewha says it won't extend the deadline for apostille delays. If you apply by Oct 8, start your apostille now so it's ready by mid-November.
Language: the most open policy among top universities
Most freshmen
No score required
You can apply to most majors without TOPIK or English scores. A Korean score is optional, and helps with scholarships.
International Studies
TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0
Or New TEPS 326, or a high school education entirely in English. TOEFL MyBest isn't accepted; IELTS Indicator is.
What happens after you're admitted
Except for International Studies and Nursing, every freshman spends at least a year in the Global Scholars Program at Ewha's HOKMA College, studying Korean and general courses. You need TOPIK 3 to enter your major, with course limits until then, and TOPIK 4 to graduate, even if you were admitted with English.
English-taught majors
In Scranton College's Division of International Studies, all major courses are taught in English, though some required general courses may be in Korean. The TOPIK 4 graduation rule doesn't apply here.
International Studies
All major courses in English.
Global Korean Studies
All major courses in English.
Who can apply?
Nationality
Women with non-Korean nationality whose parents are also non-Korean, with foreign nationality obtained before high school. Anyone who held Korean nationality must have given it up before the application period.
Education
High school graduation by Feb 2027 (Mar 2027 for Japanese schools). The GED, equivalency tests, homeschooling and cyber schooling aren't accepted.
You can apply to one program only. If a parent with custody has remarried a Korean citizen, the applicant isn't eligible for this track.
Scholarships: you have to ask
Don't miss this step
Most Ewha scholarships are only awarded to applicants who fill in the scholarship application form and upload it with the online application. TOPIK scholarships only count a score submitted during the application period.
Full + housing
EGPP
For applicants from developing countries with leadership potential: full tuition, dorm fees and a stipend, up to 8 semesters.
Full tuition
ISS F4 / F2
For outstanding applicants: full tuition for up to 8 semesters (F4) or 4 semesters (F2).
Partial to full
ISS TOPIK 4, 5, 6
First-semester tuition: partial for TOPIK 4, half for TOPIK 5, full for TOPIK 6.
Tuition and housing
| Item | Per semester (KRW, approx.) |
|---|---|
| First year, HOKMA College (incl. admission fee) | 6,310,000 |
| First year, Nursing or International Studies | 5,090,000 – 5,530,000 |
| Later years, liberal arts, social sciences, business | 4,640,000 – 5,560,000 |
| Later years, sciences, engineering, nursing, AI | 5,530,000 – 6,210,000 |
| Later years, music, art & design | 6,270,000 – 6,430,000 |
| Dorm, E-House (quad to single) | 1,367,640 – 2,211,290 |
| Dorm, Hanwoori House | 890,760 – 1,272,000 |
Tuition at Fall 2026 rates; dorm fees for 123 nights at 2026 rates, meals not included. Undergraduates get priority for on-campus housing.
Is Ewha a good fit for you?
A strong fit for women who want a top Seoul university and are ready to learn Korean during a structured first year.
Still possible now: no score is needed for most majors and the deadline is Oct 8, so you can apply this month.
Think twice if you want every course in English outside International Studies.
Sources and verification
Ewha Womans University, Spring 2027 Admissions Guide for International Applicants (English edition), including scholarships, tuition and housing. Last verified Sep 23, 2026.
Ewha states that the Korean edition prevails. Always confirm in the official guide before you apply. K-Admission is independent and not affiliated with Ewha Womans University.