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Korea University (KU)

Seoul, South Korea
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  • 1905Founded
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  • YesDistance learning

About

Korea University provides academic theories and We teach and research application methods and at the same time
foster talents necessary for the development of the country and human society.

Acronym KU
Motto / Slogan Liberty, Justice, Truth
Colour Crimson
Mascot Tiger
Founded 1905
Location Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea
Address 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Korea

Mission

Nurture talented people from a humanitarian perspective, build their character, develop their capacity to demonstrate personal autonomy, develop their qualities as citizens of a democracy, instill in them the ability and desire to maintain humanitarian principles in their lives, and enable them to contribute to national democratic development and the prosperity of humanity as a whole

Korea University

Objectives

Build character, nurture a capacity for theory and abstraction, and contribute to the nation and human society.

Encourage the holistic growth of active intellectual and spiritual attributes in students, nurture their capacity for insightful study and their commitment to their subsequent professional lives, and foster open-minded leadership skills within them, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of humanity and the international community


 


 

Reasons to Study at Korea University

  1. Excellent Career Outcomes

    Graduates from Korea University are highly sought after by multinational corporations, Government agencies, International organizations, Research institutes, and leading universities for further study. The university also provides career counseling, job fairs, and networking opportunities to support students in launching successful careers.

  2. Excellent Research Opportunities

    Korea University is a leading research institution with advanced laboratories and research centers. Students can participate in innovative research projects, collaborate with renowned professors, access state-of-the-art facilities, and publish research in international journals.

  3. Wide Range of Academic Programs

    The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across numerous disciplines, including: Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Medicine, International Studies, Economics, Political Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

  4. Vibrant Student Life

    Students can enjoy: Hundreds of clubs and student organizations, Cultural festivals and sporting events, Volunteer opportunities, Leadership and entrepreneurship programs, One of South Korea's most famous university rivalries and annual sports festival with Yonsei University.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

International Students KRW 5,800,000 - KRW 7,800,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students KRW 5,237,000 - KRW 9,267,000

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for specific requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for specific requirements.

How To Apply For Admission

Online Application

All students applying for Bachelor of International Studies degree must satisfy the entry requirements set by the CIS admission committee. Various entry channels are offered all-year-round for domestic and international students.


 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +82-2-3290-5156, 5157, +82-2-925-2633

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Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria
  • Sports: Korea University Sports facilities on campus are available for use by students and faculty members. Reservation and use of major sports facilities, except for the ice rink, are available at the Korea University facility reservation homepage.

 

  • Hospital: Korea University consists of the Seoul Campus (in Seoul, 946,225?), Sejong Campus (in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, 425,130?) and three auxiliary hospitals (Anam Hospital: Seongbuk-district in Seoul, 43,391?, Guro Hospital: Guro-district in Seoul, 38,613?, Ansan Hospital: Ansan-city in Gyeonggi Province, 46,916?).
     
  • Library: The Korea University Library, which opened at Korea University’s launch in 1905, is one of the largest university libraries in Korea. It holds 3.8 million books, a million digital content materials, and 100,000 rare books. As a valuable repository of knowledge and information, the Library has six branches to provide specialized & customized services to support the research, education and learning of its members. Its RFID System Network allows on-campus access to the library materials, and subject-specific Scholarly Information Curation Service (SICS) provides easy 24/7 access to a huge amount of information. Furthermore, users can read books and materials in pleasant surroundings and do creative and collaborative activities in its specially designed rooms. Korea University aims to become a global top-50 university. To this end, the Library offer access to academic information in a world-class online and offline reading environment. As a key member of research-oriented universities leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Korea University Library will perform its duty.

School Contact

Address

145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Korea

Phone Number

+82.2.3290.2963

Website Address

https://www.korea.edu/sites/en/index.do

Accreditations

Korea University Business School Achieves AACSB Accreditation for the 5th Consecutive Time, the Only Such Institution in Korea to do so.

Vice Chancellor

Dong-One Kim

  • 1993 Ph.D. in Management and Human Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
  • 1991 MBA in Management and Human Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
  • 1982 BBA in Business Administration, Korea University, Korea

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History

Significance of KU"s Foundation

First modern and higher Korean education institution founded by a Korean civilian. Venue to realize nationalism through education and cradle of national struggle against the Japanese occupation. The birthplace of modern studies.

The KU Spirit 

Tradition of nationalism and democracy: Treasuring pride as the nation’s leading university to leap forward to the forefront as one of the top global universities

Tradition of criticism and resistance

Spirit of: resistance against injustice, rejection of corruption, and disapproval of all falsehoods

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oyalty and unity

Pursuing inclusiveness, harmony, and attractive power across organizations through strong unity and reconciliation

Tradition of action-orientation and bravery

Hub of active intelligence to lay out the plan for the future of the nation and put it into practice, going beyond simply being a prestigious school in research and education

Tradition of unpretentiousness and simplicity

Pursuing harmony between traditional and foreign cultures from the Korean perspective as a national university.