[2026 Early Admission] Korea University to Select Global Talent... New Multicultural Track Introduced

2,703 Students to Be Admitted Through This Year's Early Admission Process
Introduction of Multicultural Track Expands Opportunities
Increased Emphasis on School Record-Based Selection

Korea University will admit 2,703 new students for the 2026 academic year through its early admission process. This includes 651 students through the school record-based track, 1,647 students through the comprehensive school record track, 350 students through the essay-based track, and 55 students through the practical and achievement-based track.

The most significant change in this year's early admission is the introduction of a new multicultural track. This track was established to expand opportunities for students from multicultural backgrounds and to select global talent. The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) minimum academic requirement does not apply. In the first stage, selection is based 100% on document review, and in the second stage, 60% is based on first-stage scores and 40% on interview performance. The interview is conducted in person.

The largest portion of the early admission process is the school record-based track, which is divided into the school record-based track (school recommendation track) and the comprehensive school record track (academic excellence track, field suitability track, equal opportunity track, multicultural track, incumbent employee track, and cyber defense track). The school record-based track (school recommendation track) selects final successful candidates by combining 90% of the school record score and 10% of the document score, and then applying the CSAT minimum academic requirement. The proportion of the school record score has increased compared to the 2025 academic year, where 80% was based on the school record and 20% on documents. The document review evaluates the fulfillment of required coursework and community competence.

The comprehensive school record track selects students through a holistic review of their school records. Evaluation is based on the applicant's strengths and characteristics. The academic excellence track is based 100% on document review and applies the CSAT minimum academic requirement. The field suitability track selects five times the number of available students in the first stage based solely on documents, then conducts a seven-minute interview in the second stage. Final selection is based on 60% of the first-stage score and 40% of the interview score. However, applicants to the College of Medicine must undergo a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). The CSAT minimum academic requirement does not apply for this track.

Jung Hwan, Director of Admissions

The equal opportunity track and the incumbent employee track select three times the number of available students in the first stage through a comprehensive 100% document review, and in the second stage, combine 60% of the first-stage score and 40% of the interview score. The interview lasts six minutes. The CSAT minimum academic requirement does not apply. The cyber defense track selects five times the number of available students in the first stage based solely on documents, and in the second stage, combines 60% of the first-stage score, 20% of the interview score, and 20% of other scores (such as military interviews and physical fitness tests). This track also does not apply the CSAT minimum academic requirement.

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