Top 10 Korean Universities: Official English Addresses

📌 Key Takeaways

• All 10 addresses are verified directly from each university's official .ac.kr website
• Korean addresses use the Road Name Address system (도로명주소) introduced in 2014 — older dong-based addresses are no longer valid for official use
• SKKU, Hanyang University, and KAIST each have two campuses with different addresses — confirm which campus before shipping
• Use the 5-digit postal code for all international shipments to Korea
• For dormitory deliveries, add the dormitory building name and room number after the main campus address

Whether you're applying for a Korean student visa, shipping a package to a student, or completing an official university form, getting the exact official English address right matters. One incorrect postal code can send your parcel to the wrong building — or back to sender.

This guide compiles the official English addresses for South Korea's top 10 universities, sourced directly from each institution's official website. No AI-generated placeholders. No outdated dong-based addresses. Every entry is verified and cited.

Why the Official English Address Matters

Korea's address system underwent a major restructuring in 2014 with the nationwide adoption of the Road Name Address System (도로명주소). The older dong-based format — still sometimes seen on older letters and directories — was replaced by a street-and-number system that aligns with international postal standards.

Using an outdated or incorrectly romanized address can cause:

• Customs delays at Korean ports of entry
• Failed delivery by Korea Post (우체국) or international couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS)
• Visa application errors — Korean embassies cross-check institutional addresses against the Ministry of Education registry
• Rejected documents from university registrar offices requiring exact institutional addresses

Always use the address as published on the university's own English-language website, and include the full country name Republic of Korea (not just “Korea” or “South Korea”) on international shipments.

How Korean University Addresses Are Formatted in English

A standard Korean university English address follows this structure:

[Street Number] [Street Name (-ro or -gil)], [District (-gu or -gun)], [City (-si)], [Province (if applicable)], [5-digit Postal Code], Republic of Korea

Key address terms:

• -ro (로) — major road or boulevard
• -gil (길) — smaller side street branching from a -ro
• -gu (구) — urban district within a metropolitan city
• -gun (군) — county in a rural or provincial area
• -si (시) — city
• -do (도) — province (e.g., Gyeonggi-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do)

Metropolitan cities — Seoul, Daejeon, Ulsan, Busan — are written without a province. Universities in Gyeonggi-do or Gyeongsangbuk-do include the province name after the city.

Top 10 Korean Universities: Official English Addresses

The following addresses were retrieved from each university's official website in April 2026. Direct source URLs are cited below each entry and again in the Sources section at the end of this article.

1. Seoul National University (SNU)

Official English Address:
1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea

Seoul National University (서울대학교) is South Korea's flagship national research university and consistently ranks in the global top 50. The Gwanak campus is the primary campus for most undergraduate and graduate programs. SNU also maintains a medical campus in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

For admissions documents, visa applications, and general correspondence, use the Gwanak-gu address above.

Source: en.snu.ac.kr — Gwanak Campus Address

2. KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

Official English Address (Main Campus):
291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea

KAIST is South Korea's leading national science and engineering research university. Its main campus is in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon — a city often called Korea's “Silicon Valley.” KAIST also operates a Seoul campus for certain graduate programs: 85 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02455.

Source: kaist.ac.kr — Main Campus Directions

3. Yonsei University

Official English Address (Sinchon Campus):
50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea

Founded in 1885, Yonsei University (연세대학교) is one of Korea's oldest private universities and a member of the prestigious SKY trio (Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei). The Sinchon campus in western Seoul is the main campus for most undergraduate programs. Yonsei also operates a separate International Campus in Songdo, Incheon.

Source: yonsei.ac.kr — Campus Maps and Directions

4. Korea University

Official English Address (Anam Campus):
145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea

Korea University (고려대학교), often abbreviated “KU” or “고대,” completes the SKY trio alongside SNU and Yonsei. Its Anam campus is in Seongbuk-gu, north-central Seoul. Korea University also runs a Sejong campus: 2511 Sejong-ro, Sejong Special Autonomous City 30019.

Source: korea.ac.kr — Global Services Center Contact

5. POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)

Official English Address:
77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37673, Republic of Korea

Founded in 1986, POSTECH is widely regarded as one of Asia's top science and technology universities. Intentionally small (under 4,000 students), POSTECH emphasizes research intensity over size. It is located in Pohang, a port city in North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongsangbuk-do), approximately 270 km southeast of Seoul.

Source: postech.ac.kr — Directions

6. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Humanities & Social Sciences Campus (Seoul):
25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, Republic of Korea

Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon):
2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea

SKKU traces its origins to 1398, making it one of the oldest universities in Asia. Today it operates two distinct campuses: the Seoul campus for humanities, social sciences, and law; the Suwon campus for engineering, natural sciences, and business. Always confirm which campus your recipient is at before sending mail or packages.

Source: skku.edu — Humanities & Social Sciences Campus | Natural Sciences Campus

7. UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Official English Address:
50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea

Established in 2009, UNIST is a government-funded national research university in Ulsan. Despite being one of Korea's youngest top universities, UNIST has climbed rapidly in global rankings due to its research output per faculty. The campus is located in Ulju-gun, outside central Ulsan city — note that the address includes both the county (Ulju-gun) and the metropolitan city (Ulsan).

