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New Student Admission 1st Round (1st round of recruitment)
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Apr 15, 2025 ∼ Wed, Apr 30, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, May 1, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Mon, May 12, 2025 ~ Fri, May 20, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Thu, May 22, 2025 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Tuition Payment | Fri, May 23, 2025 ∼ Fri, May 30, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
New Student Admission 2nd Round (2nd round of recruitment)
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Jun 3, 2025 ∼ Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, Jun 19, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Mon, Jun 30, 2025 ~ Fri, Jul 4, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Thu, Jul 10, 2025 14:00 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Tuition Payment | Fri, Jul 11, 2025 ∼ Fri, Jul 18, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
New Student Admission 3rd Round (3rd round of recruitment)
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Jul 2, 2025 ∼ Wed, Jul 16, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, Jul 17, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Wed, Jul 23, 2025 ~ Thu, Jul 24, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Fri, Jul 25, 2025 14:00 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Registration of Successful Candidates Tuition Payment |
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 ~ Fri, Aug 1, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
For the third round of admissions, priority will be given to foreign residents in Korea.
Applicants residing overseas must contact the Institute of International Edcuation Office before submitting their application.
- Applications and documents must be submitted in person to the university. (Please submit the original documents in person to the Office of International Education or send them by international mail.)
- Selection is based on 90% document review and 10% interview. (Document Review 90%, Interview 10%)
- Selection for Music Major is based on 90% document review and 10% practical exam. (For Music Major, Document Review 90%, Practical Exam 10%)
Recruitment Divisions and Quota
| College | Recruitment Division | College | Recruitment Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Theology | Theology | College of Future Convergence | AI Informatics |
| College of Creative Convergence | English Language and Literature | Computer Science | |
| Aviation Tourism & Foreign Languages | Chemistry & Life Science | ||
| Global Korean Studies | Animal Resource Science | >||
| ★Business Administration | Environmental Design & Horticulture | ||
| Early Childhood Education (within 4 students) | Bio-Convergence Engineering | ||
| Social Welfare | Data & Cloud Engineering | ||
| Counseling Psychology | Architecture (5-year program) | ||
| Health & Human Performance | Public Health | ||
| Arts & Design | Food & Nutrition | ||
| Music | Physical Therapy (Application open only in march intake) |
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| ★Global Culture & Arts Convergence | College of Nursing | Nursing (Application open only in march intake) |
- Department of Architecture is 5-year program.
- Departments marked with a ★ recruit students for English Track
Sahmyook University Korean Language Test (SU-TOPIK) Guide
| Category | June Test (June) | July Test (July) |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Wed, May 7, 2025 ~ Tue, May 20, 2025 | Wed, Jun 18, 2025 ~ Tue, Jul 1, 2025 |
| How to apply | Apply through the “Notices – For International Applicants” section on the Admissions Office website (http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr)and pay the application fee of 50,000 KRW. Apply through the “Notices – For International Applicants” section on the Admissions Office website (http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr)and pay the application fee of 50,000 KRW. |
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| Test Date Application | Sun, Jun 1, 2025 | Sun, Jul 6, 2025 |
Eligibility Requirements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Both the applicant and their parents must be foreign nationals. |
| Academic Requirements |
2nd Year Transfer:Completed 2+ semesters at a junior college or 1st year at a 4-year university (excluding seasonal terms) with required credits. 3rd Year Transfer: Completed 4+ semesters at a junior college or 2nd year at a 4-year university (excluding seasonal terms). 4th Year Transfer: Graduated (or expected to graduate) from a 3-year junior college or completed 3rd year (6 semesters, excluding seasonal terms) at a 4-year university. |
| Korean Track |
TOPIK (or TOPIK iBT) level 3 or higher (except for majors listed below) For Arts & Design, Health & Human Performance, and Global Arts & Culture Convergence majors: level 2 or higher For Physical Therapy, Counseling & Psychology and Nursing: level 4 or higher For Early Childhood Education: level 5 or higher Those who do not have TOPIK Score: Applicants who have completed a Korean language program at a domestic university equivalent to the required TOPIK level Applicants who have passed the SU-TOPIK (Sahmyook University’s own Korean language test) |
| English Track | Applicants must have one of the following minimum English proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600, or NEW TEPS 327.: Applicants who hold citizenship from countries where English is an official language (e.g., the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) may be exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores. |
- In the case of foreign citizenship, both the applicant and their parents must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began an educational program equivalent to the Korean high school curriculum.
