Handong Global University

Graduate

General Graduate School Global Management and Leadership Global Development & Entrepreneurship Handong International Law School (HILS)

Admissions Graduate General Graduate School

General Graduate School

Master PhD

General Studies (Master)

Application Requirements for Prospective International Students Academic Year - Fall, 2026

Handong Global University is a "Global Christian University", educating twenty-first-century leaders for our nation and the world, who embody excellence in both academics and Christian moral characters, in particular, honesty and service.

Fields and Admission Quota for General Graduate School

Course	Field	Department	Capacity
Master	Humanity · Society	• Law • Psychology • Social Welfare	In accordance with the internal policy
Master	Science	• Life Science
Master	Engineering	• Spatial Design & Engineering • Mechanical and Control System Engineering • Culture & Media Design • Computer Science and Electrical Engineering • Interdisciplinary AI for Human and Technology

Course

Field

Department

Capacity

Master

Humanity · Society

• Law

• Psychology

• Social Welfare

In accordance with the internal policy

Master

Science

• Life Science

Master

Engineering

• Spatial Design & Engineering
• Mechanical and Control System Engineering
• Culture & Media Design
• Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
• Interdisciplinary AI for Human and Technology

Department name scheduled for change

: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering → AI Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Detailed Information on Majors by Department

Department of Computer and Electronic Engineering: (Computer Engineering), (Electronic Engineering), (Artificial Intelligence)
Department of Interdisciplinary AI for Human and Technology: (Photonics), (Atomics), (Engineering), (Life Science), (Human-Computer Interaction), (Integrated Spatial Planning), (Clinical Counseling Psychology), (Interdisciplinary AI)

Eligibility

Both the applicant and his/her parents must be native citizens of a foreign country (non-Korean citizens). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university (or be expected to receive such a degree before Aug, 2026), or have an educational attainment equivalent to bachelor’s/master’s degree approved by law (16 years of elementary, junior/middle, high school and university education in foreign countries)

Application Procedure

a. Document evaluation.

b. Interview for those who pass the document evaluation.

c. Document evaluation is reviewed comprehensively based on the submitted documents such as the university transcript (GPA), study plan portraying the suitability for the proposed program of studies, and applicant's language proficiency.
d. The General Graduate School Committee will make the final decision on the acceptance.

Required Documents

All documents must be written in Korean or English. Documents written in any other language must be submitted with a notarized document.

a-1. Application form (available on the web) 1 copy : Mandatory submission via Google Form
a-2. Personal information collection and usage agreement form (available on the web) 1 copy
b. Self-introduction form (available on the web) 1 copy
c. Recommendation letter (available on the web) 1 copy
d-1. Official University/Graduate School transcripts(for 4 years/2 years) 1 copy
d-2. Official University/Graduate School diploma or certificate of pending graduation 1 copy

* Applicants who completed education abroad are required to submit a document that is notarized by either Apostille standards or the Korean embassy/consulate
e. Certificate of authorized English test score taken within 2 years. (TOEFL- IBT 80 / PBT 550 / CBT 213, TOEIC 700, TEPS 572, New TEPS 264, TOEIC-Speaking 130, TEPS-Speaking 51, OPIC IM2, IELTS 5.5 or higher)

* For those who do not have a score of any authorized English tests at the time of admission, his/her head professor is required to submit a letter of proof for language proficiency. (English test score above must be obtained before graduation.)

* If the applicant has studied in University using English as his/her first language, there is no need to submit a certificate of English test score or a letter of language proficiency by the professor.
f. Applicant’s passport 1 copy

* The passport expiration date must be after the semester start date

g. Financial statement (Bank Statement) 1 copy

* A bank statement with a minimum balance of $10,000 deposited within a month, or a letter of responsibilities from a sponsor for applicant’s financial needs until the applicant completes the degree. Applicants without the submission of a bank certificate or a letter of responsibilities will not be processed for admission decision.

h. Students intending to reside in the dormitory are required to provide proof of measles vaccination and tuberculosis testing.

