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Spring Semester 2026 Kangwon National University
Spring Semester Graduate School
Admission Guidelines for International Students CONTENTS
Ⅰ. Introduction to Kangwon National University �������������������������������� 2
Ⅱ. Admission Schedule ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Ⅲ. Recruitment Categories ������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Ⅳ. Eligibility �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Ⅴ. Admission Requirements ���������������������������������������������������������� 7
Ⅵ. Recruiting Departments ����������������������������������������������������������� 9
1. Chuncheon Campus �������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
2. Samcheok Campus �������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Ⅶ. Admission Process ������������������������������������������������������������������ 14
Ⅷ. Application and Document Submission �������������������������������������� 15
Ⅸ. Announcement of Admission Results and Registration ������������������� 19
Ⅹ. Guidelines for Applicants ��������������������������������������������������������� 19
ⅩⅠ. Scholarship System ���������������������������������������������������������������� 21
ⅩⅡ. Evaluation Principles ��������������������������������������������������������������22
ⅩⅢ. Korean Language Program ������������������������������������������������������22
ⅩⅣ. Student Dormitory Guide �������������������������������������������������������24
•Department Websites and Phone Numbers ����������������������������������25
•Campus Map ����������������������������������������������������������������������������29
•Various Forms Including the Application for International Students in 2026 30
•KNU Applicant Survey �������������������������������������������������������������� 40
2•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•3
Ⅰ Introduction to Kangwon National University 3 Current Status
A. A National University Providing a Spacious and Rich Learning Environment 1 History
A. June 14, 1947: Establishment of Kangwon National University
B. March 1, 1968: Establishment of a graduate school
C. March 1, 1978: Promoted to the university status
D. March 1, 2006: Merger with Samcheok University
E. 2022 to Present: 19 colleges, 110 departments (13 undergraduate schools with 24 majors), 9 graduate schools, and 50 research institutes
Chuncheon Campus (area: 32,922,922㎡)
Samcheok Campus (incl. Dogye)(area: 633,648㎡) (Unit: persons) Number of Enrolled
Number of International Students Students Full-Time Administrative Undergraduate Graduate Undergraduate Graduate Exchange Language Faculty Staff Subtotal Students Students Students Students Students Students 29,248 3,045 800 864 113 202 1,979 1,035 1,008
※ Based on 2025 University Information Disclosure (including Samcheok Campus)
473 state-of-the-art classrooms, Library seating capacity: Library collection:
a total of 533 classrooms (89%) 4,533 seats 1,654,698 volumes
B. Providing Convenience for New Students by Assigning Comfortable Living Spaces 2 Location
A. Chuncheon, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province 1 hour Chuncheon Campus
1) Population : Approx. 285,375 *6,391 foreigners (approx. 2.2%)
2) Distance : 1 hour from the Seoul Metropolitan Area Samcheok Campus
•Bus : 1 hour (Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway) Seoul Dogye Campus
•Train : 1 hour (ITX Gyeongchun Line)
3) Description : A city of tourism, education, culture, and festivals Chuncheon Samcheok Dogye
surrounded by a beautiful natural environment
� The largest dormitory capacity
* Global theme park LEGOLAND, Samaksan Ropeway (Korea’s longest (4,388 students) in Gangwon
� All new students wishing to move into the dormitory will be accommodated
ropeway), Chuncheon Mime Festival, Chuncheon Puppet Theater Festival,
Makguksu and Dakgalbi Festival, Songam-dong Sports Town, etc.
※ For detailed dormitory fees, please refer to Section XIV. Student Dormitory Guide (p. 23)(https://knudorm.kangwon.ac.kr)
C. First-Semester Scholarships for International Graduate Students
B. Samcheok, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Scholarship Details
1) Population : Approx. 61,311명 *1,118 foreigners (approx. 1.8%)
Eligibility and Criteria for Scholarships
(only applicable for the first semester)
2) Distance : 2 to 3 hours from the Seoul Metropolitan Area
Graduates of Kangwon National University or the Korean language program Approx. 50% of the tuition
•Bus : 3 hours (Seoul-Yeongdong/Donghae Expressway)
Students from sister universities or overseas Koreans Approx. 40% of the tuition
•Train : 2 hours (KTX Donghae Station)
TOPIK Level 5 (English track: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 94) Approx. 50% of the tuition Graduates of
3) Description : The southernmost industrial and tourism hub of Gangwon-do Province
TOPIK Level 4 (English track: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79) Approx. 40% of the tuition other universities TOPIK Level 3 Approx. 30% of the tuition
Tuition Fees (Based on one semester for the 2025 academic year, including the admission fee) (Unit: KRW) Humanities Department College
& Social Natural Sciences Natural Sciences of Global Sciences (Sciences) (Pharmacy) Engineering Medicine Arts & Physical Convergence 3,734,000~ 3,333,000~ Tuition 2,539,000 3,136,000 3,557,000 3,263,000 4,126,000 5,016,000 3,557,000
※ The Department of Global Convergence (for international students only): Scholarships are available based on language
proficiency for graduates of general universities.
※ Scholarships for graduates of general universities will be based solely on language proficiency test results submitted prior to scholarship allocation.
※ Source: Chuncheon City website(https://www.chuncheon.go.kr), Samcheok City website (https://www.samcheok.go.kr)
※ Tuition fees and scholarships are subject to change based on university policies. (See Section XI. Scholarship System (p. 20) for details.)
4•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•5
D. Offering Various Programs for International Students
4) Korean Life Adaptation Support Program
1) Orientation and Adaptation Support for New Students Program Details Operating Period Category Details Operating Period
•Provide school information to international students on a regular basis
(admission, international exchange, language studies, scholarships Card News &
and employment, on-campus and off-campus cultural events, etc.) Freshman
Providing essential information for the first semester March, Year-round Newsletter
* Card News: https://oiaknu.kangwon.ac.kr/oiaknu/oia/card-news.do Orientation
(academic life, staying in Korea, Korean law, library services, etc.) September
Newsletter: https://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english/selectBbsNttListdo?bbsNo= 347&key=1976&
•The tutor supports the overall adaptation of the tutee 2) Employment Support Program
(international student) to school life. Tutoring Program Every semester
•One-on-one guidance on major and liberal arts courses, Korean Program Details Operating Period
language study, school life, etc.
•Support psychological stability and emotional recovery through group Employment art activities Program
- Practical hands-on training to enhance the job-seeking competencies International Student Second half of Customized for of international students Year-round Counseling Program
•Provide three-step in-depth individual counseling through referrals to the year International
professional counseling agencies
- Personalized one-on-one employment consulting Students
• Online or in-person guidance on writing personal statements, etc. in
※ Information on part-time jobs for international students Writing Center
Korean (incl. editing service) (Website) https://www.kangwon.ac.kr/ Year-round kwrc/index.do
•Job : A job related to the student’s major involving work that can be managed along with their academic studies and
within the scope of what students can normally do according to social norms Free TOPIK
• Free TOPIK preparation classes(Other graduate students are eligible to
•Qualifications : GPA of 2.0 (Grade C) or above in the last semester as of the date of application and TOPIK Every semester Preparation Classes
receive a 30% discount on Korean language classes) Level 4 or above
•Hours : Up to 30 hours per week (unlimited during holidays and school breaks)
•Aid details: Full examination fee (TOPIK Lv. 4 and above) Support for TOPIK Year-round Allowable Hours Examination Fees
•How to apply: Submit your TOPIK score report within 15 days after the Korean Language announcement of results Program Proficiency Level Weekdays Weekends & Weekdays (additional hours allowed) School Breaks
※ The above programs are subject to change. ○ 30 hours 35 hours Unlimited Master's/PhD TOPIK Lv.4 × 15 hours
* Criteria for additional hours : ① Belongs to a university accredited under the International Education Quality
Assurance System (IEQAS), ② Excellent academic performance (average grade of A
or above in the previous semester), or ③ Excellent Korean language skills (TOPIK
Level 5 or above or completion of Level 5 of the Social Integration Program)
■ Approval Procedure (part-time work permit must be obtained from the Chuncheon Immigration Office before starting to work) Part-time employment Employment contract Application confirmation form
Conclude an employment contract
Visit the Office of International Affairs 4
Submit the document (submit to the Achievements
with the employer (standard labor →
(require confirmation from the staff → Chuncheon Immigration Office)
contract specifying the hourly wage) in OIA)
A. Ministry of Education-designated IEQAS(International Education Quality Assurance System)
※ Required documents: part-time employment confirmation form, standard labor contract, business registration
certified university for hosting and management
certificate, transcript, TOPIK score certificate
B. Selected as an excellent university in various domestic and international university evaluations
3) Korean Culture Experience Programs
Ranked among the top 20 universities in Korea in global
Selected as the best university in the University Evaluation university evaluations
from Industry Perspective for 7 consecutive years Program Details Period
Top 1,001–1,200 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
2021 Refinery and Chemical Engineering Chuncheon City Tour
A tour of Chuncheon City for international students April, October (No. 29 in Korea) (Chemical Engineering Major)
Top 101-200 in the Times Higher Education University
2020 Architecture (Construction) (Construction Engineering Global Sports Day
Sports event with international students May
Impact Rankings 2022 (No. 6 in Korea)
Top 401-500 in the Times Higher Education Asia University
Major in the School of Construction Convergence)
Field trip to learn about the history of the division of the Korean
2019 Food (Food Science and Biotechnology Major) DMZ Peace Tour June
Rankings 2022 (No. 28 in Korea)
Peninsula and the meaning of peace
Top 1,001-1,200 in the QS World University Rankings 2022
2018 Biomedicine (School of Biomedical Sciences) (No. 31 in Korea) Marine Sports Experience
Marine leisure sports activities (visit the Samcheok Campus) July
No. 239 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022 (No. 30 in Korea)
2017 Refinery and Petrochemicals (Department of
Top 601-700 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities
Chemical Engineering), Electronics & Semiconductors Hanbokful Daedong-je
Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) experience September (ARWU) 2021 (No. 19 in Korea)
(Department of Electronic Engineering), Cosmetics
No. 735 in the CWUR World University Rankings 2022-2023
(Department of Bio-Functional Materials) Kimchi-making Instruction
Kimchi-making experience for international students October (No. 22 in Korea)
2016 Architecture (Construction) (ArchitecturaEngineering Warm Coat Festival
Donating winter outerwear with KNU faculty and staff, etc. November
No. 1,122 in the US News & World Report’s Best Global
Major, School of Urban Architecture)
Universities Rankings 2022 (No. 25 in Korea)
2015 Food(Department of Food Science an Biotechnology) Briquettes of Love
Donating and delivering briquettes to economically disadvantaged people November
No. 1,194 in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2021 (No. 43 in Korea) International Students’
International student talent show December
� First national university to be selected as Campus Innovation Park (designated as an urban high-tech industrial complex) Night
� Selected for the 2022 Local Innovation Project Based on Local Government-University Cooperation
※ The above programs are subject to change.
