Dong-A University (동아대학교)

I. OVERVIEW

• Korean Name: 동아대학교 (DAU)
• English Name: Dong-A University (DAU)
• Vietnam Admission Partner: Queen Group
• Established Year: 1946
• Type: Private
• Undergraduate Students: Approximately 25,000 students
• Korean Language Course Tuition: 4,800,000 KRW/year
• Address: 37 Nakdong-daero 550beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
• Website: http://donga.ac.kr

II. Information about Dong-A University in Korea

1. University Overview

Dong-A University is known for being selected six consecutive years as a training institution for Korean Government Scholarship recipients. In 2013, the university was certified for its capability in managing and supporting international students. It has produced over 1,000 CEOs managing major businesses in Busan and Gyeongnam.

Located in the heart of Busan, a tourism hub, the university has convenient transportation connections to commercial areas, supermarkets, and entertainment venues through buses and subways.

Dong-A University has three major campuses in Busan: Bumin, Seunghak, and Gudeok Bumin. Traveling between campuses takes only about 20 minutes. Each campus is equipped with modern infrastructure for learning and research.

2. Introduction to Dong-A University in Korea

Dong-A University is one of the leading private universities in Busan and South Korea in terms of educational quality. The university has approximately 629 faculty members and 23,000 students. Vietnamese students make up 23.3% of the total number of international students at the university (as of 2017).

The university has around 629 faculty members and 23,000 students. Vietnamese students account for 23.3% of the international student population (as of 2017).

Dong-A’s faculty members are not only highly qualified but also enthusiastic and supportive, especially toward international students.

3. Highlights of Dong-A University in Korea

• TOP 3 universities in Busan
• TOP 37 universities in South Korea
• Selected for 6 consecutive years to train Korean Government Scholarship students
• Recognized as an 'Excellent University' for 2 consecutive years
• Produced over 1,000 CEOs in Busan and Gyeongnam
• Focuses on learning through both theory and practice
• Highest employment rate in South Korea within 3 months after graduation
• Only private university in Korea with capacity and facilities to train in Law and Medicine

4. Faculty Team

The teaching staff at Dong-A University are not only highly professional but also enthusiastic and friendly, especially supportive of international students.

5. International Partners

Dong-A University partners with 25 countries, including the USA, Germany, France, China, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Mongolia, and Vietnam (e.g., Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, etc.)

IV. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT DONG-A UNIVERSITY, KOREA

Admission Fee: 791,000 KRW

1. Majors – Tuition Fees

2. Scholarships

• Scholarships for international students maintaining minimum GPA each semester
• Applicable to undergraduate freshmen
• Scholarships may vary for applicants from partner institutions
• First-semester tuition reduction for new students with TOPIK level 3, 4, or 5
• Tuition discount for current outstanding students

V. DORMITORIES AT DONG-A UNIVERSITY

Dong-A University dormitories are fully equipped to support student life, including reading rooms, lounges, fitness rooms, internet cafes, courtyards, waiting rooms, laundry rooms, etc.

Consists of 2 main dormitory areas: