Korea University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Korea University’s origins can be traced back to the establishment of Bosung College by Lee Yong-ik, and its history is deeply tied to the country’s history. It emerged as a space to understand nationalism through education and was a key venue for the struggle against Japanese occupation. Renamed Korea University after the national liberation, the institution is an important symbol in the Republic of Korea’s modern history, embodying the spirit of resistance and the country’s conscience. Over the years, Korea University has grown and expanded to become not only a top national university, but a leading research-driven global university in the 21st century.

Korea University Overview

Korea University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 303	4 %
Asia Rankings	# 33	1 %
South Korea Rankings	# 4	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 341	4 %
Asia Rankings	# 39	2 %
South Korea Rankings	# 4	—

Tuition Fees at Korea University

Korea University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KRW
Domestic Students	8,600,000 KRW - 11,000,000 KRW
International Students	8,600,000 KRW - 11,000,000 KRW

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KRW
Domestic Students	9,928,000 KRW - 15,810,000 KRW
International Students	9,928,000 KRW - 15,810,000 KRW

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Korea University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Korea University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Korea University

If you wish to study at Korea University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Korea University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Korea University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Korea University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Korea University

There are several Korea University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Korea University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.