(fostering key areas of precision medicine, digital healthcare, and smart hydrogen energy)
6•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•7 Ⅱ Admission Schedule Ⅲ Recruitment Categories
◦ Master's Program, Doctoral Program, and Combined Master's and Doctoral Program [2026 Spring Recruitment]
2026 Spring Semester(Enrollment in March) Category Note 1st round 2nd round Ⅳ Eligibility
KNU Office of International Affairs Website
https://oiaknu.kangwon.ac.kr/oiaknu/index.do
◦ Foreigner whose parents are foreign nationals
• Upload scanned copies of the original documents
• Both the applicant and their parents must be foreign nationals in order to be eligible. (This includes cases where the
to the application site during the application
applicant and his/her parents who acquired foreign citizenship before the applicant started a high school equivalent
period, then submit the original documents* Application
education in Korea. Dual citizenship is not permitted.) Oct 20 (Mon) - Nov 17 (Mon) -
* Submit original documents by mail or in person submission
(email submissions are not accepted) (online) Oct 31 (Fri), 2025 Nov 28 (Fri)
• The applicant must have completed (or be expected to complete) the equivalent of elementary, middle, and
※ Applicants will not be considered if the document
high school education in Korea or have education recognized as equivalent by law (Refer to Ⅴ. Admission
requirements are not met (including cases in which Requirements). the file cannot be opened).
※ Duplicate applications (including by campus) are
not allowed, and the secondary application will be rejected. Ⅴ Admission Requirements •Document screening
※ A comprehensive evaluation of academic performance
throughout the applicant’s school years, personal
statement, study plan, recommendation letters,
aptitude for the selected major, academic Departmental Nov 18 (Tue) - Dec. 16 (Tue) - Category Admission Requirements
achievements, and language skills screening Nov 21 (Fri), 2025 Dec. 19 (Fri), 2025
•An interview may be conducted, if necessary, depending on the department.
Applicants must meet the language proficiency criteria and at least one of the following six
※ For applicants living abroad, video interviews will requirements:
be arranged. Only in exceptional cases will phone interviews be considered. 1. Passed TOPIK Lv. 3 or above
※ The expiry date for the score must be after the enrollment date (March 3, 2026).
• Review of documents for those who pass the Internal review Dec 2 (Tue), 2025 Dec 30 (Tue), 2025 departmental screening
※ However, students applying for the following departments may still apply if they meet the
prescribed language proficiency level.
• Results will be posted on KNU’s English and Required Language Announcement of Chinese websites Campus College Department Dec 19 (Fri), 2025 Jan 16 (Fri, 2026) Proficiency Level admission results
※ Enter your registration number and date of birth to check
the results. (Do not lose your application number.) Economics International Trade
• Payment instructions can be found on KNU Storytelling Student Dec 22 (Mon) - Jan 19 (Mon) - OIA website Humanities TOPIK Lv. 4 or above registration Dec 29 (Mon), 2025 Jan 22 (Thu), 2026 Visual Culture
※ Enter your application number and birth date to and Social check the information. Sciences English Education
Political Science and Diplomacy
• The admission letter will be issued after the
full payment of tuition and submission of all Chuncheon Korean Education original documents. TOPIK Lv. 6 or above Issuance of Accounting Dec 30 (Tue), 2025, Jan 26 (Mon), 2026, Common
※ Pursuant to the Ministry of Justice’s Guidelines for standard Horticulture admission letter onwards onwards
Issuance of Visa and Residence Management for Natural
Foreign Students, graduating students will not be Semiconductor Physics Sciences
eligible for a standard school enrollment permit until
Plant Materials and Industrial Science TOPIK Lv. 4 or above
they submit their final diploma. Engineering Chemical Engineering
•Only required for successful applicants Arts & Sports Design
•Submit the original bank balance certificate
※ The balance must be at least KRW 16 million (approx.
2. Completed the Kangwon National University Korean Language Program (Lv. 4 or above) Deadline for
※ The requirement for TOPIK Lv. 4 can be met by completing the Lv. 5 Korean language program or higher at KNU. submission of proof USD 13,000). of financial ability
※ Applicants residing in Korea: domestic bank accounts
3. Completed the Social Integration Program Stage 3 or above, obtained a pre-assessment score of 61 or By Feb 27 (Fri), 2026 under their name
above, or completed the King Sejong Institute* Intermediate Korean Lv. 1 course or above
※ If the bank balance certificate is from a parent or advisor,
* Only certificates issued by the King Sejong Institute in the applicant’s home country are accepted.
submit [Form 6] Financial Support Statement as well
(Online KSI certificates are not accepted.)
• Prospective graduates, etc.: Submit an Apostille
3. Obtained an English proficiency test score: TOEFL iBT 71 (My Best Scores and TOEFL iBT Home Edition Submission of final
certificate or final academic credentials verified
scores are accepted. TOEFL ITP scores are not accepted.), IELTS Academic 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 (NEW academic credentials by the consulate (China: CHSI)
TEPS 326), or TOEIC 700 or higher
※ The expiry date for the score must be after the enrollment date (March 3, 2026). Start of class Mar 3 (Tue), 2026
Start of the Spring semester of the 2026 academic year
※ However, students applying for the following departments may still apply if they meet the prescribed language proficiency level.
※ The above schedule is subject to change.
8•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•9 Category Admission Requirements
Ⅵ Recruiting Departments (outside of quota) Campus College Department
Required Language Proficiency Level Business Administration Accounting 1 Chuncheon Campus
Does not accept English test scores Humanities Korean Education and Social
Political Science and Diplomacy
※ Notations for the language proficiency requirements Sciences Chuncheon
TOPIK Lv. 4 or above and* TOEFL
★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher or TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS Academic 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 (NEW TEPS 326), or TOEIC 700 or higher English Education
iBT 94, IELTS Academic 6.5, or
★★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher and TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEIC 800 or higher TOEIC 800 or higher
★★★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher (English proficiency test score not accepted)
Global Convergence (English Track)
Only accepts English test scores
★★★★: TOPIK Level 6 or higher (English proficiency test score not accepted) Arts & Sports Design
★★★★★: English proficiency test score not accepted (TOPIK Level 3 or higher to be eligible)
Does not accept English test scores Sports Science
□ General Graduate School ※ ‘○’ indicates that the department is recruiting students
* ‘and’ means that you can apply if you meet at least two of the language requirements. Area of Specialization ※ TOEFL My Best Scores College Department of Master’s Doctoral Combined
•The best score in each section of the test from multiple sittings is combined.
•When submitting My Best Scores, scores from the four sections
Business Administration ★★★★★ ○ ○ ○
(Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) must be valid as of the date of enrollment. Economics ★ ○ ○ ○ Tourism Administration ○ ○ ○
※ IELTS One Skill Retake System
• Allows a retake of one of the four IELTS components within 60 days of the original test date International Trade ★ ○ ○ ○ Common
(validity period remains the same as the original test result). International Affairs Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
• If submitting a One Skil Retake score, only results where al four components (Listening, Reading,
Writing, Speaking) are within the validity period as of the admission date will be accepted. Accounting ★★★★ ○ ○ ○
5. Scholarship students invited by the government, foreign government supported scholarship
Agricultural and Resource Economics ○ ○ ○
students, students enrolled in an arts or physical education department (excl. Sports Science, Storytelling ★ ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
Design, Visual Design, and Physical Education), students enrolled in science or engineering (excl.
