Inha University
인하대학교
- Incheon
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: rated excellent
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 9% of int'l students
- Students from 65 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩3.83M/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 | 인문사회 | ₩4,253,000 |
| Natural sciences · Arts & sport | 이학체육 (체육) | ₩5,076,000 |
| Engineering · Arts & sport | 공학예능 (예능) | ₩5,462,000 |
| Arts & sport | 연극영화 | ₩5,798,000 |
| Nursing & health | 소비자/아동 | ₩4,665,000 |
| Medicine | 의학 | ₩6,864,000 |
| Other | 공학예능 (미래융합대학) | ₩4,917,000 |
| Other | 이학체육 (미래융합대학) | ₩4,566,000 |
| Other | 인문사회 (미래융합대학) | ₩3,829,000 |
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 ₩8,490,348 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
2,258 international students from 65 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's889 · 39%
- Master's550 · 24%
- Language institute530 · 23%
- Exchange160 · 7%
- PhD125 · 6%
- Other3 · 0%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
- China679
- Vietnam316
- Uzbekistan301
- Myanmar (Burma)183
- Mongolia143
- Azerbaijan118
- Kyrgyzstan110
- Kazakhstan56
- France52
- Russia49
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
- Double room
- ₩368,500 / month
- Triple room
- ₩399,200 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩225,800 / 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
- Invited Exchange Students(Chinese)
- Fee
- Approx. 200
- Places
- 2,178 places
- Who can apply
- Invited Exchange Students(Asians)
- Fee
- Approx. 200
- Places
- 2,178 places
- Who can apply
- Invited Exchange Students(Americans)
- Fee
- Approx. 200
- Places
- 2,178 places
- Who can apply
- Invited Exchange Students(Europeans)
- Fee
- Approx. 200
- Places
- 2,178 places
- Who can apply
- 1. New student 2. Current Enrolled Student
- Fee
- Approx. 200
- Places
- 2,178 places
- Who can apply
- 1. New Student 2. Current Student
- Fee
- 780
- Places
- 2,178 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
인천광역시 미추홀구 인하로 100
- 인하대역Inha Univ.수인선390 m · about 7 min walk (estimate)
- 숭의역Sungui수인선1.6 km · about 30 min walk (estimate)
- 제물포역Jemulpo경인선1.8 km · about 33 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
- Programmes taught in English
- Visa and registration support
- Buddy programme
- Counselling
- Student insurance
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Sep 30, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 (until 17:00) | Dec 22, 2026 | 13 days left |
| Transfer | 1차 | Sep 30, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 (until 17:00) | Dec 22, 2026 | 13 days left |
| Graduate school | 단일 모집 | Oct 13, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | 17 days left |
- Email:
- interservice@inha.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 032-860-7036~7039 (international student support); 032-860-8609 (international admissions)
- Address:
- #313 Student Center, 100 Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon 22212 (admissions: Inha Dream Center #502B)
Freshman, Korean Track: TOPIK or TOPIK IBT Level 3 or higher, Level 4 or higher from a Korean language program at a university in Korea, or King Sejong Institute intermediate-4A course completed or higher; applicants recognized by the Admission department as meeting this level are also eligible. SGCS Division of Global Liberal Studies accepts TOPIK Level 2 (or Level 3 course completion) with intensive Korean education in the first year and a separate Korean tuition fee (approx. KRW 1.5 million per year).
Transfer (2nd/3rd year), Korean Track: TOPIK or TOPIK IBT Level 4 or higher, Level 5 or higher from a Korean language program at a university in Korea or King Sejong institute intermediate-4A course completed or higher; applicants recognized by the Admission department as meeting this level are also eligible. For Child Studies and Cultural Contents and Management, TOPIK Level 3 or higher, Korean language course level 4 or higher at a domestic university language center, or King Sejong Institute Intermediate-4A or higher is accepted.
Graduation requirement for admitted international students: Those who pass the Admissions for International students must obtain TOPIK level 4 or higher as a graduation requirement (English track students follow the graduation regulations for each department).
Freshman, English Track (IBT, ISE): IELTS 5.5 or above, or TOEFL iBT 71 (TOEFL iBT 4 on the new scale for tests taken after January 21, 2026) or above; TOEFL MyBest Scores and IELTS One Skill Retake are accepted; online-based tests such as TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are not accepted. Students from countries where English is the first or official language do not need to submit language proficiency documents.
Transfer, English Track (IBT, ISE, GLOBA): IELTS 5.5 or above, or TOEFL iBT 71 (TOEFL iBT 4 on the new scale for tests taken after January 21, 2026) or above; same accepted-test conditions and native-English-country exemption as for freshmen.
- Copy of Application Form with ID photos (printed after completing online application)
- Attended or Currently Enrolled Overseas Schools Information Form (Korean school graduates exempt)
- Language proficiency documents (TOPIK / Korean language program completion; TOEFL iBT / IELTS for English Track or scholarships)
- Letter of Agreement for Academic Background Check (Korean school graduates exempt)
- High school diploma (or certificate of expected graduation) and transcripts for freshmen; for transfers, high school graduation certificate plus university diploma (or expected graduation certificate) and transcripts, with Apostille or Korean consular confirmation for overseas schools
- Legal documentation verifying applicant's and family members' nationality and relationship (e.g., family register, birth certificate), translated by a notarized translator
- Copy of passport of applicant and parents (national ID if passport unavailable)
- Portfolio or performance evaluation materials for College of Arts and Sports, Physical Education and Design Technology applicants
- Global 1 Scholarship (freshmen, by TOPIK)TOPIK 4: 30% tuition 1 semester; TOPIK 5: half tuition 1 semester; TOPIK 6: full tuition 1 semesterApplies to: 1 semester
- SGCS freshman scholarship (English proficiency)100% of tuition300,000 KRWTOEFL IBT 115 or IELTS 9: 4-year full tuition, monthly KRW 300,000 supplement, dormitory expensesApplies to: 4 years
Two on-campus residential halls on the English page (Woongbijae, Biryongjae); admission handbook lists Dormitory 2 quad room fee and says international students may enter quadruple room only in first semester.
Dormitory 2 quadruple (public bathroom), as of Spring 2024, includes meals
How to apply: Rooms assigned by admission scores; see dorm.inha.ac.kr
Korean Language Program contact 032-860-8303, ltc@inha.ac.kr
↗Handbook mentions SGCS (IBT, ISE) English-track programmes
Certificate of Admission issued for D-2 visa; International Center handles alien registration, visa extension, part-time work and address change.
Inha International Buddy 1:1 matching incl. airport pick-up and dormitory reception help.
NHIS mandatory for D-2; optional private plan approx. KRW 50,000 per 6 months.
Student counselling center and ISL supporters.
Pages we read
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 1,912 | 1,954 |
| Degree-seeking | 1,129 | 1,093 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 722 | 778 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 6% | 9% |
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 | 71.3% | 68.3% |
| Employed graduates | 2,278 | 2,029 |
| Total graduates | 3,911 | 3,811 |
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.