Programs and eligibility
Programs and quota
| Program | Type | Duration | Credits | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s | Thesis | 4 semesters | 36 | 23 |
| Project | 5 semesters | 45 | ||
| Doctoral | Thesis | 6 semesters | 42 | 15 |
Remaining places after the regular round may be filled in an additional round. Later rounds may not be held once the quota is filled.
Eligibility
- Master’s: holders of a bachelor’s degree from a university in Korea or abroad, or those expected to graduate by the entrance date; or those recognized by law as having equivalent or higher education.
- Doctoral: holders of a master’s degree, or those expected to receive one by the entrance date; or those recognized as equivalent.
- Middle managers and executives of firms and institutions in the Southeast region and related organizations are given preference. Applicants may apply from a major different from their undergraduate field.
Selection
| Program | Oral exam I | Oral exam II (research plan) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s | 100 (fail below 50) | — | 100 |
| Doctoral | 50 (fail below 25) | 50 (fail below 25) | 100 |
Ties are resolved by the university’s tie-breaking rules.
Documents
- Application form and consent form for personal information (apply online, print, sign, and submit).
- Master’s: bachelor’s degree certificate (or certificate of expected graduation) and transcripts of all bachelor’s years. Doctoral: master’s degree certificate (or certificate of expected graduation) and transcripts of all master’s years.
- Doctoral: research plan including the opinion of the prospective advisor, signed by the prospective advisor and the department chair.
- Degree and transcript documents issued abroad require an apostille (or a confirmation from the Korean embassy where the country is not a party to the apostille convention).
Process and tuition
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Online application | Apply on the Pukyong National University website (www.pknu.ac.kr). Online only; no visit or postal applications. Application fee: KRW 50,000. |
| Document submission | Submit the printed application and documents by visit or registered mail / courier to the School’s administrative office, Room 304-1, Yongdang Bldg. 1, Yongdang Campus. Documents must arrive by 18:00 on the closing date. |
| Oral examination | Date and venue are announced on the university website and by text message. |
| Results | Announced on the university website and by text message. |
| Registration | Print the payment notice from the university website and pay at a designated bank. First-semester total: KRW 3,678,000 (tuition KRW 3,500,000 plus admission fee KRW 178,000). Admission is cancelled if payment is not made within the period. |
Check the current admissions announcement for dates and any changes.
Scholarships and benefits
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| New student scholarship | New students | First semester of admission |
| Academic excellence scholarship | Enrolled students | Previous-semester GPA of 3.0 or higher (amount varies by grade) |
| Special scholarship | Students with disabilities; two or three family members enrolled; national merit recipients and their children; basic livelihood and near-poverty recipients | Previous-semester GPA of 3.0 or higher (no limit for new students); see the semester announcement |
| Research and teaching assistantship | Full-time students | 40 working hours per month per semester; not otherwise employed |
- Research stipends when taking part in an advisor’s research program.
- Practical training through domestic and international industry–academia–research networks.
- Seminars, forums and workshops with invited experts in each field.
- Support for conference presentations and journal publication.
Amounts and ratios may change by semester. University and School scholarships combined cannot exceed tuition.
K-MOT
K-MOT is the school’s doctoral program in technology management for Chinese students, running since 2018 (31 students enrolled and 104 graduates as of September 2026). See the dedicated site: www.pknukmot.com.