South Korea
The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students from South Korea.
We are proud of our growing South Korean community and in 2014, we established the International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) as a multidisciplinary hub of research, teaching and public policy.
IKSU holds the unique ability to bring together university wide research expertise on global Korea, and has recently become an official Test of Proficiency in Korean test venue, as well as launching the only Korea Corner.
Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
Korean High School Diploma or a High School Graduation Equivalency Examination of 75%.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent
Or
Successful completion of Junior College Diploma with 75% or above
Or
Successful completion of the first year at a recognised University in South Korea with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (depending on subject area).
Excellence Scholarship
Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships:
Excellence
- Junior College Diploma 85% or above.
Advanced entry:
Excellence
- 3 years of Bachelor Degree with a CGPA of 4.3/4.5 overall and in key modules.
Please note the requirements below are indicative only
A Bachelor's degree (Haksa 학사) from a recognised institution with GPA of 2.5 out of 4.5, 2.8 out of 4.3, 75-79% or C+.
Excellence Scholarship
Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships:
Excellence
- CGPA 4.3/4.5.
If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.
Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Awards
- We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for internationalisation. We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving staff and student community of 38,000+ people from over 100 countries. We encourage all our students to become ‘global citizens’ and our courses open doors to worldwide career opportunities. We offer a welcoming destination to all our international students, providing them with the support they need to succeed in their studies. Our 5 QS Stars also reflects the opportunities we provide to enable students to experience other cultures; the success of our overseas campus in Cyprus; and our 120+ international partnerships with universities based in China, Malaysia, the Far East and beyond.
How to apply
We welcome applications from all international students. For information and forms for undergraduate and postgraduate applications, please visit our how to apply section for international students.
Contact us
If you would like further detailed information about the University of Central Lancashire's activities in South Korea, please contact:
Millie Lai, International Officer
Email Millie
Telephone: +6012 951 9487
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