- Dual citizenship with Korea is not accepted.
- GED, homeschooling, and online/cyber learning are not recognized.
- If the applicant’s parents are divorced, official documents verifying the divorce and custody arrangements must be submitted. The nationality of the parent who holds legal custody will be considered for eligibility.
Required Documents Required Documents
| Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|
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1. Application for Admission (print after online submission) 2. Personal Statement (University Form) 3. Consent for Academic Background Check (University Form, one for each foreign high school attended) 4. High School Diploma (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 5. High School Transcript 6. Certificate of Foreign Nationality for Parents (Copy of citizenship or passport) 7. Applicant's Identification (Copy of passport) 8. Family Relationship Certificate (Document proving the relationship between the applicant and parents, issued by a foreign government) 9. Copy of Alien Registration Card (Required only for foreign residents in Korea) 10. TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Score Report or Public English Proficiency Test Score Report (Verify eligibility requirements) 11. Bank Balance Certificate (Account balance of KRW 20,000,000 or more) The certificate must be issued within 30 days of the online application start date 12. Certificate of Completion/Enrollment in a Korean Language Institute – (Only for relevant applicants) 13. Tuberculosis Test Result (Only results from tests conducted within the last 6 months are accepted) |
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Transfer Admission 1st Round
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Apr 15, 2025 ∼ Wed, Apr 30, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, May 1, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Mon, May 12, 2025 ~ Fri, May 20, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Thu, May 22, 2025 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Tuition Payment | Fri, May 23, 2025 ∼ Fri, May 30, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
Transfer Admission 2nd Round
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Jun 3, 2025 ∼ Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, Jun 19, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Mon, Jun 30, 2025 ~ Fri, Jul 4, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Thu, Jul 10, 2025 14:00 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Registration of Successful Candidates Tuition Payment |
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 ∼ Fri, Jul 18, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
Transfer Admission 3rd Round
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Tue, Jul 2, 2025 ∼ Wed, Jul 16, 2025 | Submit via Jinhak Apply Website
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| Submit Original Documents | By Thu, Jul 17, 2025 17:00 | |
| Interview | Wed, Jul 23, 2025 ~ Thu, Jul 24, 2025 | Interview schedules vary by department and will be individually notified. |
| Announce of successful candidates | Fri, Jul 25, 2025 14:00 (Tentative) | University Admissions Office Website http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr |
| Tuition Payment | Mon, Jul 28, 2025 ~ Fri, Aug 1, 2025 12:00 | Separate Notice |
- Applications and documents must be submitted in person to the university.
- Selection is based on 100% document review.
Recruitment Divisions and Quota
| College | Recruitment Division | College | Recruitment Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Theology | Theology | College of Future Convergence | AI Informatics |
| College of Creative Convergence | English Language and Literature (Transfer to 2nd or 3rd year only) | Computer Science | |
| Aviation Tourism & Foreign Languages | Chemistry & Life Science | ||
| Global Korean Studies | Animal Resource Science (Transfer to 2nd or 3rd year only) | ||
| Business Administration | Environmental Design & Horticulture | ||
| Early Childhood Education (within 4 students) | Data & Cloud Engineering | ||
| Social Welfare | Architecture (5-year program) | ||
| Counseling Psychology | Public Health | ||
| Health & Human Performance | Food & Nutrition | ||
| Global Culture & Arts Convergence | Physical Therapy Physical Therapy | ||
| Arts & Design | College of Nursing | Nursing(Application open only in march intake) | |
| Music | |||
| Appropriate number of students will be selected considering college-level academic ability. | |||
Sahmyook University Korean Language Test (SU-TOPIK) Guide
| Category | June Test (June) | July Test (July) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Wed, May 7, 2025 ~ Tue, May 20, 2025 | Wed, Jun 18, 2025 ~ Tue, Jul 1, 2025 | Inquiries: Institute of International Education 02-3399-3606 |
| How to Apply | Apply through the “Notices – For International Applicants” section on the Admissions Office website (http://ipsi.syu.ac.kr)and pay the application fee of 50,000 KRW. | ||
| Test Date Application | Sun, Jun 1, 2025 | Sun, Jul 6, 2025 | Oral Interview | >
Eligibility Requirements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Both the applicant and their parents must be foreign nationals. |
| Academic Requirements |
2nd Year Transfer:Completed 2+ semesters at a junior college or 1st year at a 4-year university (excluding seasonal terms) with required credits. 3rd Year Transfer: Completed 4+ semesters at a junior college or 2nd year at a 4-year university (excluding seasonal terms). 4th Year Transfer: Graduated (or expected to graduate) from a 3-year junior college or completed 3rd year (6 semesters, excluding seasonal terms) at a 4-year university. |
| Korean Track (Korean Track) |
TOPIK (or TOPIK iBT) level 3 or higher (except for majors listed below) For Arts & Design, Health & Human Performance, and Global Arts & Culture Convergence majors: level 2 or higher For Physical Therapy, Counseling & Psychology and Nursing: level 4 or higher For Early Childhood Education: level 5 or higher Those who do not have TOPIK Score: Applicants who have completed a Korean language program at a domestic university equivalent to the required TOPIK level Applicants who have passed the SU-TOPIK (Sahmyook University’s own Korean language test) |
| English Track (English Track) |
Applicants must have one of the following minimum English proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600, or NEW TEPS 327.: Applicants who hold citizenship from countries where English is an official language (e.g., the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) may be exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores. |
- In the case of foreign citizenship, both the applicant and their parents must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began an educational program equivalent to the Korean high school curriculum.
