South Korea University Admissions Briefing — 2026-05-22
As part of the 2028 college admissions reform, major universities like Seoul National University are completely restructuring their Susi (rolling) and Jungsi (regular) admission systems, with new interview methods and subject competence evaluations taking center stage. The Ministry of Education has released the annual evaluation results for the 2026 High School Education Contribution Support Project, and Science High School application submissions are in full swing this week.
South Korea University Admissions Briefing — 2026-05-22
Major Education Policies and Admissions Changes
① 2026 Annual Evaluation Results for High School Education Contribution Project Announced
The Ministry of Education has officially released the results of the 2026 High School Education Contribution Support Project annual evaluation. This project is a policy designed to align university admissions with high school curricula, evaluating the performance of participating universities each year to determine support eligibility.
② 2028 Admissions Reform: Seoul National University to Overhaul Susi and Jungsi Systems
For the 2028 academic year, university admission systems are being fully restructured in accordance with the 2022 revised national curriculum and the introduction of the integrated CSAT (Suneung). Seoul National University is presenting its own unique selection criteria—ranging from adjusted recruitment quotas and student record evaluation methods to interview operations and CSAT reflection metrics—with the core of these reforms focused on "interviews and subject-specific competencies."
③ Revisions to 2027 Seoul National University Admissions Plan
Following the Korean Council for University Education's recommendation to announce practical skills evaluations for fine arts, education (physical education), and music colleges, Seoul National University has revised its 「2027 Academic Year University Freshman Admissions Plan」.
Admissions Strategy and Analysis
① 2028 Admissions: Greater Differentiation in University-Specific Criteria
Since universities are introducing distinct selection criteria for the 2028 academic year, the starting point for any strategy is a thorough understanding of each target university's specific admission profile. For Seoul National University, the shift in interview operations and the weighting of subject-specific competencies are key factors to analyze.
② Continued Growth in Susi Admissions
According to Jinhaksa, "Compared to the previous year, Susi recruitment has increased by 4,367 spots, accounting for 79.9% of the total, while Jungsi recruitment has decreased by 122 spots, making up 20.1%." As the proportion of Susi continues to grow, managing student records has become the heart of admissions strategy.
③ 2028 Admissions Implementation Plan Collection Available
The University Admissions Information Portal (Adiga) is providing a collection of the 2028 academic year university admissions implementation plans. Students and parents can use this portal to check each university's specific plans and formulate their application strategies.
High School Admissions and Learning Information
① Science High School 2027 Application Period Peaks This Week
According to the Veritas Alpha high school admissions calendar, the application period for 2027 Science High Schools is in full swing this week. The specific schedule is as follows:
- Daegu Science High School, Daejeon Science High School, Sejong Science Academy, Incheon Science Academy: 5/18 (Mon) – 5/20 (Wed)
- Gyeonggi Science High School, Gwangju Science High School: 5/20 (Wed) – 5/22 (Fri)
- Seoul Science High School: 5/20 (Wed) – 5/26 (Tue)
② 2027 Regional Doctor Selection Track Materials Available
Informational materials (including revised versions) for the 2027 regional doctor selection process are now available on the University Admissions Information Portal (Adiga). Students aiming for medical school can review these requirements in advance.
③ Ministry of Education to Announce Policies on Field Trip Safety
The Ministry of Education is set to announce a policy regarding school-sponsored field trips in May. Teachers' unions have been demanding immunity from criminal liability for safety accidents occurring during such trips, and the upcoming announcement could significantly impact school operations.
Next Week’s Admissions Schedule and Summary
① Seoul Science High School Application Deadline (May 26)
Applications for the 2027 Seoul Science High School class are open from 5/20 (Wed) to 5/26 (Tue). Applicants should note that the submission window closes on this day.
② Ministry of Education Policy Announcement on Field Trips (During May)
The Ministry of Education will announce its policy on field trips within May. Depending on the results, there may be changes to how schools manage extracurricular trips.
③ Recommendation to Check 2028 Admissions Plans by University
The collection of 2028 academic year admission implementation plans is currently available on the Adiga portal. Students targeting the 2028 academic year (currently 10th graders) are advised to check the detailed plans on individual university websites and the Adiga portal.
Editor's Note: Given the limited number of sources meeting the recency criteria (post-2026-05-20), today's briefing focuses concisely on verified, up-to-date information. Please be sure to check the original sources for detailed information on each item.
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