Accredited university · Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju-si
3,806 international students at Cheongju University
As of 31 December 2025 · Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr)
Cheongju University hosts 3,806 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 1.31% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 11 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are China 1,948 (51.2%), Vietnam 924 (24.3%), Mongolia 611 (16.1%).
By nationality
International students by nationality (top 10)
By residence status
Residence status
- Master's programme1,717 students · 45.1%
- Bachelor's programme1,594 students · 41.9%
- Doctoral programme259 students · 6.8%
- University-affiliated Korean language training218 students · 5.7%
- Exchange student13 students · 0.3%
- Associate-degree programme5 students · 0.1%
Accreditation tier and visa application route
A Korean-mission application is the default route. Master's (D-2-3) and doctoral (D-2-4) programmes may also be permitted to use an e-visa, but actual operation must be confirmed with the university. Where several routes are permitted, a mission application is the principle.
The Korean-mission application is the default because it is the single route permitted by the Ministry of Justice framework. It should normally be filed with the mission responsible for the applicant's country of residence or the location of their last school; confirm current university guidance.
Korean Ministry of Education press release 2026-02-13 (Attachment 4) · 2025 assessment · effective 2026-03 to 2030-02 · subject to annual monitoring. Degree programmes and language courses are accredited separately, so one school can sit at different tiers.
By gender
Men 2,053 (53.9%) · Women 1,753 (46.1%)
Source and definitions
- Source data
- Korea Immigration Service, study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982)
- As of
- 31 December 2025
- Update cycle
- Twice a year (January and July)
- Scope
- Bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language (D-4), foreign language training, and designated researchers at academic institutes — every student status
- Licence
- KOGL Type 1 (attribution required) — quotation and reuse permitted
- View the source
- data.go.kr →
Frequently asked questions
How many international students are there at Cheongju University?
3,806 international students were enrolled at Cheongju University as of 31 December 2025. Source: Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr).
Where do Cheongju University's international students come from?
The three largest groups are China 1,948 (51.2%), Vietnam 924 (24.3%), Mongolia 611 (16.1%).
How does Cheongju University split between degree, language and exchange students?
By residence status: Master's programme 1,717, Bachelor's programme 1,594, Doctoral programme 259, University-affiliated Korean language training 218.
Where does Cheongju University rank nationally for international students?
It ranks 11 of the 339 universities covered, holding 1.31% of the 290,511 international students in Korea.
Where does this data come from?
The Korea Immigration Service's study-abroad student records (data.go.kr namespace 3069982). Updated twice a year, in January and July, covering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, exchange, Korean language, foreign language training and designated academic researchers.
Cheongju University official website →
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