For graduate programs at BUFS, international applicants generally need to:

Submit an online application through the university’s admissions portal and pay the required application fee.

Provide original academic documents, such as your bachelor’s diploma and official transcripts; these usually must be sent by post or delivered in person.

Undergo document screening (review of your academic and supporting documents) followed by an interview, which is often conducted online via Zoom for international applicants.

After acceptance, successful candidates receive an admission notice and proceed with tuition payment and visa documentation.

While BUFS does not publicly list detailed standardized test scores for graduate admissions on its general websites, many applicants find that relevant qualifications such as recommendation letters, statements of purpose, academic records, and proof of language ability (e.g., TOPIK or English proficiency tests) can strengthen applications, especially for programs taught in Korean or involving research components.

Admissions criteria may also vary by specific graduate school or department (e.g., general graduate school, education, translation & interpretation) and by program focus.