Seoul National University

http://www.useoul.edu

When can I apply?

SNU's academic year begins in the Spring. The university offers admissions for the Fall semester as well as the Spring. Please note the following important dates:

2010 Fall Admissions Timeline

The dates and deadlines below are for the application to the program that starts in Fall 2010

Online Application Deadline : Feb.22(Mon)~Apr.8(Thu), 2010 * Note that the entrance to the program is in September 2010.

Submission of Document Deadline : Feb.22(Mon)~Apr.9(Fri), 2010 The required documents should arrive at the SNU Office of Admissions by this date. Applicants must have already completed the online application.

Announcement of Admissions Decision June 18(Fri), 2010 * Results will be posted on a notice of SNU website

Tuition Payment Deadline : Aug.23(Mon)~Aug.27(Fri), 2010 * At the branches of NONGHYUP nationwide

Korean Proficiency Test August 2010 (TBA) When you check the admission result through SNU website on the day of Admission Decision Announcement, you can know if you are required to take the Korean proficiency test. You can check the exact test date on the attachment file; "Information for newly admitted students" on the notice for Admission Decision Announcement.

2011 Spring Admissions Timeline

The dates and deadlines below are for the application to the program that starts in Spring 2011

Online Application Deadline : Apr.26(Mon)~Aug.19(Thu), 2010 * Note that the entrance to the program is in March 2011.

Submission of Document Deadline : Apr.26(Mon)~Aug.20(Fri), 2010 The required documents should arrive at the SNU Office of Admissions by this date. Applicants must have already completed the online application.

Announcement of Admissions Decision Deadline : February 2011 (TBA) * At the branches of NONGHYUP nationwide

Korean Proficiency Test February 2011 (TBA) When you check the admission result through SNU website on the day of Admission Decision Announcement, you can know if you are required to take the Korean proficiency test. You can check the exact test date on the attachment file; "Information for newly admitted students" on the notice for Admission Decision Announcement.

※ The dates above are subject to change without prior notice.

Who is eligible to apply?

For Master's Degree Program:

International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1) He or she holds a Bachelor's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree 2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea

Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:

1) He or she received entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at the comparable and equivalent level of those provided in Korea 2) He or she holds a Bachelor's degree, or is considered by the admission committee to have an acceptable intellectual competence at the level of someone holding an equivalent or higher degree.

Notes for applicants of Korean origin: In order to apply as an international student, the applicant must submit the

Certificate of Facts concerning the Entry and Exit issued by the Korea Immigration Office For specific documentation requirements, refer to the preparation process.

Criteria

1) Admissions decisions are based on the candidate's academic achievements and potential, as well as his or her personal accomplishments. 2) The admissions committee reviews a number of factors records of past studies (such as grade point average or GPA), the study plan, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Other achievement records and specific qualifications such as language proficiency are also taken into consideration. The candidate's application is reviewed in the context of the level of studies completed, quality of achievement, and characteristics of institutions attended. Finally, the appropriateness of the applicant's academic goals and suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies are assessed. 3) Interviews, examinations, and/or additional documents may be required from the applicant, based on the policy of the specific college or department. IF the applicant is applying to the College of Fine Arts, the College of Music, the Department of Physical Education or the Fine Arts Education Major, the applicant will be notified individually as necessary.

What should I prepare?

http://www.useoul.edu/admission/adm0301_3.jsp

Required Documents for Graduate Applicants

※ All requirements must be met by the deadline for submission of documents ※ Submitted documents become the property of SNU and will not be returned to the applicants. ※ Due considerations for unusual cases and individual circumstances will be allowed for international applicants.

For Master's Degree Program:
1. One completed Application Form (Form 1, Print out after completing online application)
2. Study Plan and Personal Statement (Form 2, in English or Korean)
3. Two Letters of Recommendation (Form 3)from your professors
4. Official documents: Official Undergraduate Studies Transcript Notarized Certificate of a Bachelor's Degree / Undergraduate School Graduation

5. A copy of the applicant's passport (or other official document indicating your nationality)

6. Copies of both parents' passports (or other official documents indicating parents' nationality)

7. Official document indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents 8. Financial Certification (Form 4) 9.Additional materials for applicants to programs in the Fine Arts, Music ,Physical Education and Fine Arts Education Major (portfolio, photographs of works, recordings of performances, etc.) 10. Supplementary materials (see page 7) 11. Agreement for Verification of Academic Record