KYUNGPOOK

NATIONAL

UNIVERSITY

2026 Admissions Guide

Overseas Korean Diplomatic Missions

	Contents

Ⅰ. Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admissions Guide

□ Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admission	3

□ Application Process	3

□ Eligibility and Selection Criteria	4

□ Scholarship Recommendation Schedule	5

□ Contact Information	5

□ Document Submission Address	5

Ⅱ. Appendices

□ Recommendation Letter Form	6

□ Application Form	7

□ Reference Guide for Undergraduate Admission Units	10

Ⅰ	Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admission Guide

□ Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admission?

• Recommendations are made by the head of the Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission for candidates who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in language proficiency or fields related to their intended major, based on objective criteria such as language ability, high school academic performance, and awards received from officially recognized competitions.

• Applicants who participate in and pass the interview for Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admission may receive a Pre-admission Certificate. After obtaining the required language proficiency score specified by the department for which they received pre-admission, they may apply through the university’s International Student Admissions process. Upon final admission, they will receive tuition fee reduction benefits according to their scholarship level.

□ Application Process

Scholarship Candidate Recommendation		Application for the Overseas Korean Diplomatic Mission Admission
Eligibility Review		Review of Recommendation Documents and Eligibility Requirements
Interview Evaluation		Academic Ability Evaluation
Selection of Scholarship Recipients		Scholarship Grade Evaluation Committee
Pre-admission		Issuance of Scholarship Certificates
Final Admission		After Meeting Language Proficiency Requirements of Intended Department

* Validity Period of Scholarship Certificate:

- For departments requiring TOPIK Level 3 or above: Valid for up to two semesters

- For departments requiring TOPIK Level 4 or above: Valid for up to three semesters

※ Successful applicants who are finally admitted through the Admissions for Undergraduate International Students will be granted tuition fee reductions based on their scholarship level.

□ Eligibility and Selection Criteria

○ Eligibility

- Applicants seeking admission through KNU Admissions for Undergraduate International Students

-  Applicants and both of their parents must be non-Korean nationals

- High school graduates (or expected graduates) who have completed the entire equivalent of Korea’s elementary and secondary education curriculum at domestic or overseas educational institutions

○ Selection Criteria

- Selected among outstanding students recommended by Korean Education Centers in Asia and Oceania (26 centers in 11 countries)

- 1–2 outstanding students recommended per institution

※ Final number of selected students may vary

○ Scholarship Benefits

- Tuition fee reduction for 1–2 years for admitted and enrolled students

○ Required Documents

- Recommendation Letter, Personal Statement, Study Plan: Designated Forms

- Graduation (Expected) Certificate, High School Transcript, Copy of Identification Document, Official Language Proficiency Certificate (Optional), Supporting Documents for Awards/Achievements (Optional)

○ Scholarship Level Assignment Criteria

- Assigned by total score ranking within the quota

·Scores: High school grades (20%), language proficiency (20%), interview (60%)

·Bonus Points: Up to 5 points for verified outstanding achievements in other areas

Points	TOPIK	TOEFL IBT	IELTS	CEFR	NEW TEPS
20	Level 3+	59+	5.5+	B2+	202+
15	Level 2+	42+	4.5+	B1+	164+
10	N/A

·Language Proficiency Score Table

※ Additional points will be awarded for TOPIK Level 4 or higher, TOEFL iBT 72 or higher, IELTS 6.0 or higher, CEFR C1 or higher, or NEW TEPS 264 or higher.

·Scholarship Grade Assignment Criteria by Total Score

Total Score Range	Scholarship Benefit
90 or above	Full tuition waiver for 2 years
85~89	Full tuition waiver for 1 year

※ In case of a tie, selection will be made in the following order: high school academic performance → language proficiency → interview score

※ The number of recipients by scholarship grade may be adjusted based on the annual tuition fee reduction quota.

○ Criteria for Continued Scholarship Eligibility

- Completion of 15 or more credits (including F grades) and a GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher in the previous semester

- Failure to meet the requirements: Scholarship suspension for one semester; permanent loss of scholarship eligibility after two cumulative failures

※ Same as the “Criteria for Continued Scholarship Eligibility (Enrolled Students)” in the KNU+ Talent Scholarship Selection Criteria and Scholarship Benefits of the Kyungpook National University Scholarship Selection Guidelines [Appendix 2].

Contents	Schedule
Submission of Recommendation Letters and Applications	~ August 31 (Mon)
Eligibility and Document Screening	~ September 4 (Fri)
Interview Evaluation	~ September 18 (Fri)
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients and Issuance of Pre-admission Certificates	~ September 23 (Wed)

□ Scholarship Recommendation Schedule

※The admission schedule is subject to change depending on the number of applicants.

□ Contact Information

1. Contact Person: Kim Ryeong

2. Contact Information: Tel) +82-53-950-2439, Email) ryeong2023@knu.ac.kr

3. Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (Lunch Break: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM)

※ Applicants are requested to contact the Korean Education Center located in their respective countries as the first point of contact.

□ Document Submission Address

- Each Korean Education Center will collect the required documents from applicants and submit them via email to the designated person in charge.

