Dongduk Women's University, a leading institution in cultural and knowledge convergence, will select 1,102 students for its 2027 early admissions. The university has established a new mid- to long-term development plan called 'VISION 2030' to accelerate educational innovation focused on convergence and practicality in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The university is particularly noted for its 'multi-campus' model, connecting its main campus in Wolgok with the Daehangno Performing Arts Center and the Cheongdam Design Hub, emphasizing hands-on training for practical talent development. This early admissions process will actively seek 'ARETE-type convergent talents' through seven admission categories reflecting Dongduk's educational philosophy.
The student record-based admissions are divided into two main categories: comprehensive student record admissions (Dongduk Creative Leader, opportunity balance, specialized high school graduates) and academic record admissions (academic excellence). The most populous category, the comprehensive Dongduk Creative Leader admissions (255 students), aims to discover creative talents with potential in their chosen fields. In the first stage, candidates are selected based on 100% document review, and in the second stage, the final candidates are determined by combining 40% of the first-stage scores with 60% from interviews. Given the high weight of 60% for the interview, applicants should thoroughly analyze their recorded activities and practice logical responses to interview questions. Notably, pharmacy applicants must also meet minimum score requirements in the college entrance exam.
The academic excellence admissions will select 196 students based solely on academic performance. While a recommendation from the school principal is required, there is no limit on the number of recommendations from each high school, broadening the pool of applicants. Last year's admission results showed that successful candidates for general programs had scores in the late 2s to early 3s, while pharmacy candidates averaged around 1.3. The minimum score requirement for the college entrance exam is a combined score of 6 or lower in two subjects (with one subject from the top level), but pharmacy candidates must meet a separate standard of 6 or lower across three subjects (Korean, Mathematics—Calculus/Geometry required—and two science subjects, with one from the top level).
The essay excellence admissions will select 266 students based solely on essay exam scores, with a minimum score requirement (combined score of 6 or lower in two subjects). A significant change for the 2027 admissions is the complete overhaul of the essay format from descriptive to short-answer format.
In both the humanities and natural sciences, six main questions will be drawn from Korean and Mathematics, with two cross-disciplinary questions. The Korean section will assess reading comprehension and summarization skills, while the Mathematics section will evaluate logical and clear problem-solving processes. Notably, the topics of 'probability and statistics, calculus, and geometry' have been excluded from the exam scope, reducing the burden on candidates. Students can adequately prepare by referring to the essay guidebook available on the admissions office website, based on school lessons and EBS materials.
The practical skills admissions (361 students) and special talent admissions (12 students) place a significant emphasis on practical exam scores. The practical skills admissions will weigh practical skills at 80% and academic records at 20%, but when converted to actual impact, practical scores account for 87%, effectively determining admission outcomes.
The special talent admissions for modeling, broadcasting, and practical music will also reflect 80% of practical scores in the second stage after a qualification review in the first stage, so applicants must focus their efforts on preparing for practical exams.
Starting in 2026, Dongduk Women's University will enhance its internationalization efforts by establishing the 'International College,' dedicated to foreign students. Five majors, including Arts & Media and BioHealth Sciences, are expected to foster positive academic synergy with domestic students.
Additionally, the university offers interdisciplinary majors such as 'Fashion Marketing,' 'Global Multicultural Studies,' and 'Big Data' to cultivate creative professionals who can respond swiftly to the demands of an increasingly complex future society. As a result of these educational innovations, the university recently received an S grade in the educational innovation category and an A grade in the self-performance management category from the Ministry of Education's university innovation support project evaluation, widely recognizing its excellence.
The university is particularly noted for its 'multi-campus' model, connecting its main campus in Wolgok with the Daehangno Performing Arts Center and the Cheongdam Design Hub, emphasizing hands-on training for practical talent development. This early admissions process will actively seek 'ARETE-type convergent talents' through seven admission categories reflecting Dongduk's educational philosophy.
The student record-based admissions are divided into two main categories: comprehensive student record admissions (Dongduk Creative Leader, opportunity balance, specialized high school graduates) and academic record admissions (academic excellence). The most populous category, the comprehensive Dongduk Creative Leader admissions (255 students), aims to discover creative talents with potential in their chosen fields. In the first stage, candidates are selected based on 100% document review, and in the second stage, the final candidates are determined by combining 40% of the first-stage scores with 60% from interviews. Given the high weight of 60% for the interview, applicants should thoroughly analyze their recorded activities and practice logical responses to interview questions. Notably, pharmacy applicants must also meet minimum score requirements in the college entrance exam.
The academic excellence admissions will select 196 students based solely on academic performance. While a recommendation from the school principal is required, there is no limit on the number of recommendations from each high school, broadening the pool of applicants. Last year's admission results showed that successful candidates for general programs had scores in the late 2s to early 3s, while pharmacy candidates averaged around 1.3. The minimum score requirement for the college entrance exam is a combined score of 6 or lower in two subjects (with one subject from the top level), but pharmacy candidates must meet a separate standard of 6 or lower across three subjects (Korean, Mathematics—Calculus/Geometry required—and two science subjects, with one from the top level).
The essay excellence admissions will select 266 students based solely on essay exam scores, with a minimum score requirement (combined score of 6 or lower in two subjects). A significant change for the 2027 admissions is the complete overhaul of the essay format from descriptive to short-answer format.
In both the humanities and natural sciences, six main questions will be drawn from Korean and Mathematics, with two cross-disciplinary questions. The Korean section will assess reading comprehension and summarization skills, while the Mathematics section will evaluate logical and clear problem-solving processes. Notably, the topics of 'probability and statistics, calculus, and geometry' have been excluded from the exam scope, reducing the burden on candidates. Students can adequately prepare by referring to the essay guidebook available on the admissions office website, based on school lessons and EBS materials.
The practical skills admissions (361 students) and special talent admissions (12 students) place a significant emphasis on practical exam scores. The practical skills admissions will weigh practical skills at 80% and academic records at 20%, but when converted to actual impact, practical scores account for 87%, effectively determining admission outcomes.
The special talent admissions for modeling, broadcasting, and practical music will also reflect 80% of practical scores in the second stage after a qualification review in the first stage, so applicants must focus their efforts on preparing for practical exams.
Starting in 2026, Dongduk Women's University will enhance its internationalization efforts by establishing the 'International College,' dedicated to foreign students. Five majors, including Arts & Media and BioHealth Sciences, are expected to foster positive academic synergy with domestic students.
Additionally, the university offers interdisciplinary majors such as 'Fashion Marketing,' 'Global Multicultural Studies,' and 'Big Data' to cultivate creative professionals who can respond swiftly to the demands of an increasingly complex future society. As a result of these educational innovations, the university recently received an S grade in the educational innovation category and an A grade in the self-performance management category from the Ministry of Education's university innovation support project evaluation, widely recognizing its excellence.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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