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  • Application for AJOU CORE courses for Fall 2026

    2026-08-06

    [Graduate School] Application for AJOU CORE Courses (Fall 2026) The Graduate School 「Common」 Curriculum (AJOU CORE:Ajou Curriculum for Open, Research-driven Education) is designed to systematically strengthen the fundamental competencies required for graduate-level research. The curriculum consists ofFundamental Competency, Interdisciplinary Competency, and Research Competency courses. 1. How to apply: AIMS Portal → Academic Services → Course Registration → Graduate School → Department:[Common] ※ Classroom assignments listed in the course schedule are subject to change. If any changes occur, registered students will be notified individually by email. 2. Registration for「 Introduction to Graduate Research(대학원연구입문)」 ※ Important Notes for Fall 2026 ※ When registering for「 Introduction to Graduate Research」, students must select the appropriate course section: (1) Course No. 01200: Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Medicine (2) Course No. 01201: Humanities and Social Sciences The course is mandatory for all students newly admitted or transferred from the 2026 academic year onward, as it is one of the eligibility requirements for thesis submission. Students who entered Ajou University asMaster's students in or after 2026, graduated, and were subsequently admitted to anAjou doctoral programarenot requiredto complete「Introduction to Graduate Research」again. Students registering for 「Introduction to Graduate Research」(Required Major, 1 credit) may register forup to 13 creditsin total, including this course. ※ Students Required to Complete「Introduction to Graduate Research」 Students who entered Ajou University asMaster's students before 2026, graduated, and were newly admitted to anAjou doctoral program in or after 2026. Students admitted to anAjou doctoral programafter completing aMaster's degree at another university. Students newly admitted to anIntegrated Master's–Doctoral Programin or after2026(must complete the courseonceduring their program). Category Master's Doctoral Integrated Master's-Doctoral Newly admitted or transferred before 2026 X X X Newly admitted or transferred from 2026 onward (Graduated from Ajou and re-admitted) O △ O Newly admitted or transferredfrom another university O O O △ Not required only for students who completed「Introduction to Graduate Research」during their Ajou Master's program before entering the Ajou doctoral program. ※ Departments Offering Substitute Courses Students in the following departments may fulfill the「Introduction to Graduate Research」requirement by successfully completing the designated substitute course offered by their department. ※ Please contact your department directly regarding course availability. No Department Substitute Courses Course type Credit/Hour 1 Intelligence Semiconductor Engineering 「Introduction to Intelligence Semiconductor」 전선 3/3 2 Sociology 「Research Methods」 전선 3/3 3. AJOU CORE Course Overview (Fall 2026) Except for「대학원연구입문」,all AJOU CORE courses are elective. Although they arenot mandatory, students are strongly encouraged to take courses relevant to their academic and research interests. For courses offered by individual departments under theInterdisciplinary CompetencyandResearch Competencycategories, please contact the offering department regarding availability for the semester. 핵심역량 Courses Department Course type Credits Hours Remark 기초역량 (3개) Introduction to Graduate Research Graduate School (Common) 전필 1 1 Offered every semester (A–F) ※ Mandatory for students admitted from 2026 onward Scientific Writing in English Graduate School (Common) 전선 2 2 Offered every Spring semester (A–F) Academic Writing in Korean Graduate School (Common) 전선 2 2 Offered every semester (A–F) ※ Fields of Humanities/Business/Social Science only 융복합역량 (28개) Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing Practices Graduate School (Common) 전선 3 3 Offered every Fall semester (A–F) ※ Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering majorsshould not take the course Introduction to Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Graduate School (Common) 전선 3 3 Offered every semester (A–F) A-DeepTech Venture Lab Graduate School (Common) 전선 3 3 Newly offered in Fall 2026 (A–F) Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 전선 3 3   Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence Policy Science and Technology Policy 전선 3 3   Supermassive AI, Digital Platform Revolution Science and Technology Policy 전선 3 3   Introduction to AI convergence practice Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Human Centered Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Deep Learning Theory and Practice Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Advanced Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Advanced machine learning Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Advanced Computer Vision Computer Engineering 전선 3 3   Data Statistics Artificial Intelligence 전선 3 3   Computer Programming for AI & Data Processing Artificial Intelligence 전선 3 3   Natural Language Processing Artificial Intelligence 전선 3 3   Understanding Big Data and Its Application 국방디지털융합학과 전선 3 3   Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 국방디지털융합학과 전선 3 3   DX Management Information Systems Business Analytics and Information Systems 전필 3 3   DX Theories of Innovation Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Data Analytics and Application Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Machine Learning: Methods and Applications Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Social Media Analytics Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Text Mining and Analytics Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Financial Big Data Analysis Financial Engineering 전선 3 3   Applied machine learning Financial Engineering 전선 3 3   Digital measurement and Quantitative methodology Psychology 전선 3 3   Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis Seminar Psychology 전선 3 3   Big Data in Social Psychology Psychology 전선 3 3   Ethical and Anthropological Inquiry into AI Sociology 전선 3 3   연구역량 (10개) Business Statistics Business Admistration 전필 3 3   Business Research Methodology Business Admistration 전필 3 3   MIS Research Methodology Business Analytics and Information Systems 전필 3 3   Statistical Methods for MIS research Business Analytics and Information Systems 전선 3 3   Psychoanalytic Research Methodology Digital Humanities 전선 3 3   Translation and Interpretation Research Methodology English Language and Literature 전선 3 3   Research Methods Sociology 전필 3 3   Systematic Review Nursing 전선 3 3   Methods in Survey Research Nursing 전선 3 3   Seminar in Visual, Sensory Research Methods Transnational Visual Studies 전필 3 3  

