Information and Communications University was a public university in South Korea with a focus on information technology, engineering, and management. It suited students looking for an English-taught environment and a strong graduate presence, especially international students.
The university was focused primarily on research and engineering in information technology, and it comprised an engineering school and a management school. Nearly all courses were taught in English. The programme catalogue is no longer current in the available information, so confirm the specific subjects and degrees directly with the university if you are checking legacy records or historical study options.
The university is no longer operating as a current study destination in the available information, so international applicants should first confirm whether any application route exists through the university’s official website. For any active or archived admissions process, check entry requirements, document rules, degree level availability, and whether the programme is still open to international students.
No tuition fee is published for this university. Confirm the current fee, if any, with the admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Daejeon and other day-to-day expenses.
For a student moving from abroad, the key practical point was language: almost all courses were taught in English. It also had a sizeable international graduate population, with about 20% of enrolled graduate students being international students as of 2006. Before applying, confirm the current language of instruction, visa support, and whether the programme you want is still available.
South Korea has 245 universities, and this one stood out for a narrow academic focus in information technology, engineering, and management rather than a broad university structure. It was also unusual in the Korean context for teaching almost all courses in English, which would have made it easier for international graduate students than many domestic alternatives.
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It was a public university in South Korea.
It was focused primarily on research and engineering in information technology.
It comprised an engineering school and a management school.
Almost all courses were taught in English.
Information and Communications University (ICU), established in 1998, was a Korean university focused primarily on research and engineering in the field of information technology. It was located in the city of Daejeon and comprised an engineering school and a management school. As of 2006, about 20% of the enrolled graduate students were international students. Unlike other Korean universities, almost all courses were taught in English.
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Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea · Public University
Daejeon, South Korea · Public University
South Korea · Public University
South Korea · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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