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印 University Profile
Kwangju Women’s University (광주여자대학교)
◎ Gwangju (Gwangsan) · Gwangju / Jeolla
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Gwangju (Gwangsan) — a women’s university — a safe-campus option.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 33.2% of students.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
Around Gwangju-Songjeong KTX station — Seoul in 1 hr 40 min
CityGwangju (Gwangsan) · Gwangju / JeollaDormRoom for ~33.2% of studentsMajors24 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju (Gwangsan) · Gwangju / Jeolla
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 6.6M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~33.2% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Not confirmed
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
24 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Admission type
Foreign Special Admission + 2024 5 ”. Pressian 2024.12.02. admissions guideline – PDF unverified.
Language requirements
TOPIK 3 /TOPIK KWU. TOPIK. admissions guideline.
Competition (reference)
- 4.3 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 897
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 (Gwangsan) · Gwangju / Jeolla · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
: 062-950-3521~4, Fax 062-950-3822
International office
- Office of International Affairs/: 062-950-3801, 062-950-3578, 062-950-3931.
- Office of International Affairs globalgate.kwu.ac.kr, ”.
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Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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