Seoul National University
Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea · Public University
- Tuition (indicative)
- KRW 6,885,000 – KRW 9,315,000/yr
- Founded
- 1946
Kookmin University is a university in Seoul, South Korea, and it suits students who want to study in the capital of South Korea. It is a private research university, but the programme list is not published in the information available here, so applicants should check the university website directly.
The available information does not list specific subjects, degrees, or schools. Kookmin University is described as a private research university in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, so the current programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.
International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the current entry requirements, document list, and deadlines on the university website. The university’s language of instruction, programme-specific requirements, and whether separate steps apply to international students are not stated here, so these should be confirmed with admissions.
Kookmin University does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information, so confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Seoul will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.
Kookmin University is in South Korea, and the available information does not state the language of instruction. Before applying from abroad, confirm the teaching language, visa requirements, required documents, and whether you need separate admission steps for your chosen programme.
Among South Korea’s 245 universities, Kookmin University is one option in Seoul with a research-university profile. Its location in the capital may suit students who want an urban study environment, but the lack of published programme and fee details means applicants should verify those practical points before comparing it with other universities in the country.
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.
It is in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
It is a private research university.
It was established in 1946.
They should check the programme catalogue, admissions requirements, language of instruction, tuition, and visa-related steps on the official university website.
Kookmin University is a private research university established in 1946 in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It has historic significance, as it was founded by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and is the first private university founded after the liberation of the Republic of Korea from Japan.
Indicative annual tuition
On request
Indicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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