All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
CU
The Catholic University of Korea
Bucheon, South Korea
"A Catholic university strong in nursing and medicine"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#652 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About The Catholic University of Korea
The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) is a private Roman Catholic university founded in 1855, before Christianity was legalized in Korea. It has three campuses: Songsim Global Campus in Bucheon, Songeui Medical Campus in Seoul and Songsin Theological Campus in Seoul. Its School of Medicine runs eight affiliated hospitals through the Catholic Medical Center network. It is strong in nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and biomedical fields.
Rankings & Recognition
#652
Ranked #=652 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 601-800 in THE 2026 and 801-900 in ARWU 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
Roman Catholic university
Catholic Medical Center (CMC) network
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with The Catholic University of Korea's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1855
Founded
9,840
Total Students
394
International Students
8
Affiliated Hospitals
3
Campuses
Popular Programs
Nursing
Pharmacy
Dentistry
Biomedical Engineering
International Studies
Business Administration
Application Details
Application Route
Online via CUK admissions
Application Fee
N/A
Intakes
Spring and Fall
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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
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
2%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
International Staff — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
CUK has three campuses: Songsim Global Campus in Bucheon, Songeui Medical Campus in Seoul and Songsin Theological Campus in Seoul.
Campus Details
3
campuses in Bucheon and Seoul
9840
students
394
international students
Campus Forecast
Four seasons
Cold dry winters
Hot humid summers
Jan avg about -2 C
Aug avg about 26 C
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms for students
Dining
Campus cafeterias
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance (mandatory)
Reduced hospital costs for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
9,840
International Students
394
Female Students
5,904
Cost Deep-Dive
Health Care
Reduced costs for students
Tuition
N/A
Intakes & Deadlines
CUK admits international students in March (spring) and September (fall). Check the CUK international admissions site for exact dates and programme requirements.
Scholarships at The Catholic University of Korea
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma or equivalent. Korean or English proficiency as set by each programme.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's, master's for PhD. Language requirements are set by each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
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
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Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the CUK international admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the CUK international admissions site and fill in the application form.
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Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
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Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
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Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
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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
CUK has three campuses: Songsim Global Campus in Bucheon, Songeui Medical Campus in Seoul and Songsin Theological Campus in Seoul.
Bachelor's
4
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Bachelor's
Nursing
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Bachelor's
Pharmacy
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📍 Bucheon
Bachelor's
International Studies
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
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