Konkuk University
건국대학교
- Seoul
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: rated excellent
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 15% of int'l students
- Students from 76 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩4.77M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
It is also one of the schools rated excellent, which get the simplest visa procedure and priority in government programmes.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities · Social sciences | 인문, 사회 (Liberal Arts, Social Sciences) | ₩4,768,000 |
| Business & economics | 인문, 사회 — 경영대학 | ₩4,768,000 |
| Other | 일어교육, 영어교육 | ₩5,111,000 |
| Natural sciences | 이학, 농축, 의상 | ₩5,720,000 |
| Other | 수학교육, 체육교육, 교육공학 | ₩6,131,000 |
| Engineering | 공학, 예능, 광역 | ₩6,675,000 |
| Arts & sport | 공학, 예능, 광역 — 예술디자인대학(의상디자인 제외) | ₩6,675,000 |
| Arts & sport | 음악교육 | ₩7,153,000 |
| Medicine | 수의 | ₩7,320,000 |
Application fee: ₩150,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩8,985,986 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
3,217 international students from 76 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
These figures cover all of this university's campuses together.
- Bachelor's1,902 · 59%
- Language institute781 · 24%
- Master's230 · 7%
- Exchange205 · 6%
- PhD97 · 3%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
- Other1 · 0%
- China1,345
- Vietnam557
- Mongolia492
- Myanmar (Burma)138
- Japan120
- France53
- Germany43
- Uzbekistan35
- Indonesia32
- Bangladesh31
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩654,000 / month
- Double room
- ₩432,500 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- 학업우수자, 모범생활자
- Fee
- 315
- Places
- 3,070 places
- Places
- 3,113 places
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
서울특별시 광진구 능동로 120
- 건대입구Konkuk Univ.Line 2 · Line 7500 m · about 9 min walk (estimate)
- 어린이대공원(세종대)Children's Grand Park (Sejong Univ.)Line 7980 m · about 18 min walk (estimate)
- 구의(광진구청)Guui (Gwangjin-gu Office)Line 21.0 km · about 19 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Visa and registration support
- Counselling
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | 21 days left |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | 21 days left |
- Email:
- iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 02-2049-6213
- Address:
- 05029 서울시 광진구 능동로 120 건국대학교 법학관 104호 국제교류협력팀, 105호 외국인학생센터
Freshman and transfer, Korean track (all majors except International Commerce & Business and Computer Software): TOPIK Level 4 or higher; or completion of Level 4 or higher in the regular Korean language program at Konkuk Language Institute (Seoul Campus) or at an IEQAS-certified domestic institute; or completion of 4B or higher at King Sejong Institute. Scores must be within their validity period as of the online application start date.
International Commerce & Business (Korean or English track): Either Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 4 or higher, equivalent Korean language program completion) or English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, NEW TEPS 327); Korean-track applicants must submit Korean proficiency and English-track applicants English proficiency.
Computer Software (English track) and International Commerce & Business: TOEFL iBT 71 or higher (TOEFL iBT score of 4 or higher for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026), IELTS 5.5 or higher, CEFR level B2 or higher, or NEW TEPS 327 or higher.
- Application form printed after completing the online application
- Copy of applicant's passport and national ID card (front and back)
- Parents' passport copies or national IDs (notarized)
- Family Relation Certificate or Birth Certificate verifying applicant, father and mother
- High school diploma and transcripts (plus university documents for transfer applicants), with notarization/Apostille or consular confirmation for overseas schools
- Language proficiency documents (Korean or English as required by track and major)
- Portfolio, drawings or performance videos for College of Art & Design, Film Arts and Music Education applicants
- Documents are submitted by postal mail only (in-person submission not accepted)
- Excellent International Student Scholarship for New/Transfer StudentsInternational new/transfer students; based on the admission guidelines each semester, awarded only in the first semester after admissionApplies to: first semester only
- Excellent International Student Scholarship for Enrolled Students, Grade A100% of tuitionAdmitted through the special admission for foreigners, enrolled for 2 or more semesters, completed 12 credits in the previous semester, GPA of 3.0 or higher; the number of recipients per grade is set by the International Affairs OfficeApplies to: each semester
- Excellent International Student Scholarship for Enrolled Students, Grade B60% of tuitionsame as A tierApplies to: each semester
- Excellent International Student Scholarship for Enrolled Students, Grade C30% of tuitionsame as A tierApplies to: each semester
- Excellent International Student Scholarship for Enrolled Students, Grade D10% of tuitionsame as A tierApplies to: each semester
- TOPIK Achievement Incentive Scholarship300,000 KRWAdmitted with TOPIK Level 3 or below and obtained TOPIK Level 4 or higher in the first semester after admission; apply within the announced periodApplies to: first semester only
- International Student Support Scholarship10% of tuition2025-2 notice: completed 12 credits in the previous semester, GPA of 2.0 or higher, selected in order of GPA (minimum GPA by division 3.10/3.00/3.61); no application neededApplies to: per semester
Only Global Hall (foreign faculty housing) is described on the pages read; no student dormitory information found.
Global Hall (faculty) single room 900,000 KRW/month - not a student dorm.
Immigration section covers alien registration (within 90 days), ARC reissue, change of status to D-2; center also handles immigration guidance.
Life counselling, academic guidance, immigration guidance and employment support for undergraduate international students.
Government-invited (GKS) student management and campus event support.
Pages we read
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 2,328 | 2,228 |
| Degree-seeking | 1,125 | 1,415 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 1,203 | 813 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 14% | 15% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 69.1% | 66.7% |
| Employed graduates | 1,889 | 1,798 |
| Total graduates | 3,412 | 3,472 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.