Admission Information for the Department of Early Childhood Education (2026 Academic Year)
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Overseas Koreans or international applicants who have completed all levels of primary and secondary education outside of Korea
- Applicants whose both parents hold foreign nationality
- Applicants recognized under special cases (e.g., North Korean refugees, international school graduates in Korea), as per university policy
Application Process
- Applicants must submit all required documents either via online submission or in person by the designated deadline.
- All documents must be in Korean or English, or accompanied by a notarized translation.
Admission Process (Step-by-Step)
01
Online Application
Applicants submit an online application through the university admission website
apply.wsu.ac.kr/apply
02
Document Screening
Submitted documents are reviewed to verify eligibility and completeness.
03
Applicant Interview
Applicants may be required to attend an interview, conducted online or offline.
04
Admissions Decision
Admission results are determined based on document review and interview evaluation. Individual notification is provided.
05
Tuition Payment
Admitted students must complete tuition payment within the designated period.
06
Submission of Required Documents for Visa
Required documents for visa issuance must be submitted by post or in person.
07
Issuance of Certificate of Admission (COA) and Visa Application
The university issues the Certificate of Admission (COA), after which students apply for a visa.
08
Arrival in Korea
Admitted students enter Korea according to the academic schedule.
09
New Student Orientation and Course Registration
Students participate in orientation and complete course registration.
※Chinese citizens applying to the Korean Track must submit a paper application.
※For detailed information on the issuance and delivery of the COA, please refer to the official admission guide.
Admission Timeline
Mid-June – Early July
Application Submission
Mid – Late July
Document Screening & Interview
Late July
Result Announcement
Early August
Registration & Tuition Payment
Late August
Visa Documents Issued (if needed)
* Exact dates are announced each year via the university website.
Required Documents
- Application Form (university format)
- Personal Statement and Study Plan
- Official transcripts (middle and high school)
- Graduation certificates
- Copy of passport and ID
- Proof of parents' nationality and family relationship
- Language proficiency certificate (TOPIK, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Financial statement (bank balance certificate, sponsor letter, etc.)