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About
Korea University, established in 1905 as Bosung College, is a prestigious private research university located in the Seongbuk District of Seoul, South Korea. It is recognized as one of the nation's oldest and most prominent institutions of higher education, forming part of the esteemed "SKY universities" group. The university is renowned for its comprehensive academic programs across liberal arts, social sciences, business, economics, and engineering, and is particularly known for its strong professional schools in Law, Medicine, and Business Administration.
UNIREAL Score
84/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 84
Overview
- Country
- Korea, Republic of
- City
- Seongbuk District
- Established
- 1905
- Students
- 39,000
- Programs
- 81
- Tuition (yearly)
- €7,000
- Admission period
- August – September
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Korea University?
Korea University is located in Seongbuk District, Korea, Republic of.
How much does it cost to study at Korea University?
Typical yearly tuition at Korea University is about €7,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Korea University?
Admission at Korea University usually runs August – September.
What can I study at Korea University?
Korea University offers about 81 programs, including Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Political Science and International Relations, Economics.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Korea University?
Korea University has a UNIREAL Score of 84/100, calculated from: research activity.
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