An Historic Moment for KIS: 3 Students Admitted to Seoul National University in 2026

Recently, we received exciting new university admissions updates for our Class of 2026. Bruce Nguyen and Jung Seoyoung have successfully received offers from Seoul National University. Earlier this year, Lim Jiseong from the same cohort already secured an SNU offer and is is currently studying at SNU. Together with these two new acceptances, three students from the Class of 2026 have now been admitted to Seoul National University, which marks KIS’s new achievement in university admission record!

As the top university in South Korea, Seoul National University enjoys worldwide recognition with highly competitive admission requirements. These well-deserved offers are the best reward for our students’ years of dedication and hard work.

A Historical First:  Bruce (Italy) becomes the very first foreign national student at KIS to earn admission to SNU!

Embracing New Horizons: Over his four years at KIS, Bruce quickly adapted to a new culture and educational environment.Friendship & Academic Passion: Immersing himself in the school community, Bruce formed deep friendships with his Korean peers while experiencing firsthand the excellence of Korean culture and education.Reaching the Pinnacle: Driven by his passion for engineering, Bruce earned admission to SNU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, making history as the first non-Korean KIS student to be accepted to Seoul National University.

This outstanding achievement stems from the students’ hard work and family support, as well as KIS’s established international curriculum, small-class teaching and personalized one-on-one college counseling. We support students of diverse nationalities with tailored profile building and application strategies to pursue top universities worldwide.

Moving forward, KIS will keep pursuing holistic education, refining our curriculum and college support systems. We will continue to help students unlock their potential and step onto the global stage.

Hard work always pays off.

May they carry the knowledge and courage gained on campus to embark on their new academic journey and shine on a bigger stage.