Horticulture, Physics, Plant Material and Industrial Science, and Chemical Engineering), students Visual Culture ★ ○ ○ ○
from countries where English is the native language (United States, United Kingdom, Australia,
Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland), students from countries where English is the legal Law ○ ○ ○
official language and who have completed their university education in English*, and students Education ○ ○ ○
enrolled in the Chinese Track** (must complete the KNU Korean language program or pass TOPIK Lv. 3 after admission) Korean Education ★★★★ ○ ○ ○
* Must submit a certificate of completion of the major program in English from the university where they studied Social Studies Education ○ ○ ○
** Chinese Track: a bachelor’s degree program in which more than 50% of the credits required for
graduation are earned from courses taught in Chinese (or Korean-Chinese interpretation is provided) Mathematics Education Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
6. Submitted a Recommendation Letter for Exceptional Researcher from the prospective advisor Humanities & English Education ★★ ○ ○ Ⅹ Social Sciences
7. For items 1 through 3 above, those who are scheduled to take the examination and complete the required program. Ethics Education Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
※ However, if you plan to take the exam, you must submit the, anguage Qualification Submission Cultural Anthropology ○ O Ⅹ
Agreement Form when applying for admission, and submit the necessary certificates, certificates of
completion, etc. by February 27, (Fri) 2026, or your admission will be canceled. Real Estate ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
※ The scholarship offered based on language test scores is only applicable to grades submitted Sociology ○ ○ ○
before the scholarship is allocated.
※ All foreign students must fulfill the graduation requirements for foreign students before applying for the Media & Communication ○ ○ ○
thesis review. Be sure to check with the department after admission as graduation requirements vary by department. Psychology ○ ○ ○
(Prospective) Bachelor’s degree holders or those recognized as having equivalent or higher
Political Science and Diplomacy ★★★ ○ ○ Ⅹ Master’s Program
education by law who meet the above requirements Public Administration ○ ○ ○
(Prospective) Master’s degree holders or those recognized as having equivalent or higher education Doctoral Program Korean Language and Literature ○ ○ ○
by law who meet the above requirements German Language and Literature ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Combined Master’s
(Prospective) Bachelor’s degree holders or those recognized as having equivalent or higher & Doctoral Program
education by law who meet the above requirements French Language and Literature ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
※ Be sure to submit the original documents as verification procedures are conducted to prevent falsification or unauthorization History ○ ○ ○
alteration of language test scores.
English Language and Literature ○ ○ ○
※ The degree must be from a university officially accredited by the education ministry of the country in question in order to be deemed acceptable. Japanese Studies ○ ○ ○
10•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•11 Area of Specialization Area of Specialization College Department of College Department of Master’s Doctoral Combined Master’s Doctoral Combined
Chinese Language and Literature ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Geophysics ○ ○ ○ Philosophy ○ ○ ○ Geology ○ ○ ○
Peace Studies (online degree program) ○ X Ⅹ Statistics ○ ○ ○ Humanities & Peace Studies X ○ Ⅹ Social Sciences Chemistry ○ ○ ○ Humanities-Arts Therapy ○ ○ ○ Natural Environmental Science ○ ○ ○ Sciences
Regional Educational Cooperation ○ ○ ○ Bio-Health Convergence ○ ○ ○
Convergence Program of Data & IP ○ ○ ○
Plant Materials Industry and Science ★ ○ ○ ○ Nursing Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ Fisheries and Bioscience ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Agricultural Industry ○ ○ ○ Food Biotechnology ○ ○ ○ Biosystems Engineering ○ ○ ○ Architecture ○ ○ ○
Food and Environmental Science Convergence Architectural Engineering ○ ○ ○
•Major in Biological Environment ○ ○ ○
•Major in Food Science and Biotechnology
Mechanical Convergence Engineering
•Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Major ○ ○ ○ Bio Resource Sciences
•Mechatronics Engineering Major
•Major in Applied Plant Sciences ○ ○ ○ •Major in Plant Medicine Data Science Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ Horticulture ★ ○ ○ ○ Industrial Engineering ○ ○ ○
Regional Infrastructures Engineering ○ ○ ○ Biological Engineering ○ ○ ○ Animal Life Sciences
Integrative Engineering for Hydrogen Safety Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
•Major in Animal Resource Science ○ ○ ○
•Major in Animal Industry Convergence Advanced Materials Engineering ○ ○ ○
Energy and Resources Engineering ○ ○ ○ Applied Animal Science ○ ○ ○ Engineering Chemical Engineering ★ Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ Home Economics Education ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Science Education ○ ○ ○ Civil Engineering ○ ○ ○ Natural Forest Management ○ ○ ○ Environmental Engineering ○ ○ ○ Sciences Forest Biomaterial Engineering ○ ○ ○
Electrical and Electronics Engineering ○ ○ ○ Electronics Engineering ○ ○ ○ Forest Environment System •Major in Forest Resources ○ ○ ○
Next-Generation Semiconductor Technology Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
•Major in Forest Environment Protection
Integrated Energy and Infra system ○ ○ ○ Paper Science and Engineering ○ ○ ○ Convergent Security Studies Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ Landscape Architecture ○ ○ ○ AI Convergence Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ Pharmacy ○ ○ ○ Computer Engineering ○ ○ ○ Biomedical Sciences Performing Arts Ⅹ ○ Ⅹ
•Major in Molecular Bioscience
•Major in Medical Biomaterials Engineering ○ ○ ○
Global Convergence (Chinese Track) ○ ○ ○ •Major in Systems Immunology
•Major in Biomedical Technology
Global Convergence (English Track) ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ •Bio-Health Technology Major Ⅹ ○ Ⅹ Design ★★★ ○ ○ Ⅹ 예체능
Integrative Molecular and Biomedical Sciences ○ ○ ○ Dance ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Semiconductor Physics ★ ○ ○ ○ Fine Art ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Bio-Health Technology ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Sport Science ★★★★★ ○ ○ Ⅹ Biological Sciences ○ ○ ○ Music ○ ○ Ⅹ Mathematics ○ ○ ○
12•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•13 Area of Specialization 2 Samcheok Campus College Department of Master’s Doctoral Combined
□ General Graduate School ※ ‘○’ indicates that the department is recruiting students Veterinary Medicine ○ ○ ○ Medicine Area of Specialization Medicine ○ ○ ○ College Department of Master’s Doctoral Combined
Interdisciplinary Program in Geoinformatics
[Social Studies Education (Geography Major), Forest ○ ○ Ⅹ Public Administration ○ ○ ○
Management, Landscape Architecture] Tourism ○ ○ ○
Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Regional Innovation
[Social Education, Korean Education, Science Education, ○ ○ ○ English ○ ○ ○ Industrial Engineering] Humanities & Early Childhood Education ○ ○ Ⅹ Social Sciences
Education and Humanities Cooperation ○ ○ ○
[Humanities-Arts Therapy, Regional Educational Cooperation] Economics and Finance ○ ○ ○
Interdisciplinary Program in Horticulture and Biosystems Social Welfare ○ ○ ○ Engineering Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ
[Horticulture, Biosystems Engineering] Addiction Rehabilitation ○ ○ ○
Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Management and Policy Public Health Nursing ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
[Public Administration, Environmental Science, Food Biotechnology & ○ ○ ○
Environmental Science (Environmental Science Major)] Medical Science Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ BIT Medical Convergence Food and Nutrition ○ ○ ○
[Biological Sciences, Medicine, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ○ ○ ○ Natural
Emergency Medical Rehabilitation ○ ○ Ⅹ Electronics Engineering] Sciences Dental Hygiene ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture ○ ○ ○
[Biosystems Engineering, Bioresource Sciences, Horticulture] Occupational Therapy ○ ○ ○
Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental and Biomedical Human Health Convergence ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ Interdisciplinary Convergence Ⅹ Ⅹ Ⅹ programs
[Molecular Bioscience, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering,
Architecture and Civil Convergence Engineering Ⅹ ○ Ⅹ Medicine]
Interdisciplinary Program in Big Data and Medical Convergence Architectural Design ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ ○ ○ ○ [Medicine, Computer Science]
Architectural Systems Engineering ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
Interdisciplinary Program in Global Environmental System Mechanical Engineering ○ ○ ○
[ Geophysics, Environmental Science, Regional Construction Engineering, ○ ○ ○
Semiconductor Physics, Science Education, Industrial Engineering,
Materials Science and Engineering ○ ○ ○
Artificial Intelligence Convergence, Computer Science and Engineering] Urban Regeneration Convergence ○ ○ ○
Smart Health Science and Technology Convergence ○ ○ ○
[Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Sport Science] AI Software ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
Interdisciplinary Program in Advanced Energy Materials and
Fire and Disaster Prevention Engineering ○ ○ ○ Devices Technology Development ○ ○ ○
[Advanced Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering] Engineering
Hydrogen Energy Convergence Engineering ○ ○ ○
Integrated Particulate Matter Management
Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering ○ ○ Ⅹ
[ Law, Forest Environment Systems, Industrial Engineering, ○ ○ Ⅹ
Medicine, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science]
Energy and Chemical Engineering ○ ○ ○
Interdisciplinary Program in Integrated Energy and Infra system
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
[Energy and Infrastructure Convergence, Advanced Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, ○ ○ ○
Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Energy and Resources Engineering,
Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering ○ ○ ○
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, Public Administration, Political Science and Diplomacy]
Control and Instrumentation Engineering ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
※ The above recruiting departments are subject to change.
