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印 University Profile
Korea National Sport University (한국체육대학교)
◎ Seoul
Who is it for?
The cradle of Korea’s Olympic medalists — the national institution for elite sport. Unmatched for serious athletes.
- You are watching your budget — public-university tuition, ≈ KRW 3.9M / year.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 37.4% of students.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
Beside Olympic Park in Songpa (Line 5) — training on the legacy grounds of the ’88 Games.
CitySeoulDormRoom for ~37.4% of studentsMajors11 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Seoul
Type
National
Tuition
≈ KRW 3.9M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~37.4% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Not confirmed
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences
Departments & majors
11 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
Every December. Document review (Pass/Fail) then interview in early January.
Admission type
- Special screening for overseas Koreans and foreigners — extra admission quota within the school's acceptable capacity, run under ''.
- Evaluation: document review (Pass/Fail) + interview (100 points, min 60 to pass).
Language requirements
TOPIK (Korean Proficiency Test) Level III (3) or higher required.
Competition (reference)
- 5.9 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 535
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
Seoul · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- Admissions office: TEL +82-2-410-6551~4, FAX +82-2-410-6559.
- Main: +82-2-410-6700.
- Address: 1239, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05541, Korea.
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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