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KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY KHU

Kyung Hee University

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www.khu.ac.kr
Seoul, South Korea
251–300th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Kyung Hee University

Basic information and contact details for Kyung Hee University

institution

Kyung Hee University, one of the best universities in Korea, was founded in 1949 with the principle of “Creating a Civilized World.”

Over the past 76 years, the University has contributed to the fulfillment of a “Cultural World for Humanity” and has spearheaded efforts for the future development of academics and common values for humanity.

The goals of the SDGs, which aim to mitigate the global threats to sustainable development, align closely with the spirit of Kyung Hee University.

Kyung Hee University is an international center of research, education, and praxis that brings together reality and imagination.

About Kyung Hee's Research & Education

About Kyung Hee University Peace BAR Festival

Studying in Kyung Hee

Seoul Campus : 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea

Global Campus : 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, South Korea

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Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Kyung Hee University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
30% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17.6 (1)
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Student total
20451 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Kyung Hee University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Kyung Hee University

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology
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Downloads

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Why KHU? Introducing KHU

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Guidelines for Undergraduate International Admission

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English Track Program Admission Guide