Dongseo University

Dongseo University

Welcome to Dongseo University – leader in IT, Film and Digital Contents, providing world-class education and having diverse international student community with representatives from over 70 countries!

Dongseo University is located in Busan – Korea’s largest seaside city located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. At Dongseo University, we are striving to break the stereotypes of education to enable us to be better at discovering and fostering the talents of each student. Our purpose is not only to find their talents, but to provide our students with customized education to develop their value as individuals through humanistic and internationalized education. To this end, the university is establishing an Assembly-type system. This new paradigm for higher education represents an advancement over traditional university systems and involves sharing outstanding educational contents from around the world by offering remote lectures from esteemed experts in foreign countries.

Through innovative future-oriented education, enhancement of global capabilities, and “education without dropouts,” which values the potential of each student, Dongseo University will help all of its students create a Bright Future.

Students interested in degrees taught in English should check out DSU’s International College.

International students interested in studying a specialized major through English should follow the links to our International College. Those interested in learning more about Korean culture and language can benefit through our Korean Language Program. Others who are already proficient in Korean can enter directly into any major of their choosing. Whatever your interests, exploring the academic programs at Dongseo University can start you on a path toward a bright future.

Undergraduate Programs

Business Administration

The International College Business Administration focuses on preparing and nurturing next generation business experts for an ever-increasing globalized and digitalized business environment. The core curriculum within this major offers competitive courses that include Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Global Entrepreneurship that are available in multiple languages.

Through the curriculum, students will be able to transform their passion into profit as well as expand and diversify their job opportunities to include careers such as an entrepreneur, analytic marketer, executive coach, and others. Human resources management courses with a unique focal point on holistic well-being methods give students the opportunity to learn the practices and principles to maximize performance, actualize potential, and enhance workforce energy to become more efficient and effective business leaders of the future. The major curriculum also offers research societies that have dedicated advisory professors who contribute additional value for students who want to dive deeper in extra studies and research projects not taught as part of the regular curriculum.

The major courses studied here are:

    • the principles of management,
    • accounting principle,
    • the principles of economics,
    • the principles of marketing,
    • human resource management,
    • financial management,
    • management of information systems,
    • financial statement analysis,
    • investment analysis,
    • ERP system practice,
    • brand management,
    • venture master class,
    • management strategy,
    • consumer behavior,
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000294

Language of teaching: English- 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000032

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Welcome, Faculty, Curriculum, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international freshman student (1st year):

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For Korean-based programs, you must pass TOPIK Level 3.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).
    1. You must have graduated from high school in Korea or abroad by the time of admission.

To qualify as an international transfer student (3rd year):

Conditions 1 & 2 are as above; however, condition 3 differs as follows:

    1. You must have completed at least two years of full time study at a university in Korea or abroad.

For more information on admission process, documentation and tuition fees, refer to https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000020

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester: 2,774,000 KRW

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – 567,000 KRW.

University scholarships (as partial tuition fee discount) are also available depending on students’ qualifications and achievements.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Computer Engineering

We welcome you to the C.S.I. International College Computer Engineering (ICCE) Major at Dongseo University, where C.S.I. program is pushed ahead. Our major is equipped with the best facilities and faculties, and its competitiveness has been proven by becoming a recipient of various financially supported projects led by the government.

The C.S.I. ICCE Major aims to foster international and hands-on professionals who have creative problem-solving ability as well as excellent communication skills. The ICCE is made up of three different fields of technology: Computer Engineering (C), Software Engineering (S), and Information & communication (I). In addition, C.S.I. also indicates Convergence, Smart Software and Intelligence Network, in each specialized area.

Changes in the IT industry have moved the center of IT from hardware to software. People now choose IT products not by hardware specification but by smart software types they can easily use.

Currently IT is breaking away from existing hardware-oriented technology development. Instead, it requires convergence with various industries, smart software technology development as well as intelligence network & information security core technology development. At the center of this change of IT industry, there is the C.S.I. ICCE Major at DSU.

