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Undergraduate Admissions
The School of Mechanical Engineering at Yonsei University is a four-year undergraduate program that selects future engineering leaders built on creative thinking and rigorous fundamentals. New students are admitted through the Yonsei Office of Admissions via early (Susi) and regular (Jeongsi) tracks, and a transfer track is also available.
Admission quotas, eligibility, and required documents follow each year's official admissions guide. See the Yonsei Office of Admissions website for details.
Graduate Admissions
The Graduate School's Department of Mechanical Engineering offers MS, PhD, and integrated MS-PhD programs. Across 33 laboratories spanning mechanics and materials, energy and thermal-fluid systems, robotics and control, design and smart manufacturing, micro/nano systems, and bio-photonics, we cultivate self-directed researchers with insight into a changing society.
Admissions are held in spring and fall rounds; procedures and documents follow the Graduate School's official guide.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact the advisor of a lab of interest before applying. Lab information is available under Research → Laboratories.
Admissions Calendar
See the key dates of the 2026 admissions cycle at a glance, from the online application to final enrollment. Select a track to view only the dates that apply to it.
※ The dates below follow announcements from the Yonsei Office of Admissions; exact times and venues may change. Always check the Office of Admissions website for the latest notices.
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Essay Test Venue Announcement
Oct 7 (Wed), 2026 · Early Admission (Susi) · Essay-Based
[Mar 2026 Overseas Koreans] Final Tuition Payment (Enrollment) – Print and Pay the Invoice
Feb 3 (Tue) – Feb 5 (Thu) 16:00, 2026
Details are provided when the admission results are announced.
※ Admits with foreign citizenship pay during January 2026 (individual notices to follow).
Final Tuition Payment (Enrollment)
Feb 3 (Tue) – Feb 5 (Thu) 16:00, 2026
※ Details are provided when the final admission results are announced.
Online Application
Online application: Sep 7 (Mon) 10:00 – Sep 9 (Wed) 17:00, 2026
[Recommendation Type] Confirmation of the Recommended Applicant List
Sep 14 (Mon) 9:00 – Sep 18 (Fri) 18:00, 2026
※ The designated teacher at each high school confirms or declines each recommendation during this period.
Essay Test Venue Announcement
Oct 7 (Wed) 17:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
Essay Test
Oct 10 (Sat), 2026
Natural sciences / integrated track: 10:30–12:30 (120 min)
Humanities track: 15:30–17:30 (120 min)
※ Test rooms are announced together with the essay test venue notice.
[Global Talent / Equal Opportunity] Stage 1 Results
Oct 26 (Mon) 17:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
[Athletic Talent] Stage 1 Results
Oct 26 (Mon) 17:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
[Athletic Talent] Interview
Oct 31 (Sat), 2026
※ Venue and time are announced together with the Stage 1 results.
[Global Talent / Equal Opportunity] Interview
Nov 1 (Sun), 2026
※ Venue and time are announced together with the Stage 1 results.
[Activity-Based] Stage 1 Results
Nov 16 (Mon) 17:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
[Activity-Based] Interview – Humanities / Integrated Track
Nov 21 (Sat), 2026
※ Venue and time are announced together with the Stage 1 results.
[Activity-Based] Interview – Natural Sciences Track
Nov 22 (Sun), 2026
※ Venue and time are announced together with the Stage 1 results.
[International Type] Stage 1 Results
Nov 23 (Mon) 17:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
[International Type] Interview
Nov 29 (Sun), 2026
※ Venue and time are announced together with the Stage 1 results.
Initial Admits Announced and Enrollment
Initial admits announced: Dec 18 (Fri) 18:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
Initial admits enroll: Dec 21 (Mon) 10:00 – Dec 23 (Wed) 14:00, 2026
1st Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
1st waitlist admits announced: by Dec 23 (Wed) 20:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
1st waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 24 (Thu) 14:00, 2026
2nd Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
2nd waitlist admits announced: by Dec 24 (Thu) 20:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
2nd waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 26 (Sat) 10:00, 2026
3rd Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
3rd waitlist admits announced: by Dec 26 (Sat) 16:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
3rd waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 27 (Sun) 10:00, 2026
4th Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
4th waitlist admits announced: by Dec 27 (Sun) 16:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
4th waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 28 (Mon) 10:00, 2026
5th Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
5th waitlist admits announced: by Dec 28 (Mon) 16:00, 2026, Office of Admissions website
5th waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 29 (Tue) 10:00, 2026
6th Waitlist Admits Announced and Enrollment
6th waitlist admits announced: before 14:00 on Dec 29 (Tue), 2026, Office of Admissions website
6th waitlist admits enroll: by Dec 30 (Wed) 16:00, 2026
Months with no events (Jan, Mar–Aug) are hidden.