All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
AU
Ajou University
Suwon, South Korea
"A private research university in Suwon, close to Seoul"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#570 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Ajou University
Ajou University is a private research university in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, about 30 km south of Seoul. It began in 1973 as an engineering college set up under an agreement between the governments of Korea and France, and became a university in 1981. Ajou has 10 colleges and is known for engineering, information technology, medicine, business and international studies. It has partnerships with more than 200 universities in about 60 countries. Its single campus is at 206 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon.
Rankings & Recognition
#570
Ranked #570 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#563 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ajou University's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1973
Founded
approx. 14,000
Total Students
approx. 750 / year
International Students
10
Colleges
200+
Partner Universities
Popular Programs
Engineering
Information Technology
Natural Sciences
Business Administration
International Business
Humanities and Social Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Ajou admissions
Intakes
Spring and Fall
UG Spring 2027 Deadline
20 Nov 2026
GSIS Application Fee
KRW 100,000
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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TOPIK (Undergraduate)
|
Level 3 or higher |
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TOPIK (Graduate, Korean track)
|
Level 4 or higher |
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TOEFL iBT (Graduate, English track)
|
71 |
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IELTS (Graduate, English track)
|
5.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
KRW 100,000 (GSIS)
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
5%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Ajou's single campus is at 206 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, about 30 km south of Seoul. It has four on-campus dormitories and a university hospital.
Campus Details
1
campus in Suwon
10
colleges
Campus Forecast
Four seasons. Hot
humid summers
cold winters. Jan avg about -2C
Aug avg about 26C (approx.).
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: KRW 516
000-1
569
000 per semester
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Engineering / IT
KRW 4,916,000 / semester
Tuition - Natural Sciences
KRW 4,349,000 / semester
Tuition - Business / Humanities
KRW 3,748,000 / semester
Tuition - Intl Business (English)
KRW 4,270,000 / semester
Dormitory
KRW 516,000-1,569,000 / semester
Intakes & Deadlines
Ajou admits international undergraduates in spring (March) and fall (September). For Spring 2027, online application and documents run from 28 Sep to 20 Nov 2026 (17:00 KST), with results on 31 Dec 2026. GSIS (Graduate School of International Studies) runs three rounds for Spring 2027, between 12 Oct and 18 Dec 2026.
Scholarships at Ajou University
2 scholarships available
Undergraduate
GKS Undergraduate Programmes at Ajou
GKS-UIC and Korea-Japan programmes
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens, with a high-school diploma or equivalent. Korean ability: TOPIK 3 or higher, Level 3+ at a university Korean language centre, or a pass in Ajou's own Korean exam.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's. GSIS: TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 5.5. General graduate programmes: TOPIK 4 or TOEFL iBT 71 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 600, depending on the track.
English Proficiency
TOPIK (Undergraduate)
Level 3 or higherTOPIK (Graduate, Korean track)
Level 4 or higherTOEFL iBT (Graduate, English track)
IELTS (Graduate, English track)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Ajou international admissions portal.
2
Apply online
Register on the Ajou international admissions portal and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the KRW 100,000 application fee.
4
Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
Ajou's single campus is at 206 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, about 30 km south of Seoul. It has four on-campus dormitories and a university hospital.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Software and Computer Engineering
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Bachelor's
Cyber Security
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
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Master's
Financial Engineering
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Master's
Artificial Intelligence
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Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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