Kookmin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1651 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #477 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #28 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #14 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #503 of 2,056 | For Computer Engineering |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Enrollment
- 24,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kookmin.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school, or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 24,000 |
| Full time employee | 700 |
| Student:staff ratio | 34:1 |
We've calculated the 76% acceptance rate for Kookmin University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kookmin University has published 9,806 scientific papers with 152,916 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Electrical Engineering.
Kookmin University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 24 |
| 1992 | 4 | 7 |
| 1993 | 18 | 21 |
| 1994 | 9 | 21 |
| 1995 | 18 | 32 |
| 1996 | 17 | 32 |
| 1997 | 34 | 61 |
| 1998 | 44 | 68 |
| 1999 | 41 | 101 |
| 2000 | 78 | 148 |
| 2001 | 100 | 211 |
| 2002 | 139 | 288 |
| 2003 | 143 | 406 |
| 2004 | 224 | 584 |
| 2005 | 205 | 795 |
| 2006 | 239 | 1101 |
| 2007 | 296 | 1376 |
| 2008 | 269 | 1771 |
| 2009 | 321 | 2399 |
| 2010 | 385 | 3099 |
| 2011 | 459 | 4071 |
| 2012 | 413 | 4566 |
| 2013 | 482 | 5816 |
| 2014 | 506 | 6656 |
| 2015 | 504 | 7541 |
| 2016 | 469 | 8156 |
| 2017 | 480 | 8964 |
| 2018 | 491 | 10443 |
| 2019 | 519 | 11672 |
| 2020 | 649 | 14314 |
| 2021 | 676 | 17301 |
| 2022 | 705 | 18780 |
| 2023 | 765 | 19635 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kookmin University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 4,200,000 |
| Graduate | 5,500,000 |
| International Undergraduate | 5,500,000 |
| International Graduate | 7,000,000 |
The currency used is South Korean Won (KRW).
Kookmin University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kookmin University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Analytical Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Art Criticism, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Ceramic Art, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Dance, Data Processing, Design, Display and Stage Design, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Film, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Forest Products, Forestry, Furniture Design, Geological Engineering, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Management, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Insurance, Interior Design, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Jewellery Art, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Metal Techniques, Microwaves, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy of Education, Photography, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Sculpture, Service Trades, Singing, Social Sciences, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Transport Management, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Analytical Chemistry, Architecture, Art Criticism, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Dance, Data Processing, Design, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Insurance, International Business, International Economics, International Studies, Korean, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Microwaves, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy of Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Sculpture, Service Trades, Social Sciences, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Transport Management |
Kookmin University alumni
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Ahn Hyo-seop
- Occupations
- singermodeltelevision actor
- Biography
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Ahn Hyo-seop, or Paul Ahn, is a Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He gained recognition for his main roles in the Korean dramas Still 17 (2018), Abyss (2019), Dr. Romantic 2 (2020), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021), Business Proposal (2022), Dr. Romantic 3 (2023) and A Time Called You (2023).
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Lee Hyori
- Occupations
- modelsingerrecord produceractorcomposer
- Biography
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Lee Hyo-ri is a South Korean singer, record producer, activist, actress and television presenter. She debuted as a member of group Fin.K.L in 1998, which became one of the most popular girl groups in South Korea during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Aside from Fin.K.L, she has also participated in several project groups, including the Refund Sisters and SSAK3 in 2020.
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Seven
- Occupations
- singeractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Choi Dong-wook, better known by his stage name Seven (Korean: 세븐; stylized as Se7en), is a South Korean singer. He made his debut in 2003 with the studio album Just Listen, which sold over 210,000 copies by the end of the year and spawned the hit single "Come Back to Me". Its success led Seven to win the Best New Artist awards at various year-end award ceremonies in South Korea, including at the SBS Gayo Daejeon, MBC Gayo Daejejeon, Mnet Music Video Festival and Golden Disc Awards.
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Shin Dong-wook
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Shin Dong-wook is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in Soulmate and Cloud Stairs (both in 2006), and his supporting role in War of Money (2007).
Kookmin University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts | Cinema and Television, Conducting, Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Sculpture, Singing, Theatre |
|---|---|
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Information Management, Information Technology, Management, Statistics |
| College : Design | Ceramic Art, Design, Fashion Design, Film, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Art, Metal Techniques, Video |
| College : Economics and Commerce | Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance |
| College : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology |
| College : Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Forest Science | Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Forest Management, Forest Products, Forestry |
| College : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Education, English, Korean, Literature |
| College : Law | Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| College : Natural Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Design, Engineering, Food Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition |
| College : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management |
| College : Social Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Department/Division : General Education | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Technology |
| Department/Division : Teaching Profession | Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Automotive Engineering | Automotive Engineering |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Business Information Technology | Business Administration, Business Computing, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Creative Writing | Writing |
| Graduate School : Design | Ceramic Art, Communication Arts, Design, Display and Stage Design, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Furniture Design, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Art, Leisure Studies, Marketing, Photography, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Leadership, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forest Products, Forestry, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Heritage Preservation, History, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Jewellery Art, Korean, Law, Literature, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Multimedia, Music, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Information Finance and Legal Affairs | Finance, International Business, Law |
| Graduate School : Politics and Leadership | Leadership, Political Sciences |
| Graduate School : Public Administration | Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Sports Industry | Marketing, Sports Management |
| Graduate School : Techno Design | Design, Marketing |
| Graduate School : Total Arts | Dance, Film, Multimedia, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| School : Architecture | Architecture, Design |
General information
| Alternative names | KMU 국민대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | C3 (Change, Chance, Challenge) |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 77 Jeongneung-Ro Seongbuk-Gu Seoul, 02707 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |