Kyungnam University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Founded as Kookmin College in 1946, Kyungnam University (KU) underwent many name changes and expansions before it got its current name and status. The university is dedicated to training students into independent global citizens, well-rounded experts, and community leaders, guided by its motto of “Truth, Freedom, Creation.” KU has earned recognition for being a top domestic university, particularly for its research related to inter-Korean peace and unification, led by the work at its Institute for Far Eastern Studies.

Kyungnam University Overview

Kyungnam University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World	# 3497	41 %
Continent: Asia Rankings	# 1032	29 %
Country: South Korea Rankings	# 57	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World	# 3255	41 %
Continent: Asia Rankings	# 957	29 %
Country: South Korea Rankings	# 57	—

Tuition Fees at Kyungnam University

Kyungnam 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	5,668,800 KRW - 7,962,800 KRW
International Students	5,668,800 KRW - 7,962,800 KRW

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KRW
Domestic Students	4,112,000 KRW - 5,398,000 KRW
International Students	4,112,000 KRW - 5,398,000 KRW

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

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Admissions At Kyungnam University

If you wish to study at Kyungnam 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 Kyungnam University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kyungnam 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 Kyungnam 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 Kyungnam University

There are several Kyungnam 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 Kyungnam University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.