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    IEQAS certified university 인증대학
    고려대학교 전경
    Year of Foundation 1905-05-05 Private IEQAS certified university 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
    SNS information
    Korea University, Next Intelligence

    General Info

    Number of international students

    Total 5,169

    • Doctorate Results Doctorate 0
    • Master’s Results Master’s 698
    • Combined Master's and Doctorate Results Combined Master's and Doctorate 1542
    • Bachelor's Results Bachelor's 2929
    • Etc. Results Etc. 1542
    Number of professors

    Total 0

    • Professor/ Associate professor result Professor/ Associate professor 0
    • Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer result Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer 0
    • Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor result Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor 0
    • Part-time lecturer result Part-time lecturer 0
    • Etc. result Etc. 0
    Number of students

    Total 32,179

    • Doctorate result Doctorate 0
    • Master's result Master's 10407
    • Combined Master's and Doctorate result Combined Master's and Doctorate 0
    • Bachelor's 결과 Bachelor's 21772
    • Etc. result Etc. 0

    International Student Support Program

    Applying.

    Possible Language Courses

    Free Korean Language Course in Vacation

    Qualifications

    Regular international student / exchange student / Visiting student

    Capacity

    No limit

    Period

    on Vacation (4-week program)

    Tuition fee per semester($)

    0

    Cost (Semester/ $)

    0

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2022-11-29

    Scholarship Support

    Bright Futures Scholarship(B)

    Qualifications

    - Applicants with excellent admission performance among scholarship students of his/her own national institution
    - Conditions to maintain the Scholarship Award : Student must complete at least 12 credits each semester and must maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    8 semesters

    Personal Support Amount

    KRW 1,000,000 per semester

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-04-06

    Challenge Scholarship(B)

    Qualifications

    - Students who obtained TOPIK score after admission to KU limited to once during the school year

    Scholarship Benefits

    KRW 300,000

    Personal Support Amount

    KRW 300,000

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Challenge Scholarship(C)

    Qualifications

    - Applicants who submitted a certificate of completion (Level 5-6) from the KU Korean Language Center(Seoul Campus) during the application period .
    - Level 6: KRW 500,000
    - Level 5: KRW 300,000

    Scholarship Benefits

    Once in the first semester

    Personal Support Amount

    KRW 300,000 or 500,000

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Anam Global Scholarship

    Qualifications

    - Top-ranked admitted student in each academic track
    - Conditions to maintain the Scholarship Award : Student must complete at least 12 credits each semester and must maintain minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    Full tuition fee for 8 semesters

    Personal Support Amount

    Full tuition fee

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    KU STEM scholarship

    Qualifications

    - Overseas scholarship for top-tier outstanding students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields
    - Conditions to maintain the Scholarship Award : Student must complete at least 12 credits each semester and must maintain minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    Full tuition fee (4 semesters)

    Personal Support Amount

    Full tuition fee

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    High Achievers Scholarship

    Qualifications

    - Sophomore, Junior or Senior
    - Students who have achieved a high GPA in the two previous semesters in a row

    Scholarship Benefits

    50% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Personal Support Amount

    50% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    Challenge Scholarship(A)

    Qualifications

    - Sophomore, Junior or Senior
    - Students who have achieved a better GPA in previous semester compared to the one before

    Scholarship Benefits

    30% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Personal Support Amount

    30% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Bright Futures Scholarship(A)

    Qualifications

    - Sophomore, Junior or Senior
    - Students who maintained GPA of 2.75 or higher in the previous semester and financially disadvantaged
    - Need online application submission on the KUPID (Letter of Recommendation from your academic advisor and documents to support your financial situation are required)

    Scholarship Benefits

    50% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Personal Support Amount

    50% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Excellence Scholarship B

    Qualifications

    - Sophomore, Junior or Senior
    - Students with an outstanding GPA in the previous semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    65% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Personal Support Amount

    65% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    Excellence Scholarship A

