Dongguk University (DGU) is a famous private comprehensive research university in Seoul, South Korea, known for its excellent education quality and wide range of research fields. The following is a detailed introduction to Dongguk University:

Overview

Established in 1906

Nature: Private University

Location: Located in the center of Seoul, South Korea, the main campus is located in Jung-gu, Seoul, with convenient transportation and superior geographical location.

Current President: Jae-Kyung Park

Educational Philosophy

Dongguk University adheres to the purpose of "saving the country through education", emphasizes the combination of education and social services, and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision and innovation ability.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

College of Humanities: Department of Mandarin, Department of Chinese, Department of Japanese, Department of English, Department of Philosophy, Department of History, Department of Religious Studies, etc.

College of Social Sciences: Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Department of Public Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Business Administration, Department of Sociology, Department of Psychology, etc.

College of Natural Sciences: Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Statistics, etc.

College of Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry Department of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, etc.

College of Medicine and Health Sciences: Department of Medicine, Department of Dentistry, Department of Nursing, Department of Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, etc.

College of Art and Design: Department of Fine Arts, Department of Music, Department of Design, Department of Drama and Film, etc.

School of Law: Department of Law

College of Education: Department of Education, Department of Education in Various Subjects

International College: Department of International Relations, Department of International Business, etc.

Graduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine and health sciences, art and design, etc.

Featured Majors

Department of Drama and Film: Dongguk University's Department of Drama and Film enjoys a high reputation in Korea and even in Asia, and has trained many well-known actors, directors and screenwriters.

Business School: The Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and provides high-quality business management education.

Film and Television Teaching and Production Center: Chungmuro ​​Image Center is the most advanced film and television teaching and production center in Korea, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Campus

Main Campus: Located in the center of Seoul, the campus has a beautiful environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Other campuses: Dongguk University also has branch campuses in other cities in South Korea, such as the Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus in Gyeonggi Province.

Contact information

Official website: https://www.dongguk.edu/

Address: 32 Dongdaemun 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

Phone: +82-2-2260-3114

Email: admission@dongguk.edu

Other information

Admission requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Graduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International Cooperation: Dongguk University has signed academic exchange agreements with many universities around the world, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international perspectives.

Features and Achievements

Academic Research: Dongguk University has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in film and television arts, business, medicine and other fields.

Internationalization: The school actively promotes the internationalization process, attracts a large number of international students and scholars, and provides a variety of international courses and programs.

Alumni Network: Dongguk University's alumni are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in film and television, business, politics and other fields.