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印 University Profile
Gwangju University (광주대학교)
◎ Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla
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.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
Southern Gwangju — the artsy Yangnim-dong quarter, 1 hr 40 min to Seoul by KTX
CityGwangju · Gwangju / JeollaDormRoom for ~26.5% of studentsMajors35 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 6.9M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~26.5% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
35 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
- 2026 Spring (March) intake: Round 1 Dec 1-10, 2025 (result Dec 24, 2025)
- Round 2 Dec 22-31, 2025 (result Jan 16, 2026)
- tuition payment Jan 19-23, 2026.
- 2026 Fall (September) intake: Round 3 June 1-10, 2026 (result June 24, 2026)
- Round 4 June 22-July 1, 2026 (result July 15, 2026)
- tuition payment July 20-24, 2026.
Admission type
- 100% document screening for both Freshman and Transfer foreign admission – comprehensive evaluation of academic ability, language proficiency, etc.
- No written exam.
- Freshman requires completion of primary/secondary education equivalent to Korean schooling
- Transfer requires 1-3+ years at an accredited 4-year university or junior college completion, depending on year (2nd/3rd/4th year transfer).
Language requirements
- Korean Track (Freshman & Transfer): TOPIK Level 3+ or equivalent (Level 2+ for Arts and Physical Education majors).
- English Track (Freshman, limited to Business Administration and Computer Engineering only): TOEFL iBT 59, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600, or NEW TEPS 202, or equivalent.
- Chinese Track (Transfer only, select majors): no language requirement at entry, but must complete 200 hours of Korean language training after admission.
- Graduation requirement: TOPIK Level 4+ or GU-TOPIK Level 4+ (Level 3+ for Arts/PE majors).
Competition (reference)
- 5.7 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 1304
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
Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- Office of International Affairs, Gwangju University – Email: [email protected] (China), [email protected] (Vietnam), [email protected] (English/other).
- Tel: +82-62-670-2855 (China), 2779 (Vietnam), 2288 (English), 2569 (other countries).
- Address: 277 Hyodeok-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, Korea 61743.
International office
Office of International Affairs, Gwangju University – [email protected], +82-62-670-2166 / 2288, eng.gwangju.ac.kr, ie.gwangju.ac.kr
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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