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- =52QS 2027Source
About Korea University
Korea University was founded in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-ik, with a royal grant from Emperor Gojong, initially teaching law and economics. It took the name Korea University in 1946 after Korean independence, and its students joined the April 1960 protests against the Syngman Rhee government. It is a private research university in Seoul's Seongbuk District with a second campus in Sejong.
At a glance
- International
- 38%
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Founded
- 1905
- Type
- Private
- Campus
- Urban
Seoul, South Korea37.566, 126.978
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS=52World · 2027Source
- THETHE=156World · 2026Source
- CWURCWUR#158World · 2026South Korea #3Source
- ARWUARWU201-300World · 2026Source
Admissions & how to apply
Application routeDirect online application via Korea University Office of International Affairs website.Source
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Check the English-test policy below.
- Apply through Direct online application via Korea University Office of International Affairs website.
- Check the deadlines below.
Deadlines
Fall 2026 guide online application window 2–27 March 2026; guide includes 2027 pre-announcement but this calendar is Fall 2026 cycle. Source
English test waiver Applicants who completed all secondary education in English may submit school transcript and medium-of-instruction confirmation; for Spring 2027 all applicants must meet an accepted proficiency pathway. Source
Foundation year No foundation option established in the freshman guide; requires completion of a regular secondary curriculum equivalent to Korean high school. Source
Scholarships you can use here
- Korea University Anam Global ScholarshipPartial funding · Tuition
- Korea University Global Leader Scholarship APartial funding · Tuition
- Korea University Global Leader Scholarship BPartial funding · Tuition
- Korea University KU STEM ScholarshipPartial funding · Tuition