Kimpo University
Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do ·Private University ·6 programmes ·Official website
A dynamic vocational university near Seoul offering industry-focused programs in AI, Robotics, and Healthcare. 20 minutes to Seoul by subway, 30 minutes to Incheon International Airport. Every student receives a high-spec laptop.
About Kimpo University
Overview
Kimpo University (김포대학교) is a dynamic private university in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province — approximately 30 minutes from Gimpo Airport. Known as the Global Campus, Kimpo offers K-Culture content, global business, IT, healthcare, and social welfare programs, with active English and Korean track options for international students.
Why choose Kimpo University?
Kimpo University waives the ₩700,000 admission fee entirely for international students and offers TOPIK 4+ holders a 25% tuition discount every semester. Its Global Campus specialization means international students are integrated into the university's core identity, not treated as an afterthought.
Campus & facilities
The Global Campus in Gimpo-si features modern lecture buildings, a K-culture content studio, IT labs, healthcare simulation facilities, international student dormitories, and a Korean Language Academy that can substitute TOPIK requirements for direct entrants.
Student life
Gimpo City offers suburban safety with excellent connectivity to Seoul (subway line 9) and Incheon Airport (30 minutes). Students enjoy affordable living costs compared to Seoul while having full city access for entertainment, part-time work, and cultural experiences.
Admission requirements
High school diploma, financial support documents, passport copy, health certificate. Completing Kimpo's own Korean Language Academy to Level 4 may substitute for TOPIK. TOPIK Level 1+ for most programs.
Scholarships & financial aid
Admission fee (₩700,000) fully waived for all international students. TOPIK Level 4 or above earns 25% off tuition every semester. Academic merit scholarships available from second semester onward.
Key highlights
- Admission fee ₩700,000 waived for international students
- TOPIK 4+ earns 25% tuition discount every semester
- Global Campus with English and Korean track programs
- K-Culture content programs
- 30 minutes from Gimpo Airport
Programmes & tuition (6)
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.