Introduction to Dong-A University (동아대학교)

Overview:

Dong-A University is a private four-year comprehensive university located in Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. It was founded on November 1, 1946. The school was originally named South Korea University and was officially named Dong-A University in 1947.

As a long-established and reputable institution of higher education, Dong-A University is committed to cultivating talents with international vision and professional skills.

Educational philosophy:

The school adheres to the concept of "practical education", focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and emphasizes the comprehensive development of students.

Dong-A University focuses on academic education, while conducting academic exploration in multiple research fields to support the development of students' innovative ability and critical thinking.

Disciplines and departments:

Dong-A University has 8 independent university departments, including 1 undergraduate university and 7 master's and doctoral graduate schools.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, covering philosophy, ethics and culture, history, archaeology and art history, Mandarin Chinese, literary creation, English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, mathematics, new materials physics, chemistry, life sciences, food nutrition, fashion design, fiber industry, family management, political diplomacy, administration, society, social welfare, news broadcasting, economics, finance, international business relations, etc.

The graduate school offers master's and doctoral programs, covering more in-depth professional fields.

Ranking and accreditation:

Dong-A University is a research university in the BK21 (Brain Korea 21) engineering project in South Korea and one of the BK21 Plus engineering universities, which shows that it has a high level in research and education.

In the QS Asian University Rankings, Dong-A University is usually ranked between 300 and 400, and the specific ranking changes every year.

The academic qualifications awarded by the school are recognized by the Ministry of Education of China.

Fees:

As a private university, Dong-A University's tuition fees are relatively high. The specific tuition fees vary according to different majors and degree levels.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. The latest tuition information should be obtained directly from the school's admissions office or visit the official website.

The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for outstanding students to help reduce the financial burden of students.

Campus Facilities:

Dong-A University has three campuses: Gude Campus, Chenghe Campus and Fumin Campus.

The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, dormitories and other infrastructure.

Fumin Campus is famous for its international characteristics, with modern cultural heritage, architectural university museums and international pavilions that bring together international forces.

Gude Campus is famous for its medical and health characteristics, with affiliated hospitals and other medical institutions.

Internationalization:

Dong-A University actively promotes the internationalization process and has established cooperative relations with 238 educational institutions in 32 countries around the world, providing overseas exchange programs and dual degree opportunities.

In order to attract and support international students, the school offers some professional courses taught in English and has a dedicated International Student Service Center to help international students adapt to the new environment.

International Students:

The school has an international student group from all over the world, and a certain proportion of international students are included in the student population.

The school provides a range of support services to international students, including language support, accommodation arrangements, cultural activities, etc., to help them better integrate into campus life.

Contact information:

Address:

Gudeok Campus: 1 Hadan 2-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Seonghak Campus: 25 Gaegeum-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Bumin Campus: 305 Daeyeon 1-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-51-200-2114 (Switchboard)

Website:

http://www.donga.ac.kr/ (Korean)