Keimyung University
계명대학교
- Daegu
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: rated excellent
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 17% of int'l students
- Students from 54 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩3.46M/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 · Business & economics | 인문, 사회 (경영학과 등 경영대학) | ₩3,460,000 |
| Natural sciences · Arts & sport | 자연, 체육 (체육 계열은 이 행) | ₩4,417,000 |
| Engineering | 공학 | ₩4,740,000 |
| Arts & sport | 예능 | ₩5,066,000 |
| Other | 혁신신약과 (약학대학 혁신신약학과) | ₩4,627,000 |
| Other | Keimyung Adams College (국제관계학과 IR, 국제경영학과 IB; 영어 면접 전형) | ₩5,001,000 |
Application fee: ₩75,000
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 외국인 특별전형 모집요강 (Keimyung University, 2026 Fall / 2026년 9월 입학)
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩8,236,599 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
3,698 international students from 54 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's1,576 · 43%
- Language institute1,484 · 40%
- Master's327 · 9%
- Exchange157 · 4%
- PhD134 · 4%
- Associate degree20 · 1%
- Vietnam1,947
- China587
- Mongolia424
- Myanmar (Burma)203
- Uzbekistan161
- Sri Lanka86
- France50
- Japan42
- Pakistan20
- Nepal15
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
- ₩349,200 / month
- Double room
- ₩243,000 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩92,800 / 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
- 교환학생, 어학연수생, 유학생 중 희망자
- Fee
- 808,000원(한 학기)
- Who can apply
- International students
- Fee
- Different from the room type
- Places
- 2,932 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
대구광역시 달서구 달구벌대로 1095
- 강창GangchangLine 2230 m · about 4 min walk (estimate)
- 계명대Keimyung Univ.Line 2970 m · about 18 min walk (estimate)
- 대실DaesilLine 21.5 km · about 28 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.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 글로벌서류전형 | 1차 | Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 13, 2026 | Closes today |
| 글로벌서류전형 | 2차 | Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (until 17:00) | Jan 21, 2027 | Opens in 38 days |
| 글로벌전형 | 1차 | Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (until 17:00) | Nov 13, 2026 | Closes today |
| 글로벌전형 | 2차 | Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (until 17:00) | Jan 21, 2027 | Opens in 38 days |
| Graduate school | 단일 모집 | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 (until 17:00) | Jan 8, 2027 | 14 days left |
인문국제학·경영·사회과학·자연과학·공과(디지펜게임공학 제외)·약학 계열, 실버스포츠복지학과·스포츠마케팅학과·패션마케팅학과, 신약개발학과(신입학·편입학): TOPIK 3급 이상, 계명 한국어능력시험(KKPT) 합격, 계명대 한국어학당 3급 이상 수료, 고등학교 또는 대학 과정을 한국어로 졸업(이수) 중 하나를 충족해야 한다. 제출한 요건이 TOPIK 2급 미만(KKPT 합격·한국어 과정 수료 포함)이면 입학 첫 해에 한국어 수업 300시간을 반드시 들어야 한다. 한국어·영어로 졸업한 경우 이전 학교의 공식 확인서(직인 또는 담당자 서명)가 필요하다.
체육·음악공연·미술디자인 계열(실버스포츠복지학과·스포츠마케팅학과·패션마케팅학과 제외)(신입학·편입학): TOPIK 2급 이상, KKPT 합격, 계명대 한국어학당 3급 이상 수료, 고등학교 또는 대학 과정을 한국어로 졸업(이수) 중 하나를 충족해야 한다. 제출한 요건이 TOPIK 2급 미만(KKPT 합격·한국어 과정 수료 포함)이면 입학 첫 해에 한국어 수업 300시간을 반드시 들어야 한다.
Keimyung Adams College (International Business, International Relations 포함): TOEFL iBT 4.0(80점) 또는 IELTS 5.5 이상, 또는 고등학교·대학 과정을 영어로 졸업(이수)해야 한다. 2026-01-21 이전에 응시한 TOEFL 점수는 이전 점수 척도로 인정한다.
디지펜게임공학과 (영문본 주석: 가을학기 입학에만 모집): TOEFL iBT 3.5(61점) 또는 IELTS 5.0 또는 TOEIC 600점 이상이어야 한다(영문본 표기 'TOIEC').
- 입학원서(별도 서식, 지원서 사이트에서 작성 후 출력; 글로벌서류전형은 학업계획서 포함)
- 개인정보 수집·이용 제공 동의서(별도 서식, 지원서 사이트에서 작성 후 출력)
- 지원자 본인 신분증 사본(외국인등록증·여권; 외국인등록증은 소지자만, 해외 거주자는 여권만 가능)
- 고등학교 졸업(예정)증명서 원본(공증, 아포스티유 또는 영사확인 필요; 전 교육과정 이수자는 초·중등학교 포함)
- 고등학교 전과정 성적증명서 원본(공증, 아포스티유 또는 영사확인 필요; 전 교육과정 이수자는 초·중등학교 포함)
- 본국 정부 발급 가족관계증명서(호적등본에 해당) 원본(공증)
- 부모 신분증 사본(주민등록증 또는 여권)
- 부모 외국인등록증 사본(소지자만)
- 재정능력 입증서류: 재정보증인의 은행 예금잔고증명서[또는 송금(환전)증명서] 필수(1,600만원 이상, 1개월 이상 예치; 계명대 한국어학당 수료자는 800만원 이상; 서류 접수일 기준 1개월 이내 발급), 재직증명서(또는 사업자등록증)·수입증명서(재산세 과세증명서)는 제출 가능자만, 유학경비 부담 서약서는 입학원서에 포함
- 어학 능력 증빙(TOPIK 성적증명서 또는 KKPT 합격·계명대 한국어학당 3급 수료증; 국제경영·국제관계·디지펜은 영어 성적; 서류 접수 기간 마지막 날까지 유효한 자격증이어야 함)
- 국내 은행통장 사본(전형료 등 환불 계좌 확인용; 국내 계좌 보유자만)
- (글로벌서류전형) 활동증빙서류 혹은 실기 작품(USB; 제출 가능자만, 실기 작품은 음악공연예술대학·미술대학 지원자만)
- (편입학) 신입학 서류 전부(고등학교 성적증명서 제외)
- (편입학) 대학 졸업(수료)증명서 원본(공증, 아포스티유 또는 영사확인)
- (편입학) 대학 전 학년 성적증명서 원본(공증, 아포스티유 또는 영사확인)
- (편입학) 졸업자: (전문)학사 학위증 원본 및 사본(해당자), 수료자: 전적 대학 수료 확인서 원본(아포스티유 또는 영사확인 필요)
- (편입학) 학력조회 의뢰서 원본(별도 서식)
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 2,154 | 3,044 |
| Degree-seeking | 1,118 | 1,406 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 1,036 | 1,638 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 13% | 17% |
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 | 56.3% | 54.4% |
| Employed graduates | 2,409 | 2,269 |
| Total graduates | 4,829 | 4,707 |
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.