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印 University Profile
SinGyeongju University (신경주대학교)
◎ Gyeongju · Daegu / Gyeongbuk
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Gyeongju — English-track options.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
The millennium capital of Silla — study beside UNESCO temples and royal tombs, 2 hrs to Seoul by KTX
CityGyeongju · Daegu / GyeongbukDormRoom for ~18.6% of studentsMajors12 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Gyeongju · Daegu / Gyeongbuk
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.5M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~18.6% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
12 listed in the official disclosure
Korean language program
Global Language Institute, referenced as ‘Institute of Korean Language Education’ on the English site, korean.gu.ac.kr; a ‘SGU-‘ scholarship (50% tuition) exists for students who complete the language institute before entering the degree program.
English-taught track. (limited majors) — English Track is offered only for Tourism Management and Global Convergence School/Global Business in both new admission and new admission/2·3 transfer admission; all other majors are Korean-medium only. English-proficiency requirement for the English track: TOEFL iBT 3.5+, IELTS 5.5+, CEFR B2+, or NEW TEPS 202+ (or exception if applicant is a national of an English-speaking country or completed secondary education there).
Admissions details
Application period
- 2026 2Fall 2026 ·transfer admission Foreign Special Admission, 2·3·4: 2nd round 2026.05.14–05.27
- 3rd round 2026.06.15–06.26
- 4th round 2026.07.13–07.24.
- SU-TOPIK: 05.29 / 06.30 / 07.28.: 06.01 / 07.01 / 07.29.: 06.09 / 07.07 / 08.04.: 06.10–06.22 / 07.08–07.20 / 08.05–08.14.: 2026.08.31.
- Prior 2026 1Spring 2026 admission cycle also existed but is now closed
- a 2025 2 cycle (rounds posted 2025.04–2025.08) also already closed.
Admission type
- Foreign Special Admission, covering new admission/new admission/2·3·4 transfer admission.
- Eligibility: applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals
- applicant must have completed 12 years of primary/secondary education (equivalent for countries with <12-year systems).
- Dual/no nationality holders ineligible.
- New-admission is evaluated 60% school record, 360pts + 40% interview, 240pts = 600pts total
- new admission and transfer admission are evaluated 100% document/self-intro+study-plan review (100pts, pass line 60pts).
- Two language tracks offered per major: Korean-medium and English-medium, only for select majors, see notes.
Language requirements
- Korean track: TOPIK Level 2+.
- If admitted at TOPIK 2 level, must complete 300+ hours of Korean-language study within 1 year of enrollment, and must reach TOPIK 4 before graduation (or complete alternative university-approved Korean program).
- English track: TOEFL iBT 3.5+ / IELTS 5.5+ / CEFR B2+ / NEW TEPS 202+, with an exemption for applicants who are nationals of, or completed secondary schooling in, an English-speaking country.
- Dual-language applicants need no language proof.
English track
- (limited majors) — English Track is offered only for Tourism Management and Global Convergence School/Global Business in both new admission and new admission/2·3 transfer admission
- all other majors are Korean-medium only.
- English-proficiency requirement for the English track: TOEFL iBT 3.5+, IELTS 5.5+, CEFR B2+, or NEW TEPS 202+ (or exception if applicant is a national of an English-speaking country or completed secondary education there).
Competition (reference)
- 1.1 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 890
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
Gyeongju · Daegu / Gyeongbuk · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- Office of International Exchange / International Affairs Office: Tel 054-770-3561~2, Fax 054-770-3565, Email [email protected].
- Address:)38063 516 1 Office of International Affairs.
International office
- Office of International Affairs: Tel 054-770-3561~2 / general switchboard 054-770-3500, Fax 054-770-3565, Email [email protected].
- Global (English) site: global.sgu.ac.kr.
- Korean Language Institute: korean.gu.ac.kr.
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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