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Kookmin University

country rank  19
world rank  2168

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University Overview

Established in 1946, Kookmin University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Kookmin University (KMU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Kookmin University (KMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this South Korean higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kookmin University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Kookmin University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kookmin University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Kookmin University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) 국민대학교
Acronym KMU
Founded 1946
Motto C3 (Change, Chance, Challenge)
Colours Blue
Mascot Two Dragons
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University Location

Address 861-1 Jeongneung-dong, Sungbuk-gu
Seoul
02707 Seoul
Korea
Kookmin University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kookmin University Phone Number (2) 910 4114
Kookmin University Fax Number (2) 919 2100
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Recognition and Accreditation

Kookmin University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kookmin University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Korea

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kookmin University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Kookmin University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Kookmin University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Kookmin University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kookmin University's academic range and degree level offering.



Kookmin University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Kookmin University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Kookmin University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kookmin University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Kookmin University.



Kookmin University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Kookmin University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Kookmin University Admission Info


Kookmin University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Kookmin University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Kookmin University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Kookmin University has more than 1800 international students.

Kookmin University's Admission Office Admission Office

861-1 Jeongneung-dong, Sungbuk-gu
Seoul 02707
2-910-5834
2-910-5834

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Kookmin University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Kookmin University Size and Profile


Kookmin University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Kookmin University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Kookmin University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Kookmin University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kookmin University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Kookmin University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Kookmin University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Kookmin University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Kookmin University Facilities


Kookmin University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kookmin University's Library


Kookmin University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Kookmin University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kookmin University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Kookmin University Services


Kookmin University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Kookmin University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kookmin University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Kookmin University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Kookmin University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Kookmin University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Kookmin University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Kookmin University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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