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Kyungsung University (경성대학교)
◎ Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Gwangju — English-track options.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You are aiming for the GKS scholarship — this is a GKS partner university.
Getting around & student life
Southern Gwangju — the artsy Yangnim-dong quarter, 1 hr 40 min to Seoul by KTX
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.3M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~11.2% of students
GKS scholarship
Partner university (confirmed)
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
60 listed in the official disclosure
Korean language program
Language Education Center, regular Korean program Levels 1-6
Admissions details
- 2026 Fall (UG): 2026-03-31 to 2026-04-27, entrance 2026-09-01
- Graduate: Fall round1 Sep-Oct/round2 Nov-Dec, Spring round1 Mar-Apr/round2 May-Jun (apply via studyinkorea.go.kr)
- Undergraduate (freshman, 2nd/3rd-year transfer) and Graduate (Master’s/Doctoral)
- categories: both parents foreign / entire education completed overseas
- Korean Track: TOPIK Level 3+ or Kyungsung TOPIK Level 4+
- English Track: IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 71+ (native English speakers exempt)
- 6.5 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 2765
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-07-03
Contact & location
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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