Korea University

Korea University (고려대학교), also known as KU, is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea, known for its top-ranked programs in business, law, medicine, life sciences, engineering, and international studies. Founded in 1905, KU has grown into a institution offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, professional schools, and arts.

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Korea University

Features

Leading Academic & Professional Excellence


Korea University is highly recognized in Korea and Asia for its top programs in business, law, medicine, life sciences, engineering, and international studies, supported by expert faculty and a strong tradition of academic excellence.

Research Leadership


KU fosters cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines, along with its numerous research centers, such as the East Asiatic Research Centre and the Korean Cultural Research Centre, positioning the university as a leader in life sciences and international studies.

Global Focus and International Programs


The university maintains extensive collaborations with over 1,000 universities worldwide, offering exchange programs, dual-degree options, and globally oriented learning experiences.

Global accreditation


The Korea University Business School (KUBS) is internationally recognized, accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, demonstrating its high standard in business education. In addition, KU has respected professional and graduate‑level schools in law, medicine, engineering and more, giving strong options for specialized careers.

Rankings

See how this university ranks nationally
and internationally.

Discover how each school stands among the best in the world.
Our ranking section highlights key metrics including QS World Rank, QS Asia Rank, and National Rank (Korea) — helping you compare schools at a glance.

3

National Rank (Korea)

12

2026 QS Asia Rank

61

2026 QS World Rank

Programs at Korea University

Bachelor’s degrees at Korea University

Korea University offers a wide selection of undergraduate programs across engineering, natural sciences, business, and international studies, designed to blend academic rigor with practical skills, global awareness, and interdisciplinary learning for careers in science, technology, global affairs, and beyond.

Popular Majors

Business

Computer Science

Engineering

Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul English Humanities International Studies International Studies International Studies [English Track]
Seoul Korean Humanities Education Education Education
Seoul Korean Humanities Education Education English Education
Seoul Korean Humanities Education Education Geography Education
Seoul Korean Humanities Education Education History Education
Seoul Korean Humanities Education Education Korean Language Education
Seoul Korean Humanities Health Science Health Science Health Policy and Management
Seoul Korean Humanities International Studies International Studies Global Korean Studies
Seoul Korean Humanities Korea University Business School Korea University Business School Business Administration
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Chinese Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts English Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts French Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts German Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts History
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Japanese Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Korean History
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Linguistics
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Philosophy
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Russian Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Sinographic Literatures
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Sociology
Seoul Korean Humanities Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Spanish Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology Food and Resource Economics
Seoul Korean Humanities Media and Communication Media and Communication Global Entertainment
Seoul Korean Humanities Media and Communication Media and Communication Media and Communication
Seoul Korean Humanities Political Science and Economics Political Science and Economics Economics
Seoul Korean Humanities Political Science and Economics Political Science and Economics Political Science and International Relations
Seoul Korean Humanities Political Science and Economics Political Science and Economics Public Administration
Seoul Korean Humanities Political Science and Economics Political Science and Economics Statistics
Seoul Korean Humanities Psychology Psychology Psychology
Location Track Field College Department Major
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Advanced Materials Chemistry
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Applied Mathematical Sciences
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Computer Convergence Software
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Digital Healthcare Engineering
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineering
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Electronics and Information Engineering
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Environmental Systems Engineering
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Food and Biotechnology
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Future Mobility
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Intelligence Semiconductor Engineering
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies
Sejong Korean Science and Technology Science and Technology Science and Technology Semiconductor Physics
Sejong Korean Smart Cities Smart Cities Smart Cities Smart Cities
Seoul Korean Humanities / Science Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Seoul Korean Humanities / Science University College University College Integrative AI
Seoul Korean Humanities / Science University College University College Integrative Social Science
Seoul Korean Science Education Education Home Economics Education
Seoul Korean Science Education Education Mathematics Education
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Architecture (5-years)
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Chemical and Biological Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Electrical Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Industrial Management Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Integrative Energy Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Materials Science and Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Health Science Health Science Biomedical Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Health Science Health Science Biosystems and Biomedical Science
Seoul Korean Science Health Science Health Science Health Environmental Science
Seoul Korean Science Informatics Informatics Artificial Intelligence
Seoul Korean Science Informatics Informatics Computer Science and Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Informatics Informatics Data Science
Seoul Korean Science Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology Biotechnology
Seoul Korean Science Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering
Seoul Korean Science Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology Food Bioscience and Technology
Seoul Korean Science Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences and Biotechnology Life Sciences
Seoul Korean Science Medicine Medicine Medicine
Seoul Korean Science Nursing Nursing Nursing
Seoul Korean Science Science Science Chemistry
Seoul Korean Science Science Science Earth and Environmental Science
Seoul Korean Science Science Science Mathematics
Seoul Korean Science Science Science Physics
Seoul Korean Science Smart Security Smart Security Smart Security
Location Track Field College Department Major
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Convergence Business (Digital Business)
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Convergence Business (Global Business)
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Global Studies (Chinese Studies)
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Global Studies (English Studies)
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Global Studies (Korean Studies)
Sejong Korean Global Business Global Business Global Business Standards and Intelligence
Sejong Korean Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Big Data Science
Sejong Korean Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Economics and Statistics
Sejong Korean Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Public Administration
Sejong Korean Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Public Sociology and Korean Unification/Diplomacy (Korean Unification, Diplomacy and Security)
Sejong Korean Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Public Sociology and Korean Unification/Diplomacy (Public Sociology)
Location Track Field College Department Major
Sejong Korean Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Cultural Heritage Convergence
Sejong Korean Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture Creativity (Creative Writing and Media Studies)
Sejong Korean Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture Creativity (Culture Contents)
Sejong Korean Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Global Sport Studies (Sports Business)
Sejong Korean Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Culture and Sports Global Sport Studies (Sports Science)
Seoul Korean Art and Design Art and Design Art and Design Art and Design
Seoul Korean Physical Education Education Education Physical Education
Location Track Field College Department Major
Sejong Korean Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Advanced Convergence Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sejong Korean Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy

