Korea University International Undergraduate Admission 2027

Korea University offers international undergraduate admission opportunities for students seeking to pursue bachelor’s degree studies in South Korea. Applications and admission information are handled through the university’s Office of International Affairs (OIA).

For Spring 2027, online applications are scheduled to run from 3 August 2026 at 10:00 to 31 August 2026 at 17:00 Korea Standard Time (KST). Applicants must also submit the required application materials by 7 September 2026 at 17:00 KST.

Who Can Apply?

Korea University has specific admission categories for international applicants. Eligibility requirements can include nationality, educational background and other conditions depending on the selected admission category.

Applicants are assessed holistically, taking into consideration factors such as academic ability, suitability for their intended field of study, academic language proficiency and extracurricular activities.

Some programmes may also require an interview or skills test.

Applicants should read the latest official application guide carefully to confirm their eligibility before applying.

Available Study Areas

Korea University offers undergraduate programmes through various schools and departments.

Available majors and admission requirements may differ by programme. Applicants should therefore check the current Schools & Departments information and the latest admission guide before selecting a programme.

Certain programmes may have specific language requirements. For example, the English track of the International Studies major requires an English-language qualification.

Korea University Tuition Fees

The university’s provided 2026 academic-year tuition information lists the following approximate undergraduate fees per semester:

Humanities and Social Sciences: KRW 5,800,000
Natural Sciences: KRW 6,700,000
Engineering: KRW 7,700,000
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

These amounts are approximate and are listed on a per-semester basis.

Scholarships

Korea University provides scholarship information for international undergraduate students. The university’s international admissions resources include information on KU Scholarships and the Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS).

Students seeking financial assistance should check the current scholarship requirements and application procedures because eligibility and conditions may vary.

Spring 2027 Application Dates

For Spring 2027 international undergraduate admission, the stated schedule is:

Online application opens: 3 August 2026 at 10:00 KST
Online application closes: 31 August 2026 at 17:00 KST
Application materials deadline: 7 September 2026 at 17:00 KST
Expected admission results: 27 November 2026 at 17:00 KST

The university states that application materials must be sent by postal mail by the deadline. Certified mail, parcel service or international express mail with tracking is recommended.

Admission results are expected to be available online, and applicants will not be individually notified.

How to Apply

Applicants should first visit the Korea University Office of International Affairs website and open the undergraduate admission section.

Read the latest Application Guide carefully and confirm that you meet the requirements for your chosen admission category and programme.

Prepare the required supporting documents according to the current instructions.

Complete the application through the designated online application system. The PDF application form available on the university website is for reference, and applicants must complete the actual application through the online system.

Pay the required application fee and complete the online application before the deadline.

Applicants must then send the required documents by postal mail according to the university’s instructions and ensure they arrive by the stated deadline.

Important Information

Admission requirements, available programmes, tuition fees, scholarship conditions and application dates may change between admission cycles.

For Spring 2027, the dates provided above apply to the stated admission schedule. Fall 2027 dates are listed as to be announced.

Applicants should always check the latest information directly with Korea University’s Office of International Affairs before submitting an application.