Kyungbok University
About the university
Kyungbok University is a Korean university near Seoul, founded in 1992. It's strong in applied fields: healthcare, tourism, technical sciences and the arts, with a focus on hands-on training and employment.
A location near Seoul gives access to the capital's infrastructure, while the university itself focuses on practical skills and working with international students.
Kyungbok University in rankings
Kyungbok - applied education near Seoul:
- Applied programs with a focus on practice
- Near Seoul - access to the capital
- 1992 - year founded
Campus and infrastructure
A campus with hands-on labs for healthcare, tourism and the arts, plus student residences.
Faculties and programs
Kyungbok is strong in applied fields:
- Healthcare
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Engineering Sciences
- Art & Design
Not sure which field to choose?
We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.
How to apply
Admission is based on your diploma and Korean (TOPIK). A preparatory language year is available.
How admission to Kyungbok University works, step by step:
- Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — healthcare, tourism and arts — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
- Language certificate. Not always: the number of English-taught programs is growing. Korean (TOPIK) can be studied alongside or during a preparatory year.
- Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
- Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for South Korea is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.
After 11 years of school. Yes. The school certificate is accepted directly, no foundation year needed. Admission is based on GPA, a language certificate and a motivation letter.
Documents for admission
- Passport
- School certificate and transcript
- A Korean certificate (TOPIK)
- Motivation letter
Exact requirements - in a consultation.
Start with the slowest items — translations, apostille and the language exam: they take 1–2 months. We do the final package check for you.
Tuition and living costs
Tuition is affordable; we calculate the final tuition, available scholarship or discount, and living budget during the free consultation.
Country benchmark for South Korea. Costs are moderate, and scholarships significantly reduce them.
Scholarships and grants. The government's Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) and university grants that can cover tuition, accommodation and airfare.
The total budget combines tuition, housing, insurance and one-off visa and relocation costs — we will help you calculate everything before applying.
Accommodation and student life
Located near Seoul; the university provides residences.
Once there, you will sort out registration, a bank account and a travel pass — we guide you through these steps after enrollment.
Career after graduation
After graduation. Whether you can work after getting your degree depends on the current visa rules of South Korea — we will help you review the up-to-date options before graduation.
The strong fields of Kyungbok University are healthcare, tourism and arts. As at most universities in South Korea, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.
Many graduates continue studying: a bachelor’s from South Korea is a strong base for a master’s in the same country or anywhere else.
Student reviews
I was worried about the language barrier, but Kyungbok University has many programs and a lot of support for international students. Thanks to StudyU for the help with the visa and accommodation.
I was choosing between several universities, and the StudyU consultant honestly laid out the pros and cons. I have no regrets about Kyungbok University - I study and get to know the city of Namyangju / Seoul.
I loved the campus and atmosphere at Kyungbok University from day one. Lots of international students, professors ready to help - it was easy to fit in.
FAQ
Applied programs in healthcare, tourism and the arts.
Yes, instruction is mainly in Korean; a preparatory year is available.
Yes. The school certificate is accepted directly, no foundation year needed. Admission is based on GPA, a language certificate and a motivation letter.
Country benchmark for South Korea: Costs are moderate, and scholarships significantly reduce them. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.
The government's Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) and university grants that can cover tuition, accommodation and airfare.
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