Gachon University
가천대학교
- Gyeonggi
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 2% of int'l students
- Students from 35 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩4.37M/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.
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 · Business & economics | 인문사회 (경영학과 등) | ₩4,373,800 |
| Natural sciences · Arts & sport | 이학체육 (체육) | ₩5,119,800 |
| Engineering | 공학 | ₩5,718,800 |
| Arts & sport | 예능 | ₩5,939,800 |
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.
Source: 2026학년도 2학기(9월 입학) 외국인 학부 신·편입학 특별전형 모집요강 (posted on 국제교류처 Notice board, post 124242, 2026.04.01)
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩9,094,426 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
5,179 international students from 35 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's2,872 · 55%
- Language institute1,112 · 21%
- Master's808 · 16%
- PhD330 · 6%
- Exchange54 · 1%
- Associate degree3 · 0%
- Vietnam2,098
- China1,180
- Mongolia1,141
- Myanmar (Burma)281
- Uzbekistan251
- Nepal65
- Bangladesh26
- Pakistan25
- India24
- Japan12
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
- ₩456,700 / month
- Double room
- ₩327,000 / month
- Triple room
- ₩224,300 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩187,800 / month
- Single room
- ₩508,300 / month
- Double room
- ₩380,300 / month
- Triple room
- ₩284,800 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩236,300 / 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
- 외국인유학생 우선입주
- Fee
- 245(4인실 기준)
- Places
- 585 places
- Fee
- $1,500원/4 months/1 bed room
- Places
- 600 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
경기도 성남시 수정구 성남대로 1342
- 가천대역Gachon Univ.분당선360 m · about 7 min walk (estimate)
- 태평역Taepyeong분당선1.3 km · about 24 min walk (estimate)
- 남위례NamwiryeLine 81.6 km · about 29 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.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Visa and registration support
- Student insurance
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (until 16:00) | Nov 20, 2026 | Closed |
| New admission | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 (until 16:00) | Dec 24, 2026 | Opens in 30 days |
| New admission | 3차 | Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (until 16:00) | Jan 22, 2027 | Opens in 65 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (until 16:00) | Nov 20, 2026 | Closed |
| Transfer | 2차 | Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 (until 16:00) | Dec 24, 2026 | Opens in 30 days |
| Transfer | 3차 | Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (until 16:00) | Jan 22, 2027 | Opens in 65 days |
| Graduate school | 1차 | Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 (until 16:00) | Nov 11, 2026 | Closed |
| Graduate school | 2차 | Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 (until 16:00) | Dec 16, 2026 | Opens in 18 days |
| Graduate school | 3차 | Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 (until 16:00) | Jan 20, 2027 | Opens in 53 days |
- Email:
- undergrad_admin@gachon.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 031-750-5466
- Address:
- (13120) 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (글로벌센터 731호)
- Other channels:
- Instagram · YouTube
Freshman and transfer, Korean Track: One of: official TOPIK Level 3 or higher; Level 3 or higher at a Korean university language center; Gachon University Korean Language Test pass result; King Sejong Institute Middle Level 1 or higher (online course not accepted); Ministry of Justice Social Integration Program Level 3 or higher or pre-evaluation 61 points or higher. Applicants to departments marked TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Level 4 or higher must submit the related documents.
Departments requiring higher level (e.g. Business administration, Tourism management, Media communication, Psychology, Computer engineering, medical campus departments): TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Level 4 or higher is required for the departments marked in the department table.
Freshman and transfer, English Track (Business administration, Computer engineering): One of: IELTS 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT 59 or higher (Home Edition and MyBest Score accepted); CEFR B2 or higher (official Cambridge score only). Nationals of the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are exempted.
- Application form, Statement of purpose and Letter of Consent (printed after completing the online application and signed)
- Copy of passport (applicant and parents) and copy of alien card (applicant, if residing in Korea over 90 days)
- Birth certificate or family relationship certificate (notarized English translation if not in English)
- Official high/secondary school graduation (or expected) certificate and transcript, with consular check or Apostille, notarized
- For transfer: official college/university graduation (or expected) certificate and transcript
- Certificate of language proficiency test result (copy accepted)
- Portfolio video uploaded online (Arts & Design, Music applicants)
- Certificate of bank balance of KRW 20,000,000 or higher (successful applicants only)
- Scholarship for International Students (operated by the International Affairs Office)Separate criteria (for international undergraduates; detailed criteria are not posted on this page)
- Korean Language Education Center TOPIK Scholarship300,000 KRWTOPIK Level 3 or higher: KRW 300,000 reduction of course fees (once). Separate 50% course fee reduction for enrolled students (degree programs)Applies to: Once
Apply for semester (16-week) or half-semester (24-week) residence for international students at Student Residence Hall 1 (Global Campus). Rooms for 1 to 4 people.
Academic year 2026, 16-week (semester) management fee: single room KRW 1,914,400 / double room KRW 1,386,400 / quad room KRW 1,082,400, plus separate deposit of KRW 100,000 (the amount shown is the quad room management fee)
How to apply: See the residence application notice on the dormitory website
10-week terms (spring/summer/fall/winter), application fee KRW 70,000 (non-refundable), textbook fee separate
↗Guidance on D-2 visa extension documents (fee KRW 60,000, etc.), HiKorea visit reservations and immigration procedures, and inquiries to the 1345 Immigration Contact Center
Guide to international student insurance claims (documents such as medical receipts, claim form download)
International Student Service Team: academic and scholarship support, immigration and stay management, international student support programs, counselling
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 | 3,749 | 4,996 |
| Degree-seeking | 3,045 | 3,616 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 704 | 1,380 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 4% | 2% |
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 | 69.6% | 66.5% |
| Employed graduates | 2,328 | 2,378 |
| Total graduates | 3,846 | 4,298 |
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.
Other levels receive smaller reductions.
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.