Ⅱ	Appendices

1 Recommendation Letter Form

해외공관 특별전형 장학생 추천서

성    명 :

국    적 :

생년월일 :

지원학과 :

추천사유 :

위 사람을 경북대학교 해외공관 특별전형 장학생으로 추천합니다.

2026.   8.   .

OOO한국교육원장 (직인)

2 Application Form

① Application Form

2026년 경북대학교 해외공관 특별전형

입학 지원서

※한국어 또는 영어로 타자를 치거나 깨끗이 쓸 것 (Please TYPE or PRINT clearly in Korean or English)

사진

Photo

3 x 4

Recently taken

(head & shoulders)

인적사항 PERSONAL DATA

성명 Name                          성별 Gender

생년월일                               국적

Birth Date          /        /          Nationality

년(Year)월(Month) 일(Day)

현 거주지 주소

Permanent Home Address

City or Town         Country            Postal Code

휴대전화 Phone                   이메일 E-mail

지원사항 STUDY PLAN

지원학과(전공) Department/Major

한국어능력시험 성적(소지자에 한함)

Korean Proficiency Test Score (if any)                       /              /

시험명(Name of Test)     급수(Score or Level)      점수(Full Score)

영어능력시험 성적(소지자에 한함)

English Proficiency Test Score (if any)                         /

시험명(Name of Test)            점수(Score)

교육사항 EDUCATION DATA

출신 고등학교명

Name of secondary school currently attending or graduated from:

입학일                               졸업일

Date of Entry                         Date of Graduation

년(yyyy) /월(mm) /일(dd))                                      년(yyyy) /  월(mm)  /  일(dd)

지원자 서명 SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

본인은 위 지원서에 기재된 내용 및 입학 지원서류의 내용이 사실임을 증명합니다.

만약 허위 등 부적격 사례가 발견될 경우 입학이 취소됩니다.

I certify that all the information submitted in the admission process is complete, accurate and true.

I also understand that any untrue or incomplete information may result in the rejection of admission.

서명(Signature)                                   년(yyyy) /  월(mm)  /  일(dd)

② Personal Statement & Study Plan Form

2026년 경북대학교 해외공관 특별전형

자기소개서 (Personal Statement)

* 한국어 또는 영어로 타자를 치거나 깨끗이 쓸 것 (Please TYPE or PRINT clearly in Korean or English.)

성명 (Name)	국문 (Korean)			생년월일 (Date of Birth)
	영어 (English)
지 원 학 과 (Proposed Field of Study)
자기소개 (Personal Statement) (Continued on the next page)

(continued)                                   * 한국어 또는 영어로 타자를 치거나 깨끗이 쓸 것.                                                       (Please TYPE or PRINT clearly in Korean or English.)

지망 학과 수학계획 (Study Plan about First Preference)

지원학과 (Department):

(Attach additional pages, if necessary)

□ Reference Guide for Undergraduate Admission Units

College	Undergraduate Admission Units
Humanities	Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, History, Philosophy, French Language & Literature, German Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, Archaeology & Anthropology, Japanese Language & Literature, Korean Literature in Classical Chinese, Russian Language & Literature
Social Sciences	Political Science and Diplomacy, Sociology, Geography, Library & Information Science, Psychology, Social Welfare, Media and Communication
Natural Sciences	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life Science and Biotechnology, Statistics, Earth System Sciences, Earth System Sciences
Economics and Business Administration	Business Administration, Economics and Trade
Engineering	Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture (Architecture), Architecture(Architectural Engineering), Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Polymer Science Engineering, Textile System Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering
IT Engineering	Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science and Engineering(Computing), Computer Science and Engineering(Artificial Intelligence Computing), Electrical Engineering
Agriculture & Life Sciences	Applied Bioscience, Plant Medicine, Food Science & Biotechnology, Forest Sciences and Landscape, Horticultural Science, Biofibers and Biomaterials Science, Agricultural civil engineering, Smart Bio-Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Food and Resource Economics
Music & Arts	Korean Traditional Music, Music, Fine Arts, Design * Only for Spring Semester
Teachers	History Education
Human Ecology	Child Studies, Clothing and Textiles, Food Science and Nutrition
Public Administration	Public Administration
Global Liberal Arts	Global Liberal Arts*
Ecology & Environmental Science (Sangju Campus)	Crop Science, Forest Ecology and Protection, Entomology, Tourism, Kinesiology(Sport Studies), Kinesiology(Health and Exercise Science Management), Animal Science, Animal Biotechnology, Horse/Companion And Wild Animal Science
Science & Technology (Sangju Campus)	Construction and Disaster Prevention Engineering, Environmental and Safety Engineering, Precision Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Software, Nano & Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Chemical Engineering, Food and Food Service Industry, Textile Engineering & Fashion Design(Fashion Design), Textile Engineering & Fashion Design(Textile Engineering), Location-Based Information System, Smart Plant Engineering

* Department of Global Liberal Arts (Newly established in Spring 2027):

Students choose their major in the second year after completing Academic Korean, major exploration courses, and other programs in the first year.

※ See the latest KNU Admissions Guidelines for detailed information on undergraduate units.