South Korea
We welcome applications from South Korean students. More than 120 students from South Korea currently study here, and and we would love for you to join us.
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Application guidance
The following information is for guidance only. Competition for places at the University of Bristol is very strong, and the achievement of a specified qualification does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to respond to your application as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.
If your qualification is not mentioned or you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.
International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is delivered by the University of Bristol to prepare international students for a degree programme at the University through tailored English language units and academic subject units.
You can find more information through Kaplan International Pathways, our trusted education partner for applications and admissions to the International Foundation Programme.
Undergraduate entry requirements
You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Find out more from UCAS about applying to university in the UK. The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.
Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.
Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.
Students who have successfully completed either the University of Bristol International Foundation Programme or an appropriate foundation/bridging programme such as those offered by our partners, and have met the entry requirements for their chosen degree, will be considered for admission to undergraduate courses.
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or British A-Levels will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree courses.
- Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a South Korean University degree will be considered for admission to the first year of our Bachelor degree courses.
Postgraduate entry requirements
You should apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.
Entry requirements vary for each programme. Please check our postgraduate programme listings for details of specific requirements.
Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.
To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.
Degrees from South Korea should be accredited to be considered. You can check whether your institution is/was accredited at https://aims.kcue.or.kr/eng_index.do.
Scholarships
The University provides a range of international scholarships, including our Think Big scholarships which can help fund your tuition fees.
Search our full list of funding to find more scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.
Find more information about funding your studies on our student finances pages.
- As well as University of Bristol scholarships, funding opportunities for students from South Korea also include Chevening Scholarships.
Education representatives
The University has agreements with many education representatives (also known as agents) around the world who can assist you with your application. Using a representative does not put your application at any advantage or disadvantage, and independent applications will be considered on an equal basis.
Please use the services of only one representative to avoid administrative complications. We strongly advise you to only work with a representative listed below.
Links to our registered representatives in your country:
British Council
The British Council can give guidance and information about higher education in the UK. Find out from their website if there is an office near you and what services are available.
Student societies
Our student clubs include the Korean Society, Asian Soiety and the International Students' Network, and over 400 more for different interests.
Our alumni
Our international alumni community more than 450 students from or living in South Korea, who are employed at organisations including the Seoul Institute, Kangwon Land, the Ministry of Health, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity.
Get in touch
The University of Bristol has a dedicated Southeast and East Asia Office. Please contact the SEA Office with any questions:
Email: sea-office@bristol.ac.uk
Book a 30-minute virtual meeting with our SEA Office on Calendly.
You can also contact us on our SEA Office Instagram account.
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