Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University (경희대학교), often abbreviated “KHU”, is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional campus in Suwon. Established in 1949, the university has grown into a major institution offering a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, arts, design, and hospitality. Known for its global outlook, interdisciplinary education, and heritage in both traditional and modern disciplines, Kyung Hee University combines academic excellence, social consciousness, and innovative research to prepare students for global and domestic careers.

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SPRING 2027 APPLICATION DATES:
1st ROUND: AUGUST 17 - AUGUST 28, 2026
2nd ROUND: OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 6, 2026

*NOTE: The deadlines represent the time that all application documents must be completed with the tuition paid in full.

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Kyung Hee University

Features

Leading Programs in Medicine and Hospitality


Kyung Hee University is renowned for its top-tier programs in medicine, oriental medicine, and hospitality/tourism management, offering advanced research opportunities, hands-on training, and strong industry partnerships to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare, wellness, and global hospitality sectors.

Global Perspective and International Collaboration


With partnerships with over 400 universities worldwide, Kyung Hee provides robust student exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and global learning opportunities that prepare students for international careers.

Employment and Career Support for International Students


The university provides dedicated programs, special lectures, and counseling aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of Korea and its job market, strengthening employability in both domestic and global job markets.

Beautiful and Student-Centered Campuses


Kyung Hee’s Seoul campus is noted for its picturesque, historic architecture blended with modern facilities, situated near Seoul’s cultural landmarks. The Suwon “Global Campus” offers extensive research labs, sports and cultural facilities, and student amenities that support both academic and personal development

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National Rank (Korea)

39

2026 QS Asia Rank

331

2026 QS World Rank

Programs at Kyung Hee University

Bachelor’s degrees at Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs across fields such as Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, International Studies, Software, and Art & Design. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary education, global perspectives, and practical knowledge, preparing students with strong academic foundations and skills relevant to an evolving professional world.

Popular Majors

Business, Management, and Economics

Engineering

Hospitality & Tourism

Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Applied English Interpretation and Translation Applied English Interpretation and Translation
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities English Language and Linguistics English Language and Linguistics
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Global Eminence Global Business
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities History History
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Korean Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature
Seoul Korean Humanities Humanities Philosophy Philosophy
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Chinese Chinese
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature French French
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Global Communication British-American Culture
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Global Communication British-American Language and Literature
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Japanese Japanese
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Korean Korean Contents Studies
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Korean Korean Language
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Russian Russian
Suwon Korean Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and Literature Spanish Spanish
Suwon Korean Liberal Studies Liberal Studies Liberal Studies Liberal Studies
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul English Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel and Tourism Management Global Hospitality and Tourism Management [English Track] Global Hospitality and Tourism Management [English Track]
Seoul English Management Management Business Administration [English Track] Business Administration [English Track]
Seoul Korean Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel and Tourism Management Culinary Arts and Food Design Management Culinary Arts and Food Design Management
Seoul Korean Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel and Tourism Management Hospitality Management Hospitality Management
Seoul Korean Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel and Tourism Management Tourism and Entertainment Culture and Entertainment
Seoul Korean Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel and Tourism Management Tourism and Entertainment Tourism Science
Seoul Korean Management Management Accounting Accounting
Seoul Korean Management Management Business Administration Business Administration
Seoul Korean Management Management Management and Accounting Accounting
Seoul Korean Management Management Management and Accounting Business Administration
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics Economics Economics
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics International Business and Trade International Business and Trade
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics Media Media
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics Political Science Political Science
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics Public Administration Public Administration
Seoul Korean Politics and Economics Politics and Economics Sociology Sociology
Suwon English International Studies International Studies Asian Studies [English Track] Asian Studies [English Track]
Suwon English International Studies International Studies International Studies [English Track] International Studies [English Track]
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Science Science Biology Biology
Seoul Korean Science Science Chemistry Chemistry
Seoul Korean Science Science Future Information Display Future Information Display
Seoul Korean Science Science Geography Geography
Seoul Korean Science Science Mathematics Mathematics
Seoul Korean Science Science Physics Physics
Suwon Korean Applied Science Applied Science Applied Chemistry Applied Chemistry
Suwon Korean Applied Science Applied Science Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics
Suwon Korean Applied Science Applied Science Applied Physics Applied Physics
Suwon Korean Applied Science Applied Science Astronomy and Space Science Astronomy and Space Science
Suwon Korean Electronics and Information Electronics and Information Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering
Suwon Korean Electronics and Information Electronics and Information Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Advanced Materials Engineering Advanced Materials Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Architectural Engineering Architectural Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Architecture (5-year) Architecture (5-year)
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering Civil Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Science and Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Industrial and Management Engineering Industrial and Management Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Mobility
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering AI Robotics Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Suwon Korean Engineering Engineering Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Engineering
Suwon Korean Life Sciences Life Sciences Convergent Biotechnology and Advanced Materials Science Convergent Biotechnology and Advanced Materials Science
Suwon Korean Life Sciences Life Sciences Food Science and BIO Technology Food Science and BIO Technology
Suwon Korean Life Sciences Life Sciences Genetics and Biotechnology Genetics and Biotechnology
Suwon Korean Life Sciences Life Sciences Smart-Farm Science Smart-Farm Science
Suwon Korean Software Convergence Software Convergence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
Suwon Korean Software Convergence Software Convergence Computer Engineering Computer Engineering
Suwon Korean Software Convergence Software Convergence Software Convergence Software Convergence
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Dance Dance Dance Ballet
Seoul Korean Dance Dance Dance Contemporary Dance
Seoul Korean Dance Dance Dance Korean Traditional Dance
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Art Korean Traditional Painting
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Art Portraiture
Seoul Korean Fine Arts Fine Arts Art Sculpture
Seoul Korean Music Music Composition Composition
Seoul Korean Music Music Opera Opera
Seoul Korean Music Music Piano Piano
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Ceramics Ceramics
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Digital Contents Digital Contents
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Industrial Design Industrial Design
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Postmodern Music Postmodern Music
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Textile and Clothing Design Textile and Clothing Design
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Theater and Film Theater and Film
Suwon Korean Art and Design Art and Design Visual Design Visual Design
Location Track Field College Department Major
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Child and Family Studies Child and Family Studies
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Clothing and Textiles Clothing and Textiles
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition
Seoul Korean Human Ecology Human Ecology Housing and Interior Design Housing and Interior Design
Suwon Korean Physical Education Physical Education Coaching Coaching
Suwon Korean Physical Education Physical Education Golf Industry Golf Industry
Suwon Korean Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Suwon Korean Physical Education Physical Education Sports Medicine Sports Medicine
Suwon Korean Physical Education Physical Education Taekwondo Taekwondo