The major courses studied here are:

    • linear algebra,
    • advanced programming,
    • data structure,
    • operating system,
    • database,
    • discrete mathematics,
    • web programming,
    • object oriented programming,
    • automata,
    • mobile programming,
    • artificial intelligence,
    • software engineering,
    • cloud computing,
    • machine learning,
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000290

Language of teaching: English – 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000058

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Welcome, Faculty, Curriculum, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international freshman student (1st year):

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For Korean-based programs, you must pass TOPIK Level 3.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).*
    1. You must have graduated from high school in Korea or abroad by the time of admission.

To qualify as an international transfer student (3rd year):

Conditions 1 & 2 are as above; however, condition 3 differs as follows:

    1. You must have completed at least two years of full time study at a university in Korea or abroad.

For more information on admission process, documentation and tuition fees, refer to https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000020

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester: 3,792,000 KRW

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – 567,000 KRW.

University scholarships (as partial tuition fee discount) are also available depending on students’ qualifications and achievements.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Animation & VFX

The International College Animation & VFX Major focuses on training talented individuals who can lead the high demand industries in 3D digital contents media. Students learn how to create stories and characters along with modeling, rigging, animation, texturing, and lighting. They also composite and edit their own films to prepare for working in global animation and VFX industries.

This major is available in association with double major, dual degree, or joint education programs with its international partner universities. Its standard 4-year curriculum is specially designed for international students. Moreover, the curriculum is not fixed. It is flexible and can be customized.

International College Animation and VFX major operates the Joint-Degree programs with Korea-China School of New Media (China), Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), Petra Christian University (Indonesia) and exchange programs with many other countries. We welcome internationals who is willing to learn and develop their career in Animation and VFX fields.

Dongseo University also provides the micro degree program. The curriculum is flexible and can be customized & designed as a 1 or 2-year intensive course to experience animation and VFX. Students design their own academic tracks by selecting various courses focused on a specific educational, artistic, or career goal.

The ANIMATION & VFX major and the International College welcome you and encourages you to take your first steps toward your bright future!

The major courses studied here are:

    • animation concept design,
    • basic animation directing,
    • basic rigging,
    • VFX for Maya,
    • 3D animation,
    • 3D character design and modeling,
    • basic 3D game modeling,
    • 3D animation short film creation,
    • animation visual effect,
    • basic animation sound,
    • basic character animation,
    • advanced rigging,
    • lighting and rendering creation,
    • compositing (Nuke),
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000224

Language of teaching: English – 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000200

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Welcome, Faculty, Joint Degree Program, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying: 

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For Korean-based programs, you must pass TOPIK Level 3.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).*
    1. You must be from art-based or design-based major.

For more information on admission process, documentation and tuition fees, refer to https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000020

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester: 3,792,000 KRW

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – 567,000 KRW.

University scholarships (as partial tuition fee discount) are also available depending on students’ qualifications and achievements.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Film & VFX

Dongseo University is one of Korea’s leading schools specialized in Film & VFX.
The systematic training offered in the Film & VFX major at International College fosters talented artists able to express their creative visions through technical craftsmanship.

Film & VFX are at the heart of a high-value industry that includes film, TV, music videos and advertising. Our department creates specialists who work as director, producer, cinematographer, editor and writer within this broad range of fields.

In 2020, the Film & VFX major relocated to DSU’s International College. The state-of-the art facilities serve as a venue for outstanding productions and offer students direct experience working with the best equipment and environment in the industry.

The Film & VFX major and the International College welcomes you and encourages to take your first steps toward your bright future!

