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Kyung Hee University Institute of International Education (Korean)
Morning textbook classes and afternoon electives from K-drama to TOPIK prep, with Korean student buddies and field trips. Kyung Hee's Korean department has taught about 6,000 learners from 100 countries.
Next intake for overseas applicants: Spring 2027
Spring 2027: Mar 29 – Jun 9, 2027. Applications Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
Last verified Oct 14, 2026
Quick facts
- Location
- Seoul campus, Hoegi-dong
- Korean since
- 1993
- Term
- 10 weeks
- Levels
- 1–6 + Korean Studies
- Afternoons
- Electives (K-drama, TOPIK, debate)
- Tuition
- KRW 1,850,000 / term
- Application fee
- KRW 120,000, once
- D-4 minimum
- 2 terms paid up front
Fees: from Fall 2026.
Terms and deadlines
| Term | Classes | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Mar 29 – Jun 9, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Jun 17 – Aug 27, 2027 | Mar 8 – Apr 23, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | Sep 29 – Dec 9, 2027 | Jun 7 – Jul 23, 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Dec 15, 2027 – Feb 28, 2028 | Sep 6 – Oct 22, 2027 |
In 2026 Kyung Hee set an earlier deadline for one term for applicants from designated countries. Check whether it does the same for 2027.
What you need to apply
Two copies of a bank certificate of KRW 10,000,000 or more, issued within 30 days of the deadline. Bank statements aren't accepted.
High school completed. GED, homeschooling, expected graduates and provisional certificates aren't accepted.
All applicants send a family relationship certificate and a parent's employment or income certificate (mainland China has its own list).
Applicants from 21 countries designated by the Minister of Justice, including Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Mongolia and Nigeria, also send ID copies for themselves and their parents.
TB and measles documents are required.
Housing
University-managed dorms, apply on the application form, not guaranteed: Changdeokan single KRW 2,450,000 or double 1,450,000 per term; Richville single 2,100,000.
Route to a degree
We didn't find a formal admission benefit at Kyung Hee for language students. See our Kyung Hee guide for degree admission.
Refunds
Refunds follow Korea's Lifelong Education Act; the application fee isn't refunded and you must return the certificate of admission. No specific visa-refusal rule.
Our view
What this really means
The most activity-rich program here. Its Spring term starts latest (Mar 29), which leaves a little more time for the visa after admission, though the application deadline (Jan 22) is no later than elsewhere. Two terms are paid up front.
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Costs
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Sources and verification
Kyung Hee IIE English and Korean pages (curriculum, registration guide, dormitory, FAQ), iie.khu.ac.kr, checked Oct 14, 2026.
K-Admission is independent and not affiliated with any university or language institute. Rules change every term; always confirm in the institute's official guide before you apply.