Course length

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

Application Periods

Fall Intake:
  1. First round: Feb 23 – Mar 13, 2026
  2. Second round: May 4 – May 15, 2026 

    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. Pioneer Scholarship.
    2. SDGs Scholarship.
    3. Admission Scholarships A~I.

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

    Tuition and Fees

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    Pricing

    Application Fee

    KRW 180,000 ~ 250,000

    The application fee is not refundable.

    Bachelors Degree

    KRW 4,748,400 ~ 6,405,400 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

    Hoegi

    Hoegi, the area around Kyung Hee University, is a vibrant student-centered neighborhood where food, culture, and everyday campus life naturally blend. Filled with cozy cafés, study-friendly spaces, local eateries, and small independent shops, the district offers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere that appeals to both Kyung Hee students and visitors.

    Hoegi Station, served by Line 1 and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line, offers easy transportation to major Seoul attractions, business hubs, and other university neighborhoods.

    Yongin

    Kyung Hee University’s Global Campus, located in Yongin offers a calmer, more spacious environment. The surroundings feature peaceful walking paths, local cafés, affordable eateries, and essential student facilities, creating a comfortable and ideal atmosphere for studying and campus life.

    Local bus connections provide easy access to nearby neighborhoods and transit points, while the campus’s peaceful setting makes it a welcoming place for students who prefer a quieter, more spacious environment.

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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 from English-speaking countries, and non-English-speaking countries who completed their education in an English-speaking are exempt from this requirement.

    The minimum accepted scores are as follows:
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT: 80
    • New TEPS: 327
    • CEFR level B2

    Yes. Applicants must have a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) or IBT TOPIK Level 3 or higher.

    Kyung Hee University has two application rounds, and it takes takes around two to two and a half 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.
    The dormitory fee is approximately KRW 1,220,000 per semester.

    Kyung Hee University offers a variety of scholarships for both new applicants and current students.

    Please contact us for more information!

    Yes, online interviews are required as part of the application process.

    Kyung Hee University’s Seoul campus is known for its Neo-Renaissance architecture and offers a range of facilities, including athletic venues such as the Grand Stadium and football field, a medical center, and green spaces like Renaissance Park.

    Yes, Kyung Hee University is the alma mater of many well-known Korean talents, including actors Kim Tae-ri (Twenty-Five Twenty-One) and Gong Yoo (Goblin), singer Kyuhyun (Super Junior), and many more.

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