The major courses studied here are:

    • fundamental figure drawing,
    • paint & digital image processing,
    • digital image telling,
    • basic CG techniques,
    • figurative concept arts,
    • creative storytelling & screen,
    • matte painting (VFX),
    • editing (nonlinear computer editing),
    • sound studio,
    • directing,
    • motion picture language,
    • acting,
    • screenwriting,
    • lighting & cinematography,
    • digital filmmaking,
    • rotoscoping (VFX),
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000219

Language of teaching: English – 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000046

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Welcome, Faculty, Joint Degree Program, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying: 

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For Korean-based programs, you must pass TOPIK Level 3.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).*
    1. You must be from Literature-based or Media communication-based major.

For more information on admission process, documentation and tuition fees, refer to https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000020

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester: 3,792,000 KRW

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – 567,000 KRW.

University scholarships (as partial tuition fee discount) are also available depending on students’ qualifications and achievements.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Game Development

The International College Game Development major focuses on training talented individuals who can lead the high demand game industry. Students learn how to produce their own games to prepare for professional employment in the game industry.

The Game Development Major only runs dual degree or joint education programs with its international partner universities. Its standard 4-year curriculum is specially designed for international students. Moreover, the curriculum is flexible and can be customized.

The major courses studied here are:

    • fundamentals of programming,
    • game design,
    • computer graphics,
    • object oriented design & programming,
    • AI in games,
    • cinematography & editing,
    • 3D modeling,
    • game scenario & game level design,
    • game system design,
    • programing method,
    • database design,
    • 3D graphics programming,
    • game tool programming,
    • 3D game programming,
    • cloud computing,
    • using game engine,
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000188

Language of teaching: English – 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000184

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Welcome, Faculty, Joint Degree Program, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying: 

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For Korean-based programs, you must pass TOPIK Level 3.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).*
    1. You must be from programming-based major.

For more information on admission process, documentation and tuition fees, refer to https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN0000020

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester: 3,792,000 KRW

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – 567,000 KRW.

University scholarships (as partial tuition fee discount) are also available depending on students’ qualifications and achievements.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Graduate Programs

Business Administration

For decades, Dongseo University’s Business Administration Department has been nurturing business professionals for diverse industries. Recently, through its International College, DSU began offering undergraduate degrees in business administration to Korean and International students using English as the sole language of instruction.
Now, with support from alumni and in response to changes in business environments that demand advanced learning, Dongseo University’s General Graduate School launches the Graduate School of Business Administration.
IT technologies have created new market opportunities and risks, thereby dramatically changing business environments. As a result, today’s business fields require greater analytic abilities from new recruits and veteran managers. This underlies our curricular focus on three academic areas: Marketing, Human Resources Management, and Global Entrepreneurship.

DSU Graduate School of Business Administration highlights:

    • English as language of instruction for lectures, research advice, and academic support;
    • Faculties and facilities dedicated only for the program Students:
    • Diverse research groups and learning communities;
    • Curriculum customized according to DSU’s specialized convergence criteria.

The major courses studied here are:

    • management strategy research,
    • human resource management research,
    • information technology and business innovation,
    • consumer decision making,
    • branding strategy,
    • organizational management,
    • strategic operations management,
    • new product development,
    • international business management,
    • etc.

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000240

Language of teaching: English- 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000237

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Value, Faculty, Curriculum, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).
    1. You must have completed Bachelor studies to apply for Master degree, or completed Master degree studies to apply for PhD degree program, by the time of admission.

For more information on admission process and documentation refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GHowtoApply

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester:  $3,400 (for Master degree program, MBA),

$3,580 (for Doctoral degree program)

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – $550.

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GCostsNAid

Scholarships:

    • For Master’s programs: 50% tuition fee scholarship;
    • For Doctoral Programs: Dormitory fee is waived. Additionally, for the students who earned their Master’s degree in Dongseo University, admission fee is waived.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Visual Contents (Animation, Film, VFX)

The visual Contents graduate program offers MA, MFA, and Ph.D. degrees in animation, film, visual effects, and visual marketing & promotion research. Both Master’s and Ph.D. level programs cultivate creative and convergent talents required by industry, universities, and research institutes by educating art students with technical skills across the research fields and engineering students with an artistic sensibility.

