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About KHU Education
Towards Global Eminence
Kyung Hee University has spearheaded the internationalization of higher education in Korea and Asia through wide ranges of study abroad programs such as student exchange programs, summer/winter short-programs, and faculty-led programs.
Annually, Kyung Hee University sends more than 2,000 students abroad, the largest number of outgoing students in Korea, and invites more than 1,000 students from all around the world. Additionally, Kyung Hee University is home to more than 4,900 full-time international students of all levels. In addition, each year, more than 6,000 students from all over the world come to Kyung Hee University's language program to study Korean.
Annually, Kyung Hee University sends more than 2,000 students abroad, the largest number of outgoing students in Korea, and invites more than 1,000 students from all around the world. Additionally, Kyung Hee University is home to more than 4,900 full-time international students of all levels. In addition, each year, more than 6,000 students from all over the world come to Kyung Hee University's language program to study Korean.
Friendly Environment for International Students
- Ranked 1st in international outlook among Korean Universities in 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- The largest number of international students in Korea, hailing from more than 100 countries alongside globally oriented domestic students.
- Provides a variety of international strdent support services and programs including buddy prograns, academic and cultural activities, and field trips throughout the year.
- Offers opportunities to take part in various international events such as conferences, workshops and special lectures by renowned faculty members and experts, including annual Peace BAR festival to commemorate the UN International Day of Peace
- The largest number of international students in Korea, hailing from more than 100 countries alongside globally oriented domestic students.
- Provides a variety of international strdent support services and programs including buddy prograns, academic and cultural activities, and field trips throughout the year.
- Offers opportunities to take part in various international events such as conferences, workshops and special lectures by renowned faculty members and experts, including annual Peace BAR festival to commemorate the UN International Day of Peace
Internationally-Recognized Higher Education Institution
270 in 2022
QS World University Ranking
(39th in Asia, 6th in Korea)
31st in 2022
Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings (5th in Korea)
2nd in Asia in 2022
Academic Ranking of World Universities
by subject (Hospitality Management)
Ranked in 51~100 in 2022
QS World University Rankings by subject (Development Studies)
Ranked in 101~200th in 2022
QS World University Rankings by subject (Nursing)
Top 101~150th in 2022
QS World University Rankings by subject (Pharmacy & Pharmacology)
Additional Attraction
- A wide range of scholarship opportunities for internationa students.
- A place where many international figures either studied or are studying including the 15th and 19th president of the Republic of Korea, Korean pop stars.
- Beautiful and eco-friendly campuses. (Ranked as the 3rd most beautiful campus in East Asia in 2018 by Times Higher Education)
- An opportunity to study in one of the safest countries in the world.
- Located in one of the most dynamic cities (Seoul and Suwon) in the world.
- A place where many international figures either studied or are studying including the 15th and 19th president of the Republic of Korea, Korean pop stars.
- Beautiful and eco-friendly campuses. (Ranked as the 3rd most beautiful campus in East Asia in 2018 by Times Higher Education)
- An opportunity to study in one of the safest countries in the world.
- Located in one of the most dynamic cities (Seoul and Suwon) in the world.
Education and Research in Figures
Hotel & Tourism Management
College of Hotel & Tourism Management has played a key role in the development of the Korean Tourism Industry by fostering more than 10,000 professionals since its establishment in 1975.College of Korean Medicine
College of Korean Medicine has been continuously ranked as the by various domestic and internationally-renowned organizations for its excellence in Korean Medicine program and its publishing of the world's largest Korean Medicine encyclopediaInnovation Center
Kyung Hee Regional Innovation Center - Components and Materials for Information Display was selected by the Ministry of Education as part of the Priority Research Institute Program (Tier Program).Humanitas College
Humanitas College was established in 2011 as the of its kind in Korea. It is the embodiment of Kyung Hee University’s resolution to revolutionize undergraduate education by transforming the process of received instruction into an active project to cultivate outstanding individuals who have a broad vision in spanning society, culture and science.Government Project
Kyung Hee benefited million total for $674 University Innovation Support Project funded by the Korean Government from 2019 to 2021. Internationalization in Figures
International Partners: 594 Partner Universities in 84 Countries
Over 30% of courses are conducted in English including English Track degree program in the fields of Management, Hotel and Tourism Management and others
1st in International Outlook among Korean Universities in 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
KHU is the 1st Korean University to offer a Global Citizenship Education program to all students
74th in 2022 THE University Impact Rankings (3rd in Korea)
15th in the world for the Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Over 4,000 full-time international students from 100 different countries
Over 1,800 outbound exchange students to more than 200 partner universities around the world each year
Over 500 incoming exchange students from more than 40 different countries around the world each year