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Kyungpook National University Korean Language Program
A national university in Daegu with classes of up to 15, a buddy for every new student, and scholarships for the top 28% of each term. Over 90% of its graduates go on to KNU degree programs.
Next intake for overseas applicants: Spring 2027
Spring 2027: 2027 dates not yet published. Applications Last year: Dec 8 – 19, 2025.
Last verified Oct 14, 2026
Quick facts
- Location
- Daegu main campus
- Type
- National university
- Term
- 10 weeks, 200 hours
- Class size
- Up to 15
- Levels
- 6
- Tuition (2026)
- KRW 1,400,000 / term
- Application fee
- KRW 70,000
- Scholarships
- Top 28% each term
Fees: 2026 fees.
Terms and deadlines
| Term | Classes | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027 | Sep 8 – 21, 2026 (closed) |
| Spring 2027 | Not yet published | In 2026 Spring applications ran Dec 8 – 19, 2025 |
Vietnamese applicants have a separate application period. Applications are on paper, by post or in person; email isn't accepted.
What you need to apply
Original bank certificate of at least USD 10,000 in your or a parent's name, issued within 30 days of applying.
High school completed or equivalent.
Applicants from high-risk TB countries add a TB certificate with chest X-ray.
We found no other nationality rules on KNU's English pages; the Korean-language pages couldn't be checked.
Housing
Dormitory details weren't available on the pages we could read. Daegu rents are well below Seoul.
Route to a degree
Over 90% of graduates continue to KNU undergraduate study, and level 6 prepares for degree study. We didn't find a formal TOPIK waiver. See our Kyungpook guide, including its new Global Liberal Studies division.
Refunds
Full refund before the term, then pro-rated; postponement isn't allowed. No specific visa-refusal rule.
Our view
What this really means
Lower tuition, lower rent and a proven route into a national university degree. A good fit for budget-conscious students who don't need to be in Seoul.
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Sources and verification
Kyungpook National University English admission page for the Korean Language Program, en.knu.ac.kr, checked Oct 14, 2026; class times from an older official KNU program sheet.
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.