Built to train practical engineers
KOREATECH says it was established in 1991 to train practical engineers, HRD specialists and vocational teachers.
Korea University of Technology and Education
KOREATECH · Cheonan
KOREATECH is a university for technical and vocational education, set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Its main campus is in Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan. Exchange students study and live here.
- Founded
- 1991 by the Ministry of Employment and Labor
- Campus
- Byeongcheon From Cheonan Station, bus 400, 402 or 405
- Dorm
- About ₩740,000 a semester, in a twin room
- Residence card
- Within 90 days of arriving in Korea
Wodndb, CC BY-SA 4.0, resizedWhat KOREATECH is like
Things Korean students all know that are new when you arrive.
Seeking truth from facts
The education philosophy is sil-sa-gu-si, "seeking truth from facts". The school says classes are half theory and half practice, and its labs are open 24 hours.
Koryongi the dragon
The mascot's name joins KO from KOREATECH and ryong, the word for dragon. Its head is shaped like a K and its wings and body like a T.
A shield with a circuit pattern
The symbol is a shield with a pattern like a circuit board, drawn from the letters K and T. The school says the orange gradient stands for passion for study and the challenge of its members.
- Words you'll hear
- KOREATECH 코리아텍 The school's usual short name
- Koryongi 코룡이 The dragon mascot
- Aunuri 아우누리 The school's online portal
- Sugang 수강신청 Course registration
From KOREATECH's official English pages (Why KOREATECH and the president's greeting) and its Korean pages on the symbol mark, mascot and school song, checked on 26 October 2026.
People
Help for international students at KOREATECH.
Global Buddy
A KOREATECH student who mentors you, helping with courses, the campus and its services, and life in the city.
Country chats
Country chats are for everyone from that country studying anywhere in Korea, not only at KOREATECH.
Netherlands
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Sweden
Finland
PolandGoing with friends? Make a group in A-CHA for your own crew and send them the invite link.
A-CHA events
All eventsOpen to every international student in Korea, not only at KOREATECH.
Flash meetups. Anyone can start or join a short meetup in the app, like dinner tonight or a hike on Saturday.
Around campus
KOREATECH's main campus is in Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan. Exchange students study and live here.
Address in Korean
충청남도 천안시 동남구 병천면 충절로 1600
1600 Chungjeol-ro, Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do 31253
Also on Kakao Map and Google Maps. Naver and Kakao work best in Korea.
- City bus
- Buses 400, 402 and 405 run from Cheonan Station, about 40 minutes, and from Cheonan Bus Terminal, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- From the KTX
- From Cheonan-Asan Station, go to Cheonan Station first and take bus 400.
- Taxi
- KOREATECH estimates about ₩20,000 and 28 minutes from Cheonan Station, or ₩21,000 and 30 minutes from the bus terminal.
- School buses
- On weekdays KOREATECH runs commuter buses around Cheonan and Asan and to Cheongju, Sejong and Seoul (Gyodae Station). Daejeon buses run on Sundays and Fridays, and a Cheonan shuttle runs on Saturdays and Sundays. Routes and times can change, so check the timetable.
- Intercity buses
- Daesung Express runs intercity buses from here to Cheonan Terminal, Cheongju Airport, Cheongju North Terminal, Jeungpyeong and Chungju.
- External Affairs
- Exchange students deal with the Office of External Affairs. The inbound programmes officer speaks English and Korean: hahas507@koreatech.ac.kr, +82-41-560-1795.
Every place to eat near campus.
14places to eat near Campus 1Vegetarian options 7Each place shows the menu in English and Korean and walking directions.
Before you come
0 / 5For Autumn 2026. The emails from the school come first. Use this list to check nothing is missing. Ticks stay in this browser only.
Not an official KOREATECH page. Dates and rules change. Check the details on KOREATECH's official site before you apply or book anything. KOREATECH autumn 2026 information sheet ↗ Checked on 21 October 2026
Undergraduates who have finished at least two semesters at their home university, with enough English or Korean to follow lectures. Tuition is waived for exchange students from partner universities.
Your home coordinator nominates you through a Google Form, and KOREATECH then emails you the application form. Send it with your documents by email before the deadline. For autumn 2026, nominations closed on 27 May and applications on 29 May.
The application form, a certificate of enrolment, an official transcript covering every semester and a copy of your passport. A TOPIK or English test from the last 2 years is optional.
