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印 University Profile
Methodist Theological University (감리교신학대학교)
◎ Seoul
Who is it for?
Korea’s flagship Methodist seminary, tracing its lineage to 1887 (baptism/recommendation required).
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
In Seoul itself — Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Gangnam by subway, with K-culture and internships as part of daily life
CitySeoulDormRoom for ~23.2% of studentsMajors2 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Seoul
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 6.8M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~23.2% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Not confirmed
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Humanities & Social Sciences
Departments & majors
2 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
[2027 Special Admission for Overseas Koreans & Foreigners admissions guideline (published 2026.5, official PDF)] Rolling round: application 2026.9.7 10:00~9.11 17:00, final document submission 2026.9.21 17:00, interview 2026.10.17 14:00, results 2026.11.6, deposit 2026.12.21~23, final registration by 2026.12.29. Regular round: application by 2027.1.4 17:00, documents 2027.1.8 17:00, interview 2027.1.19, results 2027.1.28, final registration 2027.2.10~12
Admission type
Special Admission for Overseas Koreans & Foreigners (rolling and regular, outside quota) — ① Within 2% of quota: 3 seats in the rolling round (regular round carries over any unfilled rolling seats). ② No quota limit: Overseas Koreans/foreign nationals who completed the full curriculum abroad, North Korean defectors, and pure foreign nationals (both parents foreign, no cap). Department: School of Theology (majors in Theology, Christian Education, Philosophy of Religion, or Christian Psychology & Counseling assigned after year 1). Selection: 100% interview (1,000 points — 1-2 min self-introduction, evaluated by 2 professors on spirituality, character, motivation, and church-activity record). Application fee KRW 70,000. ※Core religious requirement: applicants must have received Christian baptism and a recommendation from their senior pastor.
Language requirements
: TOPIK 4…
Competition (reference)
- 1.9 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 154
Intake year
2027
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-07-03
Contact & location
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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