[Undergraduate] Announcement of the Double Major Admission Process for Fall 2026

In accordance with Article 35, Paragraph 2, Item 1 (Double Major) of the Korea University Academic Regulations and Chapter 6, Section 2, Subsection 1 of the Academic Operations Regulations.

1. Eligibility

Applicants must:

a. Have been assigned a first major.

b. Have completed at least:

• 3 semesters of enrollment (regular students), or

• 2 semesters of enrollment (transfer students).

c. Be enrolled during Spring 2026.

Additional requirements:

• Students on leave of absence are not eligible to apply.

• Students may take a leave of absence after being admitted to the double major and entering the program in Fall 2026.

• Students who take a leave of absence during the application semester will be disqualified, even if they have already been admitted.

• Students currently participating in or scheduled to participate in an international exchange program during the application semester (including summer term), such as:

  • Exchange programs

  • KU-GLP

  • Internships
    are not eligible to apply.

• KU-GLP participants may apply only if they do not request academic credit recognition for the program.

d. Students already admitted to a second major program (Double Major, Interdisciplinary Major, or Student-Designed Major) are not eligible.

• Students wishing to reapply must officially withdraw from their previously approved second major by May 11, 2026.

• Reapplication is permitted only once.

• If reapplication results in rejection, the student must complete the Intensive Major program within their first major.

2. Application Procedure

a. Application Portal

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

Steps:

1. Select the desired college/department.

2. Complete the study plan (if required).

3. Click "Temporary Save."

4. Review the information and click "Final Submission."

Important:

• Clicking only "Temporary Save" does not complete the application.

• Applications not finalized through "Final Submission" will be automatically canceled after the application period.

b. Study Plan

A study plan is required only for departments that request one.

Study plan sections (up to 1,000 characters each):

• Motivation for applying

• Academic interests or relevant coursework

• Study plan

• Additional information

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

3. Selection Process

a. Evaluation methods vary by department and may include:

• Academic performance

• Interview

• Study plan

• Other department-specific criteria

b. Evaluation is based on the cumulative GPA up to the previous semester, including all completed courses and F grades.

4. Application Period

• May 13, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 AM – May 15, 2026 (Fri) 5:00 PM

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 1–2 hours before the deadline to avoid system congestion.

Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues.

5. Admission Results

• Announcement Date: June 30, 2026 (Tue), 5:00 PM (scheduled)

• Posted on:
  KUPID → Bulletin Board → Academic Notices

6. Important Notes

a. Students admitted from the Class of 2004 onward must complete one of the following before graduation:

• Intensive Major in the first major

• Double Major

• Interdisciplinary Major

• Student-Designed Major

(Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.)

b. The Intensive Major option is equivalent to the traditional single-major curriculum.

c. Students begin their double major in the semester following the application semester (Fall 2026).

d. Departments Not Eligible for Double Major Applications

• College of Medicine

• College of Nursing

• College of Pharmacy

• Contract-based departments, including:

  • Department of Cyber Defense

  • Department of Semiconductor Engineering

  • Department of Next-Generation Communications

  • School of Smart Mobility

• Discontinued departments

• Similar or overlapping departments where double major combinations are prohibited

• Newly established departments in 2025:

  • Department of Artificial Intelligence

  • School of Global Entertainment

  These departments will begin accepting double major applicants starting with the Spring 2027 admission cycle (implemented in Fall 2026).

e. Some departments require submission of a study plan. Applicants must review the detailed admission guide and complete all required sections if applicable.

f. Applicants should carefully review the full admission guidelines before applying.

g. Questions regarding admission quotas and graduation requirements for a specific double major should be directed to the administrative office of the relevant college or department.