Kyungbok University
Kyungbok University was founded in 1992 and has since become one of the leading educational institutions of the region. As of 2024, Kyungbok University has about 8,000 students. It is on the list of accredited universities.
| Description The university is a leader among Korean universities in terms of graduate employment rate. It has been ranked 1st in the reputation assessment of universities with 2/4 year degrees. Kyungbok University is the first university to establish a startup center through cooperation with industrial companies. The university also actively promotes international cooperation, including student exchanges and joint programmes with universities around the world. In addition, it has state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities to provide students with maximum opportunities for quality education and research. The university has two campuses: one in Namyangju, and a branch campus in the center of Seoul. |
Academic Programmes | Tuition and Fees
Kyungbok University offers undergraduate and professional programmes. The duration of study ranges from two to four years. The academic year is divided into two semesters: spring semester (starts in March) and autumn semester (starts in September).
The tuition fee depends on the course of study and ranges from 3,016,000 to 3,527,000 KRW per semester. There is no registration fee for international students. International students who have completed Art and Design, Tourism and Engineering and passed the National Examination can obtain an E-7 visa to work in South Korea in their specialty.
Departments
Department of Nursing
Department of Oral Hygiene
Department of Physiotherapy
Department of Biomedical Research
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Medical and Social Welfare
Department of Medical Cosmetology
Department of Occupational Safety and Health
Department of Preschool Education
Department of Social Welfare
Department of Social Welfare
Department of Service
Department of Hotel Business
Department of Aviation Service
Department of Related Informatics (Coding, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis)
Department of Big Data Analysis
Department of the use of drones in the environment and for civil purposes
Department of Eco-Architecture
Department of Applied Music
Department of Performing Arts
Department of Visual Design
Department of Video Media Content
Department of Cosmetic
Department of Aesthetics Yakson
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Admission Requirements
International students are required to prove their Korean language proficiency:
- TOPIK Level 3 or higher certificate
- or a Level 4 Korean Language Course Certificate from any Korean university
Scholarships and Grants
Kyungbok University has a number of scholarship programmes, including those that are available to international students. More than 90 % of them receive a scholarship in the form of a tuition discount.
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First year students
First year students
can receive a 30%, 40%, 50% or 60% tuition discount for the first semester if they have a TOPIK Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 certificate respectively.
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From the second semester, the amount of the scholarship depends on the academic performance of the previous semester
From the second semester, the amount of the scholarship depends on the academic performance of the previous semester
The University may grant a tuition discount for the following semester:
- 25% if the GPA is 70-74;
- 30% if the GPA is 75-79;
- 35% for a GPA of 80-84;
- 40-45% if the GPA is above 85.
Korean Language Courses at the University
A special Korean Language Course
Kyungbok University has developed a special Korean Language Course for foreigners who intend to apply to Korean universities. It lasts up to a year and a half. During this time, it is possible to reach the Level 3-5 of Korean language proficiency. Normally, these are the levels required for admission to Korean universities.
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Classes are held in groups of 15-20 people, depending on the level.
The academic year is divided into 4 semesters, each of which lasts 10 weeks. One week includes 5 study days.
Classes are held from 9:00 to 13:00, for Level 1 students classes are held from 13:00 to 17:00. Students study using textbooks from Seoul University. After each term, students have 2-3 weeks of holidays.
The cost of tuition varies from campus to campus.
A semester at Namyangju campus costs 1,200,000 KRW
In Seoul, it costs 1,300,000 KRW.
Regardless of campus, there is an additional registration fee of 50,000 KRW and a materials fee of 76,000 KRW.
A minimum of two semesters of enrolment is required. International students can enroll in the dormitory, which is located in the Namyangju campus. The cost of a double room is 250,000 KRW. Each room has a separate shower and bathroom. Meals are not included, but it is possible to eat in the university canteen.
The academic year is divided into 4 semesters, each of which lasts 10 weeks. One week includes 5 study days.
Classes are held from 9:00 to 13:00, for Level 1 students classes are held from 13:00 to 17:00. Students study using textbooks from Seoul University. After each term, students have 2-3 weeks of holidays.
The cost of tuition varies from campus to campus.
A semester at Namyangju campus costs 1,200,000 KRW
In Seoul, it costs 1,300,000 KRW.
Regardless of campus, there is an additional registration fee of 50,000 KRW and a materials fee of 76,000 KRW.
A minimum of two semesters of enrolment is required. International students can enroll in the dormitory, which is located in the Namyangju campus. The cost of a double room is 250,000 KRW. Each room has a separate shower and bathroom. Meals are not included, but it is possible to eat in the university canteen.
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