From your first step
to a new future in Korea
Find universities that fit you, read admission info you can trust, and meet students on the same path. Everything you need to prepare for study in Korea, in one app.
KUMP, the study-in-Korea app
Sound familiar?
Finding your way alone is hard. 
Universities, 
paperwork, 
visas, 
life in Korea. KUMP works through it with you.
I don't know which university fits me
Enter your profile and get matching universitiesEvery university has different requirements
Requirements laid out side by sideI'm not sure which documents are due when
Steps and deadlines at a glanceVisas and life in Korea feel overwhelming
From arrival prep to everyday lifeI can't tell which information is real
Official sources first, and we say when we are unsure
Start with three universities
that fit your profile
Tell us your education level, high school grades, Korean level such as TOPIK, preferred major and region. KUMP compares them with our university database and suggests the best fits.
- University matching is free.
- The fit score shows how well your profile matches. It is not your chance of admission.
- Each university makes its own admission decision.
Scattered admission guides,
organized the same way
We're gathering each university's admission information for international students under the same headings, so you can compare them side by side.
- Location
- Type
- International track
- Application period
- Programs
- Education requirement
- High school grades
- TOPIK
- TOEFL · IELTS
- Tuition
- Application fee
- Scholarships
- Dormitory
- Career support
- IEQAS
Trustworthy information comes first
- Official sources first
We rely on admission guides from each university's official site and admissions or international office.
- "Unverified" when we don't know
We never guess. Values we could not confirm are marked as unverified.
- Checked dates
We record which academic year each source covers and when we checked it.
We're still filling the database from official sources. Always check the university's latest admission guide before you apply.
Apply without missing a step
From admission guides to documents, personal statements, submission and deadlines, we help you through the process step by step.
- Admission calendar
Keep application periods and document deadlines in your calendar.
- Admission guide summaries
Key requirements from each guide, explained simply.
- Application steps and documents
A checklist of the documents and order each university needs.
- Personal statement and study plan help
Shape your story into the format universities expect.
- Application form and submission help
We review the form with you and see it through to submission.
Ready for life in Korea
Visa and settling in
Student visa prep, arrival, housing and dorms, and daily life info for students coming to Korea for the first time.
- Daily life info such as hospitals and places to visit
- Student visa info and application prep
- Arrival prep, housing and dorm info
- Support adapting to life in Korea
Career support
Job information for international students in Korea, prep materials and career counseling.
- Part-time job listings
- Job info and prep materials for international students
- Career and job counseling
Visa information is for reference only and is not legal advice. Please confirm exact requirements with the official authorities.
Friends on the same path
are right here
Share your worries with seniors who came to Korea before you and friends preparing for the same semester. If you would rather not use your name, you can ask anonymously.
- Posts and photosQuestions, stories and tips, freely shared
- Comments and repliesA senior's answer guides the next student
- LikesShow thanks for posts that helped
- Search and categoriesQuestions, campus life, jobs and more
- Anonymous postingAn anonymous number for each post, no pressure
Studying abroad is easier when you can lean on each other.
Education has no borders
Step-by-step lessons on preparing to study in Korea, life in Korea and learning Korean. Basic lessons are free for everyone.
What's free and what's paid, upfront
Every lesson in the app today is free.
Lessons made with guest instructors will be paid in the future.
Guest instructor lessons are free for you too.
We show prices clearly before any lesson opens. No hidden costs.
- Preparing to study in Korea
- Life in Korea
- Korean & study prep
- Step-by-step learning
Always someone to ask
Get answers to the questions and difficulties that come up while you prepare. AI chat and counselors play different roles.
AI chat
Quick answers to common questions, how to use the app and basic information.
- Instant replies, anytime
- Basic info and procedures
- Tells you when a counselor is needed
Counselors
A real person reviews your situation and answers directly.
- University and admission counseling
- Daily life and academic counseling
- Visa document guidance
Still by your side after admission
A service that keeps helping you with life and settling in Korea after you start university.
- 1:1 counselor connection (daily life, academics, visa extension documents)
- Access to guest instructor lessons
Once the scope and price are final, you will hear it here first.
Prefer to prepare with an expert?
KUMP also offers a study-abroad service covering your personal statement, application, submission, visa and 365 days of support after admission. It has one fixed price, shown in full before you sign up.
Service clients get KUMP Pass benefits free for 365 days after admission.
Getting started
Install the app
Get KUMP on Google Play or the App Store.
Choose a language and sign up
Pick your language, agree to the terms and create an account.
Enter your profile
Education, grades, TOPIK, preferred major and region.
Check matches and details
Compare matched universities and their requirements.
Prepare and start your life in Korea
With your calendar, lessons, community and support.
Questions?
What is KUMP?
An app for international students preparing to study in Korea. Our goal is to bring university matching, university info, application prep, community, lessons and support together in one place.
Can I use KUMP if I am not preparing to study in Korea?
Yes. After launch, the app will be open to everyone. Students already in Korea can also use the community and daily life info.
Is university matching free?
Yes, university matching is free. Results are for reference only, and each university makes its own admission decision.
Which countries can students join from?
Any student preparing to study in Korea can use KUMP, whatever their nationality. We are starting with a focus on students from Vietnam.
Where does the university information come from?
We use each university's official website and its admissions or international office guides as our main source. Values we could not confirm are marked as unverified, together with the date we checked. Please always check the latest admission guide before applying.
Can I use KUMP if my Korean isn't good?
Yes. The app supports Korean, English, Vietnamese and Chinese, and there are lessons to help you learn Korean.
What's free and what's paid?
Core features such as university matching, basic lessons, the community and the calendar are free. Paid services are the study-abroad service, KUMP Pass and guest instructor lessons. All prices are shown before you sign up, with no hidden costs.
What is KUMP Pass?
A service that keeps supporting your life and settling in Korea after admission. It includes 1:1 counselor connections and access to guest instructor lessons. We will announce the scope and price once they are final.
Which languages does the app support?
The app supports four: 한국어, English, Tiếng Việt and 中文. This website is also available in Монгол, 日本語 and Русский, seven languages in all.
When will the app launch?
There is no fixed launch date yet. We will announce it on this page.
Start your study in Korea
with KUMP
Once it is in the stores, you can download it with the buttons and QR code below.
An install QR code will appear here after launch.