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Korea University

#71 QS World RankingSouth KoreaPrivate
  • QS ranking#71
  • Acceptance rate≈25%
  • Typical GPATop CSAT
  • Tuition / year≈$5,200

Overview

About Korea University

Third of 'SKY' universities; KUBS (Korea University Business School) is among Asia's best business schools; strong alumni loyalty ('Goryo people'); historic rivalry with Yonsei ('Yeon-Ko War')

  • International environmentDiverse; ~10% intl UG; Korea University International Studies program
  • Teaching styleLecture + discussion; KUBS: case-based; liberal arts: reading-heavy

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Law
  • Business (KUBS)
  • Political Science
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Liberal Arts

Best for

  • Business
  • law
  • political science
  • Korean economy-focused students

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: Top CSAT (domestic); intl: GPA 3.4+
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 83+
  • Korean faculties: CSAT; international programs: TOEFL + GPA
  • Difficulty: Extremely Competitive (domestic); Competitive (intl)
  • Acceptance rate: ~25% overall
  • Deadline: UG: Nov (CSAT) | International: Feb | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

On-campus housing; Anam neighborhood; Seoul accessible

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)7,000,000 KRW/yr ≈ ~$5,200 (UG)
  • Living cost (USD)10,000–15,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsKGSP; Korea University Scholarship; Global KU Scholarship

  • Global Leader Scholarships at Korea University 2026 (Full Tuition)

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    South Korea27 Mar 2026
    Official link

  • Graduate Global Leader Scholarship at Korea University 2026 (Full Tuition)

    merit

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    South Korea10 Sept 2025
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsSamsung, Hyundai, POSCO, Shinhan, KB Financial; Korean conglomerates
  • InternshipsKUBS career center; internship programs; global exchange partnerships
  • EmployabilityKUBS strong for Korean corporate world; law school respected; SKY brand

The honest view

Why students choose Korea University

  • KGSP; Korea University Scholarship; Global KU Scholarship
  • Employability: KUBS strong for Korean corporate world; law school respected; SKY brand

Worth knowing

Korean language near-essential for career; heavy study pressure culture; KUBS very exam-heavy

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: KUBS is ranked top-3 in Korea and rising in Asia. INSIGHT: 'Annals of Korea University' alumni network is one of Korea's most influential extreme loyalty culture unique even by Korean standards.

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