Hak-Seon Kim, Ph.D.

Pukyong National University is accepting applications from international students for the 2027 Spring semester (March 2027 intake), for undergraduate (freshman and transfer) and graduate (master's, integrated and doctoral) programs. The official admission guide (Korean) is attached below.

Key dates

• Online application: October 12 (Mon) 9:00 to November 13 (Fri) 18:00, 2026 at studyinkorea.go.kr (search for Pukyong National University)
• Eligibility screening results: November 18 (Wed), 2026 (tentative)
• Department evaluation and interviews: November 23 to December 4, 2026
• Final admission announcement: December 24 (Thu), 2026 (tentative)
• Original documents due: January 15 (Fri), 2027
• Tuition payment and Standard Admission Letter: mid-January 2027

Who can apply: applicants whose parents are both non-Korean nationals (Track A), or who completed all 12 years of schooling outside Korea (Track B). Application fee: KRW 100,000.

Language requirements

• Korean Track: TOPIK level 3 or above (some departments require level 4 or 5)
• English Track: TOEFL iBT 69, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or New TEPS 202 or above
• Applicants who completed high school or above in one of seven English-speaking countries (USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) may substitute their graduation certificate

English Track programs (Global Innovation College, from 2027): first-year students enter the Global Open Major (English Track) and move into Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence or Tourism & Hospitality Management in the second year. Global Logistics & SCM is open to transfer students only.

Financial requirement: a bank balance certificate of USD 16,000 or more (or the KRW equivalent) issued within 30 days of the application start date.

Full details, required documents and the complete list of departments are in the attached guide. For questions about the English Track or BAR Lab graduate admission, email kim@pknu.ac.kr. Office of International Affairs: +82-51-629-6915.