The application period for early admissions to four-year universities for the 2027 academic year begins next week. As each university has different application periods and deadlines, students should verify the admission guidelines for their chosen institutions this weekend.
According to the Korea Council for University Education on September 4, the application period for early admissions to four-year universities is from September 7 to 11. Each university will accept applications for at least three days during this period. The first round of applications for two-year colleges will take place from September 7 to 30.
The first thing to check is the number of applications allowed. For early admissions to general four-year universities, students can apply to a maximum of six different admissions types, not six universities.
If permitted by the university, students can apply to multiple admissions types within the same institution. Each application counts toward the total limit. Applications to industrial universities and two-year colleges do not count toward the six-application limit.
Students should also be cautious not to exceed the six-application limit. The basic guidelines for university admissions for the 2027 academic year stipulate that any applications exceeding this limit will be canceled.
In the 2026 academic year, a total of 519,944 students submitted 2,548,838 applications, averaging 4.89 applications per student. Preventive measures were taken against 402 students who violated the six-application limit.
It is essential to confirm the application deadlines for each university. While the overall application period is from September 7 to 11, not all universities will close applications on the same day. Students should check the specific schedules and deadlines on each university's admissions website.
Students should also review the required documents for each admissions type. Depending on the university and admissions type, additional documents may be required, and the submission targets, methods, and deadlines can vary.
Restrictions on applying after being accepted in early admissions are also important. Students who are accepted in early admissions, including those who are waitlisted, cannot apply for regular admissions or additional admissions, regardless of their registration status.
The early admissions process for four-year universities for the 2027 academic year will take place from the day after the application period ends, from September 12 to December 17. Results will be announced by December 18.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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