Earth and Environmental Engineering ○ ○ ○
Civil and Construction Engineering ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
※ Notations for the language proficiency requirements Visual Design ○ Ⅹ Ⅹ
★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher or TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS Academic 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 (NEW TEPS 326), or TOEIC 700 or higher Arts & Sports
★★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher and TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEIC 800 or higher Physical Education ○ ○ ○
★★★: TOPIK Level 4 or higher (English proficiency test score not accepted)
※ The above recruiting departments are subject to change.
★★★★: TOPIK Level 6 or higher (English proficiency test score not accepted)
★★★★★: English proficiency test score not accepted (TOPIK Level 3 or higher to be eligible)
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Ⅷ Application and Document Submission 1 1 Evaluation Components
Application (Online Application)
A. Application Period : 1st round: Oct. 20 (Mon) 9:00 AM – Oct. 31 (Fri) 6:00 PM, 2025 [KST] Screening Component Document Screening Practical Test
2nd round: Nov. 17 (Mon) 9:00 AM – Nov. 28 (Fri) 6:00 PM, 2025 [KST] Recruitment Unit
B. Application website : The link to the website where the application form should be submitted will be posted on the KNU website. General departments ○ -
※ The online application site is only supported on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers in Windows. English
http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english Department of Music ○ ○ KNU Chinese
http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/chinese Websites
Office of International Affairs
https://oiaknu.kangwon.ac.kr/oiaknu/index.do 2
Department-specific Admission Process
C. Procedure: Enter the required information → Pay the application fee → Review of the application form →
Submit original documents with application form
※ After completing the application (including payment of the application fee), changes to the application process
A. Admission Period : 1st round: Nov. 18 (Tue) - Nov. 21 (Fri), 2025
or the department/major applied for, as well as application cancellations, are not allowed.
2nd round: Dec. 16 (Tue) - Dec. 19 (Fri), 2025
B. Method: Document screening (comprehensive evaluation of academic performance throughout the applicant’s school years,
personal statement, study plan, recommendation letters, aptitude for the selected major, academic achievements, language skills, etc.)
※ An interview may be conducted, if necessary, depending on the department. 2
Application Fee KRW 50,000 (incl. the online application fee), payable in the application website
C. If an interview is necessary, the department will notify the applicant with details of the date and location.
※ The application fee cannot be waived or refunded
※ Interviews will be conducted in-person or via videoconferencing (phone interviews will only be arranged in exceptional cases)
(based on Article 42-3 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act)
※ The contact information (phone number and email address) provided on the application form must be your accurate and
※ Only the applications for which the application fee has been paid will be accepted
valid contact for interview notifications. Applicants cannot change their contact information after submitting their application.
※ If the applicant cannot be reached after three attempts, the interview will be marked as “not possible.” 3 Ducument Submission
□ Designated Pieces for the Practical Test for Music Major Applicants
During the application period, scan the documents and upload them to the online application site, then submit all original
documents, including the application form, by mail or in person by the application deadline. Major Task Note
※ ubmit scanned files in PDF file format (8 MB per item max.)
Submit two composed works (audio, video, or sheet music format) on a Composition
•Combine and submit the documents in one file for each item USB flash drive
•If the documents are unidentifiable (encrypted files, files that do not open, etc.), it will be deemed that they were not
submitted, so be sure to check them after uploading.
1. One complete movement from a sonata or a piece of equivalent scale (at least 15 minutes) Master's
※ If it is difficult to verify the facts based on the submitted documents, additional documents may be requested. applicants
2. One piece of your choice (about 7 to 15 minutes, excluding the etude)
※ The contents of the application form, except for the program and department you are applying for, can be modified
until the application deadline. Piano
1. One piece from J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier
(Personal information, personal statement, study plan, etc. may be modified, and scanned files of submitted documents may
2. One complete movement from a sonata or a piece of equivalent scale Doctoral be re-uploaded.) (around 20 minutes) applicants
3. One free piece (10 to 15 minutes, excluding the etude) 4
Mailing Address and Contact Information
1. Two arias (including oratorio) Four solo pieces Vocal Music 2. One French art song of your choice
A. Chuncheon Campus (General Departments): Graduate Admissions Officer, Zip code 24341, Room 406, 3. One German art song
Office of International Affairs, Kangwondaehak-gil 1 (Hyoja-dong), Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, +82-33-250-6985 String Instrument
One piece of your choice (rapid movement)
B. Chuncheon Campus (Department of Global Convergence): Graduate Admissions Officer, Zip code 24341, Room 106,
Financial and cultural complex space (Global Talents Network Center), Kangwondaehak-gil 1 (Hyoja-dong),
One piece of your choice (rapid movement)
Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, Wind
※ Percussion instruments: Perform one piece each on snare drum and marimba +82-33-250-7969 Instrument
(or xylophone). Personal instruments are not allowed, except for snare drum.
C. Samcheok Campus: Graduate Admissions Officer, Zip code 25913, Planning and Support Division, Kangwon National
University Samcheok Campus, Jungang-ro 346, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, +82-33-570-6892
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(○: Required for all applicants, △: Submit if applicable, Ⅹ: Not required) Programs Programs
List of Documents to Be Submitted Note
List of Documents to Be Submitted Note Master's Doctoral Combined Master's Doctoral Combined 1. Application form
13. the Original and a translated copy of the Family Relationship Certificate
•Enter the information directly on the online application site (Korean or English) issued by a government agency
•Name and date of birth must match the information on your passport ○ ○ ○ Form 1
(Write your name exactly as it appears in English at the bottom of your
※ Must have been issued not more than 6 months before the date of submission passport, including spaces)
•If your parents are deceased (or divorced), submit a death (or divorce) certificate and its translation.
2. Personal statement and study plan
•Enter the information directly on the online application site (Korean or English) ○ ○ ○ Form 2
Family Relations Certificates (Examples)
•Write within 4,000 bytes including spaces for each itemt
(approx. 2,000 Korean characters, about 800 English words)
Notarized Kinship Certificate or Household China Registration Certificate
3. Consent form for academic background check (not required for KNU graduates) ○ ○ ○ Form 5 Philippines Family Census
4. Bachelor’s (or expected) degree certificate (copy and translation) ○ ○ ○ Indonesia
Family Relations Certificate (KARTU KELUARGA)
5. Bachelor’s transcript (original and translated)(with the grades indicated) ○ ○ ○ Bangladesh
Jummer kkakkeoj or Jumma saidticket
•If you transferred schools, also submit your transcript from the previous university. ○ ○ ○
6. Master’s (or expected) degree certificate (copy and translation) × ○ ×
Household Registration Certificate (So Ho Khau) Vietnam
or Birth Certificate (Giay Khai sinh)
7. Master’s transcript (original and translated) (with the grades indicated) × ○ × Mongolia Family Relations Certificate
•TOPIK score certificate (must be valid after March 3, 2026) Pakistan
Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
•KNU Korean Language Program Completion Certificate Lv. 4 or higher Sri Lanka Ppauler Certificate
•Certificate of completion of King Sejong Institute Intermediate Myanmar
Family Relations Certificate (Ying Taung Su Sayen) 8. Language
Korean Lv. 1 or higher, etc. (Social Integration Program) proficiency ○ ○ ○
•English proficiency (must be valid after March 3, 2026) Nepal Jeonmadalda (select 1)
•Confirmation of submission of language qualifications Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Form 3
(for those who have not submitted the required language proficiency) Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Birth Certificate Thailand, India
•Recommendation Letter for Exceptional Researcher Form 4
(for those who have not submitted the required language proficiency)
•Not required for KNU graduates
9. Recommendation letter of the dean or academic advisor of the university you graduated 14.
•Composition: 2 pieces of composed works
(If you are currently employed, a certificate of work experience is also acceptable.) Practical Test
(Submit a USB drive or via email) ○ ○
※ Recommendation letter is required for doctoral and combined program applicants, (Department
•Performance (including vocal music): video file or DVD
but not required for master's program applicants of Music)
※ Email address for applicants abroad: enter@kangwon.ac.kr
※ (Master's program) Only the departments below require recommendation letters 15. Required for
•Portfolio: Submit a USB drive or via email Department Note Department ○ ○ Master's Doctoral Combibed
※ Submitted works (portfolio) will not be returned. of Fine Art,
※ Email address for applicants abroad enter@kangwon.ac.kr Political Science ○ ○ ○ Required for all programs Design Korean Language
(Master’s) Not required for KNU ○ ○ ○ and Literature graduates
16. a Copy of Financial Proof Document (required only for successful applicants) Physical Education ○ ○ ○ Required for all programs △ △ △ Form 7
•An original bank balance certificate (in Korean or English) showing a balance
of at least KRW 16,000,000 for the applicant or one financial sponsor (one
※ (Global Convergence) Recommendation letter is not required for any of the programs
of the parents). The balance must be maintained for the duration of the visa
★ Guidelines for Submitting the Recommendation Letters validity period.