The visual Contents graduate program seeks talented individuals with problem discovery, problem-solving, and creative abilities. The graduate program reinforces core knowledge, competencies, and convergence factors to foster professionals.

The career development program provides support through graduate student internships, HR information, updates on current trends in the field, and a local and global university-industrial network.
The Talent Development Center, combined with professors and industry experts, supports graduate students to build their portfolio and promote their demo reel to acquire a job within the industry.

The major courses studied here are:

    • convergence knowledge seminar,
    • thesis research,
    • research ethics,
    • media arts & sciences,
    • research visual elements & immersion methodology,
    • storytelling & producing methodology,
    • storytelling & music methodology,
    • editing methodology,
    • history & art criticism,
    • etc. (other courses depend on the track selected – animation/film/VFX/technology, service design, and business)

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000275

Language of teaching: English- 100%

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000231

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Value, Faculty, Curriculum, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).
    1. You must have completed Bachelor studies to apply for Master degree, or completed Master degree studies to apply for PhD degree program, by the time of admission.

For more information on admission process and documentation refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GHowtoApply

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester:  $4,550 (for Master degree program),

$4,690 (for Doctoral degree program)

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – $550.

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GCostsNAid

Scholarships:

    • For Master’s programs: 50% tuition fee scholarship;
    • For Doctoral Programs: Dormitory fee is waived.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Computer Engineering

Nowadays, there has been rapid progress in computer, information, and communication technologies. Super-speed communication and broadband services rapidly spread into our nation and society. Consequently, our society becomes highly reliant on computer and information technologies, and the related industries including networks, the Internet, and multimedia become essential and fundamental parts of our national economy in this information age. Following this trend, the needs are dramatically increasing for well-trained professionals on computer software design, Internet application services, and network technologies.

Department of Computer Engineering deals with various research and application disciplines including computer software, computer hardware, etc. In terms of practicing research and teaching, our department focuses on relevant theories as well as practices of the above-mentioned disciplines, so that our graduates are well prepared with firm theoretical bases and technologies which are required in industrial environments, universities, and research institutes.

Objectives

In the department of Computer Engineering, we base as our direction computer engineering and information network engineering which are basic technologies in computer and information communication. Based on that direction, we set our objective to produce professional technicians, creative designers, and original researchers on the computer, Internet application services, and information network technologies. For that objective, we conduct multi-lateral education which is deeply related to current industrial practices and includes project-based learning.

The major courses studied here are:

    • thesis research,
    • blockchain,
    • natural language processing,
    • data mining,
    • intelligence information system,
    • cryptographic theory,
    • software engineering,
    • digital forensic,
    • network security,
    • computer networks,
    • wireless communications network,
    • deep learning,
    • machine learning,
    • computer network programming,
    • ubiquitous computing,
    • digital signal processing,
    • digital image processing,
    • ubiquitous embedded system,
    • etc. (courses depend on the track selected)

For more information on curriculum, refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000270

Note: Computer Engineering graduate program is a combination of Korean and English track, students can select which one to join.

Language of teaching: English – 100%, Korean – 100%, or English and Korean

Department homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/ic/index.php?pCode=MN2000264

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Faculty, Curriculum, Admission)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must meet the minimum language requirements.
      • For English-based programs, you must obtain a score of TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600 (New TEPS 327).
    1. You must have completed Bachelor studies to apply for Master degree, or completed Master degree studies to apply for PhD degree program, by the time of admission.

For more information on admission process and documentation refer to: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GHowtoApply

Application dates: April 18 ~ May 31 for the Fall semester of 2022.

November 1 ~ November 30 for the Spring semester of 2023.

Tuition fee per semester:  $4,550 (for Master degree program),

$4,690 (for Doctoral degree program)

Additional admission fee is paid one time upon admitting to DSU – $550.

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=GCostsNAid

Scholarships:

    • For Master’s programs: 50% tuition fee scholarship;
    • For Doctoral Programs: Dormitory fee is waived.

