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Applying from Korea?

Here's all the information you need to study with us

If you’re from South Korea and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help you get here.

On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.

Entry requirements for students from South Korea

If you're joining us from South Korea, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.

We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:

Undergraduate courses

If you've completed the High School Diploma or the High School Graduation Equivalency Examination we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree via International College of Portsmouth's Year 1 programme.

Advanced entry requirements

For consideration for advanced entry (Year 2 or Year 3 entry) to an undergraduate programme, you'll need an Associate Degree or Junior College Diploma (jeonmun haksa / jun haksa). For more details, please contact one of our local representatives or email seao@port.ac.uk.

You can also apply with:

A levels

  • Please check your specific course page to find the exact number of points needed. Your A level grades should equal or exceed the total points required. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points.You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points.
  • Some courses will require you to have studied specific subjects at A level. For example, to study a science course you will usually need to have achieved passing grades in scientific subjects at A level.
  • A level points: A* = 56 A = 48 B = 40 C = 32 D = 24.

International Baccalaureate

  • Most courses will require between 24 and 31 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), depending on the degree you apply for.

You may be able to join an undergraduate course with other qualifications. We do consider qualifications from a range of sources. Contact us; to find out more.

If you have an Associate Degree or Junior College Diploma, you may be considered for Year 2 advanced entry. For more details please contact one of our local representatives (listed below) or email seao@port.ac.uk.

Postgraduate courses

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 2.7 GPA from a recognised Higher Education institution.

If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

PhDs

We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master’s degree and submit a research proposal.

Find a PhD

English language requirements

When you join us, it’s important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page.

We accept IELTS, IGCSE and several other certificates, but don’t worry if you're currently short of the standard required – we offer English Language Programmes that will get you to the necessary level.

What to do next

Ready to start your adventure with us? Whether you know which degree course you want to do or not, get in touch with us now or meet us at an event near you to discuss your next steps.

Our Global Officers are experts in helping students from South Korea, like you, to apply to join us. Whatever you want to know, just ask.

Representatives and agents

If you want to learn more about studying with us or you want help with your application, you can contact our South East Asia Office in Kuala Lumpur.

Alternatively, you can contact one of our official representatives in South Korea:

Agents in Korea (South)

UK Education Network

607
Osung Bldg.
113 Yeoksam-ro
Gangnam-gu
Seoul
South Korea
(ZIP06242)

Email: uken@uken.kr
Tel: +82 (0) 2052 1221

Website: uken.kr 

EDM Education

6F, 22
Seocho-daero 78-gil
Seocho-gu
Seoul 06621
South Korea

Email: marketing2@edmedu.com
Tel: (+82) 0 2-562-5091

11F
Aprosquare Building
55
Seocho-daero 77-gil
Seocho-gu
Seoul
South Korea

Email: marketing@edmedu.com
Tel: (+82) 0 2562 5091

Website: edmedu.com

YMK College

1-3F
Dae-Seung Building
819-7
Yeoksam-Dong
Gangnam-gu
Seoul
South Korea

Email: admin@globe21.co.kr

Website: globe21.co.kr

IDP Education

12F S&G Tower
61 Secho-Daero 77gil
Seocho-gu
06611
Seoul

Email: info.gangnam@idp.com
Tel: (+82) 2533 7264
Fax: (+82) 2533 7266

Website: idp.com/korea

SA Edu Co. Ltd(SAUK)

310Ho, 23 Gangnam-daero 84-gil (Hanla Classic Building),
Gangnam-gu,
Seoul
06233

Email: sa@sauk.co.kr
Tel: (+82) 02-6324 8007
Website: sauk.co.kr

Events in Korea

UKEN UK University fair

Location: Seoul

Date: Friday 8 March 2024

Time: 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Address: Textile Center Event Hall, 518 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Adele Wong from the University of Portsmouth will be available to answer any questions about the university and study in the UK

UKEN UK University fair

Location: Seoul

Date: Saturday 9 March 2024

Time: 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Address: Textile Center Event Hall, 518 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Adele Wong from the University of Portsmouth will be available to answer any questions about the university and study in the UK

EDM Study Abroad fair

Location: Seoul

Date: Saturday 9 March 2024

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Address: COEX, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Adele Wong from the University of Portsmouth will be available to answer any questions about the university and study in the UK

EDM Study Abroad fair

Location: Seoul

Date: Sunday 10 March 2024

Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm

Address: COEX, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Adele Wong from the University of Portsmouth will be available to answer any questions about the university and study in the UK