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658 international students at Kwangwoon University

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

Kwangwoon University hosts 658 international students as of 31 December 2025, which is 0.23% of the 290,511 international students in Korea. It ranks 110 of the 339 universities covered. The three largest groups are Vietnam 281 (42.7%), China 146 (22.2%), Mongolia 56 (8.5%).

By nationality

International students by nationality (top 10)

  • Vietnam281 students
  • China146 students
  • Mongolia56 students
  • Russia31 students
  • Nepal26 students
  • Bangladesh24 students
  • Türkiye16 students
  • Japan14 students
  • India12 students
  • Uzbekistan12 students

By residence status

Residence status

  • Bachelor's programme375 students · 57%
  • University-affiliated Korean language training140 students · 21.3%
  • Doctoral programme74 students · 11.2%
  • Master's programme44 students · 6.7%
  • Exchange student22 students · 3.3%
  • Designated academic researcher3 students · 0.5%

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 308 (46.8%) · Women 350 (53.2%)

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 Kwangwoon University?

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

Where do Kwangwoon University's international students come from?

The three largest groups are Vietnam 281 (42.7%), China 146 (22.2%), Mongolia 56 (8.5%).

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

By residence status: Bachelor's programme 375, University-affiliated Korean language training 140, Doctoral programme 74, Master's programme 44.

Where does Kwangwoon University rank nationally for international students?

It ranks 110 of the 339 universities covered, holding 0.23% 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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