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Korea University

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Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, one of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions and a member of the 'SKY' group, with its main campus in Anam.

At a glance

1905
Founded
~22,000
Students
~38%
International
Urban
Campus
RankingsQS World#61as of 2026Times Higher Ed#156as of 2026Korea#4as of 2024 · JoongAng Ilbo

Costs and housing

Tuition (international undergrad)
~11.6M KRW to 15.6M KRW per year

Approximate per year (about 5.8M to 7.8M KRW per semester), varies by college.

On-campus housing
~0.8M KRW to 2.0M KRW per semester

CJ International House, Anam Global House, and Anam Dormitory II, per semester by room type.

Figures are approximate and change each year. Confirm on the official site before you rely on them.

When to apply

Spring intake
Applications around August to September, the year before

Classes start in March.

Fall intake
Applications around March

Classes start in September.

Intakes and windows recur each year, but exact dates shift. Confirm on the official admissions site.

Known for

Strong programs
Korea University Business SchoolInternational Studies (English-track)Computer science and AILaw and political science

Departments and majors

This university did not publish its department list in the 2026 GKS-U source. Reach out to the admissions office below for the current list of programs open to international students.

University scholarships

Anam Global Scholarship

tuition waiver
Full tuition for 8 semesters.

Freshman applicants, auto-considered; renew with GPA 3.5+ and 12+ credits.

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Global Leader Scholarship A / B

tuition waiver
Full tuition (A) or 50% tuition (B) for up to 4 semesters.

Auto-considered at admission; renew with GPA 3.0-3.5+ and 12+ credits.

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KU Global Friends Scholarship

international grant
Full tuition for up to 4 semesters.

Applicants from Africa, South America, or developing countries.

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KU STEM Scholarship

merit
Full tuition for up to 4 semesters.

Applicants with a certificate of excellence in science, technology, engineering, or math.

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Admissions contact

International Education Team
Fax
02-922-5820
Send applications to
International Education Team, #301, Dongwon Global Leadership Hall, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of KOREA 02841 (☎ 02-3290-5156~7)

Last verified 2026-06-01

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