Based on 5 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Korea University
5 exchange students went to Korea University in Seoul and rated the experience 8.6/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate Korea University
Average scores from the 5 students who reviewed their exchange at Korea University.
- Overall experience8.6/10
- University life4.4/10
- Social life4.8/10
- Housing3.8/10
- Travel4.6/10
Classes & academics at Korea University
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at Korea University:
“The campus is very cool and the uni has a pretty good student integration program. Registration was a little complex but I got lucky and got all the courses I wanted, others didn't.”
“Campus is beautiful. Administration is clear and easy. Attendance rule is around 30% minimum to pass, but manageable. Would choose this university again.”
Courses students took
- But the level itself is not much higher
- Classes are not very hard with a normal workload
- Computer sciences
- Depends on the course
- Especially during exams
Where exchange students at Korea University live
How the 5 students who went to Korea University lived during their exchange:
- Student residence40%
2 students
- Coliving or shared flat40%
2 students
- Other20%
1 students
Living in Seoul
Your exchange at Korea University happens in Seoul — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of Korea University
Written by exchange students who went to Korea University.
- Eva9/10
Fall 2025
The campus is very cool and the uni has a pretty good student integration program. Registration was a little complex but I got lucky and got all the courses I wanted, others didn't.
- Emma9/10
Fall 2025
Campus is beautiful. Administration is clear and easy. Attendance rule is around 30% minimum to pass, but manageable. Would choose this university again.
- Raphael8/10
Spring 2025
Campus is amazing, organization is smooth, and course registration went well. You do not have unlimited absences, but a few are tolerated.
- Maxime8/10
Fall 2025
eat at the canteen, go to the kuba events at the beginning
Questions about exchange at Korea University
- Is Korea University good for exchange students?
- The 5 exchange students who reviewed Korea University on Studcasa rated their experience 8.6/10 overall, with university life at 4.4/10. Their reviews cover 2025 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at Korea University live?
- The most common choice among the 5 students who answered was Student residence (40%). The Seoul housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Korea University?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Seoul: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 5 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Korea University in 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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