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Ewha Womans University Admission Guide for International Students

A guide to international admission at Ewha Womans University in Seoul — the world's largest women's university, strong in the humanities, pharmacy and design.

Last updated 13 July 2026

Key facts

Known for: World's largest women's university; humanities, pharmacy, design (Seoul — Seodaemun-gu)
University type: Private women's university, Seoul (Seodaemun-gu)
Who can apply: Degree admission for female applicants — confirm route-specific rules officially
Admission basis: Document-based evaluation; varies by programme — verify officially
Teaching language: Korean-taught (TOPIK) and some English-taught (IELTS/TOEFL) programmes
Fees & deadlines: Change every intake — always verify on the official website

Ewha Womans University: the world's largest women's university

Ewha Womans University is a private university in Seoul's Seodaemun-gu district and one of Korea's oldest and largest universities. It is widely described as the largest women's university in the world, and its official admissions guide for international applicants states that it accepts applications from female applicants only.

Ewha is strong across the humanities, education, pharmacy, medicine and design and the arts. This guide is an overview for international applicants; confirm the current eligibility, programmes and requirements on the official Ewha admissions pages.

What Ewha is known for, and how programmes are taught

Ewha offers a broad range of fields and is particularly recognised for the humanities, education, pharmacy and medicine, and design and the arts. Ewha's official admissions guide for international applicants states that it accepts applications from female applicants only — this covers both undergraduate and General Graduate School admission. Professional and Special Graduate Schools publish their own separate admissions guides, so check eligibility directly there.

Degrees are taught in Korean (a TOPIK level is often expected) and, increasingly, in English. Confirm the language of instruction and the entry requirements for your target programme on the official Ewha pages.

Language options: Korean and English-taught

Korean-taught programmes generally require proof of Korean proficiency (TOPIK), while a range of programmes are offered in English and accept an English-proficiency score such as IELTS or TOEFL.

The required TOPIK level or English score varies by programme and can change year to year, so read the language requirement for your specific course on the official admissions page. Our TOPIK guides cover the levels and preparation if you intend to study in Korean.

Scholarships and funding

Ewha offers scholarships and tuition support for international students, and applicants may also be eligible for the government-funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) through the Study in Korea portal.

Eligibility, amounts and deadlines differ by scheme and are updated each year — always verify them on the official scholarship pages. Admission and funding are never guaranteed; be wary of any agent or 'guaranteed scholarship' promise and apply only through official channels.

Student visa and next steps

After receiving an offer and Certificate of Admission, most international degree students study on Korea's D-2 student visa, applied for at a Korean embassy or consulate. This is general information, not immigration advice — rules change, so confirm the current requirements on the official Korean government source and your nearest Korean mission before applying.

Then complete enrolment, arrange health insurance and accommodation, and register your stay as required. Work backwards from the official deadline so you leave time for document attestation and the visa process.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ewha only for female students?

Ewha is a women's university, so degree admission is open to female applicants. If you are looking at a specific graduate, exchange or non-degree route, confirm its eligibility rules directly on the official Ewha admissions pages, as they can differ.

Can international students apply, including from India?

Yes. Ewha admits international students through its International Student Affairs team on a document-based evaluation. Check the current international admission guide on the official site for the exact requirements and documents.

Do I need Korean, or can I study in English?

Both routes exist. Korean-taught programmes usually require a TOPIK score, while some programmes are taught in English and accept IELTS or TOEFL. Verify the language requirement for your specific programme officially.

What about fees and scholarships?

Tuition and scholarship terms change each cycle and vary by programme, so we do not quote fixed figures. Verify current fees and scholarship eligibility on Ewha's official admissions and scholarship pages, and treat any guaranteed-funding offer as a warning sign.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: Ewha Womans University — Admissions (official); Ewha Womans University — International Student Affairs (official); Ewha Womans University — Admissions Guide for International Applicants (official PDF); Study in Korea — Scholarships / GKS (Korean Government, NIIED).

Last verified: 13 July 2026.