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A student takes a photo while wearing the traditional attire of a Confucian scholar from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) during a freshman orientation ceremony on March 16, 2025. [NEWS1]

Universities to offer international students more English Track programs, scholarship opportunities in fall 2026

As applications for the fall 2026 semester open, universities are preparing to welcome international undergraduate freshmen, with some schools expanding their list of English Track offerings and scholarship opportunities.

2026.2.10

Lee Kang-bok, vice president of admissions and student affairs at Pohang University of Science and Technology, talks during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 15. [LEE TAE-HEE]

Postech opens applications for int'l undergraduate admissions for first time

Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) is accepting applications for its first international undergraduate admissions, with a focus on individuals who are passionately pursuing studies at the university.

2025.10.21

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A parent receives college admissions advice from a counselor at an admissions fair at Seoul City Hall on Aug. 9. [NEWS1]

School violence records to impact all college admissions tracks starting 2028

Starting with the 2028 academic year college admissions cycle — which current first-year high school students will undergo — records of school violence will be reflected in all admissions tracks.

2025.8.28

People take photos at Seoul National University on the day of its matriculation ceremony held on Feb. 29, 2024. [YONHAP]

International undergraduate admissions for Korean universities open for spring 2026

The first wave of spring 2026 undergraduate admissions for international students is underway. Some universities have created new majors for international students, while Yonsei University is set to open transfer admissions throughout the year.

2025.7.7

Pohang University of Science and Technology's campus in Nam District, Pohang [POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY]

Postech to open international undergraduate admissions for fall 2026

Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) plans to open international undergraduate admissions for the first time for fall 2026.

2024.12.9

A person pickets in front of Yonsei University in western Seoul in early November, criticizing the school's responses to entrance exam leakage. [YONHAP]

Seoul High Court accepts Yonsei University appeal, validating results of leaked entrance exam

The Seoul High Court on Tuesday accepted an appeal raised by Yonsei University, the making results of the leaked entrance exam valid.

2024.12.3

Yonsei University's campus in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, is filled with students on Oct. 12, the day of the university admissions written test. [NEWS1]

Yonsei defends fairness of admissions exam after test question leak

Following the leak of an exam question from Yonsei University's admissions exam, the university clarified that the photo of the question was taken and uploaded after the exam ended, and there will not be a retest.

2024.10.14

Students leave Yonsei University Sinchon Campus, Seodaemun District, western Seoul after taking the essay test for early admissions on Saturday. [YONHAP]

Question from Yonsei University early admissions exam leaked before test

An essay question for a Yonsei University early admissions test held Saturday was leaked to the public an hour before the exam took place.

2024.10.13

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The conflict between President Yoon Suk Yeol and People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon is deepening over the government’s plan to increase the medical school admissions quota for 2026.

2024.8.28

Attendees attend a presentation about 2025 university admissions, detailing which admission tracks will become more competitive following the increase of undecided major programs, held by Jongro Academy on July 21. [NEWS1]

Universities brace for overcrowding on popular programs as undecided major quotas rise

Universities are expanding quotas for undecided major programs to prevent overcrowding in popular fields. New initiatives include merging academic counseling services and creating mentorship programs to guide undecided students.

2024.7.30