Study Abroad destinations
Keimyung University
Daegu, South Korea
Keimyung University was established in 1899, as an institution for medical services and health education.
It now has 15 colleges with 36 departments. Located in the City of Daegu, located inland, in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula, it is the fourth biggest city in Korea.
The city is conveniently located 4 driving hours by car or 2 hours away by express train from Seoul, the capital city. It also takes 1 and a half hours from Busan which is adjacent to the ocean.
Daegu is also surrounded by small cities and towns which have numerous historical and cultural sites. People can also reach many beautiful beaches on the East Sea which are only 2 driving hours away.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Korean, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
Please see the Keimyung University website for more information on classes taught in English and classes in Korean language.
Academic calendar
Visit the university website for a full list of academic dates at Keimyung University.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
All international students will be assigned Korean students as roommates. More details are available on the Keimyung University accommodation pages.
Accommodation costs range from: 1,200,000 KRW to 1,900,000 KRW depending on room type and meal type.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You will be required to pay into the National Health Insurance of Korea (NHIK), which costs 71,520 KRW per month.
You have to purchase an Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival into South Korea, which costs 30,000 KRW.
Some other additional costs to be aware of include:
- Bed linens (blanket and pillow): 50,000 KRW
- Medical Examination fee(Tuberculosis test): 10,000 KRW
- Books: 300,000 KRW
- Lunch on Campus: 600,000 KRW
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa.
Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. So if you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
