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United States Students in Korea
According to the Korean Ministry of Justice (2025년 12월 31일 기준), a total of 1,508 United States students are studying at Korean universities.
Distribution by University (top 10)
Distribution by Visa Status
- 교환학생653students · 43.3%
- 학사과정354students · 23.5%
- 대학부설 어학원 연수277students · 18.4%
- 석사과정154students · 10.2%
- 박사과정52students · 3.4%
- 전문학사과정14students · 0.9%
- 학술연구기관 특정연구자4students · 0.3%
Distribution by Gender
Male 601 (39.9%) · Female 907 (60.1%)
Applicant interpretation
For United States applicants, the top schools and visa-status mix help distinguish whether demand is concentrated in degree study, language training, or exchange routes. Current top schools: 연세대학교 368 (24.4%), 고려대학교 158 (10.5%), 서강대학교 112 (7.4%). Main visa statuses: 교환학생 653 (43.3%), 학사과정 354 (23.5%), 대학부설 어학원 연수 277 (18.4%).
Frequently asked questions
How many United States students study in Korea?
As of 2025년 12월 31일 기준, 1,508 students from United States are studying in Korea. Source: Korea Ministry of Justice immigration student records.
Which Korean universities have many United States students?
The top schools are 연세대학교 368 (24.4%), 고려대학교 158 (10.5%), 서강대학교 112 (7.4%).
How should I read the visa-status mix?
Main visa statuses are 교환학생 653 (43.3%), 학사과정 354 (23.5%), 대학부설 어학원 연수 277 (18.4%). This helps compare degree, language-training, and exchange-study demand.