Foreign Language Examination and Exemption Documents Submission Guide - 2025 Spring

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah

Guide for foreign language examination participation and exemption-document submission for the 2025 spring semester. It explains four approved pathways: taking the exam, submitting an official proficiency score, applying for a waiver based on an overseas degree, and completing the Alternative English course during the 2025 winter vacation. For exam applicants, it specifies online registration and payment windows, eligibility restrictions, scheduled dates and entry rules, exam venues and subjects by program/department, required items, and key policies such as no fee refunds and voiding records when the student is absent or expelled.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Foreign language requirement methods

1. Taking the foreign language examination

A. Application and payment

B. Examination date and time

C. Examination venue

D. Examination subjects

E. Eligibility

F. Announcement of successful candidates

G. Items to bring

H. Important notes

Exam format and materials

English examination format

2nd foreign language textbook

Guide for Foreign Language Examination and Exemption Documents Submission for the 2025 Spring Semester Graduate students must fulfill the foreign language requirement by choosing one of the following methods in order to apply for a thesis and graduate. ※ This guide is originally written in Korean and translated into English. The Korean guide prevails over translated version if any conflicts occur in the interpretation. 1. Taking the foreign language examination 2. Submitting an official foreign language proficiency score 3. Submitting a waiver application with an overseas degree 4. Passing the Alternative English course during the 2025 winter vacation 1. Taking the foreign language examination A. Application and Payment | Category | Guidelines | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Online Application | 1) Period: 2025. 2. 12. (Wed) 10:00 ~ 2. 18. (Tue) 24:00
2) Method: 【HY-in】 → 【Tests & Examinations】 → 【Registration-language tests】 | Students on leave of absence for the 2025 spring semester are not eligible for application and examination. | | Examination Fee Payment | 1) Period: 2025. 2. 20. (Thu) 09:00 ~ 2. 25. (Tue) 23:30
2) Method: 【HY-in】 → 【Tests & Examinations】 → 【Fee payment-language tests】
3) Payment via virtual account | Payment period must be observed. Application will be canceled if the fee is not paid. | B. Examination Date and Time: 2025. 3. 15. (Sat) 1) English: 10:20 AM ~ 11:20 AM (Must enter the exam room by 10:00 AM, no entry permitted afterward) 2) Korean Language and 2nd Foreign Language: 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM (Must enter the exam room by 11:50 AM, no entry permitted afterward) C. Examination Venue: Engineering Building 1, Seoul Campus D. Examination Subjects 1) Master's Program: English or Korean (Foreign nationals; however, those whose native language is English can only take the Korean language examination) 2) Doctoral Program and Master-doctorate integrated course: English or Korean, 2nd Foreign Language (applicable to specific departments) - If English is the native language of the applicant's country, they must take the Korean language examination (Countries with English as the native language: Guyana, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada) -Departments with 2nd Foreign Language Proficiency Test: • Korean Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Cultural Anthropology, Law, History, English Language and Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Philosophy, French Language and Culture 3) Foreign students are not allowed to choose their native language | Program | Details | | --- | --- | | Master's | -Choose one subject from English or Korean | | Doctoral and Master-doctorate integrated course | -Choose one subject from English and Korean, and for departments with a 2nd Foreign Language Proficiency Test, choose one subject from the 2nd Foreign Language.
-However, foreign students whose native language is not English can choose English as their 2nd Foreign Language. | E. Eligibility: Enrolled students Including freshman and students in their research semester -Students on leave of absence for 2024 fall semester are not eligible for application and examination. - If a disabled student wishes to take the examination, please consult with the Graduate Academic Affairs Division (02-2220-0222) or the Center for Students with Disabilities (02-2220-1669) to receive necessary support. F. Announcement of Successful Candidates: 2025. 4. 7. (Mon) 12:00 PM (Expected) - 【HY-in】 → 【Tests & Examinations】 → 【Registration-language tests】 G. Items to Bring on the Examination Day 1) Examination slip 2) Identification Card 3) Computer-friendly Marker (for English exam takers) 4) Black Ballpoint Pen (for Korean language and 2nd foreign language exam takers) H. Important Notes 1) After applying for the foreign language examination, the fee must be paid

FAQs

What are the four ways graduate students can fulfill the foreign language requirement in the 2025 spring semester?

They can take the foreign language examination, submit an official proficiency score, submit a waiver application with an overseas degree, or pass the Alternative English course during the 2025 winter vacation.

What are the key registration and fee-payment requirements for the foreign language examination?

Online application runs from 2025.2.12 (Wed) 10:00 to 2025.2.18 (Tue) 24:00, and the fee payment runs from 2025.2.20 (Thu) 09:00 to 2025.2.25 (Tue) 23:30. Payment must be made during the designated period via virtual account; otherwise the application is canceled.

Are all students eligible to apply for the foreign language examination?

Students on leave of absence for the 2025 spring semester are not eligible, and students on leave of absence for the 2024 fall semester are also not eligible. Students needing support should consult the relevant graduate academic affairs or disability support offices.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah