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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
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 applicatio
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
A D-2 visa is required to study at Korea University. The visa requirements for international students are given below:
- Application form (for visa)
- Passport, and one copy of the passport ID page
- Passport-sized photo
- Certificate of Admission
- Application fee 60 ~ 90 USD
- ID card (personal ID in residing country)
- Certificate of KU Business Registration
- Invitation Letter from NIIED (National Institute for International Education of Korea) (if applicable)
- Certificate of Completion for Korean language training (with the attendance rate)
- Tuberculosis Test Certificate
- Final Academic Credentials
- Financial Statement
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
The Korean Language requirements for international students at Korea University are given as follows:
A score report of TOPIK level 3 or higher
Program in Global Korean Language and Culture Studies: TOPIK 5 or higher
For the Business Analytics (BA) major in the College of Business Administration, a Korean language qualification is mandatory.
Program in Humanities and East Asian Cultural Industry: TOPIK 5 or higher / Only applicants who graduated from all majors of humanities, liberal arts, and social sciences can apply
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
If you are applying to the Korea University admissions for the year 2026 Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 will be the two intakes you can apply. Look at the table for the exact dates and admission deadlines -
Korea University Intakes | Admission Deadline |
|---|---|
Fall | Mar 4 to Mar 17, 2026 |
Spring 2027 | Mar 2026 to Apr 11, 2026 |
The table given below shows the UG admission deadlines 2026 -
KU Fall 2026 Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|
Fall 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Spring 2027 | Oct 1, 2026 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
International students can apply for Korea University admissions in the month of March for Fall intake nad in the month of August/September for Spring 2026 intake.
It is advised that these students keep a buffer to be able to meet all the admission requirements at right time.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
There are two intakes, Fall and Spring, and international students can apply by meeting all the admission requirements. Look at the table given below for Korea University admission dates -
Korea University Intakes | Admission Deadline |
|---|---|
Fall | Mar 4 to Mar 17, 2026 |
Spring 2027 | Mar 2026 to Apr 11, 2026 |
Korea University Admission Deadlines for UG Students
The table given below shows the UG admission deadlines 2026 -
KU Fall 2026 Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|
Fall 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Spring 2027 | Oct 1, 2026 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
International students who want to study at Korea University need to meet the ELP requirements. The English language requirements for international students at Korea University are given below:
Exam | Score Required |
|---|---|
TOEFL IBT | 80 or higher |
IELTS | 5.5 or higher |
TEPS | 327 or higher |
Also check: A guide to learn Korean language
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, Korea University is considered a top university as it ranked #4 in Best Global Universities in South Korea, and #52 in Best Global Universities in Asia. It provides many UG and PG programs in areas of study which are Liberal arts, Education, and Engineering. Health science, Business, Media and Communication, Science, and more. Also, the Korean university tuition fees range from INR 5- to INR 28 Lacs for Bachelor and master programs which is an affordable option when it comes to studying in Korea.
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5 months agoNew answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Check the table listed below for Korea University and Sungkyunkwan University ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:
Parameters | Korea University | Sungkyunkwan University |
|---|---|---|
Shiksha Popularity Rankings | #187 in World | #180 in World |
QS Rankings 2026 | #61 | #126 |
Times Higher Education 2025 | #189 | #102 |
US News & World Report 2025 | # 288 in Best Global Universities | # 271 in Best Global Universities |
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