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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.