Korea University
Seoul · 공식 웹사이트 ↗
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: 8월 31일 (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.
국제 학생을 위한 재정 지원 및 요건
| 성적 우수 장학금 | 예 — 국제 학생도 성적 우수 장학금을 받을 수 있음출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant's admission evaluation, and no separate application is required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| 영어 능력 | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“English-taught courses are indicated as (English) next to the course title”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| The college's own entrance examination | No출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “1. Admission Criteria (100% Comprehensive Document Review)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
신입생 대상 장학금
Anam Global Scholarship
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“All freshman applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits Full tuition fee for 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Global Leader Scholarship A
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인KU Global Friends Scholarship
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Applicants from Africa, South America, or other developing countries are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인KU STEM Scholarship
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 등록금 전액
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits (Freshman) Full tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Bright Futures Scholarship (B)
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: KRW 1,000,000 (≈ US$748)
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Applicants selected as national scholarship recipients in their home country are automatically eligible for the Bright Future Scholarship.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits KRW 1,000,000 per semester (Freshman) up to 8 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Challenge Scholarship C
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 일시금 KRW 300,000–KRW 500,000 (≈ US$224–374)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits Level 6: KRW 500,000 Level 5: KRW 300,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Scholarship will be granted once in the first semester.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Global Leader Scholarship B
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 2 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“All applicants are automatically eligible and therefore there is no separate application required.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Benefits (Freshman) 50% of tuition fee for 4 semesters”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture · 5 years Art & Design Biotechnology Business Administration Computer Science and Engineering 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Computer Science and Engineering”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Data Science Economics Electrical Engineering Global Korean Studies Global Open Major 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Global Open Major”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Mechanical Engineering Media & Communication Medicine Political Science and International Relations 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Political Science and International Relations”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Programmes taught in English: International Studies 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “International Studies (English Track)★”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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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) 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Spring 2027 International Admissions”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application fee | KRW 150,000–KRW 200,000 one-time (≈ US$112–150) 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Humanities or Science 150,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Art & Design 200,000”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Field Fees (KRW)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application requirement | Proof of funds / financial documents: Required 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Passport copy: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Photocopy of the Passport Information (photo) Page of the Applicant and Parent(s)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Personal statement / main essay: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Copy of Online Application Statement of Purpose Consent of Collection and Use of Personal Information & Citizenship Statement”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Documents ① - ③ must be completed, and be printed from the online application system for submission.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인School transcript / academic records: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “1) Official Transcript of High/Secondary School”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“All academic transcripts must have descriptions clarifying the grading scale.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Art & Design: Portfolio / audition: Required 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Applicable to Art & Design applicants only”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Portfolio (A4, max. 10 items) of work.”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 총 학비 전액
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- Who can receive it: Students from 일본
- Number of awards: 20
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“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — March intake | 8월 31일 (reference)출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Online Application Submission August 3 (10:00) - August 31, 2026 (17:00)”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Step Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Important Notes”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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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$5,000) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
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“Art Approx. 7,800,000 Approx. 5,300 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“※ as of 2026 academic year / per semester”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Engineering Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Global Open Major Approx. 7,700,000 Approx. 5,200 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Humanities & Social Sciences Approx. 5,800,000 Approx. 4,000 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Natural Sciences Approx. 6,700,000 Approx. 4,600 -”oia.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인US$ 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) 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Please note that on-campus accommodation cannot be guaranteed for all international students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Housing for international students consists of three residential buildings accommodating over 700 students.”gsc.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Guidelines for 2026 Fall Admission for Combined Bachelor-Master Degree Programs”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Eligible applicants: students enrolled in an undergraduate program offered by Korea University”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Graduate School 4 semesters → shortened to 3 semesters”kuedu.korea.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
위치
| 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).