Kookmin University
Kookmin University was one of the first private universities to emerge in independent Korea. As early as 1946, the basic principles of its work were laid down, which the university still adheres to today. These principles include practice-orientation and the training of committed professionals.
| description Following these principles, Kookmin University has become one of the largest universities in Seoul. It has more than 14,500 students, 1,800 of whom are foreign nationals. Kookmin University is the flagship university for education in Design, Automotive Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Administration and Korean Language. Kookmin University actively cooperates with foreign partner universities, businesses and the local community. A number of programmes have been created jointly with major companies such as Huyndai, LG, Bosh, Microsoft. Moreover, the university supports the City Festival of Culture and Arts. In 2024, Kookmin University was ranked among the top twenty universities in South Korea, according to The Joongang University Ranking. And ranked 180th in Asia according to the QS International University Rankings. |
Academic Programmes | Tuition and Fees
Kookmin University prepares Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degrees.
- The cost per semester for a Bachelor's Degree ranges from 5,967,000 to 8,060,000 KRW. The entrance fee is 352,000 KRW.
- The tuition fee for Master's and PhD studies also depends on the course of study and ranges from 4,101, 000 KRW to 5,642,000 KRW per semester.
An additional registration fee of 80,000 KRW is payable for all majors except Music (100,000 KRW).
Faculties | Colleges and Departments (Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree):
Graduate and Postgraduate Programmes (Master's Degree and Postgraduate Degree - PhD)
Departments:
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of English Language and Literature
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Department of Korean History
- Department of Eurasian Studies
- Department of Japanese Studies
Departments:
- Department of Public Administration and Public Policy
- Department of Pedagogy
- Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Communication
Departments:
- Department of Law
- Department of Commercial Law
Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Commerce and Finance
Departments:
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of International Business School
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Information Systems Management
Departments:
- Department of Advanced Materials
- Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department:
- Department of Software Engineering
Departments:
- Department of Automotive Engineering
- Department of IT technology in the field of automobile engineering
Departments:
- Department of Forestry and Environmental Systems
- Department of Forest Products and Technology
- Department of Electronic Physics and Nanophysics
- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Department of Nutrition and Food
- Department of Information Security, Cryptography and Mathematics
- Department of Biotechnology and Fermentation
Departments:
- Department of Architectural Design
- Department of Architectural Systems
Departments:
- Department of Visual Communication Design
- Department of Industrial Design
- Department of Ceramics
- Department of Fashion Design
- Department of Metalworking and Jewellery
- Department of Spatial Planning
- Department of Entertainment Design
- Department of Vehicle Design
Departments:
- Department of Music (Vocal, Piano, Orchestral Instruments, Composition)
- Department of Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Department of Performing Arts (Filming, Theatre, Dancing)
Departments:
- Department of Physical Education
- Department of Sport and Recreation Industry
- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Departments:
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of Korean as a Foreign Language
- Department of English Language and Literature
- Department of Korean History
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Department of International Regional Studies
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Communication
- Department of Pedagogy
- Department of Law
- Department of Economics
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of International Trade
- Department of International Business
- Department of Data Analysis
- Department of Accounting
Departments:
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Convergent Biotechnology and Fermentation
- Department of Forest Resources
- Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology
Departments:
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electronics
- Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
Departments:
- Department of Ceramics
- Department of Metalwork and Jewellery
- Department of Communication Design
- Department of Fashion Design
- Department of Entertainment Design
- Department of Space Design
- Department of Mobile Systems Design
- Department of Fine Arts
- Department of Music
- Department of Performing Arts and Multimedia
- Department of Physical Education
Departments:
- Intercultural Studies
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Integrative Biomedicine and Engineering
- Sports Analytics
- Financial and Information Security
- Security- Enhanced Aeronautical Vehicles
- Convergent Design and Technology
- Biomedical Convergence
- Dyslexia and Reading Disorders
- Sustainable Design and Innovative Materials
Admission Requirements
Korean language proficiency
- a TOPIK Level 4 certificate or higher
- a certificate of completion of Level 4 Korean Language Course at Kookmin Korean Language Centre or any other language center at the university;
- any other document proving proficiency in the Korean language (e.g. a diploma from a Korean university).
English language proficiency
- TOEFL score of at least iBT 80 (CBT 210, PBT 550)
- IELTS score of at least 5.5 (for International Business School applicants only).
Scholarships and Grants. Undergraduate
There are two types of scholarships available to international students: first-year students based on entrance exam results and an academic scholarship, which depends on last semester's academic performance.
