Kyung Hee University English Requirements
South Korea
Kyung Hee University is a private research university founded in 1949 in Seoul, South Korea, with the founding philosophy of 'Creation of a Civilized World.' It operates across three campuses—Seoul, Global (Suwon/Yongin), and Kwangnung—and is known for its large international student body, strong programs in hospitality/tourism, engineering, international studies, and Korean medicine. It ranked 331st in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and 252nd in THE World University Rankings.
Quick answer
Kyung Hee University accepts IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 80 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Kyung Hee University?+
Undergraduate admission to Kyung Hee University requires TOEFL iBT 80 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Kyung Hee University?+
Undergraduate admission to Kyung Hee University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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