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Pai Chai University

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Daejeon

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Overview

Pai Chai University is a private university in Daejeon, offering 37 undergraduate departments to international undergraduates. Its programs for international students are taught in Korean. The lowest Korean requirement across its programs is TOPIK 3.

Location

Region

Daejeon

City or campus

Daejeon/Daejeon

Where you study shapes your rent, your commute, and your daily life. Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi area are the busiest and priciest; regional cities cost less and move at a gentler pace.

Tuition and fees

Tuition (international undergrad)Estimated

~₩6.5M to ₩9.5M per year

We have not verified this university's own figure yet, so this is a planning estimate based on published average tuition for its type and fields. Confirm the exact number on the official site.

How costs and financial proof work →

Living costs

Beyond tuition, budget for rent, food, transport, phone, and insurance. Costs vary most by city: living in Seoul runs noticeably higher than in a regional town.

Cost of living by city →A realistic monthly student budget →

Housing

We have not yet verified this university's own dormitory details. Most Korean universities offer on-campus housing to international students, with off-campus options nearby. Confirm availability and cost on the official site.

Student housing in Korea, explained →

University scholarships

We are still verifying this university's own scholarships. In the meantime, check the official admissions site below.

How the government scholarship (GKS) works →All Korea scholarships →

Campus life

We have not yet written a verified campus-life note for this university. In the meantime, here is what daily life in Korea is like for international students.

Life in Korea for international students →

Departments and majors

Programs open to international undergraduates for the 2026 GKS-U cycle. Sort or filter to find your field.

		Taught in		Starts
Arts & Sports	Dept. of Advertising Photography and Image Design광고사진영상학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Dept. of Beauty Care뷰티케어학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Dept. of Performing Arts공연예술학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Art & Webtoon(Art & Webtoon)아트앤웹툰학부(아트앤웹툰)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Art & Webtoon(Game Animation)아트앤웹툰학부(게임애니메이션)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Design (Industrial Design)디자인학부(산업디자인)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Design(Communication Design)디자인학부(커뮤니케이션디자인)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Leisure Sports(Sport Marketing)레저스포츠학부(스포츠마케팅)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Div. of Leisure Sports(Sports Instruct・Health Rehabilitation)레저스포츠학부(스포츠지도·건강재활)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Civil and Railroad Engineering철도건설공학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Drone·Robot Engineering드론로봇공학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering전기전자공학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Interior Architecture실내건축학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Landscape Architecture조경학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Dept. of Smart Battery스마트배터리학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Div. of Software Engineering (Computer Engineering)소프트웨어공학부(컴퓨터공학)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Div. of Software Engineering (Game Engineering)소프트웨어공학부(게임공학)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Div. of Software Engineering (Information Security)소프트웨어공학부(정보보안학)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Div. of Software Engineering (Software)소프트웨어공학부(소프트웨어학)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Dept. of Japanese Studies일본학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Dept. of Korean Language and Literature Education국어국문한국어교육학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Dept. of Media & Contents미디어콘텐츠학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Dept. of Psychology and Counselling심리상담학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Department of Foodservice and Culinary외식조리학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Dept. of Clothing and Textiles의류패션학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Dept. of Food & Nutrition식품영양학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Dept. of Health care and Welfare보건의료복지학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Dept. of Horticulture and Forestry원예산림학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Dept. of Life Science and Biotechnology생명공학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Aviation Service항공서비스학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Business Administration경영학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Global Business글로벌비즈니스학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Hotel & Aviation Management호텔항공경영학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Public Administration행정학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Dept. of Tourism Management관광경영학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Div. of Police Science & Law (Police Science/Law)경찰법학부(경찰학/법학)site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	IT Dept. of Management Information SystemIT경영정보학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep

37 of 37 departments

Graduate programs (Master's and PhD)

Master's and doctoral programs open to international students for the 2026 GKS-G cycle. Filter by degree, field, or language to find yours.

