Last Chance for University Admission 'Additional Recruitment' Medical Field Competition Rate 265 to 1

21 Additional Medical Field Positions Draw 5,574 Applicants

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] In the 2021 academic year university admission additional recruitment, the average competition rate for medical, dental, and Korean medicine schools recorded 265.33 to 1.

According to the University Education Council and Jongno Haneul Academy Education, as of the afternoon of the 26th, a total of 21 students were recruited in the medical fields including medical, dental, and Korean medicine schools, with 5,574 applicants.

The medical schools are recruiting a total of 8 students: 1 at Keimyung University, 1 at Kosin University, 2 at Dankook University, 1 at Pusan National University, 2 at Yonsei University (Mirae Campus), and 1 at Eulji University. Among them, Eulji University’s pre-medical department recorded the highest competition rate with 461 applicants for 1 additional recruitment spot.

The dental schools are recruiting a total of 8 students: 1 at Gangneung-Wonju National University, 3 at Dankook University, 1 at Pusan National University, 2 at Wonkwang University, and 1 at Jeonbuk National University. The Korean medicine schools are recruiting a total of 5 students: 1 at Gachon University, 1 at Daejeon University, 1 at Sangji University, 1 at Semyung University, and 1 at Woosuk University.

As of the deadline on the 26th, the competition rates for additional admissions to medical, dental, and Korean medicine schools for the 2021 academic year (Data provided by Jongro Academy Haneul Education)

Status of Additional Applications for Regional Base National Universities for the 2021 Academic Year (As of the 25th Deadline) (Data Provided by Jongro Academy Haneul Education)

Among regional base national universities, the school with the highest competition rate was Chungbuk National University. It recorded 27.76 to 1 with 1,638 applicants for 59 recruitment spots. Next were Chungnam National University with 24.05 to 1 and Jeonbuk National University with 20.35 to 1. Jeju National University had the lowest competition rate among regional national universities at 2.84 to 1.

The number of additional recruits for the 2021 academic year was 30,260 across 162 schools as of the 24th, an increase of 20,430 from 9,830 the previous year.

The 2021 university admission additional recruitment period is until 9 PM on the 27th. Each university will conduct application submission, screening, announcement of successful candidates, and registration, with registration required by the 28th. The deadline for notification of acceptance is 9 PM on the 27th, and only registration is conducted on the 28th. Since registration deadlines may vary by university, applicants must check carefully. Additional recruitment is available for those who have not been accepted or registered in early admission or who have given up registration in regular admission.

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