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Mid-level universities in Seoul and nearby

Well-established universities in Seoul and Gyeonggi that welcome international students. This is where most of our students apply.

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Who this group fits

  • Average to good grades
  • TOPIK 3 for Korean-taught majors (some accept TOPIK 2 with a Korean course in the first year)
  • Or IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 59–71 for English-taught tracks
  • A budget of about KRW 20–30 million a year

At a glance

Tuition

About KRW 3.3–4.5 million per semester

Language

TOPIK 3, or IELTS 5.5 for English tracks

Selection

Mostly documents; some interviews

Admission chance

Good with the right documents

Examples in this group

  • Kookmin University
  • Hansung University
  • Gachon University
  • Seoul National University of Science and Technology
  • Sungkyul University
  • University of Suwon
  • Pyeongtaek University
  • Hanshin University
  • Kangnam University

Examples only, in no particular order. Which ones fit you depends on your grades, language level, major and budget.

What this really means

Several of these universities have more than one application round per intake, so it is often still possible to apply when top universities have closed.

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Exact deadlines, requirements by major, tuition and scholarship rules change every intake. Send us your grades, budget and language level, and an advisor will reply with the universities in this group that realistically fit you, with the details.

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About GKS (full government scholarship): K-Admission does not handle GKS applications. GKS is applied for directly through the Korean embassy or a participating university. We help self-funded students and students looking for university scholarships.

Other groups

Top universities

Korea's most competitive universities, mostly in Seoul.

Universities with lower tuition

National universities, regional universities and junior colleges.

Universities with strong scholarships

Generous first-semester discounts, especially for students with Korean.

Sources and verification

Groups and ranges are K-Admission's summary of official 2025–2027 admission guidelines from the universities we track (checked October 2026). Universities appear as examples, not a ranking. Details change every intake; always confirm in the official guideline.

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