(Englsih) 2023 Fall Admissions Guide - Incheon National University
(Englsih) 2023 Fall Admissions Guide - Incheon National University
International Students
Admissions Guide
(Neither the applicant nor his/her parents are Korean citizens)
1. Fields of Study………………………………………… 03
2. Application Schedule………………………………… 04
3. Admissions Eligibility………………………………… 05
4. Application Documents……………………………… 07
7. Screening Procedure………………………………… 11
8. Tuition Fees…………………………………………… 12
9. Scholarships…………………………………………… 13
※ (#4) Self-Introduction
1. Fields of Study
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2. Application Schedule
● If you want to apply for this test, mark the “INU Test” box
on the online application form. (excluding Korean
INU Korean Language&Literature and Korean Trade & Commerce
Will be announced transfer applicant)
Proficiency Test
● Test Notices will be posted on the Admissions Office of
INU website. (http://admission.inu.ac.kr)
※ This schedule is based on Korean time, and is subject to change without prior notice.
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3. Admissions Eligibility
◆ A person who satisfies the nationality and educational qualifications below and meets one of the language
proficiency qualifications
1. Freshman
Eligibility
B. English Proficiency (English Track): ONLY for applicants of the Korean Trade &
Commerce major and Public Administration
- TOEFL IBT 75, TOEIC 700, IELTS 5.5, PETS Level 4 or above.
※ Students from countries where English is a native language are exempt from this
requirement. Students from Other countries must submit certificates.
* English-native Countries : Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom,
United States, or South Africa
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2. Transfer Student
Eligibility
- Both the applicant and his/her parents must be foreign nationals.
※ An applicant and/or their parents with dual Korean citizenship are NOT eligible.
1. Nationality
※ If the student and his / her parents are of foreign nationality before receiving the education stage equivalent
to high school curriculum in South Korea, he / she can apply.
Grade Eligibility
Both International students must have completed or expect to complete their high
(2nd Year & school education in Korea or abroad or have attained an equivalent level of
3rd Year) education under the related laws.
① Completed at least 1 full academic year (more than 2 regular semesters)
at a 4-year university in Korea or overseas (Summer/Winter sessions are
2nd Year excluded.)
② Graduated from a 2- or 3-year college in Korea or overseas with an
equivalent level of academic background under the related laws.
① Co m p le te d a t le a st 2 f u l l a ca d e m i c ye a rs ( m o re t h a n 4 re g u l a r
2. Academic
semesters) at a 4-year university in Korea or overseas (Summer/Winter
Requirement 3rd Year sessions are excluded.)
② Graduated from a 2- or 3-year college in Korea or overseas with an
equivalent level of academic background under the related laws.
※ Applicants are able to apply for any major as international students despite their previous academic
backgrounds.
※ Please note that credits earned at a previous institution will be transferred according to INU polices.
Depending on which credits can be transferred, it may take longer to graduate.
※ The minimum semesters of 2nd year transfer students are 6 semesters, 3rd year transfer are 4
semesters.
※ The current D-2 visa holders are not allowed to change new D-2 visa in Korea.
A. Korean Language Proficiency (Korean Track) : Applicants must meet one of the following
conditions.
- TOPIK Level 4 or above
B. English Proficiency (English Track) : Only for applicants of the Korean Trade & Commerce
3. Language major and Public Administration
Requirement - TOEFL (IBT 75), TOEIC (700), IELTS (5.5), PETS (Level 4) or above.
※ Students from countries where English is a native language can be exempted from this requirement.
※ Students from Other countries must submit certificates.
English-native Countries : Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom,
United States, or South Africa
①C
ommon in Korean tracks students (A)
[Important] Students must get level 4 or higher in the Korean Language Proficiency
4. Notice
Test (TOPIK) before graduation to obtain a bachelor's degree.
②E
nglish Track: Some courses require completion of classes in Korean.
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4. Application Documents
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1. Submission of Required Documents
(1) How to submit: in person or via registered mail
(After submitting the application online, you must submit the required documents including a
printed copy of the online application.)
(2) Address
- Korean : (우)22012 인천광역시 연수구 아카데미로 119 인천대학교 국제교육지원팀
외국인 입학담당자(1호관 107호)
- English : Incheon National University International Service Center (BLD. #1, Room 107)
119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
(3) Deadline: May 26, 2023(Friday) 5pm
(Documents must be postmarked with a date no later than May 26, 2023 to be accepted. Students
should keep the postage receipt to prove.)