Course length

With a D-2 student visa: 4 to 5 years

Application Periods

Fall Intake: Mar 2 (10:00) – Mar 27, 2026 (17:00)

Admission Eligibility

  1. A non-Korean national whose parents are BOTH non-Korean nationals.
  2. A student who has completed, or is expected to complete primary and secondary education at the time of application.
  3. A non-Korean national who satisfies the language proficiency requirements.

Student Visas

Students enrolled in degree programs at Korean universities may be eligible for a D-2 student visa. Visa eligibility and requirements are determined solely by Korean immigration and the university.

Scholarship Information

  1. Global Leader Scholarships.
  2. Future Bright Scholarship.
  3. Challenge Scholarship.

Please note that scholarship availability, eligibility, and application procedures differ by institution.

Tuition and Fees

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Pricing

Application Fee

KRW 150,000 ~ 200,000

The application fee is not refundable.

Bachelors Degree

KRW 5,300,000 ~ 7,100,000 per semester

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Prices shown are estimates and vary by major/term.

Keep in mind that one semester typically consists of 16 to 20 weeks. 

Campuses & Location

Anam

The Anam area, where Korea University’s Seoul campus is located, is a traditional student neighborhood known for its academic atmosphere, local eateries, and residential streets. The area offers a quieter environment while still maintaining strong student-focused amenities.

Anam Station, served by Line 6, directly in front of the campus, provides convenient access to central Seoul.

Sejong

Korea University’s Sejong Campus is located in Sejong City, a planned administrative city designed for education, research, and public institutions. The campus offers a modern and spacious academic environment with advanced facilities, green spaces, and a calm atmosphere suited for focused study and campus life.

Sejong Campus is well connected by intercity buses and express transportation links, providing convenient access to major cities including Daejeon and Seoul.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants with a GED, homeschooling, or alternative degrees are not eligible for admission. Please contact us for further details.

Yes. Applicants are required to submit proof of language proficiency.
Applicants who have completed the entire curriculum of secondary education in English as the primary language of instruction must submit an official academic transcript and a letter of confirmation about English being the medium of instruction issued by the school.

The minimum accepted scores are as follows:
• IELTS Academic 7.0
• TOEFL iBT 100 (5 in the new TOEFL scale)

Yes. Applicants must have a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) or IBT TOPIK Level 5 or higher. Applicants with scores below this level will be required to complete additional Korean language training and may have limitations on course selection. For other acceptable proofs of Korean proficiency, please contact us for more information.

Korea University has a single application round, which takes approximately two months to finalize.

Tuition is paid on a per-semester basis.

Unless otherwise stated as “copy,” all documents must be original. If a document cannot be reissued or the original is unavailable, a notarized copy may be accepted.
Please note that if any submitted materials contain false information, admission will be revoked immediately, and readmission will not be permitted.

Yes. Dormitory applications are accepted on a per-semester basis. Prices vary by room type, starting at KRW 1,600,000 for double rooms and KRW 2,000,000 for single rooms for female students, and at KRW 780,000 for triple rooms for male students. Please contact us for more details!

Korea University offers a variety of scholarships for new students based on language proficiency and academic performance, without the need to apply for them. Please contact us for more information!

Generally, interviews are not part of the application process; however, they may be required by individual colleges or departments.

The campus offers a range of facilities, including many libraries available for use, a variety of sports facilities, a cafeteria, and various on-campus shops to support student life.

Yes. Korea University is the alma mater of many notable Korean figures, particularly in sports, including legendary figure skater Yuna Kim.

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