KONKUK

UNIVERSITY
2023
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS
KONKUK at a Glance

1931 22,485
Founded in 1931 22,485 undergraduate students and
5,919 graduate students, including
2,542 international students

IEQAS AACSB
International Education Quality Accreditation from AACSB
Assurance System (IEQAS) (Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business)

Ranking 624
• 7th Joongang Daily Newspaper Partnerships with 624 institutions in
University Rankings (2022) 69 countries (2022)
• 58th among the most
innovative universities in Asia
by Reuters (2019)
• 101th QS Asia University
Rankings (2021)
• 108th Times Higher Education
Asia University Rankings (2021)
KONKUK Accreditation
Leading the Future of Education

Business Administration Business Administration

Association to Advance Korean Association of
Collegiate Schools of Business Education
Business (AACSB) Accreditation (KABEA)

Engineering
Architecture
Accreditation Board for
Korea Architectural
Engineering Education of
Accrediting Board (KAAB)
Korea (ABEEK)

Veterinary Medicine
Real Estate Accreditation Board of
Appraisal Institute (AI) Veterinary Education in Korea
(ABOVEK)

Education Education
International Education Korean Council for University
Quality Assurance System Education (KCUE)
(IEQAS)

Education Law
KUAI by the Ministry of Korean Bar Association
Education (KBA)

Office of International Affairs

International Education Quality Assurance System,
certified by the Ministry of Education
 Welcome to
KONKUK University

Konkuk University was established in 1931 and is a leading private institution in education and
research. Konkuk University has two campuses; main campus in Seoul and GLOCAL campus in
Chungju, which was established in 1980.

The university is particularly known for its art and design, biomedicine, business administration,
real estate studies, and veterinary medicine departments.
With some of the nation’s top academic programs and distinguished professors,
Konkuk University will help you achieve your goals.
2023 Academic Calendar

March 2 Spring 2023 Class Begins

April 17 ~ 21 Mid-term Exams

June 15 ~ 21 Final Exams

June 22 ~ August 27 Summer Vacation

July ~ August (TBA) International Summer Program

Early August (TBA) Dormitory Check-In for Exchange/Visiting students

Late August (TBA) Welcome Orientation for Exchange/Visiting Students

August 28 Fall 2023 Class Begins

October 16 ~ 20 Mid-term Exams

December 11 ~ 15 Final Exams

December ~ January International Winter Program

December 16 ~ February 29 Winter Vacation

Colleges and Departments
Explore your interest at KONKUK
College of Liberal Arts
• Korean Language & Literature
• English Language & Literature
• Chinese Language & Literature
• Philosophy
• History
• Geography
• Media & Communication
• Digital Culture & Contents
College of Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
College of Architecture
• Architecture
College of Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Advanced Industry Fusion
• K-Beauty Industry Fusion
• Biological Engineering
College of Social Science
• Political Science
• Economics
• Public Administration
• International Trade
• Applied Statistics
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Global Business
College of Business Administration
• Business Administration
• Management of Technology
Real Estate School
• Real Estate Studies
Konkuk Institute of Technology (KIT)
• Energy Engineering
• Smart Vehicle Engineering
• Smart ICT Engineering
• Cosmetics Engineering
• Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology
• Biomedical Science and Engineering
• Systems Biotechnology
• Integrative Bioscience and Biotechnology
College of Sang-Huh Life Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Animal Science and Technology
• Crop Science
• Food Science and Biotechnology of
Animal Resources
• Food Marketing and Technology
• Environmental Health Science
• Forestry and Landscape Architecture
College of Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
College of Art & Design
• Communication Design
• Industrial Design
• Apparel Design
• Living Design
• Contemporary Arts
• Moving Image & Film
College of Education
• Japanese Language Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physical Education
• Music Education
• Educational Technology
• English Education
KONKUK
in the Heart of Seoul

Immerse yourself in Korean culture and lifestyle!

• Easy access to tourist attractions with
two major subway lines
• A large number of shops, restaurants and
shopping places nearby the campus
• Leisure and outdoor activities at
Children’s Grand Park and Han River Park

SEOUL Metro Map

3 Gyeongbokgung
(30mins from KU campus)

5
Gwanghwamun

2 4
Dongdaemun

N Seoul
4 Tower
Myeongdong

1 2 7
Seoul Station
(25mins from KU campus)

2
Gangnam
(20mins from KU campus)

Website : http://oia.konkuk.ac.kr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KUAbroad/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ku_abroad/
ExchangeㆍVisiting
Student Program

Begin your Journey at KONKUK

International students may pursue their studies at Konkuk for a semester or two as an exchange
student from a partner university or a self-sponsored visiting student. During 2021-2022,
Konkuk hosted exchange and visiting students from 45 countries, including students from
Stony Brook University in the United States, Universidade Federal Fluminense in Brazil, Sciences
Po Grenoble in France, University of Münster in Germany, University of Groningen in the
Netherlands, Orebro University in Sweden, University of Southern Denmark in Denmark, Chuo
University in Japan, and City University of Hong Kong.