※ Upload the recommendation letter on application website or have the dean
※ Only an original balance certificate issued within 30 days from the date of
or the advisor from the university you graduated send it directly via email.
document submission will be accepted. ○ ○ ○ Form 6
•The prescribed email subject format must be strictly followed., Recommendation
※ For those residing in Korea, only a balance certificate from a domestic bank under
letter can be submitted in any format.
the applicant’s name will be accepted.
- Email address: (Chuncheon) enter@kangwon.ac.kr /
※ For Uzbekistan nationals residing in Uzbekistan, only a balance certificate from the
local KDB Bank Uzbekistan will be accepted.
(Samcheok) applyknu@kangwon.ac.kr
※ For Chinese nationals, a minimum freeze period (validity period) of 30 days is required.
- Email subject: Applicant’s 10-digit application number -
※ Any special cases not covered above will be separately notified. Recommendation Letter
(e.g., 2025214001 - Recommendation Letter)
※ Original document : A document originally issued by the issuing organization that has been 10. a Copy of your passport
signed by the person in charge or stamped with the official seal.
•Submit a copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months
※ Translated and notarized original document: A document translated into Korean or English and notarized from the date of enrollment ○ ○ ○
by a government-authorized notarization office.
•Uzbek nationals must submit copies of their ‘international passports’ that can be
•If the original document is not in Korean or English, submit the original document with a notarized copy of the Korean or used when traveling abroad. English translation.
11. a Copy of Alien Registration Card (for Korean residents only) ○ ○ ○
※ Original documents must be submitted for the above purposes. If the original cannot be reissued, a certified duplicate
copy (“matches the original”) by the issuing organization or a notarized copy of the original by a notarization office must
12. a Copy of ID cards of the applicant and their parents’ ○ ○ ○ be submitted.
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※ Successful Applicants must submit the additional documents certifying their academic background, including
their final degree certificate (select one of the following)
Ⅸ Notification of Acceptance and Enrollment Category Document 1
□ Documents to be submitted: Graduation (degree) certificate and transcript (incl. grades)
Announcement of Successful Candidates
□ Issuing organization: The department responsible for issuing certificates at the
university the applicant graduated
A. Date: (Round 1) Dec. 19 (Fri), 2025, 6 PM / (Round 2) Jan. 16 (Fri), 2026, 6 PM
□ Submission method: Submit the original and translated copies by mail or in person to
B. Location: Refer to the KNU English or Chinese websites, or the Office of International Affairs website of KNU
the address specified for each applicant. □ Mailing address
A. Chuncheon Campus (General departments): 2
Graduate Admissions Officer, 24341, Room 406, Office of International Affairs, Payment of Tuition Fees
Kangwondaehak-gil 1 (Hyoja-dong), Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea Common
B. Chuncheon Campus (Global Convergence):
A. Payment Period: (Round 1) Dec. 22 (Mon) - 29 (Mon) 2025
Graduate Admissions Officer, 24341, Room 106, Financial and cultural complex
(Round 2) Jan. 19 (Mon) - 22 (Thu) 2026
space (Global Talent Network Center), Kangwondaehak-gil 1 (Hyoja-dong),
B. Location: Refer to the KNU English or Chinese websites, or the Office of International Affairs website of KNU
Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea C. Samcheok Campus:
Graduate Admissions Officer, 25913, Planning and Support Division, Kangwon
National University Samcheok Campus, Jungang-ro 346, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do, 3 Republic of Korea Refund of Tuition Fees
※ Note: The issuer's official stamp and seal processing, and the candidate's
application number must be written on the envelope. If the documents have
A. If the applicant withdraws their admission after completing payment before the enrollment date or cannot
been notarized by a notary public, they must be submitted in their original
obtain a visa, the tuition fee will be refunded based on the university policy.
form (copies of notarized documents will be rejected).
B. The request for a refund of tuition fees should be made to the relevant campus (Office of International Affairs for
Chuncheon Campus, Division of Operating Planning for Samcheok Campus). Applicants from
□ Required Document: Apostille certification of graduation certificate countries that
□ ssuing institution: Institution designated by the government of the relevant country are members
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the case of the Republic of Korea) 4 of the Apostille
Tuition Fees (for new students in the 2025 academic year, per semester)
※ For information on Apostille-related organizations by country, Convention
refer to www.hcch.net - Members & Parties – HCCH Members (Unit: KRW) Applicants Humanities Natural from countries
□ Required Document: A certitficate of academic background confirmed by the consulate Natural Arts & Global College & Social Sciences Engineering Medicine that are non- Sciences Sports Convergence Sciences (Pharmacy) members of
□ Issuing institution: Korean diplomatic missions (embassy or consulate) located in the the Apostille
relevant country, or the relevant country’s embassy or consulate in Korea Tuituin 3,333,000~ 3,734,000~ Convention 2,539,000 3,136,000 3,557,000 3,263,000 4,126,000 Fee 3,557,000 5,016,000 Applicants who
□ Required Document: Online Verification Report
※ The tuition fees include the admission fee and are subject to change. gained their
□ Issuing institution: China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center academic
under the Chinese Ministry of Education (www.chsi.com.cn) background/ degree in China
□ Expiry date of the Online Verification Report issued by CHSI: By March 27 (Fri), 2026 By February 27 (Fri), 2026 Ⅹ Guidelines for Applicants Submission
(Original documents must be submitted. Failure to submit them will result in admission deadline cancellation)
1 All documents must be submitted in their original form in either Korean or English. Documents in languages other
than Korean or English must be submitted with translations in Korean or English.
※ If you have obtained a degree from a university in Korea, you do not need to receive official verification
(submitting a copy of your degree will suffice).
2 If submitting original documents is not possible, a copy certified to be matching the original document from the
issuing authority or notarized copy must be provided. The notarized copy must be the ‘original’ notarized document,
※ Academic credentials will only be accepted if they are issued within the validity period (within 6 months from
not a copy of the notarized document. (Original documents, if submitted, will be returned after verification.) the date of submission).
3 If any discrepancies are found in the application form or if the required documents are found to be incomplete during
the eligibility review (Step 1), the application will be marked as “rejected” and excluded from consideration.
4 If an applicant is found to have submitted false information or falsified or altered documents to gain admission,
the admission will be revoked, even after enrollment, and the tuition fees will not be refunded.
5 Admission scores will not be disclosed, and, submitted documents (records) will not be returned.
6 Once the application is submitted, changes to the application details or cancellation will not be allowed.
Applicants are responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in their online application, so careful attention is
advised when filling out the forms.
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7 Successful applicants must pay the tuition fees by the specified deadline. (The tuition fees for the first semester cannot
be paid in installments.) Failure to make payment will result in the cancellation of admission. ⅩⅠ Scholarship System
8 Applicants who are the prospective graduates must submit their diplomas and academic credential verification
documents by February 27 (Fri), 2026). Failing to meet the deadline will result in the cancellation of both admission and enrollment.
9 For students applying for a visa at a diplomatic mission abroad, a standard admission letter will be issued.
1. Special Scholarships for New Students (First Semester Only) 10
•KNU graduates: Approx. 50% of the tuition fee
If an admitted student is unable to enroll due to unavoidable circumstances or decides not to enroll, they may receive
•KNU graduates: Approx. 50% of the tuition fee
a refund of the tuition fees in accordance with the university policy.
•Graduates from other general universities
※ New students will be provided a full refund of the tuition if they decide to withdraw their registration before the
- TOPIK Level 5 (English Track: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 94): Approx. 50% of the tuition fee
official enrollment date. If they withdraw ‘after’ the enrollment date, the tuition will be refunded after subtracting
- TOPIK Level 4 (English Track: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79): Approx. 40% of the tuition fee
the amount corresponding to the number of class days attended from the enrollment date to the withdrawal date.
- TOPIK Level 3: Approx. 30% of the tuition fee
(The admission fee is non-refundable if the student withdraws after the enrollment date.)
※ For the scholarship available to graduates from general universities, the required language 11
proficiency test score must be submitted before scholarship allocation.(The deadline for the
All admitted students must enroll in accident insurance, effective from the date of entry into Korea, to cover any
submission of language proficiency test scores for scholarship will be notified by email in the future.)
potential accidents or illnesses during their stay. (The insurance must be maintained throughout their studies.)
•Scholarship for overseas Koreans (students admitted through the Korea Education Cooperation
According to the National Health Insurance Act, international students are automatically enrolled as regional New
University Program for Overseas Koreans): Approx. 40% of tuition fee
subscribers of the National Health Insurance, as of March 2021. students
※ National Health Insurance Service: Website https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis Phone +82-33-811-2000
•Graduates of the KNU Korean Language Program and passed TOPIK Level 3 or higher, or completed
Level 4 of the Korean Language Program: Approx. 50% of the tuition fee (The applicant must have
12 The financial support statement must be filled out by either the applicant, their father, or their mother, unless the
studied in the KNU Korean Language Program for at least 6 months and recorded an attendance
applicant is receiving a scholarship.
rate of 80% or higher in each semester.)
