[Undergraduate] Notice on the Double Major Admission Process for the Second Semester of 2026

In accordance with Article 36, Section 3, Chapter 4 of the Academic Regulations and Articles 37, 38, and Chapter 7, Section 2 of the Academic Affairs Regulations.

International students should note that admission to a double major does not qualify as an extended period of study; therefore, visa extensions are not available on this basis.

(Double majors are pursued only after students have fulfilled the graduation requirements for their first major and second major (or intensive major) and have passed graduation evaluation.)

1. Application Period

March 25, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 – March 27, 2026 (Fri) 17:00

Important: The application is considered complete only after payment of the application fee and submission of proof of payment. Please refer to Section 7 for details regarding the application fee.

2. Application Method

KUPID Portal → Academic Records/Graduation → Academic Information → Double Major Application

(Proof of application fee payment must be attached.)

Examples of acceptable proof:

• ATM deposit receipt

• Online transfer record

Notes:

• Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

• Applicants are advised to complete the application at least one hour before the deadline to avoid possible system errors.

• System errors will not be accepted as grounds for late submission.

3. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

a. Have completed at least 102 credits (34 credits for bachelor's degree transfer students).

b. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (including grades of F).

c. Be enrolled during the Spring Semester of 2026.

Additional restrictions:

• Students studying abroad through an international exchange program are not eligible.

• Students scheduled to be commissioned as Reserve Officers under Article 8 of the Enforcement Decree of the Military Personnel Management Act are not eligible.

• Students who have already been approved for a double major may not apply again.

4. Available Departments and Majors

a. Applicants may not apply to a department or major that is identical or similar to their first major or dual major.

• Please refer to the attached file for details.

b. Excluded colleges and departments:

• College of Medicine

• College of Nursing

• Department of Cyber Defense

• College of Pharmacy

• All contract-based departments

c. Restricted departments:

• The College of Education only accepts applicants who have completed studies within the College of Education.

d. Additional notes:

1. The former College of Law is not accepting applications because the department has been abolished.

2. Departments established in or after the 2023 academic year are not eligible for application.

   • Departments established in 2022 began accepting double-major applications starting with the Spring Semester 2026 selection cycle.

5. Maximum Period of Enrollment

As of February 25, 2026, amendments to the Academic Regulations and Academic Affairs Regulations abolished the maximum enrollment period for undergraduate students, except those in the College of Medicine.

Therefore, students outside the College of Medicine are not subject to enrollment-period restrictions related to double majors.

• Students in the College of Medicine who pursue a double major are subject to Article 38 of the Academic Affairs Regulations.

6. Selection Method

a. Humanities and Natural Sciences Departments

• Document screening

• Interview examination

(English interviews will be conducted for applicants to the Division of International Studies.)

b. Arts and Physical Education Departments

• Document screening

• Interview examination or practical skills examination

• Applicants to the School of Art & Design must specify their intended field of study in their study plan (Fine Arts or Design).

7. Application Fee

a. Payment Period

March 25, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 – March 27, 2026 (Fri) 16:00

• The payment deadline is one hour earlier than the application deadline.

b. Fee Amount

KRW 20,000

The depositor name must include:

• Applicant's name + last three digits of student ID number

Example: KimHoi115

c. Bank Account

Hana Bank 391-910009-50504

(Account Name: Korea University Double Major Application Fee)

Important:

• The fee must be paid before submitting the online application.

• Proof of payment must be uploaded when submitting the application through KUPID.

• Examples include ATM deposit receipts or online transfer records.

• Please refer to the attached example file titled “Good Example of Online Double Major Application Fee Payment Verification.”

Applications will be automatically canceled if:

• The application fee is not paid by the deadline, or

• Proof of payment is not attached.

8. Interview Examination

a. Dates

April 13 (Mon) – April 15 (Wed), 2026

b. Venue

To be announced later.

Notes:

• Each department will schedule interviews on one of the three dates according to its own circumstances.

• Detailed interview schedules and locations by department will be announced on the notice board after the application period closes.

9. Announcement of Results

a. Date and Time

April 30, 2026 (Thu), 17:00 (scheduled)

b. Where to Check

KUPID Portal → Bulletin Board → Notices → Academic Calendar