Dongseo University
동서대학교
- Busan
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 55% of int'l students
- Students from 54 countries
- Int'l tuition from ₩3.12M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities · Social sciences · Business & economics | 학부 인문사회계열 (경영사회과학대학 등) | ₩3,120,000 |
| Natural sciences · Engineering · Arts & sport | 학부 공학, 자연, 예능계열 | ₩4,223,000 |
| Arts & sport | 학부 체육계열 | ₩3,719,000 |
Application fee: ₩60,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩7,543,205 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,625 international students from 54 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's825 · 51%
- Language institute512 · 32%
- Master's130 · 8%
- PhD83 · 5%
- Exchange75 · 5%
- Vietnam677
- China591
- Lithuania47
- Nepal47
- Indonesia45
- Uzbekistan41
- Malaysia25
- Myanmar (Burma)19
- India15
- Japan13
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩162,300 / month
- Double room
- ₩199,600 / month
- Triple room
- ₩143,500 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- DSU students
- Fee
- 150
- Places
- 249 places
- Who can apply
- DSU students
- Fee
- 140
- Places
- 513 places
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled in DSU
- Fee
- 405 or 446
- Places
- 175 places
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled in DSU
- Fee
- 540
- Places
- 376 places
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled in DSU
- Fee
- 574
- Places
- 498 places
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Nearest metro stations
부산광역시 사상구 주례로 47
- 주례JuryeLine 2610 m · about 11 min walk (estimate)
- 냉정NaengjeongLine 2740 m · about 14 min walk (estimate)
- 개금GaegeumLine 21.5 km · about 27 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Programmes taught in English
- Visa and registration support
- Student insurance
- Airport pickup
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (until 18:00) | Dec 9, 2026 | 10 days left |
| New admission | 2차 | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (until 18:00) | Jan 18, 2027 | Opens in 61 days |
| New admission | 3차 | Jan 25, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027 (until 18:00) | Feb 12, 2027 | Opens in 96 days |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (until 18:00) | Dec 9, 2026 | 10 days left |
| Transfer | 2차 | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (until 18:00) | Jan 18, 2027 | Opens in 61 days |
| Transfer | 3차 | Jan 25, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027 (until 18:00) | Feb 12, 2027 | Opens in 96 days |
- Email:
- dsuapply@dongseo.ac.kr
- Phone:
- 051-320-2093
- Address:
- (47011) 부산 사상구 주례로 47 (주례동) 뉴밀레니엄관 4층
- Other channels:
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intldsu/ · Weibo https://www.weibo.com/DSUKorea/home · English inquiries ybkwon@gdsu.dongseo.ac.kr · Chinese inquiries kzxy2007@gdsu.dongseo.ac.kr (051-320-2092)
Undergraduate Korean track new admission and transfer admission: Applicants must meet one of the following: TOPIK Level 3 or higher, completion of Stage 3 of the Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration and Integration Program (pre-assessment score of 61 or higher), or completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate 1 or higher at a local institute.
Undergraduate Korean track graduation requirements: Korean track undergraduates must submit a TOPIK Level 4 certificate before graduation; students in arts and physical education fields must submit a Level 3 certificate.
Undergraduate English track (International College, etc.) new admission and transfer admission: At least one of the following is required: TOEFL iBT 3.5 (previous score 59), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, or NEW TEPS 202 points. Nationals of countries where English is the native or official language (USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) are exempt, based on a graduation certificate or similar.
- Application (Forms 1-5)
- Health examination certificate (Form 6, tuberculosis test and two measles vaccinations)
- Certificate of final education (apostille or consular verification; for China, Ministry of Education verification report)
- Transcript of final education
- Copies of applicant's and parents' passports (copies of ID cards for Chinese nationals)
- Family relation certificate (for China, household register and kinship certificate; for others, birth certificate or family relation certificate)
- Bank balance certificate (equivalent to KRW 16,000,000, in USD or KRW)
- Certificate of employment or proof of income of applicant or parents
- Language proficiency test score report (Korean TOPIK Level 3 or higher, or English score)
- Copy of front and back of Alien Registration Card (residents in Korea)
- Payment of application fee
- International Student Admission Scholarship S (Korean track)100% of tuitionTOPIK 5 or aboveApplies to: first semester
- International Student Admission Scholarship A (Korean track)60% of tuitionTOPIK 4Applies to: first semester
- International Student Admission Scholarship B (Korean track)50% of tuitionTOPIK 3Applies to: first semester
- International Student Admission Scholarship C (Korean track)20% of tuitionTOPIK 2 or lowerApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship S (English track)100% of tuitionIELTS 7.5 / CEFR C2 or equivalentApplies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship A (English track)60% of tuitionIELTS 7.0 / CEFR C1Applies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship B (English track)30% of tuitionIELTS 6.5Applies to: first semester
- Admission Scholarship C (English track)20% of tuitionIELTS 5.5Applies to: first semester
- Living Allowance Scholarship (housing)Admission scholarship S/A/B,C holders get dormitory: S 4 semesters, A 2 semesters, B/C 1 semester (excl. Korean track C)Applies to: 1-4 semesters
- International Merit Scholarship (top 10%)70% of tuitionTop 10% GPA previous semester; at least 15 credits; automaticApplies to: per semester
- International Merit Scholarship (top 25%)50% of tuitionTop 25% GPA previous semesterApplies to: per semester
- International Merit Scholarship (GPA 2.5+)20% of tuitionGPA 2.5 or aboveApplies to: per semester
- Graduate Ph.D. Excellence Scholarship50% of tuitionA grade 50%, B grade 30%; advisor recommendation, 2 papers, GPA 3.5Applies to: per scholarship period
Global Village, International House 1 and 2; furnished rooms; assignment random for first semester; availability decided after review.
2026: Global Village double 850,000 / triple 600,000; International House 1 660,000; International House 2 800,000 per 16-week semester; 550,000 per vacation period (column mapping from layout text).
How to apply: Apply; availability determined after review; pay within one week of move-in after payment notice from Dormitory Office.
Seasonal Korean language program recruitment notices (fall, winter) posted on the admission board.
↗International College offers English-track programs (some transfer-only); English-track admission scholarships by IELTS/TOEFL.
Standard Admission Letter issued after tuition payment; D-4 and D-10 holders must change status to D-2 before classes; airport pick-up and visa timeline in guide.
Enrollment in National Health Insurance mandatory; private insurance until ARC issued.
Admission process lists entry and airport pick-up with dormitory check-in.
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 1,398 | 1,497 |
| Degree-seeking | 295 | 361 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 625 | 633 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 66% | 55% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 61.9% | 60.7% |
| Employed graduates | 1,251 | 1,175 |
| Total graduates | 2,173 | 2,076 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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We haven't collected this university's scholarships for international students yet — ask its international office what's currently offered. Most Korean universities reduce first-semester tuition for international students based on a TOPIK or English score; compare the universities we have checked.
Compare scholarships at Korean universities by TOPIK level →Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.