The online application period for new and transfer international undergraduate students at Pusan National University for the first semester of the 2027 academic year closes at 6:00 p.m. on October 23, and original documents must be received by 6:00 p.m. on November 6.

For the 2027 academic year’s first semester special admissions for international undergraduate students (new and transfer students) at Pusan National University, the deadlines for online application submission and submission of original documents are different. Online applications will be accepted from 9:00 AM on October 12, 2026, through 6:00 PM on October 23, 2026; however, original supporting documents must arrive at the Office of International Cooperation at Pusan National University between 9:00 AM on October 12 and 6:00 PM on November 6. Even if you have completed the online application, you will be excluded from the selection process if the original documents do not arrive by the deadline.

This guide is based on the current application cycle outlined in the 2027 First Semester Undergraduate Special Admission Program for International Students: New and Transfer Admissions (Korean Version) published by Pusan National University. The admission guidelines explicitly state that the Korean version shall prevail in the event of any discrepancies between the Korean and English versions.

The deadlines for online applications and original documents must be managed separately

The admission guidelines state that the selection schedule is subject to change based on internal circumstances, and the overall schedule may be adjusted without prior notice. Therefore, completing the online application does not constitute the completion of the document submission process. For original documents, the time of arrival at Pusan National University—not the date of mailing or postmark—is the determining factor.

The address for submitting original documents is International Cooperation Office, 1st Floor, Sangnam International Hall, 92 Geumgang-ro 279beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, attention: Undergraduate Admissions Officer for International Students. The postal code is 46287, and the contact number is (+82) 51-510-3856.

Nationality and Educational Background: Requirements Vary for New and Transfer Students

The general nationality requirement applies when both the applicant and their parents hold foreign citizenship. Individuals with dual citizenship in South Korea and a foreign country are not eligible to apply; the admissions guidelines stipulate that both the applicant and their parents must have completed the process of renouncing or losing their South Korean citizenship before the application deadline. If foreign citizenship was acquired through immigration or adoption, separate proof of citizenship acquisition is required.

Educational requirements are differentiated between new and transfer admissions as follows:

Educational backgrounds obtained through the General Educational Development (GED) exam, homeschooling, or online learning are not recognized; degrees accepted for eligibility must be from institutions officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of the relevant country. Criteria for recognizing high school equivalency based on foreign educational systems are presented in a separate table; therefore, applicants who have completed non-standard educational systems, such as an 11-year system, must verify the criteria in the original text.

These criteria are general requirements for determining eligibility to apply. Actual eligibility for each individual is assessed based on the educational background, changes in nationality, submitted supporting documents, and the program to which the applicant is applying.

Language requirements vary by department, and there are separate, higher standards for applicants of four specific nationalities

Pusan National University does not apply a single, uniform Korean language score to all international undergraduate applicants. Depending on the program, different requirements are set, such as TOPIK (iBT/PBT) Level 3, 4, or 5 or higher, or the equivalent completion of Level 3, 4, or 5 at the Pusan National University Language Education Institute.

There are also programs that use English proficiency requirements.

The admission guidelines state that most courses are conducted in Korean, while the College of International Studies offers courses taught 100% in English. Countries where English is the native language are listed as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa.

The TOEFL iBT has specific scoring system rules depending on the test date. The admissions guidelines explain that tests taken on or before January 20, 2026, will be subject to the existing scoring system, and those scores will be valid for up to two years, meaning they may be accepted until January 20, 2028, at the latest. Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, will be subject to the new scoring criteria, and the table lists the general English requirement as 80(4) and the higher requirement for the four nationalities as 85(5).

Candidates who took the 15th TOPIK iBT may apply initially using their admission ticket, but after scores are released, they must submit a PDF copy of their score report to iadmission@pusan.ac.kr by 6:00 PM on November 17, 2026. The admission guidelines recognize TOPIK PBT up to the 107th session and TOPIK iBT up to the 15th session.

