Busan Catholic University 2026 Admission Competition Rate Rises and Application Analysis

Busan Catholic University recorded a competition rate of 8.08:1 for its 2026 early admission, a significant increase from the previous year. This is the only private four-year university in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions to exceed 8:1, indicating high regional preference for its specialized academic structure in nursing, health, welfare, and rehabilitation safety. Competition rates rose for both Student Record (Excellent Academic Performance) and Comprehensive Student Record (High School Student Record, Regional Talent) tracks.

For the 2026 Student Record (Excellent Academic Performance) track, the 70% cut-off for final registrants was highest for Nursing at 1.92 grade, followed by Physical Therapy at 2.25 grade, and Radiology at 2.33 grade. For the 2027 academic year, the Student Record track will be subdivided into Excellent Academic Performance I (100% academic record) and Excellent Academic Performance II (80% academic record + 20% document evaluation), with an expanded recruitment quota. The university continues its policy of not applying the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) minimum academic requirements for all tracks.

Bloggers emphasize that Busan Catholic University fosters professional talent in nursing, health, and social welfare based on Catholic principles. They highlight the high admission cut-offs and high supplementary admission rankings for health-related departments, advising applicants with waiting list numbers to await results. They also note the diverse range of academic performance across departments, allowing for strategic application choices.