Accredited university · Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsan-si
2,281 international students at Daegu Catholic University
As of 31 December 2025 · Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr)
Daegu Catholic University hosts 2,281 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 0.79% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 24 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are China 1,606 (70.4%), Vietnam 570 (25%), Nepal 50 (2.2%).
By nationality
International students by nationality (top 10)
By residence status
Residence status
- Bachelor's programme1,128 students · 49.5%
- University-affiliated Korean language training528 students · 23.1%
- Master's programme447 students · 19.6%
- Doctoral programme170 students · 7.5%
- Exchange student7 students · 0.3%
- Associate-degree programme1 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 1,314 (57.6%) · Women 967 (42.4%)
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 Daegu Catholic University?
2,281 international students were enrolled at Daegu Catholic University as of 31 December 2025. Source: Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr).
Where do Daegu Catholic University's international students come from?
The three largest groups are China 1,606 (70.4%), Vietnam 570 (25%), Nepal 50 (2.2%).
How does Daegu Catholic University split between degree, language and exchange students?
By residence status: Bachelor's programme 1,128, University-affiliated Korean language training 528, Master's programme 447, Doctoral programme 170.
Where does Daegu Catholic University rank nationally for international students?
It ranks 24 of the 339 universities covered, holding 0.79% 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.
Daegu Catholic University official website →
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