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Updated Sep 24, 2026
University admission guides
Every guide is checked against the university's official guideline and shows when it was last verified. Start with the ones still open for March 2027, or compare the major universities side by side.
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Full guides
| University | Location | Type | March 2027 status | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajou University | Suwon | Private | Open Sep 28 – Nov 20, 2026 | Korean or English track; own Korean test |
| Chung-Ang University | Seoul, Anseong | Private | Round 2: Nov 16 – 27, 2026 | No score needed for most majors |
| Ewha Womans University | Seoul | Private, women only | Spring 2027 closed (Oct 8) | No score needed for most majors |
| Hanyang University | Seoul | Private | Spring closed; next: Fall 2027 | 3 English-taught tracks |
| Hankuk University of Foreign Studies | Seoul, Yongin, Songdo | Private | Oct 19 – Nov 20, 2026 | Songdo open major with scholarship |
| KAIST | Daejeon | Science & technology | Early round until Oct 22, 2026 | Scholarship with monthly support |
| Korea University | Seoul | Private | Spring closed; next: Fall 2027 | Korean level sets your first year |
| Kyung Hee University | Seoul, Yongin | Private | Round 2: Oct 26 – Nov 6, 2026 | Documents by postmark |
| Kyungpook National University | Daegu | National | Oct 12 – 30, 2026 | New division for international students |
| Seoul National University | Seoul | National | Spring closed; next: Fall 2027 | Lowest tuition among top universities |
| Sungkyunkwan University | Seoul, Suwon | Private | Round 2 planned | English track; preliminary offer |
| Yonsei University | Seoul, Songdo | Private | Spring closed; next: Fall 2027 | No TOPIK to apply for most majors |
| Yonsei Underwood International College | Seoul | Private | Spring closed; next: Fall 2027 | Fully English; Common App |
More universities (31)
Short profiles of universities we haven't written full guides for yet: location, type and, where we've checked the official guideline, tuition, language rules, scholarships and March 2027 dates. Tap a university to open it. Figures change every intake; ask us to confirm the current rules. Looking for a level or budget? See universities by group.
Seoul
Dongguk UniversityJung-gu, central Seoul
- Location
- Jung-gu, central Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Central location near Namsan; known for film and performing arts.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Hansung UniversitySeongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 4.1 million per semester (humanities, 2026)
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 3 for most majors (2 for some); English track IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 59
- Worth knowing
- Smaller university that publishes separate guides for its spring and fall intakes.
- March 2027 intake
- Round 2: Nov 23 – Dec 4, 2026
Konkuk UniversityGwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Large campus in east Seoul. All international students need TOPIK 4 to graduate.
- March 2027 intake
- Spring 2027 closed in early July; next: Fall 2027
Kookmin UniversitySeongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Language to apply
- TOPIK or a Korean language center certificate
- Scholarships
- 30–100% of first-semester tuition from TOPIK 3
- Worth knowing
- Known for design and automotive engineering.
- March 2027 intake
- Round 2: Nov 9 – 26; Round 3: Dec 7 – 29, 2026
Kwangwoon UniversityNowon-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Focused on electronics, IT and engineering.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Sejong UniversityGwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Known for hospitality and tourism, animation and software programs.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Seoul National University of Science and TechnologyNowon-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Type
- National
- Tuition
- About KRW 2.6–3.0 million per semester (2026), among the lowest in Seoul
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 3, with conditional admission for some tracks; English tracks IELTS 5.5
- Scholarships
- 50–100% of the first semester with TOPIK 4+
- March 2027 intake
- 2027 dates not yet published
Sogang UniversityMapo-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Small, highly regarded university in west Seoul.
- March 2027 intake
- Spring 2027 applications ran Jul 7–10, 2026
Sookmyung Women's UniversityYongsan-gu, central Seoul
- Location
- Yongsan-gu, central Seoul
- Type
- Private, women only
- Worth knowing
- Women's university in central Seoul.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Soongsil UniversityDongjak-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Dongjak-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Strong in IT and software.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
University of SeoulDongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Location
- Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Type
- Public (run by Seoul city)
- Worth knowing
- Known for low tuition as a city-funded university.
- March 2027 intake
- Spring 2027 closed in early July; next: Fall 2027
Near Seoul (Gyeonggi and Incheon)
Dankook UniversityJukjeon campus in Yongin; second campus in Cheonan
- Location
- Jukjeon campus in Yongin; second campus in Cheonan
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Two campuses; the Jukjeon campus is south of Seoul.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Gachon UniversitySeongnam, Gyeonggi, just southeast of Seoul
- Location
- Seongnam, Gyeonggi, just southeast of Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Language to apply
- Korean track TOPIK; English track (business, computer engineering) IELTS 5.5
- Worth knowing
- Large university with medical, IT and design programs.
