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Gachon University

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Gachon University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Gachon University is a public university in South Korea. It suits students who want an undergraduate study option with multiple campuses and an existing study-abroad partnership.

  2. What you can study

    Gachon University has undergraduate study across its Global Campus in Seongnam, with satellite campuses on Ganghwa Island and in Yeonsu-dong, plus a School of Medicine in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. The programme catalogue is not published here, so confirm the available subjects and degree options on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s admissions page for entry requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and whether any programme-specific steps apply. The university has a website at http://www.gachon.ac.kr/ and students should confirm the current process directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on the campus city and your housing choice, so budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, and insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before applying. Also check visa requirements, document translation needs, whether the programme you want is on the campus you expect, and how the study-abroad partnership with Hawaii Pacific University works in practice.

  6. How it compares

    South Korea has 245 universities, so Gachon sits in a crowded national higher-education system. Its main points of difference are its public status, multiple undergraduate campuses, and the named study-abroad partnership, which make it more specific than a single-campus general university but still something you should compare on programme fit and admissions terms.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Gachon University

What type of university is Gachon University?

It is a public university in South Korea.

Where is the main undergraduate campus?

The primary undergraduate campus is the Global Campus in Seongnam.

Does Gachon University have other campuses?

Yes. It has satellite campuses on Ganghwa Island and in Yeonsu-dong, and a School of Medicine in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon.

Is there a study-abroad partnership?

Yes. Gachon University signed a strategic partnership with Hawaii Pacific University to allow students to study abroad.

Overview

Gachon University is a private university located in South Korea. The current structure of Gachon university is the result of a merger between four existing universities. Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Gachon-gil College merged in 2007, Kyungwon University and Kyungwon College merged in 2007, and Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Kyungwon University merged in 2012. Gachon University has three campuses for undergraduates, the Global Campus (primary) located in Seongnam, satellite campuses on Ganghwa Island and in Yeonsu-dong, and the School of Medicine in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea. Gachon University signed a strategic partnership with Hawaii Pacific University to allow students to study abroad.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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