(4) Application Fee : 80,000 Korean won
(Individual notice will be emailed after reviewing the required documents)
(2) Apostille
- After translation (English or Korean) and notarization of the original documents, you can apply for
an apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office. (Only for member nation of Apostille agreement,
if not, need consulate legalization)
- Chinese applicants are not a party of the apostille agreement. (See Credentials Report or Consulate
Legalization.)
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(1) A
fter completing the online application, applicants must submit all the required documents.
Applicants who fail to submit the required documents, even if their online applications are
completed, will be excluded from the admissions process.
(2) A
pplicants must fill out the application form carefully and submit the documents correctly since the
information and documents submitted will be used during the application period. If there are any
modifications, notify to the International Service Center.
(3) The applicant’s name should be written exactly as it appears on his/her passport.
(4) T
he applicant’s name and alien registration number should be correctly written. If the applicant has
an alien registration number, write it down correctly. If the applicant does not have alien registration
number, write as follows.
Ex) A male (female) student who was born on May 15, 1992: 920515-599999(6999999)
A male (female) student who was born on May 15, 2000: 000515-799999(8999999)
(5) W
rite down personal information such as high school, address, phone (mobile) number, e-mail
address correctly. (This should match submitted documents exactly.)
(6) T
he name of the school should be its official English name.
(7) A
pplicants must be Korean Language Certificate or English Language Certificate holders and write
the score on application. The expiration date of the Certificate of Language should not expire
before the online application period has ended.
(8) A
pplicants who did not submit a language certificate before the deadline (due to the date of a
language test) must express written notification on the application.
(9) Photos (3cm*4cm) taken within 3 months are to be uploaded online.
(10) If an applicant presents any false information, fails to submit required application materials or
cannot be contacted, the applicant may be withdrawn from admission review.
(11) Applicants cannot change their major after the application period.
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6. Important Notes for Applicants
3. Etc.
(1) S
tudents are not allowed to take a leave of absence during their first semester because of INU’s
regulations.
(2) This Guide Book is originally written in Korean and translated into English and Chinese. The Korean
Guide Book prevails over translated versions in case of any conflict over other languages.
(3) M
atters that are not stipulated in this guide shall comply with the admissions procedures and
regulations of INU, related law, policies, and the decisions of INU Committee of Admissions. After
the start of the semester, students should follow the INU’s regulations.
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7. Screening Procedure
1. Screening method
Evaluation Criteria
Department
Stage 1 Stage 2 Total Evaluation
evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of the
All departments major’s subject matter, personality&adaptability,
(Except Interview 100% and language proficiency.
Performing Arts)
5 grades(A-100, B-90, C-80, D-70, E-60)
Document evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of the
Screening major’s subject matter, personality&adaptability,
Interview 50% and language proficiency.
Performing Arts 5 grades(A-100, B-90, C-80, D-70, E-60)
Free performance, planned performance
Performance 50%
5 grades(A-50, B-45, C-40, D-35, E-30)
2. Interview Information:
(1) Method of interview/Performance Test : To be determined
- Considering the situation of Covid-19, the detailed information will be noticed on the website.
(2) Applicants who reside outside of Korea may apply for the online interview.
(More information will be provided to online interviewees.)
3. Evaluation Criteria
- Students will be selected based on scholastic aptitude and language proficiency.
- Disqualification Criteria:
1) More than two of the selection criteria were evaluated at a level of 'E' during the interview
2) F
or Performing Arts, more than three of the selection criteria were evaluated at a level of ‘E’
during the interview and performance test.
3) Not eligible for studying at INU
4) Not attending the INU admission interview
※ An official ID, such as an alien registration card or passport, is necessary for the interview.
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4. Notification of Admission
- Notices will be posted on the website. (No individual notification will be provided.)
- Students accepted by INU should be fully aware of all the comments from the website.
- Acceptance of admission could be cancelled if the tuition fee is not paid within the specified
period.
- The Acceptance Notification and the Registration Invoice are accessible through the INU website
during registration.
- When paying the tuition fee via wire transfer from overseas, the student must wire enough to
cover both the tuition fee and the international wire transfer fee.
- Dual registration is not allowed. If a student is accepted at two universities or more, the student
must register at only one university. Violating this policy may result in revocation of admission to
INU and the other universities.
5. Refund Policy
An admitted student who wishes to withdraw from the acceptance of INU must submit the
“Designated Withdrawal Form” and a copy of their Korean bank book to the International Service
Center. If withdrawing after the designated period, refunds will be refunded according to the
university policy. (More details will be announced on the website.)