Applicants who submitted a course completion certificate from the Pusan National University Institute of Language Education in lieu of language proficiency proof may be classified as conditionally accepted (Institute of Language Education). Applicants who applied with a course completion certificate must submit a certificate of completion for the required level by 6:00 PM on January 29, 2027, to be selected as final acceptances; failure to submit or failure to meet the required level will result in rejection.

Financial Guarantee: A balance of at least 16 million won and a financial guarantee letter are required

Proof of financial capacity is provided by submitting a bank statement and a financial guarantee letter. Detailed financial guarantee guidelines require a bank statement showing a balance of at least 16,000,000 KRW in an account held in the applicant’s name or that of their father or mother, or proof of domestic money transfer or currency exchange.

If both the applicant and their parents are residing in Korea, financial capacity can only be proven through a domestic bank account, and financial guarantee documents must be submitted regardless of their residence visa status.

The criteria for issuing a certificate of deposit balance are inconsistent within the application guidelines. The table of required documents at the beginning states “within 30 days of the application submission date”, while Section A of the detailed [Note 3] states “within 30 days as of November 6, 2026, the deadline for document submission”. A footnote in Section B of the same [Reference 3] states that balance certificates with an expiration date are valid until that date, but only those issued within the last 6 months are accepted, specifying the reference date in parentheses as “October 30, 2026, the document submission deadline”. Therefore, since the application guidelines themselves contain discrepancies between the issuance date criteria and the document submission deadline, applicants must verify the applicable criteria in the Pusan National University Application Form and the Office of International Cooperation’s guidelines before actually submitting their documents.

Applicants of Nepalese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, or Uzbek nationality are subject to additional requirements regarding financial documents. Applicants of these nationalities must submit a bank statement from a designated bank and maintain the same amount in the account until the date of admission (December 18, 2026). If classified as a conditionally admitted applicant (financial), they must additionally submit the original transaction history for the same account by 6:00 PM on December 21, 2026 to proceed with the final admission process.

Documents must be submitted as originals, notarized copies, or copies with an Apostille or consular certification, as specified

The basic required documents include proof of the applicant’s and parents’ nationality and family relationships, a personal statement and study plan, academic transcripts and certificates, official language proficiency test certificates, the application form, a consent form for the collection and use of personal information, and financial guarantee documents. Transfer applicants must also submit a certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from their previous university and a transcript covering the entire course of study.

If graduation and transcript documents from foreign schools are not in Korean or English, they must be accompanied by a notarized translation and bear an Apostille or consular certification; even documents written in Korean or English require an Apostille or consular certification. As a general rule, academic and transcript documents must be issued within six months prior to the application deadline of November 6, 2026. There are also separate regulations by country, such as academic credential certification for China and additional documents required for the 11-year education system in Russia.

Applicants who are admitted as expected graduates must submit a verified final graduation certificate by 6:00 PM on February 26, 2027.

Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of document review and an interview conducted by the respective department

Pusan National University conducts a comprehensive evaluation of submitted documents, such as academic transcripts, personal statements, and study plans, while the respective departments conduct interview evaluations. Applicants evaluated solely through document review will be notified that they are exempt from the interview when the interview location is announced.

In-person interviews are the standard for applicants currently residing in Korea, while those not in Korea will undergo telephone or video interviews. However, only applicants who can attend an in-person interview in Korea may apply for the Electronics Engineering and Semiconductor Engineering majors in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as the Vocal Music major in the Department of Music. The College of International Studies will conduct an English essay and an English interview, and the Vocal Music major will include a practical performance exam during the in-person interview.

The application fee is 144,000 won. Applications will not be accepted unless the application fee is paid; once the application is submitted, cancellation and refunds are generally not permitted. Separate refund policies apply to specific circumstances outlined in the admissions guidelines, such as university error, natural disasters, hospitalization, or death.

Conditional Admits Must Complete Additional Procedures Even After the Admission Announcement

The announcement of general admission results and the issuance of admission notices are scheduled for December 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Following this, students admitted through the general track will be able to print their tuition bills starting at 10:00 AM on December 28, and are scheduled to pay tuition from December 29 through 31. Failure to pay tuition within this period will result in the revocation of admission.