    Qualifications

    - Sophomore, Junior or Senior
    - Students with an outstanding GPA in the previous semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    100% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Personal Support Amount

    100% of tuition fee for the next semester

    Department in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff in charge

    Global Services Center

    Staff email

    icon mail gsc@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    Global Leader Scholarship B

    Qualifications

    - Admission evaluation: Applicants who have outstanding academic records
    - Conditions to maintain the Scholarship Award : Student must maintain GPA of 3.0 or higher (take min. 12 credits) for their first semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    50% of tuition fee

    Personal Support Amount

    50% of tuition fee

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    Global Leader Scholarship A

    Qualifications

    - Admission evaluation: Applicants with the highest admission results
    - Conditions to maintain the Scholarship Award : Student must maintain GPA of 3.5 or higher (take min. 12 credits) each semester

    Scholarship Benefits

    Full tuition fee for 4 semesters

    Personal Support Amount

    Full tuition fee

    Department in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff in charge

    International Education Team

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-02-23

    Dormitory Support

    Dormitory

    Dormitory capacity

    583

    Etc.

    Single : $ 420 (per month)
    Double : $ 340 (per month)
    Triple : $ 200 (per month)
    Room for 4 : $ 0 (per month)
    Student Cafeteria

    Average cost per meal

    5[$]

    Breakfast

    No

    Lunch

    No

    Dinner

    No

    Dormitory 1

    Dormitory Eligibility

    International student

    Dormitory capacity

    583

    Etc.

    Single : $420
    Double : $340
    Standard Triple : $200

    Website : http://reslife.korea.ac.kr

    Department in charge

    ANAM DORMITORY

    Department in charge

    Staff email

    icon mail reslife@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Field of Special Courses & Courses in English

    Field of Special Course

    Courses in English

    Depends on each majors
    ※ For International Studies, all major required and elective classes are delivered in English

    Courses in other Foreign Languages

    Last Modified Date : 2022-12-01

    School facilities

    Facilities
      1. Library: Main Library, Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall, Science and Engineering Library

      2. Museum: → http://museum.korea.ac.kr/

      3. Cafeteria: Anam Dormitory, Techno Complex Research Center, Aegineung Cafeteria, Alumni Hall Cafeteria, Student Union Cafeteria

      4. Amenities: http://www.korea.edu → Campus Life → Facilities → Amenities

      5. Sports Facilities: Nokgee Sports Facilities, Tiger Dome, Hana Square Fitness Center, 4.18 Memorial Hall(Fitness Center, Locker, Table Tennis Room), KU Ice Rink

      6. Culture facilities: CCL(CJ Creator Library), CDL Theater, CDL Global Lounge Book Cafe, KU Music Appreciation Center

      7. Dormitories: Anam Dormitory/ Hoyeon Dormitory/ Global KU campus

      8. Lockers: Main Library(500), Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall(410), Central Square(1,730), Woodang Hall(560), Science and Engineering Library(710), Hana Square(1,670)


      Website: http://www.korea.edu → Campus Life

    Last Modified Date : 2022-04-13

    Tuition

    * Fee per Sememter($)

    Last Modified Date :

    Contact Information

    Admission for Graduate School

    Staff in charge

    Graduate School (International Admission)

    Staff email

    icon mail graduate1@korea.ac.kr
    Korean Language Center

    Staff in charge

    Staff email

    icon mail korean@korea.ac.kr
    Admission for International student

    Staff in charge

    Staff email

    icon mail admission@korea.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12

    Special Course for International Students

    Special Course

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    March(Spring), September(Fall)

    Application period

    September for Spring Semester, March for Fall Semester

    Period of study

    Semester Base

    Note

    - Application Guide: https://oia.korea.ac.kr/oia/under/admission.do ** Please note that the admission guidelines currently posted are from the previous session (Spring 2026 intake). The updated guidelines for the upcoming session are scheduled to be uploaded around July. Since there will be no significant changes to the requirements, you may refer to the current version for your preparation.