8. Tuition Fees
1. Tuition Fee for Korean Course Applicants (based on the Korean proficiency standard)
College(Dept.) Tuition Fee Notes
Humanities /
2,557,000KRW
Social Sciences - No entrance fee
Natural Science / - The scholarship for 1st semester varies on TOPIK level
2,871,000KRW
Physical Education - Enrolled students’ tuition varies based on the previous semester’s
GPA.
Engineering / Arts 3,217,000KRW
2. Tuition Fee for English Course Applicants (based on the English proficiency standard)
College(Dept.) Tuition Fee Notes
Korean Trade & - No entrance fee
Commerce Major - The scholarship for 1st semester varies on English score
2,823,000KRW
Public - Enrolled students’ tuition varies based on the previous semester’s
Administration GPA.
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9. Scholarships
1. Merit-based Scholarship
New international students (Freshman/Transfer Students)
※ Students from countries where English is a native language are NOT eligible for the scholarship
based on English test score.
※ English-native Countries : Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United
States, South Africa (Scholarships for Korean courses are available.)
※ For enrolled students who have achieved 15 credits or more and maintained a 3.0 GPA or
above on their previous semester, the amount of the merit-based scholarship will be awarded
according to their GPA.
※ If a student is selected for both need-based and merit-based scholarship, the student will ONLY
be awarded the scholarship of highest value.
2. Need-Based Scholarship
- For the first semester, Topik Level 4 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
- Enrolled students must achieve 15 credits or more and maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher.
- Required documents: Application of need-based scholarship (Download from Website),
Certificate of Family Registry, and Certificate of Employment and Income
(Translated into English or Korean and Notarization needed)
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10. VISA Information
-T
he submitted documents will NOT be returned. Please prepare the extra copies of documents for
the Immigration Office.
-S
uccessful applicants must follow the VISA process to start the academic schedule in time for the
semester.
-A
ccording to the Immigration Law in Korea, students must notify the relevant Immigration Office in
the event of any change in visa status, school information, change of residence, etc. If the Immigration
Office is not notified, fines will be imposed.
※ If successful applicants are rejected for VISA, the admission will be invalid and INU will not assume
responsibility for this.
-F
or more information about the VISA, please contact the Immigration Office (Call 1345) or INU
International Service Center (website: http://isc.inu.ac.kr, Tel: 032-835-9584).
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1. Academic Calendar
- Course registration for 2023 Fall semester: August, 2023
- 2023 Fall semester starts: September 1, 2023
- Orientation for new international students: Late August. 2023
2. Information of Dormitory
※ The information is subject to change. After applicants are admitted into INU, they can apply following
email notification.
- Website: http://isc.inu.ac.kr
- Phone: 032-835-9855, 9584
Admission Inquiries
◎ Address: Incheon National University International Service Center (BLD #1, Room 107)
119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
◎ Contact: +82-32-835-9856, Fax. +82-32-835-0736
◎ E-mail: [email protected] ◎ Website: http://admission.inu.ac.kr
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I understand that any statements found to be false/incorrect shall disqualify me from the admissions process.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary School -
Middle School -
High School -
College -
University -
COMMENTS
(PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY GAPS OR INCONSISTENCIES IN YOUR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND)
DECLARATION
I hereby certify that the information contained in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
I understand that any statements found to be false/incorrect shall disqualify me from the admissions process.
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International Students
Academic Verification Request Form 2023
The applicant has been admitted to the Incheon National University for 2023. The documents he(or she)
submitted indicate that he(she) previously attended your school. Yet for the sake of the Standard Operational
Procedure of the Incheon National University, his(her) documents must be confirmed. Included are his(her)
brief personal data along with photocopies of the documents he(she) submitted to us. We would deeply
appreciate if you could verify the documents and let us know the results by mail, fax or e-mail listed below.
School Address
Country City Postal Code
Period of Date of Graduation
Enrollment (Completion)
Signature of
Student DAY MONTH YEAR
Verifier Information
Name Position
Department Email
Official
Signature Stamp
DAY MONTH YEAR / Seal
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Self Introduction
Personal Information Application No.
Name (Korean)
Date of Birth
Name (English)
Department
Self Introduction
Study Plan
Personal Information Application No.
Name (Korean)
Date of Birth
Name (English)
Department
Study Plan
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(22012) 인천광역시 연수구 아카데미로 119(송도동)
인천대학교 국제교육지원팀 1호관 107호 외국인 입학담당자
Incheon National University International Service Center (BLD. #1-107)
119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
Website : http://admission.inu.ac.kr (International Students)
E- m a i l : [email protected]
P h o n e : +82-32-835-9856