Korea University of Technology and Education
Government accredited
- City
- Cheonan
- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 5,819
- Programmes
- 15
About Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea University of Technology and Education (KoreaTech) is a government-established national university in Cheonan, founded in 1991 by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Guided by its philosophy of "Seeking Truth from Facts," it specialises in engineering, technology, artificial intelligence, human-resource development and vocational education, and is renowned for industry-oriented teaching and outstanding graduate employment. Departments span Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic & Communication, Computer and Energy & Materials Engineering, AI, Chemical & Life Science, Industrial Design and Architectural Engineering, alongside Industrial Management and Human Resource Development (HRD).
- Government-established national university (est. 1991, Ministry of Employment & Labor)
- Graduate employment rate among the highest in Korea — over 80%
- 50:50 theory-and-practice model across 80+ advanced laboratories
- 50% scholarship on basic tuition for all students; GKS access
- Partner companies: Samsung, Hyundai, LG Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace
- Internship partners: POSCO E&C, SK, SEMES, Bosch, LG Innotek
- Cheonan — about 40 minutes from Seoul by high-speed train
Why choose Korea University of Technology and Education?
A rare 50:50 balance of theory and hands-on training across 80+ advanced laboratories, deep partnerships with leading Korean industries, and consistently high graduate employability — all at affordable, government-supported tuition. Cheonan is about 40 minutes from Seoul by high-speed train.
English-taught degrees
Study your full degree in English — no Korean-language barrier to slow you down.
Generous scholarships
Merit and partner awards covering 50–100% of tuition for international students.
Affordable & accessible
Tuition and living costs are a fraction of comparable Western universities.
Accredited & recognised
An accredited institution in South Korea with globally respected qualifications.
Safe & modern
A secure, high-tech campus and city — ideal for focused international students.
Full visa support
End-to-end D-2 visa guidance and settlement support from A & M Nexus.
Scholarships & funding
50% scholarship on basic tuition for all students, plus access to the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for eligible international applicants and additional merit-based awards.
Admission requirements
High school diploma or a relevant qualification, English proficiency for the English-taught track (Korean-language support available), and proof of financial support. Documents may require apostille or consular verification.
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Campus & facilities
More than 80 advanced engineering and semiconductor laboratories, research centres, innovation and entrepreneurship centres, student dormitories, sports facilities, and 24-hour access to many labs and study spaces.
Student life
Set in Cheonan, about 40 minutes from Seoul by KTX high-speed train, with modern dormitories, sports and fitness facilities, and an active, technically focused campus community.
Available courses at Korea University of Technology and Education
School of Global Engineering & Technology (English Track)
Duration
4 years
Tuition / sem
$2,593.29
Master of Engineering / Technology
Duration
2 years
Tuition / sem
$1,535.88
Electrical, Electronic & Communication Engineering
Duration
4 years
Tuition / sem
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