Kumoh National Institute of Technology
Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) is a national university in Gumi. It offers engineering, computing, materials science and business programs at Yangho. Its School of Regional Engagement and International Cooperation (REC) recruits international students at Shinpyeong. Choose your campus and entry route before comparing programs, language requirements and fees.
Available degrees and programs
Selected programs by degree level. See the institution’s admissions guides for the complete lists and route requirements.
Undergraduate programs
- Computer Engineering
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- Mathematics and Big Data Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Architectural Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Business Administration
- Materials Design Engineering
Full program lists and admission notes
General admission criteria
Academic and degree requirements
- Choose the freshman or transfer route and check its academic and nationality requirements. Transfer applicants must document previous study and credits.
- The graduate guide lists a bachelor’s degree for master’s and integrated applicants and a master’s degree for doctoral applicants. Confirm the current guide before applying.
Language requirements
- The general undergraduate route lists TOPIK level 3 or approved alternatives. Some departments require TOPIK level 4. The recruitment table gives the requirement for each program.
- REC and Environmental Engineering have specific Korean level 2 routes. Eligible REC freshmen can submit IELTS 5.5 or another English result listed in the guide.
- REC classes are in Korean. English materials or subtitles may support students admitted with English results. The guide requires TOPIK level 4 by graduation.
Intake dates
Bachelor’s - Spring 2027
- Opening date - 8 October 2026
- Closing date - 20 November 2026, 17:00 KST
Graduate routes
Spring 2027 opening and closing dates are unconfirmed. Check the graduate notices linked above.
Tuition fees and study costs
These are 2026 reference fees in KRW per semester. Graduate figures come from the Fall 2026 guide. Confirm the current amount with KIT.
| Study category | Reference tuition |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate engineering and REC | KRW 1,896,200 |
| Undergraduate humanities and social sciences | KRW 1,700,200 |
| Graduate natural sciences | KRW 2,450,000 |
| Graduate engineering and business | KRW 2,692,000 |
The graduate guide lists a first-semester admission fee of KRW 184,000. See the official undergraduate fee table and graduate fee table. Budget separately for housing, meals and insurance.
Scholarships and support
- REC entrance tuition scholarship
- REC continuing merit scholarship
- Undergraduate entrance and continuing tuition scholarships
- Graduate Type A and Type B scholarships - Fall 2026 reference
See the scholarship tables in the official guides linked above for conditions and current availability.
Required documents
- Application form, passport and nationality or family evidence.
- Academic certificates and transcripts, with authentication or translations where required.
- Language evidence and relevant financial documents. The undergraduate guide lists a KRW 16 million bank balance requirement.
- Previous university study and credit evidence for transfer applicants.
How to apply
- Choose the official form for REC freshmen, general freshmen or general transfers.
- Print the online application and submit it with the required originals. REC transfer applicants submit by post or in person using the official notice.
- Graduate applicants should use the portal listed in their intake notice.
Housing and campus life
Housing and campus life
Check residence options for your teaching campus. Compare room type, meal plan and the billed period before making a budget.
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Frequently asked questions
Are REC classes taught in English?
REC classes are in Korean. English materials or subtitles may support eligible students.
Can REC transfer applicants apply online?
The Spring 2027 notice requires REC transfer applicants to submit by post or in person.
Are fees the same across degrees?
Check the fee table for your study category and the invoice for your intake.
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate: minah@kumoh.ac.kr
- Graduate: eugene@kumoh.ac.kr
- Phone
- Undergraduate: +82-54-478-7223
- Graduate: +82-54-478-7221
- Campus address
- 경상북도 구미시 대학로 61
Office guidance
Admissions contact
- Undergraduate admissions - minah@kumoh.ac.kr, +82-54-478-7223
- Graduate admissions - eugene@kumoh.ac.kr, +82-54-478-7221
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-01.