		Taught in		Starts
Arts & Sports	Department of Fine ArtsMaster's미술학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Department of Fine ArtsPhD미술학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Arts & Sports	Department of MusicMaster's음악학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Civil, Environmental and Railroad EngineeringMaster's건설환경·철도공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Civil, Environmental and Railroad EngineeringPhD건설환경·철도공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Computer EngineeringMaster's컴퓨터공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Computer EngineeringPhD컴퓨터공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Cyber SecurityMaster's사이버보안학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Cyber SecurityPhD사이버보안학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringMaster's전기전자공학과	English-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringPhD전기전자공학과	English-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Game Multimedia EngineeringMaster's게임멀티미디어공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Game Multimedia EngineeringPhD게임멀티미디어공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Information and Communication EngineeringMaster's정보통신공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Information and Communication EngineeringPhD정보통신공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Materials EngineeringMaster's재료공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Engineering	Department of Materials EngineeringPhD재료공학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of Early Childhood EducationMaster's유아교육과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of Early Childhood EducationPhD유아교육과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of English Language and Literature・TESOL English EducationMaster's영어영문∙TESOL영어교육과	English-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of English Language and Literature・TESOL English EducationPhD영어영문∙TESOL영어교육과	English-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of Korean Language EducationMaster's한국어교육학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Humanities	Department of Korean Language EducationPhD한국어교육학과site ↗	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Department of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureMaster's원예조경학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Department of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitecturePhD원예조경학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Department of Life ScienceMaster's생명과학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Natural Science	Department of Life SciencePhD생명과학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Business AdministrationMaster's경영학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Business AdministrationPhD경영학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Counseling PsychologyMaster's상담심리학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Counseling PsychologyPhD상담심리학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of East-Asian StudiesMaster's동아시아학과	Other language	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of East-Asian StudiesPhD동아시아학과	Other language	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Electronic CommerceMaster's전자상거래학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Electronic CommercePhD전자상거래학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of International CommerceMaster's국제통상학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of International CommercePhD국제통상학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Leisure, Service and SportMaster's여가서비스스포츠학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Leisure, Service and SportPhD여가서비스스포츠학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Police and LawMaster's경찰법학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Police and LawPhD경찰법학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Public AdministrationMaster's행정학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Public AdministrationPhD행정학과	Other language	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Tourism Festival Cultural Heritage ManagementMaster's관광축제문화유산경영학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Tourism Festival Cultural Heritage ManagementPhD관광축제문화유산경영학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Welfare and TheologyMaster's복지신학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep
Social Science	Department of Welfare and TheologyPhD복지신학과	Korean-taught	TOPIK 3+	Mar / Sep

47 of 47 departments

English-taught programs

Every program this university lists for international students is taught in Korean. You will need Korean, usually shown as a TOPIK level, to study here.

How English-taught degrees in Korea work →

Admission requirements

The steps are much the same wherever you apply. Here is the shape of it, start to finish.

Do you need Korean to apply?TOPIK 3+ lowest

You will need Korean to apply here.

Every program Pai Chai University lists for international students is taught in Korean, so you need a Korean proficiency level (shown as a TOPIK score) to be admitted. The lowest Korean requirement across its programs is TOPIK 3, and individual departments may ask for more. You do not always need it the day you apply: many students reach the level through a funded scholarship language year or a university language institute first, then apply with a TOPIK score in hand.

Either way, plan to keep learning Korean. Some programs still ask for a TOPIK level to graduate even when classes are in English, and daily life in Korea runs in Korean.

How the TOPIK test works →

01
Pick one program
You apply to a single university and department at a time. Choose the program whose language, field, and requirements match you, using the programs table above.
02
Prepare and legalize documents
Gather your transcripts, certificates, and forms, and get the required ones apostilled or consular-confirmed. This step takes the longest, so start early.
03
Submit before the deadline
Apply through the route that fits you: the Global Korea Scholarship (embassy or university track) or the university's own international admission. Watch the calendar below.
04
Interview and results
Shortlisted applicants may sit an interview. Final results arrive in rounds, so keep an eye on your email and the official portal.

Ready to apply here?

The documents and deadlines are much the same wherever you apply. Our admissions guide walks you through the statement of purpose, study plan, transcripts and apostille, recommendation letters, and the calendar, step by step.

Open the admissions guide →

Application documents

This list follows the Global Korea Scholarship requirements, the most common route international students take. A university you apply to directly may ask for a slightly different set, so always cross-check its own guideline.

Forms to complete

Form 1: Application Form
Form 2: Personal Statement
Form 3: Study Plan
Form 4: Recommender's Information
Plus the recommendation letter itself: original, signed, and sealed in an envelope. One letter is required; up to two are allowed.
Form 5: GKS Applicant Agreement
Form 6: Personal Medical Assessment

Certificates to legalize

Proof of citizenship and family relationshipApostille
Proof of citizenship for you and both parents, plus an official document (birth certificate or family register) proving your family relationship.
High school graduation certificateApostille
Or a certificate of expected graduation that states the date.
High school academic transcriptApostille
Associate degree graduation certificateApostille
Only if you are applying to a bachelor's program with an associate degree.
Associate degree academic transcriptApostille
Only if you are applying to a bachelor's program with an associate degree.
Proof of overseas-Korean status
Only for Overseas-Korean applicants. Supporting documents that prove the family relationship to your lineal ascendant.
Proof of Korean citizenship renunciation
Only if you or a parent previously held Korean citizenship.
Proof of Korean War veteran's descendant
Only for descendants of a foreign Korean War veteran. Adds evaluation points.

