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How old is a freshman in college in Korea?

School grades

Level/Grade	Typical age
11th Grade	16 (18)
12th Grade	17 (19)
Post-secondary education
Tertiary education (College or University)	Ages vary (usually four years, referred to as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years)

Is it hard to get into college in South Korea?

Korea University is very hard for Korean students to get admission. You need to be at least top 1\% of all the students in Korea to get accepted into Korea University.

How do I apply for college in Korea?

Application for university

1. STEP1. Select Course.
2. STEP2. Select University and Major Study.
3. STEP3. Fill in an Admission Application.
4. STEP4. Upload Additional Documents.
5. STEP5. Final Verification.

Is it hard to apply to Korean universities as an international student?

Applying to Korean universities as an international student can be very overwhelming — trust me, I’ve been there.

What is it like to study at Korea University?

Korea University. Ranked 86 th in the world and third in the South Korea ranking, Korea University currently has a student body of around 37,000, and, of its faculty of 1,700, over 95 percent hold a PhD or equivalent within their field. The school’s college of law is reputed for offering one of the most prestigious undergraduate law programs in…

How many universities are there in South Korea?

With over 370 official higher education providers in total, South Korea has plenty to offer interested students. The country boasts no less than six top-20 entries and 57 representatives in total in the QS Asia University Rankings 2019, and 29 ranked institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2019 ® .

What is the average age to graduate high school in South Korea?

High schools in South Korea teach students for three years, from first grade (age 15–17) to third grade (age 17–19), and students commonly graduate at age 18 or 19. Many high school students seem to prefer staying with friends and studying, rather than taking a break.