Driven by the AI and Semiconductor Boom… 30,000 Early Admission Applicants to the Top 4 Science and Technology Institutes, 'All-Time High'

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The number of applicants for early admission to Korea's four major science and technology institutes has surpassed 30,000 for the first time in history for the 2027 academic year. The establishment of new AI majors and the rising popularity of semiconductor contract departments are the main causes, indicating a clear preference for science and engineering fields even amidst the expansion of medical school admissions. However, an interpretation t…

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(Sejong = Yonhap News) Reporter Ko Sang-min = The number of applicants for early admission to four science and technology institutes for the 2027 academic year has hit an all-time high, surpassing 30,000 for the first time.

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Recently, as interest in the semiconductor industry—including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix—grows and the growth of high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) continues, the "value" of science and technology institutes is rising. For the 2027 academic year's early admissions, the number of applicants to the four science and technology institutes exceeded 30,000 for the first time in history, marking an all-time high. According t…

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The number of applicants for the four science and technology universities nationwide, including the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), in the 2027 academic year early admissions exceeded 30,000 for the first time, setting a new all-time record.