Join a university shaped by more than a century of scholarship, research, public service, and competition.
UNDERGRADUATE
For first-year and transfer applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
GRADUATE
For applicants pursuing master’s, doctoral, and research-based programs.
INTERNATIONAL
Guidance for international applicants, exchange students, and applicants educated outside Korea.
JANU evaluates applicants through a holistic admissions process that considers academic preparation, achievement, intellectual curiosity, individual context, and contributions beyond the classroom.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Secondary-school coursework, academic performance, and readiness for university-level study.
PERSONAL CONTEXT
Experiences, interests, commitments, and the circumstances that have shaped the applicant.
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENT
Leadership, athletics, research, arts, service, employment, and other sustained commitments.
UNIVERSITY FIT
Academic interests and the ways an applicant may contribute to the JANU community.
Online Application Applicant information, academic interests, and personal background.
Academic Record Official or school-certified secondary academic records.
Personal Statement A written response describing the applicant’s experiences, goals, or intellectual interests.
Activities & Honors Academic, extracurricular, athletic, artistic, service, and leadership involvement.
School Recommendation One academic or counselor recommendation.
Additional Program Materials Required only for selected programs, such as portfolios or auditions.
English / Korean Language Documentation Where applicable based on educational background and program requirements.
Athletic recruitment does not replace the university admissions process. Recruited student-athletes must satisfy JANU’s academic and institutional admissions requirements.
Early Consideration
For applicants seeking an earlier admissions review.
Regular Admission
JANU’s primary undergraduate application round.
Transfer Admission
For students applying after university-level study elsewhere.
International Review
Additional processing may apply depending on educational background and documentation.
JANU offers university scholarships, merit awards, need-based support, athletic aid, research funding, and program-specific assistance to eligible students.
Merit Scholarships
Academic and exceptional achievement awards.
Need-Based Support
Financial assistance based on demonstrated circumstances.
Athletic Scholarships
Support administered through JANU Athletics and university financial aid policies.
Research & Program Awards
Financial assistance based on demonstrated circumstances.
Explore Main Campus, academic facilities, student spaces, and the athletics district before beginning your application.