Gangseo University
Gangseo-gu, Seoul ·Private University ·4 programmes ·Official website
About Gangseo University
Overview
Gangseo University (강서대학교) is a private university founded in 1958 and located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul — making it one of the few universities in our network actually within Seoul city limits. It offers programs in theology, social welfare, G2 Big Data Management, and counseling psychology.
Why choose Gangseo University?
A Seoul address at affordable private university tuition is a rare combination. Gangseo University offers students a genuine Seoul university experience — with all the city's internship, cultural, and networking opportunities — at tuition rates comparable to regional universities.
Campus & facilities
The Gangseo-gu campus is compact and focused, featuring theology and social welfare practice rooms, a big data and computing lab, counseling psychology simulation facilities, and student common areas. The campus is directly accessible via Seoul subway.
Student life
Gangseo-gu is in western Seoul, well connected to central Seoul and Incheon Airport. Students have direct subway access to all of Seoul's districts, attractions, and employment centers. The area has a friendly, residential atmosphere within a major world city.
Admission requirements
High school diploma, financial support documents, passport copy, health certificate. TOPIK Level 2+ recommended. Contact international.gangseo.ac.kr for detailed requirements and application schedule.
Scholarships & financial aid
Merit-based scholarships available for international students. Seoul-based scholarship programs may apply. Contact the international office for current rates.
Key highlights
- Located within Seoul city limits
- Founded 1958 — one of Korea's longer-established private universities
- Programs in theology, social welfare, data management, and counseling
- Affordable tuition: ₩3,013,000–₩4,399,000/semester
- International office: international.gangseo.ac.kr
Programmes & tuition (4)
One-time fees
Studying in South Korea — what to know
Monthly living expenses typically range ₩500,000–₩1,000,000 for food, transport and essentials. Dormitories are around ₩200,000–₩400,000/month, and provincial cities cost less than Seoul.
Many programmes are taught in English; most universities offer Korean courses. Basic Korean (TOPIK 1–2) is needed for some programmes. We provide language training and TOPIK prep.
International students study on a D-2 visa. We guide you through the entire visa process. It allows part-time work up to 20 hours/week in term and full-time during vacations.
Korea has world-class healthcare. Students join the National Health Insurance (NHIS) — roughly ₩60,000–₩80,000/month — covering most medical costs.