Gachon University has attracted over 83,000 applicants for its 2027 early admissions cycle, generating significant interest.
According to Gachon University, the early admissions application period closed with a total of 32,46 spots available and 83,308 applicants, resulting in an average competition ratio of 25.7 to 1.
The number of early applicants has remained above 80,000 for three consecutive years.
Among the various admission types, the essay-based admissions saw the highest number of applicants. With 1,036 spots available, 46,828 students applied, yielding a competition ratio of 45.2 to 1.
This marks an increase of 4,886 applicants compared to last year's 41,942, with the competition ratio rising from 41.6 to 45.2.
The Gachon Windmill Admission type had 437 spots available, attracting 12,084 applicants for a competition ratio of 27.7 to 1.
The Regional Balance Admission type had 358 spots with 5,950 applicants, resulting in a 16.6 to 1 ratio, while the Outstanding Academic Record Admission type had 436 spots and 5,039 applicants, yielding an 11.6 to 1 ratio.
Competition in the medical field was particularly intense.
For the essay-based admissions in the medical program, there were 6 spots available and 2,777 applicants, resulting in a staggering competition ratio of 462.8 to 1.
The Gachon Medical Admission type had 16 spots with 564 applicants, yielding a 35.3 to 1 ratio, while the Rural (Academic) Admission type had a 36 to 1 ratio, and the Outstanding Academic Record Admission type had an 18 to 1 ratio.
The Pharmacy program's essay-based admissions also saw high competition, with 6 spots and 2,081 applicants, resulting in a 346.8 to 1 ratio.
The Gachon Medical Admission type had 10 spots with 456 applicants, yielding a 45.6 to 1 ratio.
The Korean Medicine program also saw a concentration of applicants in the essay-based admissions.
For the essay-based admissions, there were 7 spots and 1,794 applicants, resulting in a 256.3 to 1 ratio, while the Outstanding Academic Record Admission type had 7 spots with 124 applicants, yielding a 17.7 to 1 ratio.
This year's results confirm the high interest among applicants in the medical field and essay-based admissions.
In particular, as more students seek to enhance their chances of acceptance through essays rather than relying solely on academic records, there has been a noticeable trend of increased applicants for essay-based admissions at major universities.
Based on this year's early admissions results, Gachon University plans to strengthen its education in connection with advanced industries such as AI, semiconductors, batteries, and biotechnology.
Lee Gil-yeo, the university president, stated, "Achieving the highest number of early admissions applicants for three consecutive years reflects the trust gained from students and parents due to Gachon University's specialization in advanced industries and its efforts to enhance educational and research capabilities."
He emphasized, "We will strengthen education linked to advanced industries such as AI, semiconductors, batteries, and biotechnology to cultivate talents who will lead future industries."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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