Kookmin University (KMU)

About

Kookmin University is a private research university established in 1946 in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It has historic significance, as it was founded by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and is the first private university founded after the liberation of the Republic of Korea from Japan.

In 1959, the SsangYong Group acquired the university. It has around 22,000 students and 350 administrative staff are working at the university's 800 faculties. Since its establishment in 1946, approximately 60,000 students have graduated.

The KMU consists of 14 undergraduate colleges, several postgraduate schools, and 10 professional-technical schools. The university provides degree programs, scholarships, and conferences.

Acronym	KMU
Motto / Slogan	Make the Rule, Break the Rule
Founded	1946
Location	Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea
Address	KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY, 77 JEONGNEUNG-RO, SEONGBUK-GU, SEOUL, 02707, KOREA

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Global College of Humanities and Area Studies
2. College of Social Sciences
3. College of Law
4. College of Economics & Commerce
5. College of Engineering
6. College of Design
7. College of Science and Technology
8. College of Arts
9. College of Physical Education
10. College of Business Administration
11. College of Computer Science
12. College of Architecture
13. College of Automobile and Mobility
14. College of General Education.

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Nationality

Applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship.

Education

Freshmen:

Applicants who have completed or will complete regular high school(graduate or graduate-to-be)

Transfer:

A. transfer to the 2nd year

* Applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) the 1st year (or 2 semesters) or more and earned (or are expected to earn) more than 1/4 of the credits required for graduation in a regular 4-year university course (a bachelor’s degree course) abroad.
* Applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a college in Korea or abroad.

B. transfer to the 3rd year

* Applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) the 2nd year (or 4 semesters) or more and earned (or are expected to earn) more than 1/2 of the credits required for graduation in a regular 4-year university course (a bachelor’s degree course) abroad.
* Applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a college in Korea or abroad.

Language

Freshmen

Applicants must meet one of the followings;

• - Applicants who acquired the certificate of TOPIK
• - Applicants who acquired the certificate of completion from the Korean Language center
• - Applicants who has any other documents for the Korean language proficiency

Transfer

Applicants must meet one of the followings;

• - Applicants who acquired TOPIK Level 3 or higher
• - Applicants who completed the Level 3 or higher in Korean language center run by Korean university
• - Applicants who studied in a university in Korea for 1 year(2 Semester) or more
• - Applicants who have passed the Korean Proficiency Test held by Kookmin University

Supporting Documents

1. Application form
2. Self-introduction essay and study plan
3. High school graduation(or expected graduation) certificate
4. High school transcript
5. Certificate of graduation or completion from previously attended college or university
6. Official transcript of previously attended college or university
7. Copy of the applicant‘s passport and ID card
8. Copy of the ID card of parents
9. Copy of the applicant‘s passport and foreigner registration ID
10. Copy of applicants’s alien registration card(if applicable)
11. Official documents verifying of the relationship between the applicants and parents
12. Certificate of Korean proficiency
13. Certificate of English proficiency(KIBS applicants only)
14. Copy of Korean bankbook

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Nationality

The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship.

Education

· Master’s Program
· Joint Graduate Program (Master’s)
· Combined Degree of Master’s & Doctorate

A bachelor's degree from domestic or foreign accredited college or university (or expecting a bachelor's degree before starting a semester)

· Doctoral program
· Joint Graduate Program (Ph.D.)

A master's degree from domestic or foreign accredited college or university (or expecting a master's degree before starting a semester)

Transfer to 2nd Semester

· Master’s Program
· Doctoral Program

Completed(or are expected to complete) more than one semester and received more than 6 credits in domestic or foreign graduate school.

Transfer to 3rd Semester

Completed(or are expected to complete) more than two semesters and received more than 12 credits in domestic or foreign graduate school.

Supporting Documents

1. An application form
2. A statement of purpose
3. A letter of consent
4. A recommendation letter by a professor from previous university or graduate school(in Korean or English)
5. Two 3cm X 4cm photos
6. A copy of the applicant‘s passport and foreigner registration ID
7. Official documents verifying the relationship between the applicant and parents (Family Register, Birth Certificate, Nationality etc. issued by the government agency)
8. A copy of applicant's and parent's ID respectively
9. A copy of an official certificate of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree or expected degree respectively
10. A copy of an official transcript of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
11. TOPIK Certificate
12. A copy of career certificate
13. A copy of study accomplishment list
14. A copy of Korean bankbook

How To Apply For Admission

• On-line application - uwayapply.com
• Documents Submission - KMU
• Document Evaluation, Interview or Performance Test - Time & Venue (TBA)
• Announcement of Successful Candidate - KMU Homepage
• Registration - Bank

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +82-2-910-5835

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Facilities

• Accommodation: Kookmin University provides both on-campus and off-campus dormitories for students. All rooms are equipped with their own shower and toilet. Students also have access to a study room, cafeteria, and exercise room.

Accreditations

• Architecture Education Accreditation: Kookmin University's School of Architecture and the Department of Architectural Design at the Graduate School of Techno Design received the highest level of 5-year accreditation from the Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB). Kookmin is noted as the only university in Korea to achieve this accreditation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Business Education: The College of Business Administration joined the Business Education Alliance of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 
• Engineering and Global Standings: The university maintains program recognitions such as ABET accreditation for applicable technical curricula. 
• Quality Assurance: Kookmin University was selected as a certification authority under the International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) by South Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice.

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