Kyungdong University
경동대학교
- Gangwon
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 25% of int'l students
- Students from 23 countries
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.
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
We have not collected this university's tuition for international students yet — check its international admission guide. At many of the universities we checked, international students pay more than Korean students; at some, the amount is the same.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩6,782,000 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
761 international students from 23 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
These figures cover all of this university's campuses together.
- Bachelor's291 · 38%
- Language institute266 · 35%
- Other136 · 18%
- Master's38 · 5%
- Exchange30 · 4%
- Vietnam292
- Nepal188
- Bangladesh117
- Pakistan37
- Uzbekistan20
- Rwanda14
- Burundi13
- India13
- China10
- Kenya10
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
- Who can apply
- 외국인
- Fee
- 무료
- Places
- 500 places
- Fee
- 183
- Places
- 740 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.
Nearest metro stations
강원특별자치도 고성군 토성면 봉포4길 46
No metro station within 3 km of this campus. Check bus routes in a map app.
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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.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 수시(제1유형) | Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | – | Closed |
| New admission | 정시(제1유형) | Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 7, 2027 | – | Opens in 72 days |
| New admission | 상시(제2유형, 3월 입학) | Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | – | 127 days left |
| Transfer | 상시(제2유형, 3월 입학) | Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | – | 127 days left |
Type 2 (both parents foreign nationals, etc.) common eligibility; freshman and transfer admission: Must meet one of: TOPIK Level 3 or higher, completion of King Sejong Institute Intermediate 1 or higher, KIIP Level 3 or higher, or passing Kyungdong University's own Korean proficiency test. TOPIK Level 2 holders must complete at least 300 hours of Korean language training during the first year after admission. TOPIK Level 4 or higher must be obtained before graduation.
Type 2 common eligibility (English proficiency alternative standard); freshman and transfer admission: Applicants may apply under the English proficiency standard with TOEFL 550, CBT 210, CEFR B2, iBT 3.5, IELTS 5.5, New TEPS 202 or an equivalent score; proof of completing 2 or more years of English-medium middle/high school; or nationality of a country where English is the native or official language (submit certificate of graduation). IELTS 5.5 or higher or an equivalent score must be obtained before graduation.
- Application form (university's prescribed form)
- Certificate of (expected) high school graduation, certificate of enrollment, transcript
- Certificate issued by a foreign government equivalent to the Korean family relationship certificate (for foreigners whose parents are both foreign nationals)
- Proof of foreign nationality (copies of citizenship certificate or passport of parents and student)
- Financial guarantee documents
- Korean or English proficiency test score report
- University transcript and certificate of (expected) graduation (transfer applicants)
- Academic documents require an Apostille or consular authentication
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 2026-10-04. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 984 | 1,169 |
| Degree-seeking | 869 | 1,074 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 115 | 95 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 36% | 25% |
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 | 85.2% | 80.4% |
| Employed graduates | 69 | 41 |
| Total graduates | 141 | 191 |
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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We haven't collected this university's scholarships for international students yet — ask its international office what's currently offered. Most Korean universities reduce first-semester tuition for international students based on a TOPIK or English score; compare the universities we have checked.
Compare scholarships at Korean universities by TOPIK level →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.