  • [Sunnong Culture Forum] Invitation to the 2026 autumn Course at the Leadership Academy

    2026-08-06

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  • 2026 STUDY IN KOREA Short-form Video Contest

    2026-08-03

  • Notice for Student ID Number for New students, Fall 2026 (7.30 update)

    2026-07-29

    << Notice for Student ID Number for New students, Fall 2026 >> 1. Please check the attached file “1. Student ID number for New students, Fall 2026.pdf” & “1-1. Student ID number for New students, Fall 2026(2nd).pdf” for your ID 2. How to make Ajou poral ID (1) Ajou portal ID Application Period(KST) 1st period: ~ August 3rd (Mon), 2026 2nd period: ~September 1st (Tue), 2026 ※ If you happen to exceed both of the timeline, please make sure to visit Comprehensive Support Center(Student Union #Room 116) for assistance. (2) How to apply New students in Ajou : Please refer to “How to make Ajou Portal ID with student ID number.pdf” for application of your student(=portal) ID. ※ Birth date should be entered with YY/MM/DD type. (Ex. 1991-08-13 → 910813) New Students who were a student in Ajou : Go to our website https://portal.ajou.ac.kr/ → Login by using portal ID and Password → Please check the Student ID No. of graduate school as a representative authority (대표신분 설정) from the Tab under your name 3. How to make Student ID card (Physical IDs) *Ajou Portal ID must be generated in advance in order to apply for Student ID card* (1) Application Period(KST) 1st period: August 5th (Wed) ~ August 11th (Tue), 2026 2nd period: September 3rd (Thu) ~ September 9th (Wed), 2026 ※ If you happen to exceed both of the timeline, please make sure to visit Comprehensive Support Center(Student Union #Room 116) for assistance. (2) How to apply Please refer to "How to make student ID card.pdf" ※ Applying for 'KB bank debit card ID' is only possible when students are currently residing in Korea and has ARC(Alien Registration Card). Students from abroad must apply for 'Standard ID' 4. (Optional) Mobile Student ID Card (Digital IDs) It is an electronic version of physical IDs Please download '아주대학교 통합 모바일' from Google PlayStore orAppStore and log in with your Ajou Portal ID. ※ It will only be possible to use the mobile ID card after you have made Ajou Portal ID and submitted Agreement of personal information **Please DO NOT FORGET your portal ID and password 3. Application for classes: Aug 3rd (Mon) 09:00 ~ Aug 7th (Fri) 18:00, 2026 - To apply for classes, students must create Ajou Portal ID. ▶▶Application for Classes, Fall 2026 (click link) 4. Start of the semester for Fall 2026: September 1st, 2026 ▶▶Schedule of Academic Affairs 2026 (click link)

  • Survey for International Graduate Students & Researchers in STEM Fields

    2026-07-29

    Hello, The Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology (KIRD) is conducting an online survey of international STEM researchers at universities and research institutes in Korea. The survey covers your research environment and activities, and your needs at each stage of career development and settlement in Korea. Results will be used to improve government support programs for international researchers. ▶Eligible participants ① International graduate students in STEM fields (undergraduates excluded) ② Employed researchers: postdoctoral researchers and faculty (including non-tenure-track) ▶Survey period: From July 28 (Tue), 2026, until each group reaches its target number of responses ※ May close early once a group's target is met — please respond soon! ▶How to participate (approx. 10 minutes) 👉 Graduate students: https://kosme.edulink.co.kr/2026-kird-graduate/ 👉 Employed researchers (postdocs / faculty): https://kosme.edulink.co.kr/2026-kird-employed/ ▶Rewards & Referral Program ① All respondents who complete the survey will receive a mobile coffee coupon. ② If you register for the KIRD Research Panel Pool at the end of the survey, you will be entered into a prize draw for gift certificates. ③ If you share this survey with fellow international graduate students and they complete it while writing your name and mobile phone number in the referrer question, you will receive an additional coffee coupon. ④ Rewards will be sent in a batch after the survey period ends. ▶Contact DOHOW Consulting, Donggyun Ryu (+82-2-6414-9434 / 0420dg@dohow.co.kr) Thank you for your participation — your input will help shape better support programs for international researchers in Korea! ※ This program is part of the Ministry of Science and ICT's Full-Cycle Settlement Support Program for International Researchers, managed by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and operated by the Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology (KIRD).

  • Application for Korean Language Classes for Foreign Students, Fall 2026

    2026-07-27

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