13 Any matters not explicitly stated in these guidelines will be decided by the Admissions Committee.
※ Students enrolling in departments that are exclusively for international students are not eligible for this 14
scholarship. However, they are eligible for scholarships based on official language proficiency test scores
The admission guidelines are available in Korean, English, and Chinese. In case of any discrepancies, the Korean version will prevail.
applicable to graduates from general universities according to the above payment criteria. 15 2. BEST-KNU Scholarship
If the documents submitted by the applicant do not provide sufficient information for verification, additional
documents may be requested, and applicants failing to submit requested documents will be rejected.
•Those who were admitted as BEST-KNU scholarship students
•Full scholarship for the first semester after enrollment (private insurance fee covered)
16 The applicant’s personal information will only be used for the purposes specified below and will be properly
disposed of at the end of the retention period.
(In the case of applicants who register with the university, this information will be used for academic records.)
1. Scholarship for Academic Excellence
•Earned 6 credits or more in the previous semester, GPA of 3.5 or higher
•Earned at least 80% of the total credits required for graduation according to the academic
□ Collection and Use of Personal Information (Required)
regulations and have a GPA of 4.0 or higher for every semester
•Approx. 30% of the tuition fee
1. Kangwon National University collects and uses personal information from applicants for graduate school
※ Students enrolling in departments that are exclusively for international students are not eligible for this
scholarship. However, those who passed TOPIK Level 4 (English Track: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 94) or higher are admission as follows: Current Students
eligible to receive the scholarship.
□ Applicant information: name, alien registration number, passport number, address, (mobile) phone number, 2. BEST-KNU Scholarship e-mail, bank account number
•Eligibility: Those admitted as BEST-KNU scholarship students
□ School information: educational background, schools attended, (expected) year of graduation, and period of
•Earned 6 credits or more in the previous semester, GPA of 3.5 or higher study and stay abroad
•Earned at least 80% of the total credits required for graduation according to the academic regulations
□ Occupational information: Occupation (classification, etc.)
and have a GPA of 4.0 or higher for every semester
•Full scholarship (private insurance fee covered)
□ Others: language test scores, letters of recommendation, etc.
2. The collected personal information will be used solely for admission, scholarship management, academic affairs,
※ Applicants must meet the above admission requirements and be covered by accident insurance according to item 11 of Ⅹ.
statistical purposes, course registration guidance, visa and residency management, and dormitory placement Guidelines for Applicants
and will not be used for any other purposes. Once the retention period (10 years) has expired, or the purpose
※ Scholarship for New Students from General Universities: Applicants to the Global Convergence Department English Track
has been achieved, all personal information will be immediately disposed of.
are not eligible for scholarships based on Korean language proficiency (TOPIK). Applicants to all other departments are not
eligible for scholarships based on English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEIC, etc.).
※ The amount of the Scholarship for Academic Excellence is subject to change.
※ The National Health Insurance fee and the insurance fee paid for BEST-KNU scholarship students are not the same.
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E. E-mail: langcntr@kangwon.ac.kr Evaluation Principles
F. Office: #211, Division of Language Education, Office of International Affairs, Kangwon National University 5 Required Documents
1 he scores given by three members of the Departmental Screening Committee for each recruiting unit (department)
will be used to determine the successful applicants.
A. Application documents (application form, personal statement, study plan, admission letter application form)
※ Fill out and submit using a computer (use the form on the website)
2 Applicants who receive a score of “very poor” from two or more of the three members of the Admissions Committee B. One copy of your passport will be rejected.
C. Diploma from the last school attended (Apostille or notarized by the Korean Embassy)
3 Verification of the applicant’s degree from the previous university (identity verification)
•Graduates of universities located in China: Submit a final academic credential verification certificate issued by the
•Applicants for master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree (Course completion will not be accepted)
education ministry of China (CHSI) (in English) in addition to the above
•Applicants for doctoral programs: Master’s degree (Course completion will not be accepted)
D. English transcript from the last school attended (Apostille or notarized by the Korean Embassy)
4 Applicants will be excluded from consideration in the following cases
E. One copy of each family member’s ID card
A. Failure to meet the eligibility qualifications
•Chinese nationals: Submit a notarized copy of the household register in addition to the above
B. Applicants who have not submitted the required documents
F. Notarized proof of family relations and Korean translation
C. Applicants who failed the performance test
※ If the bank balance certificate is issued in your name, a family relations certificate is not required.
G. Financial documents: Identity guarantee and bank balance certificate ⅩⅢ
※ A certificate of a bank balance of at least KRW 8 million issued in your parent’s name or your name (issued no more than Korean Language Program
a month before the date of application)
[Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Mongolia] 3 months of bank statements must be submitted
[Uzbekistan] KDB Industrial Bank / [Vietnam] Woori Bank or Shinhan Bank 1 Program Introduction
※ When submitting a balance certificate issued in your parent’s name, the original employment certificate of the parent and
A. The Korean Language Training Program at Kangwon National University is designed for foreigners who want to
family relations certificate (or birth certificate) and notarized copies are required.
study Korean in a structured and systematic way.
H. Translator's verification letter (form available on the website) and one copy of the translator's ID card
B. It offers an ideal learning environment, especially for those aiming to continue their studies at universities or
I. 3 photos (passport-sized photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background, no more than 6 months old) graduate schools in Korea.
J. Application fee: KRW 70,000 (non-refundable)
C. In addition, the program is structured to provide opportunities for various cultural experiences so that students can
naturally immerse themselves in both the Korean language and culture.
D. The Korean language program, consisting of six proficiency levels, begins each spring, summer, fall, and winter.
6 Note: Student recruitment is conducted separately by each campus.
For new students, a placement test is administered to ensure they can study at the level appropriate to their proficiency.
2 Admission Requirements: Graduated from high school or a post-secondary institute or has equivalent educational background 3 Class Schedule (2026) Registration Deadline Registration Deadline Semester Class Period Level Test (D-4 visa application) (non-D-4 visa holders) Spring Mar. 9 (Mon) - May 15 (Fri) Mar. 3 (Tue) by Jan. 16 (Fri) by Jan. 30 (Fri) Summer Jun. 8 (Mon) - Aug. 14 (Fri) May 28 (Thu) by Apr. 17 (Fri) by May 1 (Fri) 2026 Fall Sep. 7 (Mon) - Nov. 18 (Wed) Aug. 28 (Fri) by Jul. 17 (Fri) by Jul. 31 (Fri) Winter
Dec. 7 (Mon) - Feb. 17 (Wed), 2027 Nov. 26 (Thu) by Oct. 16 (Fri) by Oct. 30 (Fri)
※ The above schedule may be changed due to the school circumstances or the class schedules of undergraduate/ graduate programs.
4 How to Apply (Chuncheon Campus)
A. After completing the application form and preparing the documents, send them by email or postal mail.
B. Address: Room 211, Division of Language Education, Kangwon National University Gangwondaehak-gil 1,
Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea
C. Website: https://language.kangwon.ac.kr/oiaknu/language/korean/intro.do
D. Phone (Inquiries): +82-33-250-7152, 7153, 7933
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□ Department Websites and Phone Numbers Student Dormitory Guide >> Chuncheon Campus 1 Application and Assignment Phone College Department Website (033-250-
A. When filling out the college application form, indicate whether you want to live in the dormitory or not in the
appropriate field. * Must apply again to live in the dormitory during vacation Business Administration https://biz.kangwon.ac.kr 6 1 4 0
※ If you do not apply, you will not be assigned a dorm room. (You can check your dormitory application status on the admissions Economics
https://economics.kangwon.ac.kr/economics 6 1 2 0 website.)