Source: unist.ac.kr — Directions

8. Hanyang University

Official English Address (Seoul Campus):
222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea

Hanyang University operates two campuses: Seoul (main) and ERICA in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do. The Seoul campus in Seongdong-gu houses most engineering, science, and medical programs. The ERICA campus address is: 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do 15588.

Source: hanyang.ac.kr — Seoul Campus Map & Directions

9. Sogang University

Official English Address:
35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea

Sogang University is a Jesuit research university known for its Korean language programs (KLEC), business school, and communications department. Its compact single-campus layout in Mapo-gu makes navigation straightforward — accessible from Exit 1 of Sinchon subway station (Line 2).

Source: sogang.ac.kr — Official Contacts

10. Ewha Womans University

Official English Address:
52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea

Founded in 1886, Ewha Womans University is the world's largest women's university by enrollment. Its main campus in Seodaemun-gu is adjacent to Yonsei University. Note that the official spelling is “Womans” — not “Women’s” — a historically established form used by the university itself in all official English communications.

Source: ewha.ac.kr — OIA Contact & Directions

All 10 Addresses at a Glance

University	Street Address	District / Province	City	Postal Code
Seoul National University	1 Gwanak-ro	Gwanak-gu	Seoul	08826
KAIST	291 Daehak-ro	Yuseong-gu	Daejeon	34141
Yonsei University	50 Yonsei-ro	Seodaemun-gu	Seoul	03722
Korea University	145 Anam-ro	Seongbuk-gu	Seoul	02841
POSTECH	77 Cheongam-ro	Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do	Pohang	37673
SKKU (Seoul)	25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro	Jongno-gu	Seoul	03063
SKKU (Suwon)	2066 Seobu-ro	Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do	Suwon	16419
UNIST	50 UNIST-gil	Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun	Ulsan	44919
Hanyang University (Seoul)	222 Wangsimni-ro	Seongdong-gu	Seoul	04763
Sogang University	35 Baekbeom-ro	Mapo-gu	Seoul	04107
Ewha Womans University	52 Ewhayeodae-gil	Seodaemun-gu	Seoul	03760

How to Use These Addresses

Sending a Package to a University Dormitory

When shipping to a student in a university dormitory, use this format:

[Student Name]
[Dormitory Name], Room [Number]
[University Campus Address]
[City] [Postal Code]
Republic of Korea

Ask the student for the exact dormitory building name — each university has multiple dormitory buildings with individual identifiers that couriers need for last-mile delivery.

Visa and Immigration Applications

When completing a Korean student visa (D-2) or research visa (D-10) application, write the university's official English address exactly as listed on the official site. Korean embassies cross-check institutional addresses against the Ministry of Education registry. Do not abbreviate the university name on official immigration forms.

GKS Scholarship and Admission Applications

For Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) applications or direct international admissions, write the university name in full. Do not abbreviate “Sungkyunkwan University” to “SKKU” on official forms unless the form explicitly permits it. Always include the postal code and “Republic of Korea.”

Verifying an Address Before Shipping

Cross-reference any Korean address using juso.go.kr — the official Road Name Address portal operated by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. You can search in Korean or English.

Need to convert a Korean address to English, or find the precise building within a campus? Jusome's address conversion tool handles Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean address translation — useful for forms requiring both scripts.

People Also Ask

What is the official English address of Seoul National University?

Seoul National University's official English address is: 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea. This is the Gwanak Main Campus as listed on en.snu.ac.kr.

What is KAIST's mailing address in English?

KAIST's main campus address is: 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea. Source: kaist.ac.kr.

How do I address a package to a Korean university student?

Use the university's full official English address, including the student's name, dormitory building and room number (if applicable), street address, district, city, 5-digit postal code, and “Republic of Korea.” International couriers require the postal code and full country name.

Which Korean universities have two campuses with different addresses?

Three of the top 10 universities maintain split campuses: SKKU (Seoul: Jongno-gu / Suwon: Jangan-gu), Hanyang University (Seoul: Seongdong-gu / ERICA: Ansan), and KAIST (Daejeon main / Seoul graduate). Always confirm with the recipient which campus they are on.

How do I find the official English address of any Korean university?

Visit the university's English website (usually at en.[university].ac.kr or www.[university].ac.kr/en). Go to About → Campus Information → Directions or Contact Us. Cross-verify with juso.go.kr. Avoid third-party databases, which may use pre-2014 dong-based addresses.

Sources / 참고 자료

• Seoul National University — Official Gwanak Campus Address — Official SNU English website, verified April 2026
• KAIST — Main Campus Directions — Official KAIST English site
• Yonsei University — Maps and Directions (Sinchon Campus) — Official Yonsei English website
• Korea University — Global Services Center Contact — Official Korea University site
• POSTECH — Directions — Official POSTECH English website
• Sungkyunkwan University — Humanities & Social Sciences Campus — Official SKKU English site
• Sungkyunkwan University — Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon) — Official SKKU English site
• UNIST — Directions — Official UNIST website
• Hanyang University — Seoul Campus Map & Directions — Official Hanyang English website
• Sogang University — Official Contacts — Official Sogang English website
• Ewha Womans University — OIA Contact & Directions — Official Ewha website
• juso.go.kr — Korea Ministry of Interior, official Road Name Address portal

All information in this article was sourced exclusively from the official websites listed above. Addresses may change; always verify with the official university site before use.