Paid only during the first semester
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Students who have moved from other universities, depending on their academic performance and TOPIK Level
Students who have moved from other universities, depending on their academic performance and TOPIK Level
Can receive a 20% to 50% discount on their first semester and an allowance of 1,000,000-2,000,000 KRW
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Kookmin Korean Language Centre students
Kookmin Korean Language Centre students
30% or 50% discount on the first semester
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Starting from the second semester, undergraduate students can receive an academic scholarship
Starting from the second semester, undergraduate students can receive an academic scholarship
Health insurance and a certain GPA are required, and a minimum of 12 credits must be obtained
Awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence
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One-time allowance of 1,000,000~2,000,000 KRW
One-time allowance of 1,000,000~2,000,000 KRW
Can be received if a student passes TOPIK Levels 4-6 during his/her studies
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For students majoring in Korean as an International Language, for passing TOPIK Level 6
For students majoring in Korean as an International Language, for passing TOPIK Level 6
The university will fully reimburse the fee for the next semester's tuition fee
Depending on the level of Korean or English proficiency, the university may reimburse:
- 20% of tuition fees for all first-year students
- 100% of tuition fees for a TOPIK Level 6 or IELTS 8.0 certificates
- 70% of tuition fees for a TOPIK Level 5 or IELTS 7.5 certificates
- 50% of the tuition fee for a TOPIK Level 4 or IELTS 7.0 certificates
- 30% of the tuition fee for a TOPIK Level 3 or IELTS 6.5 certificates
- International students who are first in the ranking of each department will be fully reimbursed by the university for the following semester's fees
- For foreign students who are the first in the ranking of each department, the university reimburses 70% of the next semester's fees
- Also, a certain number of international students with good academic performance may be reimbursed 30% or 50% of the next semester's fees
Master's and PhD students
Depending on the level of Korean language proficiency and direction of study, the university may reimburse:
- 50% to 100% of the semester fee if a student has a TOPIK Level 4-6 certificate (Science, Engineering and Arts streams)
- 30% to 70% of the semester fee for a TOPIK Level 4-6 certificate (Free Arts)
Students must have at least 6 credits, a GPA of not lower than 3.5 in the previous semester, and a TOPIK Level 3 certificate. The university can reimburse from 20% to 50% of the cost of the next semester.
Korean Language Courses at the University
Kookmin Korean Language Centre
- Enrollment for the General Korean Language Course is held 4 times a year for the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter semesters. Each semester is 10 weeks long.
- It is possible to complete 200 hours of Korean language in a semester. Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours a day.
Learn more
The university operates the Kookmin Korean Language Centre. All of its programmes are designed to help students improve their Korean language skills and adapt as successfully as possible to life in South Korea.
Enrollment for the General Korean Language Course is held 4 times a year for the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter semesters. Each semester is 10 weeks long. It is possible to complete 200 hours of Korean language in a semester. Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours a day.
Groups are formed depending on the results of the entrance test and, as a rule, include no more than 15 people. Each group is assigned a tutor. All classes are held in bright and modern classrooms using advanced educational technologies. Students can take additional classes in Korean cinema and tea ceremonies. The center organises excursions and competitions.
The cost per semester is 1,500,000 KRW. Textbooks must be purchased separately. The entrance fee is 100,000 KRW. First-year students also pay a one-time insurance premium of 100,000 KRW. There is a discount system for students with good academic performance.
Students of the center can live in a modern dormitory equipped with all necessary facilities. The cost of one semester is 653,000 KRW. It is possible to apply for two semesters (6 months) only.
Enrollment for the General Korean Language Course is held 4 times a year for the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter semesters. Each semester is 10 weeks long. It is possible to complete 200 hours of Korean language in a semester. Classes are held 5 days a week for 4 hours a day.
Groups are formed depending on the results of the entrance test and, as a rule, include no more than 15 people. Each group is assigned a tutor. All classes are held in bright and modern classrooms using advanced educational technologies. Students can take additional classes in Korean cinema and tea ceremonies. The center organises excursions and competitions.
The cost per semester is 1,500,000 KRW. Textbooks must be purchased separately. The entrance fee is 100,000 KRW. First-year students also pay a one-time insurance premium of 100,000 KRW. There is a discount system for students with good academic performance.
Students of the center can live in a modern dormitory equipped with all necessary facilities. The cost of one semester is 653,000 KRW. It is possible to apply for two semesters (6 months) only.
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