Studying at a university in Korea or planning to study abroad in Korea? Knowing essential Korean college vocabulary and expressions will help you navigate campus life, classes, and student activities with confidence!
In this post, you’ll learn:
βοΈ Korean university-related vocabulary (campus locations, majors, student terms)
βοΈ Common expressions for university life
βοΈ Essential phrases for classes, exams, and talking to professors
βοΈ How to register for classes, join clubs, and more!
Letβs get started! ππ
π« Korean University Vocabulary
π Campus Locations & Facilities
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λνκ΅ | dae-hak-gyo | University |
| μΊ νΌμ€ | kaem-peo-seu | Campus |
| κ°μμ€ | gang-ui-sil | Lecture room |
| λμκ΄ | do-seo-gwan | Library |
| κΈ°μμ¬ | gi-suk-sa | Dormitory |
| νμ μλΉ | hak-saeng sik-dang | Student cafeteria |
| μ΄λμ₯ | un-dong-jang | Sports field |
| 체μ‘κ΄ | che-yuk-gwan | Gymnasium |
| λμ리방 | dong-a-ri-bang | Club room |
| κ΅μμ€ | gyo-su-sil | Professorβs office |
| νμνκ΄ | hak-saeng-hwe-gwan | Student center |
| νμ μ€ | haeng-jeong-sil | Administrative office |
π Academic Terms & Majors
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ 곡 | jeon-gong | Major |
| λΆμ 곡 | bu-jeon-gong | Minor |
| μμ | su-eop | Class, course |
| κ³Όλͺ© | gwa-mok | Subject |
| νκΈ° | hak-gi | Semester |
| νμ | hak-jeom | Credit |
| μ‘Έμ | jo-reop | Graduation |
| κ΅μ | gyo-su | Professor |
| κ°μ¬ | gang-sa | Lecturer |
| μ‘°κ΅ | jo-gyo | Teaching assistant |
| κ΅ννμ | gyo-hwan-hak-saeng | Exchange student |
| μ₯νκΈ | jang-hak-geum | Scholarship |
π©βπ Student-Related Terms
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| νμ | hak-saeng | Student |
| λνμ | dae-hak-saeng | University student |
| μ μ μ | sin-ip-saeng | Freshman (new student) |
| μ¬νμ | jae-hak-saeng | Enrolled student |
| μ‘Έμ μ | jo-reop-saeng | Graduate (alumni) |
| μ λ°° | seon-bae | Senior (upperclassman) |
| νλ°° | hu-bae | Junior (lowerclassman) |
| λκΈ° | dong-gi | Classmate (same year) |
| λ£Έλ©μ΄νΈ | rum-me-i-teu | Roommate |
| κ΅λ΄ νλ | gyo-nae hwal-dong | Extracurricular activities |
π£οΈ Useful Korean Expressions & Phrases for University Life
π Registering for Classes & Academic Phrases
πΉ μμ
μ μ μ²νκ³ μΆμ΄μ. (Su-eop-eul sin-cheong-ha-go si-peo-yo.)
β‘οΈ I want to register for a class.
πΉ μ΄ κ°μλ λͺ νμ μΈκ°μ? (I gang-ui-neun myeot hak-jeom-in-ga-yo?)
β‘οΈ How many credits is this course?
πΉ νμ κ³Όλͺ©μΈκ°μ, μ ν κ³Όλͺ©μΈκ°μ? (Pil-su gwa-mok-in-ga-yo, seon-taek gwa-mok-in-ga-yo?)
β‘οΈ Is this a required course or an elective?
πΉ κ³Όμ λ₯Ό μΈμ κΉμ§ μ μΆν΄μΌ νλμ? (Gwa-je-reul eon-je-kka-ji je-chul-hae-ya ha-na-yo?)
β‘οΈ When is the assignment due?
πΉ μμ
μκ°νλ₯Ό μ΄λμμ νμΈν μ μλμ? (Su-eop si-gan-pyo-reul eo-di-e-seo hwa-gin-hal su it-na-yo?)
β‘οΈ Where can I check my class schedule?
π Talking to Professors & Academic Staff
πΉ κ΅μλ, μ μ μλ΄ κ°λ₯ν κΉμ? (Gyo-su-nim, jam-si sang-dam ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?)
β‘οΈ Professor, may I have a moment to discuss something?
πΉ μΆμμ νμΈν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ. (Chul-seok-eul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.)
β‘οΈ Please mark my attendance.
πΉ μμ λ₯Ό λ¦κ² μ μΆν΄λ λλμ? (Suk-je-reul neut-ge je-chul-hae-do doe-na-yo?)
β‘οΈ Can I submit my homework late?
πΉ μ΄ κ³Όλͺ©μ ν¨μ€νλ €λ©΄ λͺ μ μ΄ νμνκ°μ? (I gwa-mok-eul pae-seu-ha-ryeo-myeon myeot jeom-i pi-ryo-han-ga-yo?)
β‘οΈ What score do I need to pass this course?
π« Student Life & Socializing
πΉ λμ리μ κ°μ
νκ³ μΆμ΄μ. (Dong-a-ri-e ga-ip-ha-go si-peo-yo.)
β‘οΈ I want to join a student club.
πΉ μμ
λλκ³ λ ν λμ? (Su-eop kkeut-na-go mwo hal-lae-yo?)
β‘οΈ What do you want to do after class?
πΉ λ£Έλ©μ΄νΈλ₯Ό μ°Ύκ³ μμ΄μ. (Rum-me-i-teu-reul chat-go it-seo-yo.)
β‘οΈ Iβm looking for a roommate.
πΉ μν κΈ°κ°μ΄λΌμ λ°λΉ μ. (Si-heom gi-gan-i-ra-seo ba-ppa-yo.)
β‘οΈ Iβm busy because itβs exam period.
πΉ μ΄ νκΈ°κ° λλλ©΄ ν΄νν κ±°μμ. (I hak-gi-ga kkeut-na-myeon hyu-hak-hal geo-ye-yo.)
β‘οΈ Iβm planning to take a leave of absence after this semester.
π― Practice Time!
Test your knowledge by answering these questions in the comments:
1οΈβ£ How do you say βuniversityβ in Korean? π
2οΈβ£ Whatβs the Korean word for “lecture room”? π«
3οΈβ£ How do you say “I want to register for a class” in Korean? βοΈ
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