Nambu University
남부대학교
- Jeonnam & Gwangju
- Private
- University
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 5% of int'l students
- Students from 6 countries
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 ₩6,766,874 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
409 international students from 6 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Language institute171 · 42%
- Bachelor's145 · 35%
- Master's64 · 16%
- Exchange17 · 4%
- PhD11 · 3%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
- Vietnam344
- China29
- Mongolia20
- Uzbekistan14
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
- ₩133,200 / month
- Triple room
- ₩161,100 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩133,200 / 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.
- Places
- 200 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.
Nearest metro stations
광주광역시 광산구 남부대길 1
No metro station within 3 km of this campus. Check bus routes in a map app.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Opens in 10 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Opens in 10 days |
Undergraduate freshmen and transfer applicants: At least one of: TOPIK level 3 or higher; completion of KIIP level 3 with more than 61 points on the preliminary evaluation test; completion of at least the Intermediate Level of King Sejong Institute; or passing NBU-TOPIK (Nambu University's own test). Only scores valid by the application deadline count.
- Application form, personal statement and study plan, and agreement for personal information (printed and signed from the online application)
- Passport copy
- Family relation certificate or birth certificate (translated and authenticated)
- Eligibility documents for language proficiency
- Verification of bank balance of at least KRW 16,000,000
- Alien registration card copy (applicants living in Korea)
- Freshmen: high school graduation (expected) certificate and transcripts with Apostille or consular notarization
- Transfer: junior college or university graduation/completion certificate and academic transcripts with Apostille or consular notarization
- Documents in languages other than Korean or English must attach translations; documents must be issued within 3 months of submission
Descriptions are shown as the university wrote them (Korean or English). 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 | 324 | 231 |
| Degree-seeking | 220 | 86 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 80 | 135 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 0% | 5% |
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 | 71.5% | 69.4% |
| Employed graduates | 486 | 394 |
| Total graduates | 772 | 698 |
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.