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Admissions

Associate Degree

Note: Woosong College will reopen international admissions for associate degree programs in the second semester of 2026.

Eligibility for Application

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Foreign nationals who have completed high school in Korea or overseas, and whose parents are not Korean citizens.
  • Foreign nationals who have completed elementary, middle, and high school outside of Korea.

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following Korean language requirements:

  • Hold a TOPIK Level 3 or higher, issued by the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, or a KLPT Level 3 or higher, issued by the Korean Language Society.
  • Have completed a Level 3 or higher Korean Language Education Course in Korea or abroad. (Applicants who are expected to complete the course may also apply.)
  • Be recognized as fluent Korean speakers (e.g., ethnic Koreans from China).

Required Documents

All documents must be submitted in the following order.
Documents in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Korean or English translation.

  1. Application for Admission
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Self-Introduction
  4. Study Plan
  5. Affidavit of Financial Support
  6. Graduation Certificate or Certificate of Expected Graduation (original, photocopy, and translation) from high school
  7. Official High School Transcript (notarized with an apostille)
  8. Photocopy of parents’ ID card or passport
  9. Photocopy of applicant’s passport
  10. Bank Certificate of Balance
    • Must show a deposit of at least USD $10,000
    • Must include Employment Certificate and Income Certificate of the financial sponsor
  11. Application Fee: KRW 50,000 (approx. USD $50)

Important Reminders

  • Applicants who are expected to graduate high school or complete the Korean language course must submit the final certificates before the semester begins, or admission will be revoked.
  • If any documents are found to be falsified or forged, admission will be cancelled immediately.
  • WOOSONG COLLEGE is not responsible for admission cancellation due to applicant mistakes, missing documents, or incomplete procedures.
  • All admitted students must complete registration and tuition payment by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation.
  • For all matters not specified here, WOOSONG COLLEGE regulations apply, and final decisions are made by the Committee for International Admissions.

Program Information

  1. Start Dates: March & September (each year)
  2. Program Duration:
    • 2-year course (4 semesters)
    • 3-year course (6 semesters)
  3. Enrollment Load: 16–24 credits per semester
  4. Graduation Requirements:
    • Dept. of Nursing, Clinical Pathology, Medical Information, Early Childhood Education: 120 credits
    • Other departments: 80 credits

Student Management Policy

  • Strict academic advisor system in place
  • Temporary leave of absence is not allowed without official approval
  • Students who permanently withdraw or take unauthorized leave must return to their home country
  • Illegal stay and unauthorized employment are strictly prohibited.