- March 2027 intake
- Round 2: Nov 23 – Dec 4; Round 3: Dec 28 – Jan 4 (press reports)
Hanshin UniversityOsan, Gyeonggi
- Location
- Osan, Gyeonggi
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.7–4.5 million per semester (2025)
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 4 (3 for some arts majors)
- Scholarships
- Fixed amounts for TOPIK 3–4; full tuition for 8 semesters with TOPIK 6
- March 2027 intake
- Last year the spring round ran Dec 22 – Jan 2
Inha UniversityIncheon, west of Seoul
- Location
- Incheon, west of Seoul
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Engineering-focused university in Incheon.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Kangnam UniversityYongin, Gyeonggi
- Location
- Yongin, Gyeonggi
- Type
- Private
- Scholarships
- 40% (TOPIK 3 or IELTS 5.5), 60% (TOPIK 5), 100% (TOPIK 6) of the first semester
- March 2027 intake
- Ask us for current dates
Kyonggi UniversitySuwon, with a smaller Seoul campus
- Location
- Suwon, with a smaller Seoul campus
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Main campus in Suwon, south of Seoul.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Myongji UniversitySeoul (humanities) and Yongin (natural sciences)
- Location
- Seoul (humanities) and Yongin (natural sciences)
- Type
- Private
- Worth knowing
- Split between a Seoul campus and a Yongin campus.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Pyeongtaek UniversityPyeongtaek, Gyeonggi
- Location
- Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.5 million per semester (humanities, 2025)
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 3; TOPIK 2 accepted with a Korean course in the first year; English track IELTS 5.5
- Scholarships
- 20% (TOPIK 2) to 100% (TOPIK 6) of the first semester
- March 2027 intake
- Ask us for current dates
Sungkyul UniversityAnyang, Gyeonggi
- Location
- Anyang, Gyeonggi
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.5 million per semester (humanities, 2025)
- Scholarships
- 30–100% of the first semester by TOPIK level
- March 2027 intake
- Last year the spring round ran in November
University of SuwonHwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Location
- Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.4 million per semester (Global Liberal Studies, 2026)
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 3; English track (international business, global culture & media) IELTS 5.5
- Scholarships
- 30–100% of the first semester by TOPIK level
- March 2027 intake
- Mainly September entry; ask us
Beyond Seoul
Baekseok UniversityCheonan, South Chungcheong
- Location
- Cheonan, South Chungcheong
- Type
- Private, Christian
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.9 million per semester (humanities, 2026)
- Worth knowing
- Its guideline shows a 50% first-semester deduction for international students; conditions to confirm
- March 2027 intake
- Last year the spring round ran in December
Busan University of Foreign StudiesBusan
- Location
- Busan
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.8 million per semester (2026)
- Scholarships
- 20–60% of the first semester by language level
- March 2027 intake
- Round 2: Nov 23 – Dec 4, 2026
Dongseo UniversityBusan
- Location
- Busan
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.1 million per semester (humanities, 2027)
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 3; English track available
- Scholarships
- 50% with TOPIK 3, 100% with TOPIK 5+
- March 2027 intake
- Round 2: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Handong Global UniversityPohang, North Gyeongsang
- Location
- Pohang, North Gyeongsang
- Type
- Private, Christian
- Worth knowing
- Selection is a document review, then an interview.
- March 2027 intake
- Spring 2027 results Oct 30, 2026; next: Fall 2027 (results Apr 30, 2027)
Kyungnam College of Information & TechnologyBusan
- Location
- Busan
- Type
- Junior college (2–4 years)
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.3–3.6 million per semester
- Language to apply
- TOPIK 2; documents only
- Worth knowing
- Dormitory from KRW 750,000 a semester; its Mechanical Engineering department is in the 2026 work-visa pilot
- March 2027 intake
- Nov 11 – 25, 2026 and Jan 4 – 20, 2027
Kyungsung UniversityBusan
- Location
- Busan
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.4 million per semester (humanities, 2026)
- Scholarships
- 40% (TOPIK 3) to 50% (TOPIK 4+)
- March 2027 intake
- Ask us for current dates
Namseoul UniversityCheonan, South Chungcheong
- Location
- Cheonan, South Chungcheong
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.7–4.8 million per semester (2025)
- Scholarships
- 30–60% by TOPIK level; 40% for students from lower-income countries
- Worth knowing
- Lower visa bank-balance rule for students from its own language program
- March 2027 intake
- Ask us for current dates
Pusan National UniversityBusan
- Location
- Busan
- Type
- National
- Worth knowing
- Major national university in Korea's second-largest city.
- March 2027 intake
- Check the official site for 2027 dates
Sunmoon UniversityAsan, South Chungcheong
- Location
- Asan, South Chungcheong
- Type
- Private
- Tuition
- About KRW 3.7–4.6 million per semester (2026)
- Scholarships
- 50% with TOPIK 3, up to 100% with TOPIK 6
- Worth knowing
- Lower visa bank-balance rule for students from its own language program
- March 2027 intake
- Ask us for current dates
Woosong UniversityDaejeon
- Location
- Daejeon
- Type
- Private
- Language to apply
- Korean track TOPIK 3; English track IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 59
- Worth knowing
- Its SolBridge International School of Business teaches in English.
- March 2027 intake
- Open until Jan 15, 2027 for applicants abroad
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