Information for students from Korea
We are delighted you are considering joining UCA to study! Here, you will be able to set your creativity free, learn a wealth of transferable skills, get unique industry insight and be prepared for a successful career in the creative industries.
This page should give you all the information you need to know about applying to UCA from your country, and more about life at UCA too.
And, if you have any questions, see the Get In Touch section to call or email your country’s specialist contact.
Entry requirements
If you do not have UK qualifications, we will consider equivalent qualifications from South Korea for entry onto our Foundation, Bachelor’s and Master’s courses.
Each application we receive is considered individually and therefore these qualifications are provided as a guide.
Please also check the entry requirements on the specific course you are interested in to check for course-specific requirements.
If you are not sure if you have the necessary qualifications please contact [email protected].
For our Bachelor's courses, we usually require that you have one of the following:
- A transcript showing successful completion of one year of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Korean university with GPA 75%
- Junior College Diploma or Associate Degree
For Advanced entry (year two, year three or undergraduate top-up degree), we usually require that you have completed an Associate degree with a score of at least 70%/CGPA 2.5/Grade C+.
For our International Foundation in Creative Practices and our Integrated Foundation courses, we usually require that you have:
- South Korean High School Diploma with an average 70%
- High School Graduation Equivalency Examination with an average 70%
Integrated Pre-Masters course
Our Pre-Masters courses require a recognised bachelor degree or 3 year diploma with a strong portfolio in a relevant subject. Applicants will also need to meet any course-specific requirements.
Masters course
For our Master’s courses, we usually require that you have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree at a recognised university.
If you take the IELTS test you will need to achieve the following scores (or an equivalent from other UCA-approved English tests):
- Undergraduate degree (BA/BSc/BMus):
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (except if listed below) - BA Architecture:
6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section - Undergraduate degree with international foundation year:
5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section - International Foundation in Creative Practices:
5.0 overall with no less than 4.5 in any section - Master's Degree (MA/MSc/MFA/MBA/MArch/MMus):
6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section - Pre-Master's (15 Weeks):
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section - Pre-Master's (30 Weeks):
5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section - Postgraduate Research (PhD/MPhil):
7.0 overall, with no less than 7.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other section - Pre-Doctorate:
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section
Scholarships & bursaries
UCA offers a number of fee discounts, also known as scholarships, specific to students from overseas.
These discounts are available to new international students and international alumni, who have graduated within the last three years.
To find out more about what is available, whether you are eligible, and how to apply, visit our scholarships page.
Overseas representatives
institutional partners
UCA works with a number of overseas representatives who can help you make an application to UCA. If you are considering using the services of one of these companies, we encourage you to refer to the British Council's guide to choosing an education agent and UCA’s Agent Complaint Procedure.
Dave Institute
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.daveins.com
Dongsuh Education Centre (DEC)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://dongsuhyuhak.com
EDM Education
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://edmedu.com
IAE Global
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.eduhouse.net
IDP (Korea)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.idp.com/korea
People Loving
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.peopleloving.co.kr
SAY International
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://sayinternational.co.kr
UK Edu Centre
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.ukcentre.co.kr
UK Education Network (UKEN)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://uken.kr
UCA is delighted to be partnered with a number of institutions in Korea.
Digital Chosunilbo Global Education Centre (GEC)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.ukchosun.com
Paju Typography Institute, South Korea
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.pati.kr
Sejong University, Korea
- Website: http://www.sejong.ac.kr
YEUNGAM University, KOREA
- Website: https://www.yu.ac.kr
Get in touch
Please let the country manager know if you have any questions or need help with your application!
Luke Simmons
- Senior International Officer (East Asia)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone/WhatsApp: +44 (0)7814 650 495
- LINE: lukehcsimmons
- KakaoTalk: LukeUCA
- WeChat ID: Luke_UCA