Campus and city
Korea University's main Anam campus occupies a hillside in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul, with the iconic Central Library and Tiger statue forming the heart of student life. The Sejong campus in Sejong City offers a quieter suburban alternative for select programs. Tiger spirit athletics define the KU identity, culminating in the legendary Ko-Yon Games each September where 50,000 students pack Jamsil Stadium for rivalry matches against Yonsei. KU Festival in May features major K-pop artists and student-organized events across campus. With 36,000 students, campus buzzes with club activities, study groups, and MT (membership training) trips. Seoul's Hongdae nightlife district is 20 minutes by subway, while Anam-dong itself offers affordable Korean restaurants, cafes, and student bars. Dormitory spots are limited and allocated by distance and GPA, but one-room rentals (wonsil) in surrounding neighbourhoods cost KRW 400,000-600,000 monthly. The campus transforms with cherry blossoms in April and vivid autumn foliage in October-November. Students experience full K-pop culture immersion with concert venues, fan events, and entertainment districts all accessible within Seoul's world-class public transit system.