136 Applicants Sought, 4245 Apply... Dental Hygiene Department Special Admission Records Highest Competition Ratio of 85:1

Busan University of Science and Technology.

Busan University of Science and Technology.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan Institute of Science and Technology recorded a competition rate of 31.2 to 1, with 4,245 applicants (based on quota admissions) for 136 recruitment quotas in the second round of early admissions for the 2021 academic year, which closed on the 7th. The competition rate slightly increased compared to last year.


While health-related departments such as Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Dental Technology continued to be strong, traditional popular departments such as Mechanical Engineering, Hotel and Tourism Management, and Social Welfare also showed remarkable strength.


The Dental Hygiene special admission, recruiting 4 students, attracted 340 applicants, showing the highest competition rate of 85.0 to 1, and the Nursing special admission, recruiting 12 students, attracted 795 applicants, showing a competition rate of 66.3 to 1.


The Social Welfare special admission recorded 78.3 to 1, Hotel and Tourism Management special admission 75.5 to 1, Mechanical Engineering special admission 56.5 to 1, and Skin Care, Makeup, and Nail Beauty special admission 40.3 to 1.


In addition, departments related to the 4th industrial revolution such as Computer Software recorded 48.0 to 1, Electrical Engineering 38.3 to 1, and Automotive Engineering 30.0 to 1 also showed strong performance.



Kim Ki-myeong, Director of Admissions, said, “Departments preparing for social and economic structural changes in future society, such as the 4th industrial revolution and the 100-year life era, showed strength,” and added, “It is important to choose a major that suits one’s aptitude considering employment and career paths after graduation.”


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