ILanguage and exams

Which language you will study in in South Korea

Language decides more than it looks like it does: it sets which programmes are open to you at all, and what they cost. Here is what you will be asked for and how we prepare you.

Language of instructionKorean or English
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What matters about language in South Korea

Language of instruction and requirements

A large share of bachelor's programs are taught in Korean and require a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificate — usually level 3 or above depending on the university and major. Many universities offer a preparatory language year for those starting from zero.

The number of fully English-taught programs is growing quickly, especially at the graduate level and in engineering, business and IT — these typically require an international English certificate (IELTS/TOEFL) rather than Korean, though basic Korean makes everyday life considerably easier.

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