KOREATECH issues each student an invitation letter and a certificate of admission to take to the Korean embassy with your other visa documents.
National Health Insurance starts once you have your residence card, about 1 to 1.5 months after you arrive, and costs about ₩79,000 a month. Buy private insurance for at least your first two months, and hand it in when you arrive. Only French students can apply for an exemption.
Other dates
- 14 DecemberFinal exams
- 19 DecemberDorm move-out
After you arrive
Residence card
Register within 90 days of arriving.
Everyone staying in Korea longer than 90 days has to.
You need the card to open a phone contract in your own name, open a bank account and sign up for most Korean apps.
Booking the immigration visit. Papers, fee and HiKorea screens step by step. Read the guide
- How long
- KOREATECH says the card arrives about 1 to 1.5 months after you do.
- Bank
- Shinhan Bank has a branch on campus, weekdays 9:00 to 16:00 with no service from 11:30 to 12:30. The Global ATM is in the Student Support Center.
- Changes
- Report a new address within 15 days of moving, at your local community centre or at immigration. Report a new passport to immigration within 15 days as well. Both are free.
- Fee
- The government fee for the card is ₩35,000.
- Trips abroad
- Don't travel to other countries until your card is out. A single-entry visa works only once, so leaving early can stop you from coming back on it.
- Immigration helpline
- Call 1345 with visa or residence card questions. It answers in English and other languages on weekdays from 9:00 to 22:00. From abroad, dial +82-2-1345.
Going to KOREATECH with a friend? Send them this page.
Housing
Every exchange student stays in Chambit Hall on campus.
Chambit Hall
About ₩740,000a semester, August to December 2026
- Rooms
- Twin rooms shared by 2 students, with a shower, desks, beds and free Wi-Fi.
- Moving out
- For autumn 2026, 19 to 20 December.
- ATM
- There's a cash machine in the building.
KOREATECH's autumn 2026 information sheet. KOREATECH says fees can change at any time. Checked on 21 October 2026.
- Meals
- A meal in the campus dining halls is about ₩5,000.
Room search sites in English
Korean universities point exchange students to these. They're private companies with no tie to any school. Don't send a deposit before you've seen the contract.
Finding a room. Browse rooms near campus in the app. If nothing fits, tell us what you need and we'll ask local agents for you, free.
Courses
- Open to exchange students
- Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Industrial Management. You can only take courses these departments offer.
- Taught in English
- KOREATECH announces its English courses each semester once they're confirmed.
- Changing courses
- For autumn 2026 the add and drop period was 2 to 4 September, in the first week.
- Grades
- Out of 4.5, from midterm and final exams, homework and attitude.
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- Attendance
- Korean universities usually fail you after a set number of absences, whatever your grades. Ask each professor in week one.
- Calendar
- KOREATECH's academic calendar, in Korean. A detailed calendar comes after you apply.KOREATECH calendar ↗
Questions exchange students ask
Are there courses taught in English at KOREATECH?
KOREATECH announces its English courses each semester once they're confirmed.
How much is the dorm at KOREATECH?
Chambit Hall · On campus
About ₩740,000
A semester, August to December 2026
What do I need for the visa to study at KOREATECH?
KOREATECH issues each student an invitation letter and a certificate of admission to take to the Korean embassy with your other visa documents.
How do exchange students meet KOREATECH students?
Global Buddy
A KOREATECH student who mentors you, helping with courses, the campus and its services, and life in the city.
Is there a group chat for KOREATECH exchange students?
Yes.
KOREATECH has a room on A-CHA where exchange students meet, and you can join before you land.
How do I get my residence card at KOREATECH?
Register within 90 days of arriving.
Everyone staying in Korea longer than 90 days has to.
Do exchange students at KOREATECH need health insurance?
National Health Insurance starts once you have your residence card, about 1 to 1.5 months after you arrive, and costs about ₩79,000 a month.
Buy private insurance for at least your first two months, and hand it in when you arrive.
Only French students can apply for an exemption.
How do I apply to KOREATECH as an exchange student?
Your home coordinator nominates you through a Google Form, and KOREATECH then emails you the application form.
Send it with your documents by email before the deadline.
For autumn 2026, nominations closed on 27 May and applications on 29 May.
Who do I contact at KOREATECH?
Official links and help
Office of External Affairs+82-41-560-1795
hahas507@koreatech.ac.kr