    - Application Guide: https://oia.korea.ac.kr/oia/under/admission.do ** Please note that the admission guidelines currently posted are from the previous session (Spring 2026 intake). The updated guidelines for the upcoming session are scheduled to be uploaded around July. Since there will be no significant changes to the requirements, you may refer to the current version for your preparation.

    Information of department

    Department Information and English Course Requirements by College
    University name Affiliation(Department) Department/Major English course Etc
    Ratio Proficiency Requirements URL
    College of Education Natural Science Home Economics Education
    College of Nursing Natural Science Nursing
    College of Engineering Engineering Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering
    College of Engineering Engineering Architecture (5 years)
    Korea University Business School Humanities and Social Science Business Administration
    College of Political Science and Economics Humanities and Social Science Economics
    College of Education Humanities and Social Science Education
    College of Education Humanities and Social Science Korean Language Education
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Korean Language and Literature
    College of International Studies Humanities and Social Science International Studies (English Track) Above 90% English language qualification is mandatory. icon - icon-outlink
    College of Media & Communication Humanities and Social Science Global Entertainment
    College of International Studies Humanities and Social Science Global Open Major
    College of International Studies Humanities and Social Science Global Korean Studies
    College of Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Russian Language and Literature
    College of Informatics Engineering Data Science
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science German Language and Literature
    School of Art & Design Art and Physical Education Art & Design
    College of Science Natural Science Physics
    College of Media & Communication Humanities and Social Science Media & Communication
    College of Health Science Natural Science Biosystems & Biomedical Science
    College of Health Science Engineering Biomedical Engineering
    College of Health Science Humanities and Social Science Health Policy & Management
    College of Health Science Natural Science Health Environmental Science
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science French Language and Literature
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science History
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Sociology
    College of Engineering Engineering Industrial Management Engineering
    College of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Natural Science Biotechnology
    College of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Natural Science Life Sciences
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Spanish Language and Literature
    College of Science Natural Science Mathematics
    College of Education Natural Science Mathematics Education
    School of Smart Security Engineering Smart Security
    College of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Natural Science Food Bioscience and Technology
    College of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Humanities and Social Science Food and Resource Economics
    College of Engineering Engineering Materials Science & Engineering
    School of Psychology Humanities and Social Science Psychology
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Linguistics
    College of Education Humanities and Social Science History Education
    College of Education Humanities and Social Science English Education
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science English Language and Literature
    College of Engineering Engineering Integrative Energy Engineering
    College of Medicine Natural Science Medicine
    College of Informatics Engineering Artificial Intelligence
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Japanese Language and Literature
    School of Interdisciplinary Studies Humanities and Science School of Interdisciplinary Studies
    College of Engineering Engineering Electrical Engineering
    College of Political Science and Economics Humanities and Social Science Political Science and International Relations
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Chinese Language and Literature
    College of Science Natural Science Earth and Environmental Science
    College of Education Humanities and Social Science Geography Education
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Philosophy
    College of Education Art and Physical Education Physical Education
    College of Informatics Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
    College of Political Science and Economics Humanities and Social Science Statistics
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Korean History
    College of Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Science Sinographic Literatures
    College of Political Science and Economics Humanities and Social Science Public Administration
    College of Engineering Engineering Chemical & Biological Engineering
    College of Science Natural Science Chemistry
    College of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Natural Science Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering
    University College Humanities and Science University College

    Last Modified Date : 2025-07-14

    Korean Language Training Course

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    Regular Program: Every Mar. Jun. Sep. Dec. / Short-term Intensive Program: Jan. Feb. Mar. Jul. Aug.

    Application period

    Deadline: 2 month before the comencement

    Period of study

    Regular Program: 10 weeks / Short-term Intensive Program: 3~4 weeks

    Note

    https://klc.korea.ac.kr/klckor/intro/brochure.do

    https://klc.korea.ac.kr/klckor/intro/brochure.do

    Last Modified Date : 2026-04-09

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    Last Modified Date : 2025-02-12