Gimhae University
Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ·Private Technical College ·10 programmes ·Official website
About Gimhae University
Overview
Gimhae University (김해대학교) is a private technical college in Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, offering 2 to 4-year programs in health sciences, engineering, IT, business, beauty, and hotel culinary arts. It is IEQAS certified and holds exchange agreements with international universities including Kansas State University (USA) and Masaryk University (Czech Republic).
Why choose Gimhae University?
Gimhae University's IEQAS certification signals reliable international student management, which offers advantages for visa processing. Its exchange agreements with US and European universities create unique dual-degree and internship opportunities unavailable at most Korean technical colleges. Freshman scholarships are automatically available to new international students.
Campus & facilities
The campus in Gimhae-si features health science simulation labs, automotive and mechatronics workshops, AI-integrated medical labs, a beauty cosmetology center, and professional hotel culinary training facilities. International student support is managed through the International Exchange Office at inter.gimhae.ac.kr.
Student life
Gimhae-si is in the Busan-Gyeongnam metropolitan area, close to Gimhae International Airport. Students have easy access to Busan (20 minutes) — Korea's second-largest city — for shopping, beaches, and nightlife, while enjoying Gimhae's more affordable living costs.
Admission requirements
High school diploma, financial support documents, passport copy, health certificate. IELTS accepted for English-track programs. Korean language ability recommended for most programs. See inter.gimhae.ac.kr for application schedule and requirements.
Scholarships & financial aid
Freshman scholarship automatically available for all new international students. Academic excellence and language proficiency-based scholarships from second semester onward. Dual-degree program participants may qualify for additional institutional scholarships.
Key highlights
- IEQAS certified (quality assured for international students)
- Exchange agreements with Kansas State University & Masaryk University
- Dual degree, internship, and global exchange opportunities
- Programs in health sciences, engineering, IT, and hospitality
- Freshman scholarship for all new international students
Programmes & tuition (10)
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.