Dormitory fee: International House 1&2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

Global Village – 650,000 KRW (per semester, vacation not included)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

Korean Language Programs

The Institute of Foreign Language Education helps students improve their Korean language skills and learn about Korean culture. Its highly experienced instructors and well-equipped facilities create a comfortable learning environment. The multimedia lecture rooms all have audio-visual capabilities for practice with listening and pronunciation. Also, while not in class, students can relax or have some food in the associated cafeteria.

Levels of Korean Language courses and more information

The following levels of Korean language program are suggested:

Beginner 1:

This is for beginners who haven’t learnt any Korean at all. The focus is on pronunciation, practical vocabulary, sentence structure, and simple conversations. There are classes on conversation, grammar, listening, and writing.

Beginner 2:

This level uses a textbook focusing on grammar, conjunction, actual conversation, and simple essay writing. There are classes on conversation, grammar, and writing.

Intermediate 1:

This level uses a suitable textbook focusing on passive verbs, causative verbs, and indirect speech. Students at this level experience notable improvements in their daily communicative abilities.

Intermediate 2:

This level uses a textbook focusing on Korean traditional culture, customs, and proverbs. Various kinds of expressions are also covered.

Advanced 1, 2:

These levels use textbooks aimed at helping foreigners who want to study Korean professionally. Learners gain insight into the society of Korea, its culture, and its history. Through practicing advanced conversations and essay writing, learners become able to engage with various Korean media outlets such as dramas, movies, newspapers, and novels.

Benefits of Korean Language Courses

Korean language courses are especially helpful for anyone planning to stay an extended amount of time in Korea or to work for a Korean company. Some of the many benefits presented by the courses at DSU include:

    • A homeroom-teacher system offering direct interaction and counseling;
    • A mentoring system for students in the Chinese Department;
    • Multimedia lecture rooms and labs for listening and pronunciation practice;
    • Fun and informative chances to experience Korean culture;
    • Friendship-building activities and sports;
    • Certificates issued by Dongseo University’s Institute of Foreign Language Education.

Korean Cultural Experiences

All Korean language courses at Dongseo University offer extra-curricular opportunities to learn about Korean culture and to practice Korean language skills in a natural environment. Some regularly offered special events include:

    • Informative presentations on Korean culture;
    • Korean culture experiences such as making Kimchi, watching traditional music concerts and performances, touring Busan, etc.
    • Language exchanges (international students and Korean students at DSU are paired to share ideas and cultures while developing language skills);
    • Contests and competitions – singing contests, talent shows, athletic events, etc.

Language of teaching: mostly in Korean language, but depending on the program level and the number of students in a group, an English, Chinese, or Japanese speaking instructor can be assigned as well.

KLP homepage: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=MN5000136

(browse on the left pane through other menu: Overview, Value, Faculty, Curriculum, etc.)

Minimum requirements for applying:

To qualify as an international student:

    1. You and your parents must have citizenship from a country other than Korea.
    2. You must have graduated from high school prior to entering the program.

Application dates: 

There are 4 semesters (10 weeks each) of KLP run within 1 year but regarding the visa matters, admission process runs twice a year – spring (May 1~31) and fall (November 1~30).

Tuition fee per semester:  1,100,000 KRW (10 weeks, 200 hours; textbook fee not included)

Dormitory fee: International House 2 – 530,000 KRW (per semester – 4 months)

More information about dormitories:

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng/index.php?pCode=Housing

https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/index.php?pCode=MN5000027&mode=fdn&idx=238&num=1

NOTE!

For international students residing abroad or having difficulties entering Korea, ONLINE Korean Language Program is suggested! Online course is available only if a group has more than 12 students.

Class fee: 500,000 KRW per semester (10 weeks, 200 hours)

Teaching method: Using ZOOM non-face-to-face classes.

 


For any questions regarding any of the programs at DSU, feel free to ask DSU admission office directly through the contact form below. 


 

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