Korean Language Requirement Not Required (Pre-Admission)
Follow the Regulations of the International Students Admission.
| University | Department & Major | Extension | New Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of International Studies | Global Liberal Arts (Humanities & Social Sciences) - English Language & Literature - Global Korean Language and Culture Studies - AI·Media | 9187, 9188 | ○ |
※ Department Introduction: https://ic.seoultech.ac.kr/glo_free/global_free
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Applicants and his/her parents must be non-Korean citizens. (Ethnic Koreans): Applicants are eligible if both they and their parents acquired foreign nationality before beginning an educational program equivalent to the Korean high school curriculum. For dual nationals, eligibility is recognized if both the applicant and their parents renounced Korean nationality prior to entering high school. |
| Education | Applicants must have completed, or be expected to complete secondary education either in Korea or abroad, or hold an equivalent or higher level of education. |
| Language | Applicants who do not have a TOPIK score may still be granted pre-admission if they successfully pass the interview (conducted in Chinese or English). |
| Process | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Scanned Copies Document Submission | Sept. 8, 2025 (Mon) – Oct. 31, 2025 (Fri), 18:00 (KST) | Offline application. Download application forms: https://global.seoultech.ac.kr |
| Interview Schedule | 3 Interview Sessions within the Application Period | Interview time and venue will be notified by email. ※ Interviews may not be held for applicants who fail the document screening. ※ Absence from the interview will lead to disqualification; no re-interview is allowed. |
| Pre-Admission Result Announcement | To be announced separately | Notification by email (Certificate of Pre-Admission Accepted will be issued) |
| Admission Process (for Pre-Admits) | Nov. 26, 2025 (Wed) – Dec. 2, 2025 (Tue) | Online Application & Application Fee Payment: https://global.seoultech.ac.kr Application Fee: 120,000 KRW Applications will not be processed if the fee is not paid within the period. - Submission time: Weekdays 9:00 – 17:00 - Submission place: Office of International Affairs, International Hall (Building 38), Room 115 - Address: Office of International Affairs (Foreigners' Special Admission Officer), International Hall (Building 38), Room 115, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Postal code 01811) |
| Final Admission Result Announcement | End of December 2025 | Check results on the Office of International Affairs website and via email notification. |
| Submission of Certificate of Bank Statement | By the tuition payment deadline | Only certificates issued within 1 month of the submission deadline are accepted. Preparation in advance is required. Failure to submit within the deadline will prevent the issuance of the Certificate of Admission. |
| Tuition Payment | Early January 2026 | At the designated bank (details provided by email) Non-payment will result in disqualification (no separate notification). |
| Issuance of Certificate of Admission | After tuition payment | Sent by mail or available for in-person pickup. ※ If an expected graduate is admitted, the Certificate of Admission will be issued only after submitting the final Certificate of Graduation (deadline: Feb. 20, 2026). |
In consideration of the purpose of the pre-admission system, only the essential documents required for application should be submitted first.
| No. | Format | Document | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy | High School Certificate of (Expected) Graduation | Korea: Issued by school Overseas: Korean/English Translation. |
| 2 | Copy | Academic Transcript (all years of high school) | With Korean/English translation. |
| 3 | Copy | Applicant’s and Parents’ Passport Copy | If parents have no passport, submission of documents proving nationality is required (Identification Card) |
| 4 | Copy | Documents proving Relationship between Applicant and Parents | Household register, marriage/divorce/death/re-marriage certificates if applicable, with notarized translation. |
| Single-Parent Families | Single-parent Verification Form (Form 6) is Required |
When applying for the March 2026 admission, the submission of final admission documents and other detailed admission procedures will be processed in accordance with the 2026 March Admission Guidelines.
