Kyungbok University

• Location: Namyanju and Pyeongchang, South Korea,
• Year of foundation: 1992,
• Number of students: about 6250,
• Language of instruction: Korean,
• Type of study: mixed.

Kyungbok University (KBU) is a private multidisciplinary university located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It offers dozens of bachelor's degrees in sought-after scientific directions, including medicine and dentistry, data science, design, and architecture. It also offers Korean language courses that support international students in their education.

Founded in 1992, KBU quickly became one of the leading universities in the metropolitan area. Today, about 6,250 students study here, about 910 of whom are foreign students from 54 countries. Each student is provided with high-quality academic, administrative and personal support from qualified teachers and individual staff. In addition to preparation in professions that are in demand on the international labor market, students have extensive opportunities to acquire competitive professional skills, develop talents and ideas. Both extracurricular activities and KBU's collaboration with dozens of foreign universities play an important role in the learning process: partnerships allow students to gain international academic experience through participation in exchange and internship programs.

Kyungbok University has two study areas with excellent facilities and access to urban infrastructure, which puts students in the center of an active and eventful life, and they can explore the sights, natural beauty, and cultural sites of the region.

During studies, all students receive comprehensive support: employees assist them with immigration issues, visa acquisition, internship placement, and finding additional academic opportunities. From the moment of enrollment at KBU, students are in an atmosphere of professional development, where practical classes and internships at partner organizations become a key element. Thanks to a wide range of extracurricular activities, they gain competitive skills and become valuable employees for many local and international companies.

Kyungbok University consists of eight specialized colleges and faculties:

• Nursing,
• Oral hygiene,
• Health sciences,
• Education, social welfare,
• Service,
• Applied arts,
• Programming, technologies.

The University has three residences: one in Namyanju, and two more in Pyeongchang.  The residential building in Namyanju is a high-rise building that accommodates more than 1,300 residents in double and triple rooms; in addition to rooms for living in the residence, there are laundries, recreation rooms, supermarkets. Two residences located in Pyongyang can accommodate up to 314 people; students live in double rooms, use common facilities: laundry rooms, living rooms with table tennis, gyms. In all residential buildings, bathrooms are mostly shared, located on the floors.

The main dining halls of the campuses offer students a varied menu that changes every week, including dishes of national Korean cuisine: hot lunches, salads, yoghurts, meat and vegetable dishes.

Kyungbok University offers students many directions for extracurricular development. The main one is thematic communities, through which students can realize their potential and ideas, participate in specialized events and make useful connections.

The list of communities includes:

• Sign language,
• Occupational therapy,
• Environment, human rights, ecology,
• The Christian Brotherhood,
• Medicine,
• Music: playing musical instruments, vocals,
• Labor protection, industrial safety,
• Campus Patrol Group,
• Volunteering,
• Organization of events,
• Dancing,
• Research in the field of anatomy using modern technologies,
• International relations,
• Robotics, programming,
• Visual art.

The campus regularly hosts training sessions in a variety of sports, including football, netball, tennis, and others.

• No. 1 among technical universities for six consecutive years, according to a report by the country's Ministry of Education,
• No.1 in the University College category at the Korea National Brand Awards 2024,
• Cooperation with 8000+ local organizations, on the basis of which professional classes and internships are held,
• 100% employment rate upon completion of studies,
• Partnerships with universities in the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia, China and other countries,
• More than 900 international students coming from 54 countries for quality education,
• Dozens of higher education programs of varying duration: from a two-year qualification in cosmetology to a full four-year bachelor's degree program in nursing.

KBU's main studying area is located in Namyanju, with easy access to the city's restaurants, entertainment facilities, and attractions. It will take no more than 15 minutes to get to Seoul, and students can use one of the free university buses. The second campus is located in Pyeongchang, which is a research center with many specialized laboratories and auxiliary facilities.

Kyungbok University Infrastructure includes:

• Three residences,
• Gyms and games rooms, a large library with 150,000+ books, access to electronic resources,
• The art hall, equipped for performances and events, which accommodates about 512 visitors, is equipped with audio and lighting equipment, cafeterias, and main dining halls.,
• 3D printing center equipped with printers and high-tech computers,
• Multimedia laboratories,
• Seminar classrooms with interactive whiteboards,
• Full-scale stadium for competitions,
• Recreation areas,
• Outdoor playgrounds for team sports.

KBU's academic calendar consists of several semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-June.

The university also works in the summer months — some students take additional courses and improve their academic performance. During the year, classes are organized on weekdays, rest — on weekends and holidays, during seasonal vacations.

An approximate list of additional expenses includes:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meals and related housing expenses,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Personal educational materials,
• Medical insurance,
• Personal expenses.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course)
• Deposit for a course/programme

Applicants need to fill out the registration form and provide the required documents, after which they will have an interview with the admissions committee. Based on previous academic achievements and communication with staff, candidates receive an official invitation to enroll.

Every year, KBU graduates demonstrate excellent employment results: 100% of students find jobs in their specialty thanks to internships and practical training during the learning process.

Foreign applicants entering KBU must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Academic report cards, certificates and diplomas from previous places of study,
• The result of the TOPIC Level 3 language test + confirms the level of proficiency in English in addition to Korean.

A wide range of financial support is available to local and international students at Kyungbok University, with scholarships being the main form of assistance. Awards are paid based on academic achievement and upon admission if the applicant successfully passes the Korean language test. Scholarships cover up to 60% of tuition fees.

In addition to university scholarships, particularly successful students can count on awards from partner organizations, state support, and loan programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision