Korea University

According to the student's experience on unofficial sources, international students must know the below tips before starting their first year at Korea University:

Learn the Korean language: International students must know Korean to enhance their experience academically and socially and to understand the culture better. There are many Korean classes in which they can enroll.

Also check: A guide to learn Korean language

Live on campus: International students must live on campus or nearby location to save time on transportation and enjoy facilities like Restaurants, Cafes, Gym, Library, etc.

Office of International Affairs: The Korean University OIA has been making a lot of efforts towards helping international students to make their experience better. Make sure the students are aware of it.

Apply for Internships: Even if it's the start of your first year at Korea University, international students must think ahead and gather information on internship opportunities for international students.

Read more: A guide to study in South Korea

To apply for Korea University admissions, international students need to have some important admission documents in PDF form ready and follow an admission process properly, which is given below -

• Select a course from 18 courses offered by the university and check their eligibility criteria.
• Indian students can apply via the Korea University portal or UWAY to fill out the required details
• The KU application fee is KRW 1,50,000 (INR 9,000) for UG courses and KRW 1,00,000 - 1,27,000 (INR 10,00,000 - 12,70,000) for graduate.
• If you are shortlisted, you will be called for an interview to check if you are a well-suited candidate for the Korean University courses ot not.
• The university will review the application, and respond within a few weeks. They will provide an offer letter to join the program.

(KRW 1 = INR 0.061)

Korea University offers many courses at UG and PG levels. The admission requirements for the both of these levels vary. For example for the UG courses which are Korean taught, international students are required to have TOPIK level 3 or higher. Look at the list of Korean University admission requirements below - 

Undergraduate - 

• A high school Diploma with 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• English or Korean language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL and TOPIK)
• Docs like the application fee and form 
• Passport copy 
• SAT or ACT

Postgraduate -

• A UG Degree 
• English or Korean language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL and TOPIK)
• Docs like the application fee and form 
• Passport copy 
• GMAT or GRE