General Guidelines
All applicants must meet the following general requirements
to be eligible to apply to KDU Global courses:
Undergraduate School of International Studies
Bachelor's Degree Courses
100% English medium (Artificial Intelligence, International Business Administration, Hospitality and AI Innovation, Smart Computing, Korean Business – AI)
Period of Study: 4 years (8 semesters)
- Completion of high school or equivalent level of education.
- No longer than three years of gap after graduating from the most recent formal educational institution.
- Minimum of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530 (CBT 197, iBT 71, iBT New 3.5), CEFR B2, TEPS 601 (New TEPS 327) of English proficiency*.
- Excellent academic performance record.
*The minimum language proficiency requirements may vary for applicants depending on specific countries.
Graduate School of Business and Technology Convergence
Master’s Degree Courses
100% English medium (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, International Business Administration, International Hospitality and Tourism Management)
Period of Study*: Coursework track: 2.5 years (5 semesters) / Research track: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Completion of undergraduate or equivalent level of education.
- Minimum of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530 (CBT 197, iBT 71, iBT New 3.5), CEFR B2, TEPS 601 (New TEPS 327) of English proficiency**.
- Excellent academic performance record.
*Students are eligible to apply for and choose either Coursework or Research track upon the completion of their first semester of enrollment.
**The minimum language proficiency requirements may vary for applicants depending on specific countries.
K-Global Graduate School
Master’s Degree Courses
100% English medium (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, International Business Administration, International Hospitality and Tourism Management)
Period of Study: 2 years (4 semesters) (Research track only)
- Completion of undergraduate or equivalent level of education.
- Minimum of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530 (CBT 197, iBT 71, iBT New 3.5), CEFR B2, TEPS 601 (New TEPS 327) of English proficiency*.
- Excellent academic performance record.
PhD Degree Courses
100% English medium (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, International Business Administration)
Period of Study: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Completion of master’s degree or equivalent level of education.
- Minimum of IELTS 6.0, iBT New 4.0 or equivalent level of English proficiency*.
- Excellent academic performance record.
Integrated Doctoral Degree Courses
100% English medium (Combination of one Master’s Degree (Course 1) and one PhD Degree (Course 2) within K-Global Graduate School)
Period of Study: 4 years (8 semesters)
- Completion of undergraduate or equivalent level of education.
- Minimum of IELTS 6.0, iBT New 4.0 or equivalent level of English proficiency*.
- Excellent academic performance record.
*The minimum language proficiency requirements may vary for applicants depending on specific countries.
K-Global Education Center
Language Training Courses
English Language for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Completion of high school or equivalent level of education.
- No longer than three years of gap after graduating from the most recent formal educational institution.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent level of English language proficiency
- Passing KDU Global assessment including oral interview and detailed documentation review.
- Excellent academic performance record.
Korean Language for Academic Purposes (KAP)
- Completion of high school or equivalent level of education.
- No longer than three years of gap after graduating from the most recent formal educational institution.
- Passing KDU Global assessment including oral interview and detailed documentation review.
- Excellent academic performance record.
Transfer Students
Applicants who would like to transfer to KDU Global or enroll as double-degree, exchange or study abroad program students must contact the Admissions Office for specific requirements and conditions.
All inquiries regarding admissions must be directed to info@kduniv.ac.kr.