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2,244 international students at Kookmin University

As of 31 December 2025 · Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr)

Kookmin University hosts 2,244 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 0.77% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 27 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are China 1,453 (64.8%), Mongolia 246 (11%), Vietnam 171 (7.6%).

By nationality

International students by nationality (top 10)

  • China1,453 students
  • Mongolia246 students
  • Vietnam171 students
  • Myanmar (Burma)62 students
  • Japan44 students
  • Kazakhstan43 students
  • Indonesia34 students
  • Russia28 students
  • Germany24 students
  • Uzbekistan17 students

By residence status

Residence status

  • Bachelor's programme816 students · 36.4%
  • Master's programme556 students · 24.8%
  • Doctoral programme469 students · 20.9%
  • University-affiliated Korean language training308 students · 13.7%
  • Exchange student95 students · 4.2%

Accreditation tier and visa application route

Degree programme (D-2)Accredited university
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.
Korean language course (D-4-1)Accredited university
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.

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International student statistics for Korean institutions

By gender

Men 1,031 (45.9%) · Women 1,213 (54.1%)

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many international students are there at Kookmin University?

2,244 international students were enrolled at Kookmin University as of 31 December 2025. Source: Korea Immigration Service study-abroad student records (data.go.kr).

Where do Kookmin University's international students come from?

The three largest groups are China 1,453 (64.8%), Mongolia 246 (11%), Vietnam 171 (7.6%).

How does Kookmin University split between degree, language and exchange students?

By residence status: Bachelor's programme 816, Master's programme 556, Doctoral programme 469, University-affiliated Korean language training 308.

Where does Kookmin University rank nationally for international students?

It ranks 27 of the 339 universities covered, holding 0.77% 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.

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