'Uicheehansuyak' Additional Admissions Competition Rate Hits 226 to 1... 8,376 Applicants for 37 Spots

Additional Admissions for 22 Universities Including Medical Schools Close on the 26th

In the additional admissions for the 2026 academic year, the average competition ratio for 22 universities in the so-called 'Medical, Dental, Korean Medicine, Veterinary, and Pharmacy' fields (commonly referred to as "Uicheehansuyak") reached 226.4 to 1.

According to Jongro Academy on February 27, a total of 8,376 applicants applied for 37 additional spots at 22 universities offering programs in medicine, dentistry, Korean medicine, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy for the 2026 academic year.

For the six additional spots at five medical schools, 2,498 students applied, resulting in a competition ratio of 416.3 to 1. In the case of Korean medicine schools, three universities offered five spots, attracting 1,307 applicants, which resulted in a ratio of 261.4 to 1. Pharmacy schools, with 14 spots across nine universities, received 2,980 applications, for a ratio of 212.9 to 1. Dental schools offered three spots at two institutions and received 412 applications, with a ratio of 137.3 to 1. Veterinary schools, with nine spots at three universities, attracted 1,179 applicants, resulting in a ratio of 131.0 to 1.

Among the medical schools, Keimyung University recorded the highest competition ratio nationwide at 655.0 to 1. Other notable competition ratios included Gyeongsang National University at 572.0 to 1, Chungnam National University at 434.0 to 1, Kyungpook National University at 324.5 to 1, and Chonnam National University at 188.0 to 1.

For Korean medicine schools, Daejeon University saw a ratio of 535.0 to 1, Sangji University (general admissions based on the College Scholastic Ability Test) had 348.5 to 1, Sangji University (equal educational opportunity) recorded 49.0 to 1, and Daegu Haany University (basic and lower income group) had 26.0 to 1.

In pharmacy, the additional admissions competition ratios were as follows: Chungbuk National University at 637.0 to 1, Gachon University (Department of Pharmacy) at 635.0 to 1, Daegu Catholic University at 516.0 to 1, Chosun University at 395.0 to 1, Duksung Women’s University at 313.0 to 1, and Jeju National University at 157.5 to 1.

For dental schools, Chosun University recorded 404.0 to 1, and Pusan National University (local talent, low-income students) had 4.0 to 1. In veterinary medicine, Konkuk University recorded 210.3 to 1, Jeju National University 96.0 to 1, and Gyeongsang National University (local talent) 68.0 to 1.

A representative from Jongro Academy analyzed, "Even in the additional admissions, competition for programs in the medical and pharmaceutical fields remains extremely high."

They further predicted, "For the 2027 academic year, with the introduction of the 'Regional Doctor System,' there may be more vacancies in the regular admissions process due to chain movements caused by multiple acceptances, which could lead to an increase in additional admissions." However, they added, "The regional doctor track is a program with eligibility restricted to specific local areas, so for the 2027 admissions, the additional recruitment competition ratio is expected to be lower compared to the general admissions track or the existing local talent track."

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