KYUNGIL UNIVERSITY, KOREA – TOP 5 IN THE GYEONGSAN AREA AND TOP 200 NATIONWIDE
Kyungil University is a private university near Daegu, Korea, known for its modern campus and for a broad range of programmes from undergraduate through to postgraduate level, covering engineering, business, health and the arts. Kyungil aims at an all-round education: subject knowledge and professional skill together.
1. Kyungil University – 경일대학교
Korean name: 경일대학교
English name: Kyungil University
Type: private
Founded: 1963
Students: 8,700
Address: 50 Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
Website: kiu.ac.kr
2. About Kyungil University
2.1 An introduction
Kyungil University was founded in 1963 and sits in the city of Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea. It is one of the country's well-regarded private universities, with a reputation for practical teaching in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, information technology, design and architecture.
Kyungil has always put study and practice side by side, so that graduates settle into work quickly. It also partners with many companies and other universities in the region to develop its "study tied to employment" model. Between those strengths, modern facilities, a lively campus and a clear international outlook, Kyungil is a sound choice for anyone who wants to study and live in Korea.
2.2 What sets Kyungil apart
Top 5: one of the leading universities in the Gyeongsan area.
A good location: Gyeongsan is close to the major industrial centre of Daegu, which puts internships and jobs within easy reach.
Practical teaching: programmes are built around what employers need, with particular strength in engineering, automotive, information technology, architecture and construction.
Strong employment prospects: thanks to the learning-by-doing model, the university's graduate employment rate is consistently among the higher ones in Korea.
Modern facilities: a spacious campus, advanced classrooms and laboratories, and well-equipped halls of residence make for a comfortable, professional place to study.
An international outlook: Kyungil has been widening its partnerships with universities and companies abroad, which opens up exchanges, internships and attractive scholarships for international students.
2.3 Entry requirements
Programme
Requirements
Korean language
High school graduate (a full 12 years of schooling) or equivalent. Parents must not hold Korean nationality. No TOPIK certificate required at entry. Sufficient funds to cover study and living costs in Korea.
Undergraduate
High school graduate or equivalent. Applicant and parents are foreign nationals. TOPIK level 3 or above, or completion of the university's Korean course. Some subjects require an interview or an aptitude test. Proof of funds as set out by the university.
Postgraduate
A bachelor's degree (for master's) or a master's degree (for doctorate). TOPIK level 4 or above for Korean-taught programmes, or an English certificate (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-taught ones. A research proposal and letters of recommendation. Sufficient funds for tuition and living costs. Some subjects require an interview or a review of professional experience.
3. The Korean language programme
3.1 Course details
Intakes
March, June, September, December
Hours
5 sessions a week, 4 hours a day
Tuition
4,800,000 KRW per year
Application fee
50,000 KRW
Insurance
150,000 KRW
Halls of residence
600,000 KRW per six months
3.2 What each level covers
Level
Content
Beginner 1
Building simple sentences from around 800 words and the basic rules of grammar. Understanding and using everyday conversational sentences.
Beginner 2
Telling apart formal and informal usage.
Intermediate 1
Expressing and understanding concrete, familiar passages, as well as common material about society.
Intermediate 2
Understanding and using social and cultural material with reasonable accuracy and fluency. Grasping and applying Korean idioms, proverbs and cultural particularities.
Advanced 1
Using Korean at a specialist level, for research or professional work.
Advanced 2
Understanding and discussing complex subjects such as politics, economics, society and culture.
4. Undergraduate programmes
4.1 Subjects and tuition
Application fee: 50,000 KRW
Field
Department
Majors
Indicative tuition
Engineering
Architectural engineering
Architectural engineering
4,250,000 KRW
Architecture
Architecture
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering; manufacturing engineering
Cyber security
Cyber security
Fire safety
Fire suppression systems; fire service administration; rescue and emergency response
Nuclear energy
Nuclear energy
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronic engineering
Information technology
Railway engineering
Railway management; railway operations; railway systems
Civil engineering
Structural engineering; water resources engineering; construction engineering; geotechnical engineering
Chemical engineering
Energy engineering; chemical engineering
Semiconductor process equipment
Semiconductor process equipment
Mechatronics
Mechatronics
Social sciences and humanities
Business
Business strategy; business engineering; marketing
Sports management; sports rehabilitation medicine; sports coaching; sports health care
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5.2 Postgraduate scholarships
Who
Award
Kyungil University graduates
Admission fee waived
TOPIK 4 or above
50% of one term's tuition
TOPIK 6
100% of one term's tuition
6. Halls of residence
Item
Detail
Capacity
Around 1,300–1,512 students
Room types
Single, double and triple rooms
Basic furnishing
Bed, desk, wardrobe, air conditioning or cooling, bathroom, shared or private toilet, shared laundry room
Cost
Single: about 3,600,000 KRW a year. Double: about 1,800,000 KRW a year. Triple: about 1,500,000 KRW a year.
Priority
International students, students from outside the Daegu area, and students in particular circumstances
Note
The figures above do not include meals, electricity, water or internet unless these are part of the package
Kyungil University suits international students who want a modern, lively place to study where practice and research go together. With a wide range of programmes, comfortable facilities and genuine support for international students, Kyungil helps you develop academically and professionally at once. Tanika can give you detailed information about the university and guide you through the application, which makes the road to studying in Korea a good deal smoother. If you or your parents would like to know more, get in touch using the details below.
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