Kookmin University: Statistics

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#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
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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 Rate76%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school, or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to February (March - August; September-February)
Enrollment24,000
Full time employee700
Student:staff ratio34:1

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.

Publications
9,806
Citations
152,916

Kookmin University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
7,497 / 117,901
Physics
6,497 / 106,636
Chemistry
6,326 / 116,555
Biology
5,351 / 102,697
Quantum and Particle physics
4,935 / 86,555
Materials Science
4,760 / 89,520
Computer Science
4,404 / 58,971
Environmental Science
4,355 / 65,252
Organic Chemistry
4,127 / 87,068
Electrical Engineering
2,775 / 47,213
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,722 / 36,726
Biochemistry
2,352 / 52,595
Medicine
2,279 / 38,024
Geology
2,178 / 36,782
Nanotechnology
2,137 / 51,588
Optical Engineering
2,121 / 34,170
Metallurgical Engineering
2,078 / 41,648
Mathematics
1,986 / 22,819
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,904 / 18,459
Chemical Engineering
1,850 / 48,195
Geography and Cartography
1,755 / 21,529
Genetics
1,709 / 33,303
Business
1,582 / 19,761
Ecology
1,579 / 24,954
Physical chemistry
1,535 / 35,318
Telecommunications
1,489 / 15,724
Statistics
1,436 / 19,231
Philosophy
1,394 / 16,700
Psychology
1,373 / 22,319
Computer Networking
1,322 / 11,933
Mechanical Engineering
1,213 / 13,827
Political Science
1,211 / 16,950
Law
1,177 / 12,667
Paleontology
1,134 / 18,730
Pathology
1,003 / 17,456
Machine Learning
967 / 14,389
Condensed Matter Physics
915 / 16,307
Computer Vision
902 / 8,762
Art & Design
865 / 10,382
Management
835 / 11,996

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Ahn Hyo-seop

    Ahn Hyo-seop
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1995-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    singermodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    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).

  2. Lee Hyori

    Lee Hyori
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1979-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    modelsingerrecord produceractorcomposer
    Biography

    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.

  3. Seven

    Seven
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    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.

  4. Shin Dong-wook

    Shin Dong-wook
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    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).

All 19 notable alumni

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

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