印 University Profile
Korean Bible University (한국성서대학교)
◎ Seoul
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Seoul — a broad range of majors to choose from.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
In Seoul itself — Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Gangnam by subway, with K-culture and internships as part of daily life
CitySeoulDormRoom for ~16.9% of studentsMajors5 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Seoul
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.5M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~16.9% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Not confirmed
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
5 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
[2027 academic year Rolling Special Admission for Overseas Koreans & Foreigners guideline (oversea_korean_2027.pdf)] Application 2026.9.7~9.11 18:00, document submission 2026.9.7~9.18 17:00, interview 2026.10.7~8 — no interview for pure foreign-national applicants, results announced 2026.11.6 16:00, deposit 2026.12.21~23, final registration 2027.2.10~12. ※Pure foreign-national admission is ‘rolling/open recruitment’ and dates may be added.
Admission type
- Rolling Special Admission for Overseas Koreans & Foreigners (outside quota) — ① Overseas Koreans (within 2% of quota, 4 seats total, capped at 10% per department): pass/fail interview + document screening (100%). ② No quota limit: pure foreign nationals (both parents foreign, document screening 100%, no interview, no application fee), applicants who completed all 12 years of schooling abroad, and North Korean defectors. Open to all departments: Biblical Studies, Social Welfare, Early Childhood Care & Education, AI Convergence, and Nursing.
- 60,000, foreign-national…
Language requirements
Pure foreign-national applicants (both parents foreign) must submit ‘proof of language proficiency’ documents. The specific required TOPIK level could not be confirmed — the table was lost in the PDF text extraction (unverified); contact the Admissions Office (02-950-5403) to confirm. No English-taught track.
Competition (reference)
- 5.4 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 223
Intake year
2027
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-07-03
Contact & location
Location
Seoul · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
02-950-5403, 5425, Fax 070-4275-0165 /: (01757) 214 32 / ipsi.bible.ac.kr
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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