Korea University
Korea University is a private university in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1905.
- Type
- Private university
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Founded
- 1905
- Teaching language
- Korean, English
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Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, and later took its present name. It is one of the country's oldest modern private universities. A second campus is in Sejong City.
The main Anam campus is in Seongbuk District, in northern Seoul, and includes the university's medical centre. Colleges and schools cover law, business, engineering, liberal arts, science, medicine, political science and economics, information and communications, international studies, design, and education, among other fields.
Undergraduate teaching is mainly in Korean, with English-taught courses and some English-track programmes. Domestic admission uses the national entrance examination; international students apply separately.
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Frequently asked questions
What language are courses taught in at Korea University?
Courses at Korea University are taught in Korean, English.
When was Korea University founded?
Korea University was founded in 1905.
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