The purpose of this study is to compare university English education in China and Korea. Specifically, this study, which was conducted by a Chinese student who majored in English at the graduate level in Korea, adopted a comparative descriptive approach to examine similarities and differences in the English education systems, the manner in which English is commonly taught, common English examinations, and the English instructors in both countries. Perhaps influenced by Confucianism, some of the similarities identified were related to common teaching methods, a focus on English examinations, the length of study, and the contents of common examinations. On the other hand, the results of this study showed that there are several differences in English education at the university level in both countries, including some differences in examination requirements, the English curriculum, and the qualifications required to become and English instructors. In addition, the findings identified several reported issues with each system. It is hoped that this paper will have implications for students and educators and help develop and improve English education at the university level in both countries.