Eligibility

• Anyone aged 19 and over as of 1 March 2027, with no restrictions on overseas travel

Application Deadline for Fast Track

May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM (KST)

Who We’re Looking For

The Academy is looking for people who:

• Want to discover, develop, or redefine their own area of expertise
• Are ready to challenge conventional boundaries of age, gender, major, or career background
• Want to identify real-world problems, reinterpret them, and create solutions that transform the user experience
• Aim to develop practical technology application skills, not just acquire technical knowledge
• Want to explore the endless possibilities within the Apple ecosystem and grow as a global talent
• Are eager to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and grow together with an open mindset
• Can proactively design and take ownership of their own learning journey
• Can stay committed and resilient even during periods of uncertainty and growth
• Possess a “get-back-up” spirit—learning from failure and trying again
• Wish to continue developing their expertise with Apple as part of the Academy alumni community even after graduation

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 2027).

Your Application Journey for Fast Track

Application Submission Deadline: 14 May, 2026, 1:00 PM (KST)

Online Test: 15 May, 9:00 AM – 17 May 2026, 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: 21 May 2026

Online Group Interviews: 27–29 May 2026

• Only for applicants who pass the online test

Final Announcement: 5 June 2026

Online Orientation for Admitted Learners: Mid-February 2027

* The above schedule may change depending on Academy circumstances.