Korea University

As per some of the unofficial sources, Korea University acceptance rate is around 41%. The university is selective at the time of admission process. So, students with a good academic background have a higher chance of admission. For admission to UG course of Korea University, students must have passed High school. For admission to PG courses of Korea University, a Bachelor's course is required. 

Korea University offers a range of UG and PG programs in specializations such as Liberal arts, Education, and Engineering. Health science, Business, Media and Communication, Science, and more. The best part about studying at Korea University is the university provides affordable and knowledgeable. The tuition fees ranges between INR 5L and INR 7L for UG and INR 4L and INR 24L for PG.

The total number of students at Korea University 39,851. Out of this, 21,000+ students are UG students and 10,000+ are PG students. Out of this, 3818 are international students at Seoul Campus. The university offers a number of courses in English. 

Given below are some of the names who have studied at Korea University-

• Lee Myung-bak - Politician and Business Executive
• Kim Yuna - Figure Skater
• Eugene - South Korean Actress and Singer
• Jeon Do-yeaon - Actress
• Kim A-Jung - South Korean Actress, Singer, and Model

Yes, international students studying at Korea University have the permission to work part-time. But, they must meet the eligibility that Korea University has mentioned such as having a valid registration card with student visa (D-2), GPA of over 2.0 in the previous semesters, currently enrolled at KU (less than 8 semesters of enrollement). The working hours depends on the eligibility requirement (Korean language): 

Year 1-2

• Level 3 or above: 10 hours (weekends, weekdays)
• Completion of level 3 or above, completion of Intermediate 1 or above: 30 hours in weekdays

Students can work in Year 3-4 as well. For these details, students can check the official website of Korea University. 

For admission to Korea University, Indian students have to submit English language proficiency score. They can submit TOEFL / IELTS / other equivalent scores. The minimum scores required in these tests at the PG level are given below: 

• TOEFL iBT: 71
• IELTS: 5.5 or higher

Indian students should have completed primary and secondary education for admission to UG courses of Korea University. Students who want to take admission to PG courses, the students are required to have completed their school education and a Bachelor's degree. Also, an English language proficiency score like TOEFL / IELTS score has to be submitted at the time of Korea University admissions. 

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, 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

The English Language requirements for international students at Korea University are given as follows:

Indian students must have completed primary and secondary school education for admission to Korea University's UG courses. Language proficiency scores have to be submitted too

• IELTS or TOEFL scores for evidence of English language proficiency
• TOPIK iBT for Korean language proficiency 

Yes, Korea University offers full-tuition waivers for international students at the UG level. These scholarships are Anam Global Scholarship, KU STEM scholarship, and KU Global Friends Scholarship. 

• Anam Global Scholarship: All freshman applicants are considered, and the scholarship covers the full tuition fee for up to 8 semesters
• KU Global Friends Scholarship: Covers the full scholarship for 4 semesters. This is for students of the third-world countries
• KU STEM scholarship: This scholarship is for students who submitted Certificate of outstanding outputs in STEM. This covers full tuition of 4 smesters

Three types of scholarships are offered by Korea University for studies at the Graduate School; Type A, Type B, and Type C. Details of KU scholarships atthe graduate level are given below: 

• 100% of the entrance and tuition fee
•  Living expenses (only for 4 semester)

For PG courses, the annual tuition fee at Korea University can be between INR 4.2 Lacs - INR 26.4 lakh. For UG courses of Korea University, the tution fee is given below: 

Also, the students at the Korea University have to pay the living expenses. The per month cost of living at Korea University can be between KRW 822,000 - KRW 1,161,000. 

For Indian students, Korea University MBA fees is around INR 28.3 lakh. Other expenses that students have to pay are-

• Hostel & meals: INR 2.05 L
• Application fee: INR 6.4k

The tuition fees at Korea University ranges between INR 5L and INR 7L for UG and INR 4L and INR 24L for PG. along with the tuition fee, students must pay the insurance and miscellaneous costs during admission. International students can check the below table for the Korea University tuition fees of popular programs:

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1st Year Tuition Fees

Korea University is not an expensive university for students especially those willing to take Bachelors programs. The tuition fees for the Bachelor programme lie between INR 1.9L and INR 6.6L. Also, the insurance range is INR 2L and miscellaneous expenses are around INR 9K. On the other hand, the master's programme is a little expensive. The tuition fees ranges between INR 1.9L and INR 26L. The insurance and miscellaneous expenses are the same for both bachelor's and master's. If students look at the overall expense, it will lie within INR 30L which is way more affordable than many Korean universities.

Korea University is known for offering best academic programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its Indian students. The university provides over 150 programs, at UG and PG levels. Some popular programme at Georgetown include International Affairs, Biology, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc. Moreover, some popular programme that are opted by Korea University alumni are listed below:

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The Bachelor of Nursing course of Korea University is 4-year long. The tuition fee for one year for this course is INR 6.7 lakh. For admission toBachelor Nursing course, students are required to have completed the Class 12. Also, an English language proficiency score report of TOEFL iBT or IELTS have to be submitted too. 

In the Best Universities in South Korea rankings by Times Higher Education 2026, Korea University ranks at #6. This means that this university ranks among the Top 10 Universities in South Korea. The world ranking of this university in 2026 in Times Higher Education world rankings in #156. 

Korea University is among the top ranked universities worldwide. As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Korea University has an overall ranking of #173 in world and #5 in South Korea. Also, Korea University is ranked by top ranking authorities worldwide that are shown below:

Rankings Authorities

Rank

QS World University Rankings 2026

#61

Times Higher Education 2026

#156

US News & World Report 2025

#288 in Best Global Universities

In Times Higher Education rankings for Best Universities in South Korea, Korea University ranks at #6 in 2026. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #156. In South Korea Universities rankings, Korea University ranks among the Top 10 Universities. Whereas in the world rankings, Korea Uni ranks among the Top 200 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings. 

On-campus housing option is available for international students at Korea Uni. There are 3 buildings of this university that has the residences for 700+ international students. These three buildings have fully-furnished rooms with kitchen facilities. Indian students can also opt for off-campus accommodation such as apartments, studios, and shared houses. 

Korea Uni has 80+ student rub clubs and associations. There are many athletic clubs such as football, baseball, rugby, basketball, and ice hockey at Korea Uni. A number of national championships for a variety of sports such as baseball, basketball, and association football have been won by Korea Uni sports teams.