Hello everyone ~ my name is Zhanara, and I’m a 4th-semester student at Inha University, and I’m from Kyrgyzstan. In this post, I want to share my journey of the university application process, some tricks, and tips on how I got into the English-taught major, IBT (International Business and Trade).

First of all, I want to explain the reasons why I chose Inha and why I think others should consider it when applying:

1. Location: While applying to universities in Korea, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to live in Seoul because moving from a small town to a big city felt overwhelming. Inha is close to Seoul (40-50 minutes by subway), but with a lower cost of living. It’s the perfect balance!

2. Only two undergraduate majors taught fully in English: IBT (International Business and Trade) and ISE (Integrated System Engineering). Unfortunately, if you can’t speak Korean, you can only choose between these two. This might make the admission process a little less competitive 🙌.

3. Affordable tuition and Scholarships: Inha University is considered more affordable compared to universities of similar rank, offering range of scholarships for international students :)✨

So let’s get started!

⭐️ 1. First of all: Everything on the Admission Guide ⭐️

All you need is to visit the Inha admission website and download the admission guide for the semester you’re applying to. Go to this website: page . If you’re interested in applying for the INHA SGCS Program and need more admission information, please click the following banner to the admission team’s homepage. 🔗 You can download the Admission Guide here!

Be sure to check all the information carefully, so we can move to the next step!

⭐️ 2. Timeline: Know your deadline ⭐️

You can apply to Inha University during two periods: Fall and Spring admissions.

• 🌸 Spring admission timeline:

Admission for March (Spring Semester): Mid October ~ Beginning of November in the previous year.

• 🍁 Fall admission timeline:

Admission for September (Fall Semester): Mid of April ~ Mid of May in the applicable year.

The exact schedule will be announced on the International Center’s Homepage.

⭐️ 3. Required documents: docs list and general requirements ⭐️

Eligibility 🧐

• Nationality: International students whose parents are both non-Korean.

• Education: High school graduates (or expected graduates) or those with higher education.

Language Proficiency 📚

For SGCS (IBT, ISE) Applicants:

• IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 71+.

• Exemptions: Applicants from English-speaking countries.

Application fee is 105,000 KRW 💸

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Required Documents for Freshman Applicants 📝👀

1️⃣ Application Form – Printed after completing the online application, including ID photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm).

2️⃣ School Information Form – Includes school name, attendance period, website, and contact details; printed after online application.

3️⃣ Replacement Document for School Record Book (Optional) – Must be in Korean or English (prescribed form).

4️⃣ Language Proficiency Documents • Korean: TOPIK/TOPIK IBT certificate or proof of completion of a Korean language program at a Korean university or King Sejong Institute.

• English: TOEFL iBT or IELTS certificate. • Must be valid at the time of application (or issued within the last two years for Korean language certificates).

5️⃣ Letter of Agreement for Academic Background Check – Printed after online application.

6️⃣ High School Diploma & Transcripts • Submit 1 copy of the transcript with full marks indicated. • High school graduates: Submit a high school diploma. • Current students: Submit a certificate of expected graduation. The high school diploma must be submitted after graduation.

7️⃣ Proof of Nationality & Family Relationship • Non-Chinese Applicants: • Certificate of family relationship (e.g., family register, birth certificate). • Certificate of parents’ divorce or death (if applicable). • Must be translated into English by a notarized translator.

8️⃣ Identification Documents • Applicant: Passport copy (or national ID). • Parents: Passport copies (or national ID). • If only an ID is submitted, a passport copy must be provided later.