Dongseo University
Busan ·Private University ·14 programmes ·Official website
Internationally accredited university in Korea's second-largest coastal city. Ranked No.2 Nationwide for Overseas Employment (2023). Asia's No.1 Future-Oriented University for Cultural Content. 1,600+ international students and 200+ global partner universities.
About Dongseo University
Overview
Dongseo University (동서대학교) is a vibrant private university in Busan, founded in 1991. Its International College offers fully English-taught undergraduate programs in Global Business Administration, Computer Science, Game Development, Animation, Film and Visual Effects, Digital Design, and more — making it one of Korea's most internationally accessible universities.
Why choose Dongseo University?
Dongseo's International College lets students complete a full Korean university degree entirely in English, studying creative and technology disciplines that are in high global demand. Located in Busan, students enjoy a cosmopolitan coastal lifestyle with beaches, film festivals, and lower living costs than Seoul.
Campus & facilities
The Sentrum Campus in Busan's Sasang-gu features film production studios, game and animation labs, design studios, computer science labs, International House dormitories, Global Village dormitories, a library, sports facilities, and an international student center.
Student life
Busan offers Haeundae Beach, the Busan International Film Festival, world-class seafood, and a thriving student social scene — all at living costs significantly lower than Seoul. Dongseo's international community is large and active, with regular cultural events, film screenings, and startup competitions.
Admission requirements
High school diploma, financial support documents, passport copy. International College: TOPIK 2+ (Korean track) or English proficiency (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 71 for English track). Application fee: ₩770,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
Scholarships & financial aid
Scholarships range from full tuition + housing to 30% partial tuition reduction, assessed case-by-case based on merit and financial need. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) nominations available. TWISE pathway discounts apply.
Key highlights
- International College with fully English-taught programs
- Film, Game Development, Animation, Computer Science, AI programs
- Scholarship: merit/need based, 30–100% tuition coverage
- Located in Busan — Korea's coastal metropolis
- Dormitory available from ₩530,000/semester
Programmes & tuition (14)
A comprehensive 4-year business administration program in English at Dongseo's International College. Covers marketing, finance, management, and international business with strong industry connections.
A 4-year computer science program in English with specializations in cloud computing, AI, IoT, and software development. Graduates are equipped for roles in software engineering, AI development, and IT project management.
Dongseo University's Foreign Language Education Center offers a comprehensive Korean Language Training Program for international students. The program runs year-round with 4 semesters (Spring: Mar–May, Summer: May–Jul, Fall: Sep–Nov, Winter: Dec–Feb). Curriculum targets both dail...
One-time fees
Studying in South Korea — what to know
Monthly living expenses typically range ₩500,000–₩1,000,000 for food, transport and essentials. Dormitories are around ₩200,000–₩400,000/month, and provincial cities cost less than Seoul.
Many programmes are taught in English; most universities offer Korean courses. Basic Korean (TOPIK 1–2) is needed for some programmes. We provide language training and TOPIK prep.
International students study on a D-2 visa. We guide you through the entire visa process. It allows part-time work up to 20 hours/week in term and full-time during vacations.
Korea has world-class healthcare. Students join the National Health Insurance (NHIS) — roughly ₩60,000–₩80,000/month — covering most medical costs.