- Dual citizenship with Korea is not accepted.
- GED, homeschooling, and online/cyber learning are not recognized.
- If the applicant’s parents are divorced, official documents verifying the divorce and custody arrangements must be submitted. The nationality of the parent who holds legal custody will be considered for eligibility.
Required Documents Required Documents
| Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|
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1. Application for Admission (print after online submission) 2. Personal Statement (University Form) 3. Consent for Academic Background Check (University Form, one for each foreign high school attended) 4. High School Diploma (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 5. High School Transcript 6. Certificate of Foreign Nationality for Parents (Copy of citizenship or passport) 7. Applicant's Identification (Copy of passport) 8. Family Relationship Certificate (Document proving the relationship between the applicant and parents, issued by a foreign government) 9. Copy of Alien Registration Card (Required only for foreign residents in Korea) 10. TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Score Report or Public English Proficiency Test Score Report (Verify eligibility requirements) 11. Bank Balance Certificate (Account balance of KRW 20,000,000 or more) The certificate must be issued within 30 days of the online application start date 12. Certificate of Completion/Enrollment in a Korean Language Institute – (Only for relevant applicants) |
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Dual Language Program
Recruitment Schedule
| Category | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission | Not recruiting this time. | |
| Document Submission | ||
| Interview | ||
| Announcement of Successful Candidates | ||
| Registration of Successful Candidates | ||
- Applications and documents must be submitted in person to the university.
- Selection is based on 100% document review.
Recruitment Divisions and Quota
| College | Recruitment Division |
|---|---|
| Dual Language Program | Global Korean Studies (Transfer to 3rd year only) |
| Business Administration (Transfer to 4th year only) |
Eligibility Requirements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Both the applicant and their parents must be foreign nationals of Chinese nationality. |
| Academic Requirements | 3rd Year: Graduate of a junior college or completed 2nd year (4 semesters, excluding seasonal terms) or more at a 4-year university. 4th Year: Graduate of a 3-year junior college |
| Korean Language Proficiency | TOPIK score is not required for the Dual Language Program. |
- In the case of foreign citizenship, both the applicant and their parents must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began an educational program equivalent to the Korean high school curriculum.
- Dual citizenship with Korea is not accepted.
Required Documents Required Documents
| Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|
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1. Application for Admission (print after online submission) 2. Personal Statement (University Form) 3. Consent for Academic Background Check (University Form, one for each foreign high school attended) 4. High School Diploma (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 5. High School Transcript 6. Certificate of Foreign Nationality for Parents (Copy of citizenship or passport) 7. Applicant's Identification (Copy of passport) 8. Family Relationship Certificate (Document proving the relationship between the applicant and parents, issued by a foreign government) 9. Copy of Alien Registration Card (Required only for foreign residents in Korea) 10. TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Score Report or Public English Proficiency Test Score Report (Verify eligibility requirements) 11. Bank Balance Certificate (Account balance of USD $20,000 or more) The certificate must be issued within 30 days of the online application start date 12. Certificate of Completion/Enrollment in a Korean Language Institute – (Only for relevant applicants) 13. Letter of Recommendation from Department Head – (Only for Dual Language Program applicants) |
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