B. The dormitory and room are randomly assigned. Tourism Administration
https://tourism.kangwon.ac.kr/tourism 6 1 6 0
C. According to the principle of priority allocation for new students, continuing students are not allowed to extend their International Trade
https://itb.kangwon.ac.kr/trade 6 1 8 0
dormitory stay beyond their second semester. Accounting
https://account.kangwon.ac.kr/account 6 1 7 0
2 Dormitory Information (as of the second semester of the 2025 academic year) Agricultural and
https://agecon.kangwon.ac.kr/agecon 8660 Resource Economics
※ Management fees and food costs are subject to change. Storytelling
https://vculture.kangwon.ac.kr/vculture 8 7 5 0
A. Dormitories on Chuncheon Campus (http://knudorm.kangwon.ac.kr/) Visual Culture
https://vculture.kangwon.ac.kr/vculture 8 7 5 0 Management Fee (KRW)/ Dormitory Room Type Note Law
https://law.kangwon.ac.kr/law/community/grad-law.do 6 5 1 0 Semester (4 months) Education https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/edu 6 6 5 0 Saerom Bldg. (1st BTL) Double room 694,000 Korean Education
https://kedu.kangwon.ac.kr/koredu 6 6 1 0 Irum Bldg. (2nd BTL) Double room 770,000 Social Studies Education
https://ssedu.kangwon.ac.kr/ssedu 6 7 1 0 Double room 633,000 / Deposit: 130,000 International Dormitory Equipped with a Mathematics Education
https://mathedu.kangwon.ac.kr/mathedu 6 7 2 0 (for foreigners) kitchen Family suite 1,823,000 / Deposit: 200,000 English Education
https://engedu.kangwon.ac.kr/engedu 6 6 3 0 Cultural Anthropology
https://anthro.kangwon.ac.kr/anthro 6 8 7 0 Yeji Bldg. Double room 556,000 Real Estate
https://re1978.kangwon.ac.kr/re1978 6830 Dasan Bldg. Double room 556,000 Sociology
https://sociology.kangwon.ac.kr/sociology 6860 Toegye Bldg. 3-person room 497,000 Humanities Media & Communication http://masscom.kangwon.ac.kr 6880 and Social Nanji Bldg. 3-person room 497,000 Sciences Psychology
https://psych.kangwon.ac.kr/psych 6 8 5 0 Gukji Bldg. 3-person room 497,000 Political Science and
https://politics.kangwon.ac.kr/politics 6840 Diplomacy Global Talents Training Bldg. Double room 721,000 Public Administration
https://padm.kangwon.ac.kr/padm 6 8 1 0
※ For the meal service, use the Irum Bldg. or Saerom Bldg. cafeteria. Korean Language and
https://korean.kangwon.ac.kr/korean 8 1 2 0 Literature
B. Dormitories on Samcheok Campus (http://dormitory.kangwon.ac.kr/) German Language and
https://german.kangwon.ac.kr/german 8 1 6 0 Literature Management Fee (KRW)/ Dormitory Room Type Note French Language and Semester (4 months)
https://france.kangwon.ac.kr/france 8 1 7 0 Literature Haesol Bldg. Double room 1,102,900 History
https://knuhisto.kangwon.ac.kr/knuhisto 8 2 1 0 If meals are not Duta Bldg. 6-person room 940,640 English Language and selected
https://english.kangwon.ac.kr/english 8 1 4 0 Literature Eonjang Bldg. Double room 777,740 Japanese Studies https://japan.kangwon.ac.kr/kw 8 2 5 0 ※ Meal service is optional. Chinese Language and
https://chinese.kangwon.ac.kr/chinese 8 1 8 0 Literature
C. Dormitories on Dogye Campus (http://dorm.kangwon.ac.kr) Philosophy
https://kwphilo.kangwon.ac.kr/kwphilo 82 3 0 Management Fee (KRW)/ Dormitory Room Type Note Peace Studies
https://peacestudies.kangwon.ac.kr/peacestudies 8 1 9 0 Semester (4 months) Humanities-Arts Therapy
https://multimajor.kangwon.ac.kr/multimajor/future/major-intro.do 7 2 5 2 Gaon Bldg. Double room 1,516,570 Regional Education http://keri.kangwon.ac.kr 7 2 5 6 Dowon Bldg. 6-person room 1,328,310 Cooperation 2 meals a day, 5 days a week Department of Convergence Hwangjo Bldg. Double room 1,516,420
https://kip.kangwon.ac.kr/knuip/index.do 7 5 6 5 Program of Data & IP Hwangjo Bldg. 3-person room 1,425,610 Nursing
https://nurse.kangwon.ac.kr/nurse 7 2 9 1 Natural Agricultural Industry https://cll.kangwon.ac.kr/cll 7 7 7 3 ※ Meal service is optional. Sciences Biosystems Engineering https://bse.kangwon.ac.kr/bse 6 49 0
26•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•27 Phone Phone College Department Website College Department Website (033-250- (033-250- Food Biotechnology and Architecture
https://architecture.kangwon.ac.kr/architecture 6 2 1 0 Environmental Science •Major in Biological https://dbe.kangwon.ac.kr/dbe 64 40 Architectural Engineering
https://archi.kangwon.ac.kr/archi 6 2 2 0 Environment
https://foodtech.kangwon.ac.kr/foodtech 6 4 5 0 Advanced Mechanical •Major in Food Science Engineering and Biotechnology •Major in Mechanical and
https://mechanical.kangwon.ac.kr/mechanical 6 3 1 0 Bioresource Sciences Biomedical Engineering
https://mecha.kangwon.ac.kr/mecha/ 6 3 7 0 •Major in Applied Plant 6 4 1 0 •Major in Mechatronics
https://appliedplant.kangwon.ac.kr/appliedplant Sciences 6 4 3 0 Engineering
https://plantmedicine.kangwon.ac.kr/applybio/ •Major in Plant Medicine Data Science https://knuds.kangwon.ac.kr/ 8 4 5 1 Horticulture
https://horti.kangwon.ac.kr/horti 6 42 0 Industrial Engineering https://sme.kangwon.ac.kr/sme 62 8 0 Regional Infrastructures https://aed.kangwon.ac.kr/aed 6460 Biotechnology and Engineering
https://bioeng.kangwon.ac.kr/bioeng 6 2 7 0 Bioengineering Animal Life Sciences Energy and Resources •Major in Animal
https://aniscience.kangwon.ac.kr/aniscience 8 6 1 0 Engineering
https://enre.kangwon.ac.kr/enre 6 2 5 0 Resource Science Engineering
https://animal.kangwon.ac.kr/animal 8 620 •Major in Animal Industry Chemical Engineering
https://chemeng.kangwon.ac.kr/chemeng 6 3 3 0 Convergence Civil Engineering
https://civil.kangwon.ac.kr/civil 6 2 3 0 Applied Animal Science
https://applanimalsci.kangwon.ac.kr/applanimalsci 8630 Environmental Engineering
https://environ.kangwon.ac.kr/environ 6 3 5 0 Home Economics Education
https://homecs.kangwon.ac.kr/homecs 6 74 0 Electrical and Electronics Science Education
https://sciedu.kangwon.ac.kr/sciedu 6 7 3 0 https://eee.kangwon.ac.kr/eee 6 3 4 0 Engineering Forest Management https://fm.kangwon.ac.kr/fm 8 3 3 0 Electronics Engineering https://ee.kangwon.ac.kr/ee 6 32 0 Forest Biomaterials Integrated Energy and
https://wood.kangwon.ac.kr/wood 8 32 0 https://bk21eis.kangwon.ac.kr 6 2 4 8 Engineering Infra system Forest Environment System Convergence Security https://bcs.kangwon.ac.kr 7 9 7 6 •Major in Forest Resources
https://forestry.kangwon.ac.kr/forestry 8 3 1 0 6 39 0 •Major in Forest https://fep.kangwon.ac.kr/fep 8360 Computer Engineering https://cse.kangwon.ac.kr Environment Protection 8440 Paper Science and 7 9 6 5
https://paper.kangwon.ac.kr/paper 8 3 5 0 Global Convergence
https://globalconvergence.kangwon.ac.kr Engineering 7 9 6 6 Natural Landscape Architecture
https://lands.kangwon.ac.kr/lands 8340 Design
https://design.kangwon.ac.kr/design 8 7 1 0 Sciences Pharmacy
https://pharmacy.kangwon.ac.kr/pharmacy 6 9 1 0 Arts & Dance
https://dance.kangwon.ac.kr/dance 8 74 0 Sports Biomedical Sciences Fine Art https://art.kangwon.ac.kr/art 8 7 2 0 •Major in Molecular Sport Science
https://sport.kangwon.ac.kr/sport 6 7 8 0 Bioscience
https://molscien.kangwon.ac.kr/molscien 8 5 4 0
•Major in Medical Biomaterials https://bme.kangwon.ac.kr/bme 6 5 6 0 Music
https://music.kangwon.ac.kr/music 8 7 3 0 Engineering https://si.kangwon.ac.kr/si 8380 •Major in Systems Veterinary Medicine
https://vetmed.kangwon.ac.kr/vetmed 8 4 5 0
https://dmbt.kangwon.ac.kr/dmbt 6480 Medicine Immunology Medicine
https://gmed.kangwon.ac.kr/gmed 8809 •Major in Biomedical Technology Education and Humanities Cooperation •Major in Bio-Health
https://bio-health.kangwon.ac.kr/bio-health 6 4 7 0 [Humanities-ArtsTherapy,
https://bk21.kangwon.ac.kr/edu/nicer 7 9 0 7 Technology Regional Educational Integrative Molecular Cooperation]
https://molscien.kangwon.ac.kr/molscien 8 5 4 0 and Biomedical Sciences BIT Medical Convergence Semiconductor Physics
https://physics.kangwon.ac.kr/physics 8460 [Biological Sciences, Medicine, Electrical &
https://bk21.kangwon.ac.kr/edu/bit 7 9 0 7 Bio-Health Technology
https://bio-health.kangwon.ac.kr/bio-health 6 4 7 0 Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering] Biological Sciences
https://biology.kangwon.ac.kr/biology 8 5 2 0 Interdisciplinary Biochemistry
https://biochem.kangwon.ac.kr/biochem 8 5 1 0 Interdis- Graduate Program in ciplinary Smart Agriculture Mathematics
https://math.kangwon.ac.kr/math 8 4 1 0 Programs
https://bk21.kangwon.ac.kr/edu/smartfarm 7 9 0 7 [Biosystems Engineering, Geophysics
https://geophysics.kangwon.ac.kr/geophysics 8 5 8 0 Bioresource Sciences, Horticulture] Geology
