Korea University
Seoul · Sitio web oficial ↗
Korea University is in Seoul, South Korea; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: KRW 5,800,000–KRW 7,800,000 (≈ US$4,300–5,800) per term (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling Regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grades 1 to 12 in the Korean education system. Applying: intake: March, September; application fee —. Scholarships: 7 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition KRW 7,800,000 per term (≈ US$5,800) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 7 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's). |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling: Regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grades 1 to 12 in the Korean education system. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 31 ago (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Seoul · 22 km from GMP airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant's admission evaluation, and no separate application is required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“English-taught courses are indicated as (English) next to the course title”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | NoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “1. Admission Criteria (100% Comprehensive Document Review)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Evaluation is based on a holistic assessment of the submitted application and supporting documents, assessing the applicant's academic ability, aptitude for their field of study, academic language proficiency, and extracurricular activities.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Anam Global Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“All freshman applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits Full tuition fee for 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Global Leader Scholarship A
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12KU Global Friends Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants from Africa, South America, or other developing countries are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12KU STEM Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants who submitted a certificate of outstanding outputs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bright Futures Scholarship (B)
KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$748)
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$748)
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants selected as national scholarship recipients in their home country are automatically eligible for the Bright Future Scholarship.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits KRW 1,000,000 per semester (Freshman) up to 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Challenge Scholarship C
KRW 300,000–KRW 500,000 (≈ US$224–374) por única vez
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: KRW 300,000–KRW 500,000 (≈ US$224–374) por única vez
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants who submitted a certificate of completion (Level 5-6) from the KU Korean Language Center(Seoul Campus) during the application period are automatically eligible, therefore, no separate application is required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits Level 6: KRW 500,000 Level 5: KRW 300,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship will be granted once in the first semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Global Leader Scholarship B
50% of tuition
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) 50% of tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students must have earned at least 12 credits and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Architecture (5 years)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Art & Design Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Art & Design”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Biotechnology Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Biotechnology”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Business Administration Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Business Administration”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Computer Science and Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science and Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Data Science Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Data Science”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Economics”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Electrical Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Electrical Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Global Korean Studies Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Global Korean Studies”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Global Open Major Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Global Open Major”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Years 2 to 4: Students will be assigned a major in one of the following fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Art & Design, and Engineering, and take major-related courses and electives.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Mechanical Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Media & Communication Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Media & Communication”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Medicine Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Medicine”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Political Science and International Relations Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Political Science and International Relations”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: International Studies Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | March, September (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Spring 2027 International Admissions”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | KRW 150,000–KRW 200,000 one-time (≈ US$112–150) Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Humanities or Science 150,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Art & Design 200,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Field Fees (KRW)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Proof of funds / financial documents: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “An applicant's admission may be denied or revoked if the required final academic documents and proof of bank balance are not submitted by the designated deadline, or if the original documents submitted differ from the files uploaded during the online application process.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Photocopy of the Passport Information (photo) Page of the Applicant and Parent(s)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In case parent(s) do not hold valid passports, a photocopy of their official ID (with notarized translation) may be submitted in lieu of a passport.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Copy of Online Application Statement of Purpose Consent of Collection and Use of Personal Information & Citizenship Statement”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Documents ① - ③ must be completed, and be printed from the online application system for submission.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “1) Official Transcript of High/Secondary School”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All academic transcripts must have descriptions clarifying the grading scale.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Art & Design: Portfolio / audition: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicable to Art & Design applicants only”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Portfolio (A4, max. 10 items) of work.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in South Korea
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Costo total de asistencia
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Costo total de asistencia
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (9)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Students from Japón
- Number of awards: 20
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 31 ago (reference)Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Online Application Submission August 3 (10:00) - August 31, 2026 (17:00)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Art: KRW 7,800,000 per term (≈ US$5,800) (2026–27 figure) Engineering: KRW 7,700,000 per term (≈ US$5,800) (2026–27 figure) Global Open Major: KRW 7,700,000 per term (≈ US$5,800) (2026–27 figure) Humanities & Social Sciences: KRW 5,800,000 per term (≈ US$4,300) (2026–27 figure) Natural Sciences: KRW 6,700,000 per term (≈ US$5,000) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (6)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Art Approx. 7,800,000 Approx. 5,300 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“※ as of 2026 academic year / per semester”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Engineering Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Global Open Major Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Humanities & Social Sciences Approx. 5,800,000 Approx. 4,000 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Natural Sciences Approx. 6,700,000 Approx. 4,600 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Please note that on-campus accommodation cannot be guaranteed for all international students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Housing for international students consists of three residential buildings accommodating over 700 students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Guidelines for 2026 Fall Admission for Combined Bachelor-Master Degree Programs”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Eligible applicants: students enrolled in an undergraduate program offered by Korea University”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Graduate School 4 semesters → shortened to 3 semesters”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Seoul |
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| Nearest major airport | Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 22 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q39997 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).