Qualifications(Undergraduate Admission for International Students Only)
Applicants must be foreign nationals whose both parents are non-Korean and who have graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a regular high school either in Korea or abroad, or possess an equivalent level of education as recognized by the university.
※ Applicants with dual nationality (Korean + other) are not considered international students.
※ Those who acquired foreign nationality must have done so before entering elementary school to be eligible.
※ Applicants who have passed a GED or a self-study examination are not eligible to apply.
B. Key Features
Category | Detail |
Application Rounds | 4 times a year |
Spring Semester Entry | Sep (Round 1), Nov (Round 2) |
Fall Semester Entry | Mar (Round 1), Jun (Round 2) |
C. Admission Process
Document Screening 100%
D. Application Steps
- Online application via CAU OIA website (http://oia.cau.ac.kr)
- Submission of application form and documents
- Document review
- Announcement of results
- Tuition payment
- Orientation
- Enrollment and course registration
Required Documents
| Document | Required | Translation & Notarization | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Application Form | Yes | – | Print after online submission |
| 2. High School Graduation Certificate | Yes | Yes | Must be notarized within 3 months |
| 3. High School Transcript (GPA in %) | Yes | Yes | If % not possible, provide full mark |
| 4. Proof of family relationship & nationality | Yes | Yes | Must be issued within 3 months |
| 5. ID copies (applicant + parents) | Yes | – | – |
| 6. Copy of applicant’s passport | Yes | – | – |
| 7. Foreign Residence Card (if applicable) | If available | – | – |
| 8. Korean nationality renunciation certificate + Family register | If applicable | – | For those who gave up Korean nationality |
| 9. Certificate of adoption & foreign citizenship | If applicable | – | For adopted citizens |
| 10. Official Language Test (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) | Yes | – | Valid scores only; native languages not accepted |
| 11. TOPIK Certificate or Korean Language Course Certificate | Optional | – | Valid within expiration period |