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Korea University

Seoul · Sejong

Get to know the university.

Official Korean name
고려대학교
Institution type
University
Foundation
Private
Study setting
Campus-based
International admissions
International undergraduate application guide (opens a new tab)

Seoul campus undergraduate admissions

Teaching language
Korean and English; International Studies has an English track

2027 guide instructs applicants to inspect each major's English-course availability. English-based major assignment does not mean every major is fully English-taught.

Korean language center
Korea University Korean Language Center · Regular Program (opens a new tab)

Seoul campus, General or Academic Korean

Know the cost

Tuition, with the details.

Official comparison benchmark

Undergraduate average · 2026

KRW 9,091,429.8–9,214,313.7 per year

This published average helps compare institutions. Your program and applicant category determine the fee you pay.

Undergraduate reporting-unit average tuition, excluding admission fees.

Source institution / campusAverage tuition (per year)
고려대학교Main reporting campus · SeoulUndergraduate universityKRW 9,091,429.8
고려대학교(세종)Sejong · Branch reporting campus · SejongUndergraduate universityKRW 9,214,313.7

A published average is a planning benchmark, not the fee for an individual international applicant. Reporting campuses and graduate-school categories remain separate. No average across these rows has been calculated. Living costs are separate. This reported average is not an individual scholarship calculation.

Korea Student Aid Foundation — National university average tuition standard dataset (opens a new tab)
Dataset date: 2026-05-19

Affiliated graduate-school averages

Graduate schools within this university report separate averages by graduate-school type and campus. These are distinct from the undergraduate benchmark.

Official comparison benchmark

Graduate average · 2026

KRW 5,217,916.2–11,978,094.8 per semester

This published average helps compare institutions. Your program and applicant category determine the fee you pay.

Graduate reporting-unit average tuition by graduate-school category, excluding admission fees.

Source institution / campusAverage tuition (per semester)
고려대학교(세종)Sejong · Branch reporting campus · SejongProfessional graduate schoolKRW 6,572,000
고려대학교Main reporting campus · SeoulSpecial graduate schoolKRW 7,320,388.6
고려대학교(세종)Sejong · Branch reporting campus · SejongGeneral graduate schoolKRW 6,581,458.5
고려대학교Main reporting campus · SeoulGeneral graduate schoolKRW 6,316,511.2
고려대학교Main reporting campus · SeoulProfessional graduate schoolKRW 11,978,094.8
고려대학교(세종)Sejong · Branch reporting campus · SejongSpecial graduate schoolKRW 5,217,916.2

A published average is a planning benchmark, not the fee for an individual international applicant. Reporting campuses and graduate-school categories remain separate. No average across these rows has been calculated. Living costs are separate. This reported average is not an individual scholarship calculation.

Korea Student Aid Foundation — National university average tuition standard dataset (opens a new tab)
Dataset date: 2026-05-19

Published program schedules

Amounts below are before scholarships unless the source explicitly states otherwise. Check the stated fee year and payment period.

Undergraduate program fees

2026 · estimate in source

International undergraduate applicants, Seoul campus; official approximate figures.

2026 academic year · per semester · 2026 guide

Program / categoryTuition (per semester)
Humanities and Social SciencesKRW 5,800,000
Natural SciencesKRW 6,700,000
EngineeringKRW 7,700,000
ArtKRW 7,800,000
Interdisciplinary Studies / Global Open Major / University CollegeKRW 7,700,000

Other fee details

  • Optional miscellaneous fees: KRW 30,000 · per semester
    Approximate; separate from tuition.
  • The provider labels every amount approximate and subject to change.
  • This is not the Sejong campus schedule.

Korea University — Undergraduate Admission: Tuition (opens a new tab)
Reviewed 2026-10-29

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Tuition evidence reviewed 2026-10-29. Living costs and scholarship deductions are separate.

Campuses & locations

Seoul · Main institution campus 1

고려대학교

서울특별시 성북구 안암로 145 (안암동5가, 고려대학교안암캠퍼스(인문사회계))

Postal code: 02841

Office: 02-3290-1114

Sejong · Branch campus 1

고려대학교 세종캠퍼스

세종특별자치시 세종로 2511 고려대학교 세종캠퍼스

Postal code: 30019

Office: 044-860-1114

Explore this university’s funding

Master’s & PhD

Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation

CMK Global Scholarship — Graduate

Policy · intake dates vary
Tuition supportFull tuition, including admission fees, for the selected eligible program.
Living supportStudy and settlement support is available; confirm the amount, payment period and conditions in the current offer.
Eligibility & how to apply

Official source reviewed 2026-10-29

Bachelor’s degree

Korea University

Bright Futures Scholarship B

Policy · intake dates vary
Tuition supportCash scholarship; no tuition percentage stated.
Living supportNo living allowance specified.
Cash awardKRW 1,000,000 per semester; freshmen up to 8, transfers up to 4 semesters.
Eligibility & how to apply

Official source reviewed 2026-10-29

Bachelor’s degree

Korea University

Challenge Scholarship C

Policy · intake dates vary
Tuition supportCash award; no tuition percentage stated.
Living supportNo living allowance specified.
Cash awardKLC Level 6: KRW 500,000; Level 5: KRW 300,000.
Eligibility & how to apply

Official source reviewed 2026-10-29

Master’s & PhD

Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation

Global Hope Scholarship — Graduate

Policy · intake dates vary
Tuition supportNo universal tuition-waiver percentage in the foundation-wide record. Check your university’s award package.
Living supportThe foundation grant is recorded below as a semester award, not an additional monthly stipend.
Cash awardFoundation policy: KRW 4,800,000 per semester; confirm the amount and allocation in your university’s offer.
Eligibility & how to apply

Official source reviewed 2026-10-29

Bachelor’s degree

Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation

Global Hope Scholarship — Undergraduate

Policy · intake dates vary
Tuition supportNo universal tuition-waiver percentage in the foundation-wide record. Check your university’s award package.
Living supportThe foundation grant is recorded below as a semester award, not an additional monthly stipend.
Cash awardFoundation policy: KRW 4,800,000 per semester; confirm the amount and allocation in your university’s offer.
Eligibility & how to apply

Official source reviewed 2026-10-29