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Korea University is one of the most famous Universities not only in Korea but also in Asia, it was ranked among the first 100 University in the world in 2016. he campus is located in Anam area (close to Anam station line

Seoul · South Korea · Research university

Korea University

Seoul university with mostly Korean-taught degrees; its Division of International Studies runs an all-English bachelor's for international applicants.

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In English
1 programme
City
Seoul
Apply via
KU international application site, with documents by post
Founded
1905

Deadlines

Not published yetWatch oia.korea.ac.kr

Every date in South Korea

What you could study here

International Studies (English Track)

Bachelor of International Studies · 4 yrs

The guide marks English proof as mandatory for this major: a TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic score.

Social sciences

What it asks of IB students

IB results are an optional document (KU's IB code is 002366), not a set requirement. A holistic document review decides; for International Studies, a TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic score is mandatory.

Where it says so

Where it says so

Its IB recognition statement

Worth knowing

Every Fall 2027 date (application, documents, results, registration) is listed as to be announced in March 2027; the Spring 2027 round ran 3 to 31 August 2026.

All 3 notes
  • Every Fall 2027 date (application, documents, results, registration) is listed as to be announced in March 2027; the Spring 2027 round ran 3 to 31 August 2026.
  • Other majors open to international applicants are mostly Korean-taught; the guide tells you to check how many courses a department teaches in English before choosing. Global Korean Studies teaches in Korean and English.
  • Applicants and their parents must all be non-Korean citizens; any Korean citizenship, including dual, makes you ineligible for the international track.

Sources
  1. Korea University — Undergraduate international admission (Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 calendar) — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Korea University — Application guide for Spring 2027 freshmen (PDF) — checked 2026-10-07
  3. Korea University — Application guide for Fall 2026 freshmen (PDF, dates) — checked 2026-10-07
  4. Korea University College of International Studies — Division of International Studies — checked 2026-10-07
  5. Korea University College of International Studies — Division of Global Korean Studies — checked 2026-10-07