Application Fee (Transfer Information)

Application fee	￦80,000(KRW) or $70(USD)
Bank Name	KEB Hana Bank
Branch Name	Pohang buk
Swift Code	KOEXKRSE or KOEXKRSEXXX
Bank Address	375-89 74,Cheonma-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Account Number	910-910005-17804
Beneficiary Address	558 Handong-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk
Beneficiary Name	HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Admission Process and Enrollment

Contents	Period
Application Registration	5.11.2026.(Mon) ~ 6.12.2026.(Fri) 12:00 KST Modifications and cancellations are not allowed after completing the online application
Document Evaluation Result	7.2.2026.(Thu) 14:00 Individual emails or homepage
Interview	~ 7.10.2026.(Fri) Department Admission Committee (online)
Notification of Admissions Results	7.29.2026.(Wed)14:00 KST Individual emails or homepage
Admission & Tuition fee payment	8.4.2026.(Mon) ~ 8.6.2026.(Thu) Admission fee amount (900,000 KRW) Tuition fee amount : Human, Society (4,074,000 KRW) / Science, Engineering (5,646,000 KRW)
Submission of All Required Documents	8.24.2026.(Mon) ~ 8.26.2026.(Wed) All required documents must be submitted in person or by post

Scholarships for Enrolled Students

All students who have been admitted through regular admission will receive an average of 65% of tuition scholarship for 2 years.

(It only applies to those whose GPA is B0 or above from a previous semester.)
* The actual tuition payable after receiving the general academic scholarship (65%) : KRW 1,425,900(Human, Society), and KRW 1,976,100(Science and Engineering) (based on the second semester of 2025.)

Important Notes for Applicants

a. Since submitted documents are primary materials for assessment, be as specific as possible in filling in the application.
b. Be sure to make and keep photocopies of all completed forms. Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants.
c. Any false or misleading information found in the application or supporting documents will result in cancellation of admission.
d. Admitted students should pay tuition fees during the registration period. Otherwise, admission will be canceled.
e. Applicants can only apply to one department (applying to two or more departments is not allowed)
f. Notices regarding admission, interview, and information for admitted students are posted on the admission website. Applicants should take full responsibility for any complications caused by his or her lack of effort in going over the information thoroughly.
g. New students cannot take a leave of absence in their first semester. (Except for cases where a visa is not issued and you cannot enter the country)

h. Notices related to the admissions process will be sent to the applicant’s email address entered on the Application Form, so applicants should check their email regularly after submitting their application. The General Graduate School Office is not responsible for application cancellation due to incorrect contact information or due to not checking emails.

i. If an applicant’s visa is not issued, or is rejected, then their admission will be canceled.

j. If an applicants do not have sufficient academic ability, they may not be selected.

k. These Admission Guidelines were originally written in Korean and translated into English. Should there be any discrepancies between them, the Korean version supersedes the translated version.

General Information

Application Documents

- Master : https://www.handong.edu/eng/admission/graduate/school/master/

- Doctoral : https://www.handong.edu/eng/admission/graduate/school/phd/

Application Registration

- Tel #: +82-54-260-1208,1203
- Fax # : +82-54-260-1209
- E-mail : HGS@handong.edu
*The scanned documents must arrive by e-mail within the application period, and the original documents must be sent without delay after the confirmation of your admission.

- Please write your name at the top of right corner of each document before submission.

Address

Dept. of Academic Affairs Sect. of Graduate School(HDH 119), Handong Global University, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea (Zip : 37554)

Regulations of Admission Fee Refund and Amount

- Any over payment is refundable.
- Admission fee CANNOT be refunded unless there are special circumstances such as receiving treatment in a hospital, death etc. (It must be proved.)
- For those who are not able to participate in the admission process due to a fault caused by the school or natural disaster, the University will reimburse the amount of the fee for the admission process.
- Under the law, the amount of the rest according to income and expenditure about the application will be refunded.

How to Get Refund

- ‘Visiting the university in person' or ‘account transfer to applicant’s bank account’
* When the applicant chooses account transfer for a refund, the transaction fee will be deducted from the refund balance, and the refund is not possible if the transaction fee is higher than the refund balance.

Result Announcement: By homepage or Email.