https://geology.kangwon.ac.kr/geology 8 5 5 0 Interdisciplinary Graduate Statistics
https://statistics.kangwon.ac.kr/statistics 8430 Program in Big Data and Medical Convergence]
https://bk21.kangwon.ac.kr/edu/bigdatamed 7 9 0 7 Chemistry
https://chemistry.kangwon.ac.kr/chemistry 8480 [Medicine, Computer Environmental Science
https://ecoenv.kangwon.ac.kr/ecoenv 8 5 7 0 Engineering] Bio-Health Convergence
https://bk21.kangwon.ac.kr/edu/biohealth 6 4 7 0 Interdisciplinary Program in Integrated Energy and - 6 2 4 8 Fisheries and Bioscience - 7 5 3 1 Infra system
28•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•29 >> Samcheok Campus Phone College Department Website (033- You can see details by Public Administration https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/he 570-6630 Campus Map accessing the QR Tourism https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/tour 540-3430 for each campus or the URL listed below. English https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/ya 570-6650 Humanities Chuncheon Campus Map & Social Early Childhood Education
https://knuchild.kangwon.ac.kr/knuchild 570-6810 Sciences Economics and Finance https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/kj 570-6640 Social Welfare https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/sw 570-6361 한국어 English Addiction Rehabilitation https://atri.kangwon.ac.kr 570-6440 Food and Nutrition
https://foodnutrition.kangwon.ac.kr/foodnutrition 540-3310 Emergency Medical https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/emt 540-3340 Natural Rehabilitation Sciences Dental Hygiene
https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/dental 540-3390 Occupational Therapy https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/ot 540-3480 Architecture and Civil
https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/suace 570-6505 Convergence Engineering Architectural Design https://sg.kangwon.ac.kr 570-6590 570- Mechanical Engineering
https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/mech/major/mechanical-engineering01.do 6390,6320 Urban Regeneration https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/mech 570-6590 Convergence AI Software https://ur.kangwon.ac.kr 570-6430 Fire and Disaster https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/fire 540-3119 Prevention Engineering
https://www.kangwon.ac.kr/site/campusmap/chuncheon.html#n Energy and Mineral https://jw.kangwon.ac.kr/jw 570-6305 Resources Engineering Engineerig Energy & Chemical https://che.kangwon.ac.kr/che 570-6540 Engineering Samcheok Campus Map Dogye Campus Map Materials & Metallurgical https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/ame 570-6410 Engineering Electrical Engineering
https://knuee.kangwon.ac.kr/knuee 570-6340 Electronics,Information & Communication
https://eice.kangwon.ac.kr/eice 570-6400 Engineering
Control &Instrumentation https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/je 570-6380 Engineering
Earth and Environmental https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/sceee 570-6570 Engineering Civil and Construction https://ce.kangwon.ac.kr/ce 570-6505 Engineering 한국어 English 한국어 English Visual Design
https://multidesign.kangwon.ac.kr/multidesign 570-6680
https://www.kangwon.ac.kr/site/campusmap/samcheok.html
https://www.kangwon.ac.kr/site/campusmap/dogye.html#n Arts & Sports Physical Education https://cms.kangwon.ac.kr/sp 570-6660
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2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•31
<서식 1> For Reference (fill out in Korean or English on the online application site)
※ Tips for the Application Form
2026학년도 전기 외국인 입학지원서 작성방법 참고사항
Application for International Students, Spring 2026
1. The Application Form should be filled in Korean or English. 수험번호 성명 성(Family name):
한국어 또는 영어로 작성 Application Full Name 이름(Given name): Number
2. You must check the box “Agree” in the ‘Consent for Academic Background Check’. 국적 생년월일
학력조회 동의 여부 필히 표시 Nationality Date of Birth 년(Year) 월(Month) 일(Day) Photo
3. For the Emergency Contact in Korea, you may provide your friend’s contact information in Korea. 사진
외국인등록번호(소지자에 한함) 3cm×4cm
한국 내 비상연락처는 친구의 연락처 기재 성별 □ 남 M Alien Registration Number Gender □ 여 F (If applicable)
4. Please write your phone number in the following order.
; country code + area code + local phone number 휴대폰 이메일
전화번호는 (국가)+(국내지역번호)+(통화가능전화번호) 순서로 기재 Mobile Phone E-mail 주소 Mailing Address
* Please write your address precisely to receive your Certificate of Admission 학위과정
□ 석사 Master’s □ 박사 Ph.D. □ 석박사통합 Combined (Master’s & Ph.D.) Type of Degree 지원 계열 지원 학과 College Department 학교명(Name of School) 기간(From~To~) 전공(Major) 학력사항 Academic History
학력조회 동의 Consent to Academic Background Check : □ 동의 Agree □ 동의하지 않음 Disagree 한국어능력시험 성적 공인영어시험 성적 TOPIK( )급 TOPIK Test Score English Proficiency Test Score 기숙사 신청 □ 예 Yes □ 아니오 No In-campus Housing 비상연락처 Emergency Contact 보호자(Parent/Guardian) 한국(In Korea) 개인정보 수집 동의 □ 예 Yes □ 아니오 No
Agreement to Access to Private Information
본 지원자는 위 기재사항이나 제출된 정보가 허위 또는 부정확한 경우 입학이 취소될 수 있으며 등록금을 반환받지 못함을 이해합니다.
I certify that the information contained in this application form and in all application materials are complete and
accurate, and I understand that submission of inaccurate information may be a sufficient cause for terminating my
enrollment and the tuition fees cannot be refunded. Date 날짜
Applicant’s Signature 지원자 서명
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<서식 2> For Reference (fill out in Korean or English on the online application site)
■ Study Plan (수학계획서) Kangwon National University
4. Please describe your study plan for graduate study in your area of specialization. Be as specific
Personal Statement & Study Plan (Graduate)
as you can regarding your academic interests and the curriculum you expect to follow in
achieving your goals. (대학원 수학 계획 구체적 작성, 학문적 관심분야와 커리큘럼에 기반하여 작성)
(자기소개서 & 수학계획서)
Please type or print in English or Korean. (영어 또는 한국어로 작성)
Please restrict your comments(The total amount of No.1~6) to 1,000 words in English or 2,000
words in Korean. (1~6번 내용 포함 총 한국어 약 2,000자 이내, 영어 약 800개 단어 이내로 작성)
■ Application Number (수험번호):
■ Applicant’s Name (성 명): Last(Family) First Middle
■ Type of Degree (학위과정):
■ Desired Department(Major) (지원학과(전공)):
■ Personal Statement (자기소개서)
1. What has motivated you to pursue a graduate degree? Why are you interested in your
major? (대학원 지원 이유와 전공에 관심 갖게 된 이유 기재)
5. Please describe your future plans or goals after graduate studies. (졸업 후 계획 또는 목표 작성)
2. How will your background and preparation, including education and professional experience,
contribute to your success in the graduate program? Please describe any challenges you have
faced during your previous education and how to overcome your challenges. (대학원 수학을 위해
준비해 온 학업적�전문적 경험, 배경과 이 과정에서 겪은 어려움을 어떻게 도전하고 극복했는지 기재)
6. Please describe any involvement in special projects, research, papers that are part of your
3. What particular research interests do you hope to explore? Why are you interested in these
academic studies, or awards. (연구 참여, 연구 실적 목록, 논문, 보고서, 수상경력 등 기재)
areas? What do you hope to achieve in your graduate program? (관심 연구 분야와 그 이유, 대학원
공부를 통해 성취하고 싶은 사항 기재)
34•KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2026 Spring Graduate School Admission Guidelines for International Students•35 <서식 3> <서식 4>
Confirmation of Submission of Document
Recommendation Letter for Exceptional Researcher
on Language Qualifications 언어자격 제출 확약서 우수 연구자 추천서 Course
학위과정 : (Master’s, doctoral, combined) Department 지원학과 :
■ Application Number 수험번호: Name 성 명 : ■ Applicant’s Name 성 명: Major 지원전공 : ■ Nationality 국 적:
Even though the above-mentioned applicant did not meet the Korean language or English
language qualifications of the Spring 2026 Graduate School (masters, doctoral, combined)
■ Department(Major) 전 공:
for International Students, I recommend him/her for his/her excellent research abilities as follows.
상기자를 2026학년도 전기 강원대학교 대학원 외국인입학전형 (석사·박사·통합과정)에 한국어
또는 영어능력 입학기준에 도달되지 못함에도 불구하고 다음과 같이 연구능력이 탁월하여 추천 합니다.
Applicant will submit a document to prove language proficiency for international student
application to Kangwon National University by February 27, 2026.
지원자는 외국인 입학전형 서류 중 언어자격 관련 증빙 서류를 2026년 2월 27일(금)까지 제출하겠 습니다. Date(yyyy/mm/dd): Prospective Academic Advisor Department : Position : Name : (Signature) Date 날짜 yyyy. mm. dd. Signature 서명
To the President of Kangwon National University 강원대학교총장 귀하