Optional, but they help

TOPIK score report
Optional but adds points. TOPIK level 3 or above adds bonus points, and level 5 or 6 exempts the language year.
English proficiency score report (TOEFL or IELTS)
Optional. A strong score can add language points and is preferred by some departments.
Copies of awards and other certificates
Optional. Evidence that supports your personal statement and study plan.
Applicant's passport copy
Submit if your proof of citizenship does not clearly indicate citizenship information.

The full application document checklist →

Application timeline

The cycle runs on roughly the same calendar every year. These are the milestones to plan around.

Next milestone

Embassy track application deadline

mid-October 2026 · About 3 months to go

Embassy track application deadline
mid-October 2026
Embassy 1st round results
late October 2026
University track application deadline
late October 2026
Embassy documents arrive at NIIED
mid-November 2026
University 1st round results
late November 2026
University documents arrive at NIIED
late November 2026
Embassy 2nd round results
within November 2026
Embassy 3rd round results
late December 2026
University 2nd round results
within December 2026
Notify your final university choice
early January 2027
Final successful candidates announced
early-to-mid January 2027

Dates for the upcoming cycle are estimates based on the last published calendar. Confirm each one on the official source when it is released.

The full application timeline →

Ask the admissions office

If this page has not answered something, you can send your question to Pai Chai University's international admissions office. We review each request before it is delivered, and the reply comes to your email.

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Working part-time

On a D-2 study visa you may work part-time after your first semester, with permission from your university and the immigration office. Weekly hours are capped during term and expanded over vacations, and the work must meet your visa conditions and pay at least the national minimum wage.

Part-time work rules on a D-2 visa →What part-time jobs pay in Korea →

Is this university right for you?

Consider applying if

You are still building your Korean: some programs here open at TOPIK 3.

Look elsewhere if

You cannot study in Korean yet: every program listed here is Korean-taught.

This is guidance drawn from the facts on this page, not a prediction of your chances. Only the university decides who is admitted.

Common mistakes to avoid

Leaving apostilles to the last minute
Legalizing documents can take weeks and depends on your home country's process. Start as soon as you have your transcripts.
Assuming everything is in English
Many programs are Korean-taught. Confirm the language of your specific department, not just that the university offers some English options.
Missing the one-university rule
For the government scholarship you may apply to only one university per round. Choose deliberately.
A generic study plan
Your personal statement and study plan carry real weight. Write specifically about this university and program, not a generic love letter to Korea.
Ignoring the TOPIK requirement
Even English-track students often need Korean eventually. Check the level your program asks for and plan your study around it.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pai Chai University teach programs in English?

No. The programs Pai Chai University lists for international students are taught in Korean, so you will need Korean proficiency (usually shown as a TOPIK level) to study here.

What TOPIK level do I need for Pai Chai University?

The lowest Korean requirement across Pai Chai University's listed programs is TOPIK 3. Individual departments may ask for more, so check your major in the programs table above.

How much is tuition at Pai Chai University?

International undergraduate tuition is roughly ₩6.5M to ₩9.5M per year, a planning estimate from average tuition for its type and fields. Confirm the exact figure on the official site.

Is Pai Chai University a public or private university?

Pai Chai University is a private university.

When can I apply to Pai Chai University?

Most Korean universities open spring-intake applications in the autumn and fall-intake applications in the spring. Pai Chai University sets its own exact dates, so confirm them on the official admissions site.

How many programs does Pai Chai University offer international students?

Pai Chai University lists 37 undergraduate departments open to international students in the data we track. Browse them all in the programs table above.

Your next steps

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Fund your studies

See the scholarships that can cover your tuition and living costs.

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Understand the scholarship

The Global Korea Scholarship is the route most funded students take. Learn how it works.

Read the GKS guide →

Admissions contact

Office of International Affairs

Phone: +82-42-520-5243
Fax: +82-70-4850-8306
Email: intl@pcu.ac.kr
Send applications to: Office of International Affairs, Pai Chai University #411, Baeksan Hall, Baejae-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35345, Republic of KOREA (☎ 042-520-5243)

Last verified 2026-06-01

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Pai Chai University

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Location

Tuition and fees

Living costs

Housing

University scholarships

Campus life

Departments and majors

Graduate programs (Master's and PhD)

English-taught programs

Admission requirements

You will need Korean to apply here.

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