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印 University Profile
Korea Institute of Energy Technology (한국에너지공과대학교)
◎ Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Naju — English-track options.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 168.4% of students.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
An innovation city near Gwangju with its own KTX station
CityNaju · Gwangju / JeollaDormRoom for ~168.4% of studentsMajors2 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Type
Specialized (National Institute)
Tuition
≈ KRW 9.0M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~168.4% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Humanities & Social Sciences
Departments & majors
2 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
- Foreign/international graduate track (2026 Graduate School Admission Guide For International Students).
- 2026 Fall intake: Online Application Apr 3, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 – Apr 16, 2026 18:00
- Document Submission Apr 3 – Apr 17, 2026.
- 2026 Spring intake: Online Application Sep 26, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025.
- Online interview (optional) and decisions follow (Final Decision Jul 6, 2026 for Fall).
Admission type
- Graduate (international) only: ‘International Admission I’ and ‘International Admission II’ tracks.
- Programs: Master’s, Integrated (combined) Master’s & Doctoral, Doctoral.
- Applicants who completed education outside Korea. (KENTECH has a single Department of Energy Engineering.)
Language requirements
- English proficiency required at point of application (International Admission I or II).
- Accepted: TOEFL PBT/ITP 550+, TOEFL iBT 79+, TOEIC 750+, NEW TEPS 285+, or IELTS 6.0+.
- Scores must be obtained within 2 years prior to application closing date.
- Waived for applicants who obtained/expect a degree from a university in a country using English as national/official language (e.g., USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Guyana).
- All documents must be submitted in English (non-English documents require notarized translation).
Competition (reference)
- 20.4 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 100
Intake year
2026
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 2026-07-02
Contact & location
Location
Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- Admissions Center, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH)
- Email [email protected]
- Tel +82-61-320-9655.
- Document submission address: The Class 5F Rm.
- 507, 72 Ujeong-ro, Naju, Jeonnam 58217, Republic of Korea. (Recommendation letters: [email protected])
International office
[email protected] (KENTECH Graduate School Admissions Center handles international graduate admission)
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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