Apply from South Korea

If you're a student from South Korea thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in South Korea considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage.
Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants to have completed a Korean High School Diploma 고등학교 졸업장 / 고등학교 과정 수료증 or a High School Graduation Equivalency Examination and an International Foundation year or equivalent.
Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) , offers a wide variety of foundation courses.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to hold either a bachelor’s degree (Haksa 학사) with a high GPA (minimum 75%/2.8 GPA) or a master’s degree (Suksa 석사) from a prestigious Korean university. The Suksa is considered comparable to a British master's degree standard; please refer to the degree classification below:
South Korean Degree classification (mark) South Korean Degree classification (letter) South Korean Degree classification (GPA out of 4.5) UK Degree equivalent
90–100 A/A+ 4.0/4.5 1st
80–89 B/B+ 3.0/3.5 2:1
75–79 C+ 2.5 2:2
 

Agents in South Korea

Four further assistance and guidance, get in touch with out agent in South Korea. They will be happy to provide the support you need.
UK Edu Centre
Email: sy@ukcentre.co.kr
Website: http://www.ukcentre.co.kr
Rm 403 Handuk Building., 11, Teheran-ro 7gil, Gangnamgu, Seoul, 06134, South Korea
 

Find out what our student think

There is so much to do at the University, with all the clubs, societies, and all your course mates that you will never feel alone.

The University of Plymouth not only provides you with an education but also with an experience of self-discovery and opportunities of personal development.

The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow students.