@article{ART003366211},
author={Kim, Ji-young},
title={Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education},
journal={Korean Language & Literature},
issn={1229-1730},
year={2026},
number={133},
pages={473-493}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Ji-young
TI - Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education
JO - Korean Language & Literature
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 133
PB - Korean Language & Literature
SP - 473
EP - 493
SN - 1229-1730
AB - This study aims to analyze how Korean language proficiency requirements are implemented within the admission system for international students at Korean universities and to discuss the related issues and implications for higher education. An analysis of the 2026 admission guidelines for international students at Korean universities shows that universities employ not only the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) but also alternative criteria, including completion of university- affiliated Korean language programs, university-administered tests or interviews, completion of King Sejong Institute programs, and completion of the Korea Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP), as well as conditional admission. While these admission practices contribute to expanding access to higher education for international students, the Korean language proficiency verified through different admission criteria cannot be regarded as representing an equivalent level of language competence. In addition, although post-admission Korean language education and academic support are provided, their effectiveness may vary depending on curricular continuity and the institutional support systems established by individual universities. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify admission criteria, enhance the validity of alternative criteria, and establish systematic post-admission Korean language education and university-level academic support systems for international students.
KW - international students;university admission system;Korean language proficiency requirements;conditional admission;higher education
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Kim, Ji-young. (2026). Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education. Korean Language & Literature, 133, 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. 2026, "Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education", Korean Language & Literature, no.133, pp.473-493.
Kim, Ji-young "Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education" Korean Language & Literature 133 pp.473-493 (2026) : 473.
Kim, Ji-young. Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education. 2026; 133 : 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. "Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education" Korean Language & Literature no.133(2026) : 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education. Korean Language & Literature, 133, 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education. Korean Language & Literature. 2026; 133 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education. 2026; 133 : 473-493.
Kim, Ji-young. "Admission Practices for International Students at Korean Universities and Their Implications for Higher Education" Korean Language & Literature no.133(2026) : 473-493.
