Kyungsung University (경성대학교) is one of the top four universities in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea. Established in 1955, with over 60 years of teaching experience, the university continuously strives to provide the best services for its students.
With nearly 1,500 international students, Kyungsung University has the highest number of international student enrollments among private universities in Busan.
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Kyungsung University (경성대학교) was founded in 1955 by Reverend Kim Gil-chang. It was originally established as Kyungnam Teachers College, later renamed Pusan Industrial University in 1979, and officially became Kyungsung University in 1988. Since then, the university has continuously strived to provide the best services for international students.
With the motto “Truth – Volunteerism – Freedom,” Kyungsung University aims to “pursue truth and contribute to society.” With nearly 1,500 international students, it has the highest number of international student enrollments among private universities in Busan and has been highly recognized by the Korean government for its international student management since January 2014.
The university offers more than 60 majors taught by around 420 distinguished faculty members. Currently, it has approximately 13,000 students and maintains partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide.
Located in the heart of Busan—the second-largest city in South Korea—Kyungsung University is surrounded by vibrant cultural events such as the Busan International Film Festival, Busan Sea Festival, Busan Fireworks Festival, and Busan International Rock Festival.
| Requirement | Korean Language Program | Undergraduate Program | Graduate Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parents hold foreign nationality | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proof of sufficient financial ability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interest in and understanding of Korea | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum high school graduation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High school GPA (3 years) ≥ 6.5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOPIK Level 3 or IELTS 5.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bachelor’s degree + TOPIK Level 4 | ✓ |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Levels | 6 levels |
| Intake | March – June – September – December |
| Duration | 10 weeks (Monday–Friday, 4 hours/day) |
| Application Fee | 50,000 KRW |
| Tuition Fee | 4,400,000 KRW/year (*) |
| Insurance | 45,000 KRW |
(*) Tuition fee does not include textbooks
| College | Major | Tuition Fee (per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Culture | Cultural & Humanities Glocal Culture English Language & Literature Chinese Studies Archival Studies Psychology |
2,811,000 KRW |
| Social Sciences | Law Police Administration Media Advertising |
2,861,000 KRW |
| Social Welfare | 2,826,000 KRW | |
| Economics & Trade | Distribution Economics Business Administration International Trade Accounting |
2,811,000 KRW |
| Data Statistics | 3,345,000 KRW | |
| Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant | Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant Management | 2,911,000 KRW |
| Natural Sciences | Applied Mathematics Advanced Chemistry Energy Science |
3,345,000 KRW |
| Engineering | Automotive Engineering Mechatronics Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Urban Landscape Architecture Interior Design Industrial Management Advanced Materials Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering IT Software Engineering Information & Communication |
3,839,000 KRW |
| Arts | Music | 3,950,000 KRW |
| Health & Sports | Health & Sports | 3,345,000 KRW |
| Design | Stage & Film Animation Media Content Fine Arts Crafts Photography Fashion Design |
3,804,000 KRW |
| Biotechnology | Food Technology Pharmacy Nutritional Biology |
3,999,000 KRW |
| Nutrition Cosmetics Biotechnology |
3,345,000 KRW |
| Category | Eligibility | Scholarship | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange students from partner universities | 100% tuition | ||
| Korean-taught program | TOPIK Level 5 or higher | 100% tuition | |
| TOPIK Level 3 | 50% tuition | ||
| TOPIK Level 4 | 40% tuition | ||
| No TOPIK (but meet admission requirements) | 35% tuition | ||
| English-taught program | TOEFL iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0 | ||
| TOEFL iBT 31 / IELTS 5.5 | 30% tuition | ||
| Top English interview applicant | 10% tuition | ||
| All new international students | Admission fee waiver |
| Category | Eligibility | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Current students | Top 1.5% → Top 100% | 30% – 100% tuition |
| Field | Department/Major | Master’s | Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences & Humanities | Korean, Chinese Education Early Childhood Education Psychology Law Public Administration International Trade Business Hospitality & Tourism Media & Journalism |
✓ | ✓ |
| History Archival Studies Global Business |
✓ | ||
| Natural Sciences | Chemistry Biotechnology Fashion Design Physical Therapy Pharmacy |
✓ | ✓ |
| Bio Safety Technology | ✓ | ||
| Engineering | Food Technology Industrial Management Electronic & Information Engineering Mechatronics IT Digital Engineering |
✓ | ✓ |
| Materials Science Environmental Landscape Software Engineering Civil Engineering Climate Change |
✓ | ||
| Urban Landscape Construction | ✓ | ||
| Arts | Music Physical Education |
✓ | ✓ |
| Fine Arts Crafts Photography Film & Theater |
✓ | ||
| Interdisciplinary | Chinese Character Education Railway Systems |
✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated Humanities Content Music Therapy |
✓ | ||
| Arts | ✓ |
| Field | Master’s | Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences & Humanities | 3,754,000 KRW | 3,920,000 KRW |
| Natural Sciences | 4,286,000 KRW | 4,504,000 KRW |
| Engineering | 4,803,000 KRW | 5,066,000 KRW |
| Pharmacy | 4,974,000 KRW | 5,234,000 KRW |
| Arts | 4,938,000 KRW | 5,207,000 KRW |
| Eligibility | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| TOPIK Level 3 | 30% tuition |
| TOPIK Level 4 | 40% tuition |
| TOPIK Level 5 or higher | 50% tuition |
The dormitory is fully equipped with essential facilities for international students such as beds, refrigerators, shoe cabinets, and Wi-Fi.
In addition, the dormitory building offers various amenities including a laundry room, lounge area, kitchen, café, and more to support students’ daily needs.
| Fee Type | Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Dormitory Fee (Double room) | 890,000 KRW |
| Management Fee | 10,000 KRW |
| Total | 900,000 KRW |
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