How to Apply

This page is intended as reference for applicants who have successfully advanced through the KOICA Round conducted by KOICA overseas Office (Korean Embassy).

Application Method

  • The designated university personnel will send an email to each successful applicant, providing the necessary documents for university enrollment and offering guidance on subsequent schedules related to those who have successfully completed the KOICA Round conducted by KOICA overseas Office (Korean Embassy).
  • Applicants should send a scanned copy of their application documents to the university via the official university email: koica.snu@gmail.com
  • It is not necessary for applicants to submit the original copy of their application documents at this stage.
  • Successful candidates are required to submit authenticated official graduation certificates and transcripts. These documents must be certified by the Korean Embassy or Consulate. This is a prerequisite before the University can issue the Certificate of Admission.
Step 1 March
Application Package Submission (Via University email)
Step 2 April
Document Screening
Step 3 April
Medical Check-up (Local)
Step 4 May to July
Original Document Submission (Using DHL / to University)
Step 5 May
Interview
Step 6 May/June
Admission Notification
Post-Admission August/September
Arrival in Korea/KOICA Orientation/University Orientation
*The above schedule is subject to change.
  1. Step 1: University Documents Submission
    • Applicants who have successfully advanced through the KOICA Round are kindly requested to submit the requisite documents to the institution via designated email address. Applicants are requested to email scanned copies of the university-required materials to koica.snu@gmail.com
    • Details about all the required documents can be found on page 23-25.
  2. Step 2: Document Screening (Seoul National University)
    • Documents of the applicants who have been nominated by the regional KOICA office or Korean Embassy (if KOICA office is unavailable) will be screened and evaluated by the university. The university will assess the education and work experiences of the applicants based on their submitted documents. The university will also scrutinize whether or not the nominated applicants have properly prepared the required documents.
    • The application package will be comprehensively reviewed. Factors such as the reputation of the applicant’s undergraduate school, undergraduate GPA (including the grading scale), English proficiency, current affiliation, and work experience will be carefully considered.
    • The results of the Step 2 of the selection process will be communicated to both the applicants and KOICA, respectively.
  3. Step 3: Medical Check-up (Local)
    • Those who have successfully passed the Step 2 of the selection process (Successful applicants of document screening) must submit the medical examination result by the designated date.
    • Further guidance will be given by the university.
  4. Step 4: Interview
    • Applicants who have successfully passed the 1st round of the selection process (Document Screening) will be invited to participate the interview.
    • Further guidance will be given by the university once the result of the 1st round (Document Screening) has been announced.
  5. Step 5: Original Document Submission
    • Applicants are required to prepare in advance for document authentication (which must be Apostilled/Consular Authenticated), and have them ready to be sent to the university as soon as the result of the 2nd round (interview) has been announced. Those who have been finally accepted at the university stage are required to submit original documents to the KOICA overseas office/Korean Embassy. KOICA overseas office/Korean Embassy will send original documents to the University. If there are issues with the original documents, the final candidates may be placed on hold or disqualified. Please ensure that the submitted documents are accurate and complete. And please check accurately with university staffs before submission to KOICA Overseas office/Korean Embassy.
      • Submitting Entity: KOICA Overseas Office/ Korean Embassy
      • Submitting Deadline: TBA
      Bear in mind that if the documents are not properly authenticated OR if there are any missing documents, you may have to supplement them again through express mail at your own expense. Also, domestic postage costs are not covered (Home to KOICA Overseas Office/ Korean Embassy). KOICA Overseas Office and Korean Embassy will send original documents to university.
  6. Step 6: Admission Notification
    • Admission result will be notified to the regional KOICA overseas offices or Korean embassy. Registration instructions, course registration, and information on other necessary steps will be provided individually to the successful applicants.