Korea University
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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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 août (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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant's admission evaluation, and no separate application is required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“English-taught courses are indicated as (English) next to the course title”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | NoSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “1. Admission Criteria (100% Comprehensive Document Review)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Anam Global Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“All freshman applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits Full tuition fee for 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Leader Scholarship A
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12KU Global Friends Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Applicants from Africa, South America, or other developing countries are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12KU STEM Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bright Futures Scholarship (B)
KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$748)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$748)
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Applicants selected as national scholarship recipients in their home country are automatically eligible for the Bright Future Scholarship.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits KRW 1,000,000 per semester (Freshman) up to 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Challenge Scholarship C
KRW 300,000–KRW 500,000 (≈ US$224–374) en une fois
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: KRW 300,000–KRW 500,000 (≈ US$224–374) en une fois
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits Level 6: KRW 500,000 Level 5: KRW 300,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarship will be granted once in the first semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Leader Scholarship B
50% of tuition
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Benefits (Freshman) 50% of tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Architecture (5 years)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Art & Design Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Art & Design”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Biotechnology Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Biotechnology”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Administration Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Business Administration”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science and Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science and Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Data Science Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Data Science”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Electrical Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Electrical Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Korean Studies Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Global Korean Studies”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Open Major Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Global Open Major”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mechanical Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Media & Communication Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Media & Communication”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Medicine Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Medicine”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Political Science and International Relations Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Political Science and International Relations”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: International Studies Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Spring 2027 International Admissions”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | KRW 150,000–KRW 200,000 one-time (≈ US$112–150) Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Humanities or Science 150,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Art & Design 200,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Field Fees (KRW)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Proof of funds / financial documents: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Photocopy of the Passport Information (photo) Page of the Applicant and Parent(s)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Copy of Online Application Statement of Purpose Consent of Collection and Use of Personal Information & Citizenship Statement”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Documents ① - ③ must be completed, and be printed from the online application system for submission.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “1) Official Transcript of High/Secondary School”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“All academic transcripts must have descriptions clarifying the grading scale.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Art & Design: Portfolio / audition: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicable to Art & Design applicants only”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Portfolio (A4, max. 10 items) of work.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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)
Coût total des études
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Coût total des études
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (9)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Students from Japon
- Number of awards: 20
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 31 août (reference)Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Online Application Submission August 3 (10:00) - August 31, 2026 (17:00)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 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$5,000) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (6)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Art Approx. 7,800,000 Approx. 5,300 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“※ as of 2026 academic year / per semester”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Engineering Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Global Open Major Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Humanities & Social Sciences Approx. 5,800,000 Approx. 4,000 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Natural Sciences Approx. 6,700,000 Approx. 4,600 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please note that on-campus accommodation cannot be guaranteed for all international students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Housing for international students consists of three residential buildings accommodating over 700 students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Guidelines for 2026 Fall Admission for Combined Bachelor-Master Degree Programs”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Eligible applicants: students enrolled in an undergraduate program offered by Korea University”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Graduate School 4 semesters → shortened to 3 semesters”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| 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).