What are the English language requirements for international students at Korea University?
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1 Answer
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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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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.
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 subject rankings as per QS subject rankings for 2025 are given below:
- Social Policy and Administration: #26
- Marketing: 28
- Politics: #41
- Business and Management Studies: #42
- Data Science & AI: #42
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.
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:
| Academic Disciplines | Tuition Fees (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences | KRW 5,800,000 |
| Engineering | KRW 7,700,000 |
| Natural Sciences | KRW 6,700,000 |
| Art | KRW 7,800,000 |
| School of Interdisciplinary Studies | KRW 7,700,000 |
| Global Open Major | KRW 7,700,000 |
| University College | KRW 7,700,000 |
| Misc. Fees | KRW 30,000 |
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.
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