Established in 1905, Korea University (KU) is a private research university, widely regarded as one of the South Korea’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. It was the first educational institution to offer academic programs in the country in various disciplines, such as law, economics and journalism. KU has over 30.000 students and over 1.500 full-time faculty members, with over 95% of them holding Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in their field. Admission to the undergraduate program for degree-seeking students is very competitive, with an overall admission rate of 5%. With an 83th position, Korea University is placed among the best 100 universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings.
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Korea University
Country
- South Korea
City
- Seoul ,
Founding year
1905
Acceptance rate
20%
Fall semester application deadline
April 30
Spring semester application deadline
October 31
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €3100/semester
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Subjects available to free mover students
Architecture [English]Biological Sciences [English]Business & Management Studies [English]Communication & Media Studies [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Development Studies [English]Economics & Econometrics [English]Education & Training [English]Engineering Chemical [English]Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing [English]English Language & Literature [English]Environmental Sciences [English]History [English]Materials Science [English]Mathematics [English]Philosophy [English]Physics & Astronomy [English]Politics & International Studies [English]Psychology [English]Social Policy & Administration [English]Sociology [English]Sports-related Subjects [English]Statistics & Operational Research [English]
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General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
74°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
167°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
201-300°
Center for World University Rankings
174°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
101°
Eduniversal palmes
5/5
Webometrics
735°
QS World Universities by Subject
Arts & Humanities
77°
Engineering and Technology
63°
Life Sciences & Medicine
144°
Natural Sciences
82°
Social Sciences & Management
46°
Accounting & Finance
59°
Agriculture & Forestry
90°
Anatomy & Physiology
101-140°
Archaeology
51-100°
Architecture
51-100°
Art & Design
101-150°
Biological Sciences
104°
Business & Management Studies
48°
Chemistry
64°
Communication & Media Studies
51-100°
Computer Science & Information Systems
76°
Economics & Econometrics
63°
Education & Training
72°
Engineering Chemical
59°
Engineering CiviI & Structural
51-100°
Engineering Electrical & Electronic
74°
Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
70°
English Language & Literature
94°
Environmental Sciences
94°
Geography
51-100°
History
151-200°
Law
84°
Linguistics
88°
Materials Science
54°
Mathematics
104°
Medicine
123°
Modern Languages
50°
Nursing
101-150°
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
77°
Philosophy
151-200°
Physics & Astronomy
102°
Politics & International Studies
51-100°
Psychology
86°
Social Policy & Administration
38°
Sociology
96°
Statistics & Operational Research
51-100°