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Spring Semester
May 10 November 10
ㆍDeadlines are subject to change.

Tuition and Fees per Semester ($1=1,100 KRW)

Category Currency Korean Won US Dollar

Tuition ￦4,031,000 ~ ￦5,643,000 $3,665 ~ $5,130
Dormitory ￦2,000,000 $1,818
Meals ￦1,250,000 ~ ￦2,650,000 $1,136 ~ $2,409
Health Insurance ￦372,000 $338
Personal Expenses ￦1,500,000 $1,364
Total ￦9,153,000 ~ ￦12,165,000 $8,321~$11,059
ㆍThe exact USD figures will depend on the exchange rate.
ㆍTuition varies across academic departments and is waived for exchange students from partner universities.

Take Academic Courses and Earn Credits

Take English courses from a wide range of study areas and majors such as our AACSB accredited
College of Business Administration as well as our renowned College of Social Sciences, Liberal
Arts and Life Sciences.

Contact Information│ +82-2-2049-6201│ ku_exchange@konkuk.ac.kr

International
SummerㆍWinter Program

Experience at KONKUK
International Summer/Winter Programs are two-to-six-week programs that provide opportunities
to learn about Korea and experience its culture. During their vacation, students can take both
academic and language courses and participate in various cultural programs and extracurricular
activities to gain a deeper understanding of the past and present of Korea.

Eligibility and Application

• Students enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Able to take courses in English and/or Korean
• Students from partner universities should consult with their home university’s international
office for discount eligibility (15% reduction on session fees)
• For more information, please visit

http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/Administration/abroadOIA/jsp/inbound/summer.jsp
http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/Administration/abroadOIA/jsp/inbound/winter.jsp
http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/do/AbroadOIA/Index.do

Application Deadlines
Summer Program Winter Program
June 30 November 30
ㆍDeadlines are subject to change.

Program Schedule
Summer Program Winter Program
July - August December - February

Program Highlights
• Classes offering interesting insights into Korean
history, culture and business
• Chance to learn Korean language from Konkuk
Language Institute
• 100% guaranteed on-campus housing
• Field trips and various cultural activities
• Weekend programs and many extracurricular
programs with Konkuk student buddies

Contact Information
 +82-2-2049-6264
intl_programs@konkuk.ac.kr
Degree-seeking
Program

Study Abroad at KONKUK

Each year, students from around the world come to pursue their undergraduate or graduate
degrees at Konkuk University. In 2022, a total of 1,261 undergraduate students and 386 graduate
students from 41 countries, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Canada, Spain
and Sweden, enrolled to study Business Administration, Media & Communication, Film & Moving
Image, and Apparel Design, among others.

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Spring Semester
April or May October or November
ㆍDeadlines are subject to change.
ㆍFor more information, please visit http://ciss.konkuk.ac.kr

Undergraduate +82-2-2049-6202 uadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr

Graduate +82-2-2049-6204 iadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr

KONKUK
Language Institute

Konkuk Language Institute (KLI) started as an audiovisual

education center in 1971 and was reorganized as a language
institute in 1990. To this day, KLI has been a representative
language institute in Korea for more than 40 years.
KLI offers a variety of foreign language courses including Korean,
English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, etc. to cultivate
global talents. Also, KLI tries to disseminate the excellence of
Hangeul to foreigners in Korea from all around the world through
Korean courses.
Students who have achieved Level 3 or higher in Korean
language courses with satisfied requirements for undergraduate
admission will be guaranteed for their admission.

Contact Information
 +82-2-450-3075~6
http://kfli.konkuk.ac.kr/en/
KU:L House
Your New Residence Life

Konkuk University’s on-campus residence halls are collectively called KU:L House, where KU:L
stands for “KU Leaders.” Opened in 2006, KU:L House has four main residence halls – Dream
Hall, Frontier Hall for female students, Lake Hall and Vision Hall for male students. KU:L House
can accommodate up to 3,000 Korean and international students, the highest number among
universities in Seoul.

ㆍEach room with a private bathroom is furnished with air conditioner, two single beds with bed sheets, pillows,
desks, chairs, lamps and wardrobes.
ㆍTelephone and free WiFi are provided.
ㆍVarious facilities (lounge, laundry room, 24-hour convenience store, café, bakery, Global ATM) are available.
ㆍOptional meal plan
ㆍFor more information, please visit https://kulhouse.konkuk.ac.kr

Office of International Affairs

We are Here to Help You

Our Responsibilities
• International partnerships: Signing Memoranda of Understanding with
overseas universities and research organizations
• Exchange student and study abroad programs for Konkuk University students
in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe
• International programs for foreign students: Exchange Student Program,
Visiting Student Program and International Summer/Winter Programs
• Reception of foreign visitors

Law School Building (Building #8)

 +82-2-2049-6212
+82-2-2049-6226
http://oia.konkuk.ac.kr