Eligibility

• Anyone aged 19 and over as of 1 March 2026, with no restrictions on overseas travel

Application Period

• ~ 8 December 2025, 1:00 PM (KST)

Who We’re Looking For

• Those eager to discover or develop their own unique expertise
• Those ready to challenge themselves beyond age, gender, major, or background
• Those passionate about reinterpreting and solving real-world problems to create better user experiences
• Those who want to master not just hard skills, but also the real-world application of technology
• Those excited to explore new possibilities within the Apple ecosystem and grow into global talents
• Those who value collaboration across diverse backgrounds and believe in growing together
• Those who can take charge of their learning journey and stay self-driven
• Those who can persist through uncertainty and keep moving forward
• Those who embrace learning from failures and are ready to rise again
• Those who want to continue developing their expertise even after graduation — with ongoing support from the Alumni Support Program.

What You’ll Gain as a Learner

• Build your own expertise through cross-functional collaboration
• Develop practical skills using Apple’s platforms — iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, etc.
• Apply creative problem-solving using Apple’s resources
• Gain deep expertise across coding, design, app marketing, and business in the Apple ecosystem
• Coding: App architecture, UI & visual animation, data modelling/storage, SwiftUI, UIKit, code maintenance, testing & QA
• Design: UI/UX based on HIG, prototyping, branding (BI), accessible design, game design, design interaction
• Business: Project and App Store management, monetisation models, brainstorming and ideation, user research
• Self-directed learning and a growth mindset
• Global communication and leadership skills
• Storytelling and presentation skills that captivate audiences
• Lifetime membership in the Alumni Support Program

Tips for Your Application

• Tell us why you want to join the Academy.
• Share what you have done before the Academy.
• Describe what you want to achieve at the Academy.

Important Notes

• The program is conducted on site at the Academy space, Pohang, South Korea.
• It runs full-time for 9 months (March – December 2026).

Your Application Journey

Application Submission Deadline: 8 December 2025, 1:00 PM (KST)

Online Test: 12 December 2025, 9:00 AM – 14 December 2025, 1:00 PM (KST)

Note:

• This is not a coding test.
• It assesses the core qualities and potential needed as a learner.
• All applicants who submit their application are eligible.
• You can complete the test at any time during the window.

Interview Shortlist Announcement: 5 January 2026

Online Group Interviews: 19–21 January 2026

• Only for applicants who pass the online test

Final Announcement: 26 January 2026

Online Orientation for Admitted Learners: Mid-February 2026