The schedule for conditionally admitted applicants differs from the general schedule.

• Conditionally Admitted Applicants (Financial): Applicants of Nepalese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, or Uzbek nationality who are required to submit additional bank statements must submit the original bank statements for the designated account by 6:00 PM on December 21, 2026. Failure to submit by the deadline will result in final rejection.
• Conditionally Accepted Applicants (Language Education Institute): Applicants who submitted a course completion certificate from the Pusan National University Language Education Institute must submit a certificate of completion for the required proficiency level by 6:00 PM on January 29, 2027, to be selected as final admitted students; failure to submit or failure to meet the required proficiency level will result in rejection. Tuition statements are **scheduled to be available on February 3, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.*; tuition payment is **scheduled for February 4–5*; and standard admission letters are **scheduled to be distributed on February 11*.

Standard admission letters for successfully admitted general applicants are scheduled to be available for pickup on or after January 7, 2027 and will be distributed via email or at the International Cooperation Office on the first floor of the Sangnam International Hall at Pusan National University. This will be followed by the procedures for obtaining a student visa or changing your immigration status.

Tuition fees for the 2027 academic year are per semester and are subject to change

The [Tuition Schedule for the 2027 Academic Year] in the Admissions Brochure lists amounts in KRW per semester. The admission fee shown in the table is 0 KRW, and the total tuition is the sum of Tuition I and Tuition II. These amounts are presented based on the schedule for the 2027 academic year, and the Admissions Brochure explicitly states that tuition is subject to change.

Therefore, the total per semester listed in the admissions guidelines ranges from 2,069,000 won for the College of Humanities to 3,197,000 won for the Department of Music and the Department of Korean Music in the College of Arts. This does not represent the final amount billed to each individual or the total annual tuition; actual payment is based on the tuition bill issued after admission.

The scope of Tuition I and II coverage for the first-semester TOPIK scholarship varies by level

The first-semester TOPIK scholarship for international students is determined based on the TOPIK scores submitted at the time of admission, as shown below.

If an admitted student wishes to submit additional TOPIK scores for the first-semester scholarship review, they must submit them to iadmission@pusan.ac.kr by 6:00 PM on December 11, 2026.

Separate criteria apply starting from the second semester. Academic scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale based on grades to students with a TOPIK Level 4 or higher who demonstrate academic excellence. Students who newly achieve a TOPIK Level 4 or higher while enrolled are eligible to receive a 400,000 won TOPIK scholarship, which can be awarded up to three times during their enrollment. To qualify for the Academic Scholarship, students must meet the following conditions: a GPA of 2.5 or higher (out of 4.5) in the previous semester and completion of at least 12 credits.

Since scholarship eligibility depends on meeting the requirements and the results of the review, individual eligibility is determined based on the actual review results, including the grades submitted at the time of admission and academic performance during enrollment.

Final Items to Check Before Applying

• Language requirements, interview formats, and submission forms by admission unit and department: Pusan National University Admissions Information Website http://go.pusan.ac.kr
• Online Application Submission: JinHakApply http://www.jinhakapply.com
• Visa, Dormitory, Insurance, and Important Information for Admitted Students: Pusan National University Office of International Affairs http://international.pusan.ac.kr
• Printing Tuition Invoices: Student Support System http://e-onestop.pusan.ac.kr
• Submission of Original Documents and Inquiries Regarding Eligibility: Pusan National University Office of International Cooperation (+82) 51-510-3856

In particular, the items that need to be verified—such as language requirements by department, additional language and financial conditions for applicants from Nepal, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan, methods for obtaining an Apostille or consular certification, and submission deadlines following conditional admission—vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances. In accordance with the principle that the Korean version of the admissions guidelines takes precedence, applicants must double-check the Korean version of the admissions guidelines and the official notices from Pusan National University before final submission.