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Admission DONG-A UNIVERSITY, WHERE WE MAKE YOUR HISTORY

Academic Programs

Recruitment Procedure and Schedule

Semester Announcement of Application Guidelines 》 Application and Document Submission 》 Document Evaluation and Interview 》 Announcement of Successful Applicants 》 Tuition Payment 》 Visa Document Dispatch
Spring Semester (March Admission) Mid-October Mid-November Mid-December Early January Early January Mid-January
Fall Semester (September Admission) Mid-April Mid-May Mid-June Early July Early July Mid-July

Recruitment timing may change according to the schedule.

Recruitment Tracks and Departments

Track Definition Departments for Admission
Korean Language Track This is the admission process that verifies the 'Korean language proficiency' of applicants at the time of admission, and most of the classes are conducted in Korean. Please refer to the admission guidelines for more details
English Track ？This is the admission process that assesses the 'English proficiency' of applicants at the time of admission, and most of the classes are conducted in English. Please refer to the admission guidelines for more details.
Chinese Track This is the admission process that assesses the 'Chinese proficiency' of applicants at the time of admission, and most of the classes are conducted in Chinese. International Law Department

The recruitment departments and the availability of Korean/English tracks may change each semester, so please refer to the recruitment guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Division Qualification Requirements
Nationality Criteria Foreign Students with Both Parents Being Foreign Nationals
※ Dual Citizens and Stateless Individuals are Not Recognized as Foreign Nationals
eligibility criteria based on one's educational background Master's Degree 1. Graduates or Prospective Graduates of 4-year Universities in Korea or Abroad
2. Individuals Recognized as Having Equivalent or Higher Qualifications Under Other Laws
Doctoral Degree 1. Individuals who have obtained or are expected to obtain a master's degree from domestic or foreign graduate schools
2. Individuals recognized as having equivalent or higher qualifications under other laws
Integrated Master's and Doctoral Program Type 1 Equivalent to the Master's Degree Program
Integrated Master's and Doctoral Program Type 2 1. Individuals who are currently in their 2nd semester or beyond of the master's program at our university (students in the 3rd or 4th semester)
2. Those whose major field in the master's program matches the major field they are applying for in the integrated program
※ Taking a leave of absence before entering the integrated program is not allowed (if a leave of absence is taken, the acceptance will be canceled).
※ Applications from students on leave of absence or graduates are not accepted."
language skills Korean Language Track TOPIK Level 3 or higher ※ However, for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Korean Language Track departments where the language of instruction is "Korean or English," the submission of the following English Track scores is accepted (In such cases, eligibility for the English Track scholarship is possible).
English Track
TOEFL iBT New TEPS IELTS
71 327 5.5
※ Language proficiency scores are only accepted if obtained within 2 years from the application date
※ However, the following applicants may be exempt from submitting language proficiency scores
Division Details
Applicants for the English Track who are from countries where English is the native language (South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia) and have completed secondary education or higher education (university-level courses) Applicants who do not possess language proficiency test scores may be exempt from submitting a score and will be evaluated through an interview for final admission. In this case, they must submit proof of completing their secondary or higher education in English. (Applicants with language proficiency scores should submit their language test scores.)
Applicants for science and engineering, arts and physical education, and medicine Applicants without language proficiency scores may be exempt from submitting their scores and will be evaluated through an interview. (Applicants with language proficiency scores should submit their language proficiency test scores.)

Evaluation Method

Qualification Assessment 》 Document Review 》 Interview
  • Confirmation of Required Documents Submission
  • Verification of Eligibility
  
  • Comprehensive Evaluation Including University Grades
  
  • For Korean Residents : In-Person Interview
  • For Overseas Residents : Telephone, Video Interview, etc.

Applicants who pass the qualification assessment are all candidates for document review and a major field interview.

Required Documents for Submission

Division Master's Master's/ Doctoral Integrated Doctoral Details Submission form form
Application form ○ ○ ○ Complete the online application and then print and submit it (www.studyinkorea.go.kr) Original  
Personal statement ○ ○ ○ translates to "Write and sign in Korean or English" in English. Original 1
Academic plan (in mathematics) ○ ○ ○ Write in Korean or English Original 2
One photo (3cm × 4cm) ○ ○ ○ To be attached and submitted with the application form for admission. Original  
Passport copy ○ ○ ○ Your own passport Copy  
Undergraduate degree (expected) certificate ○ ○ X Refer to 'Caution Note D.' Certified Copy  
Master's degree (expected) certificate X X ○
Undergraduate transcript ○ ○ X Refer to 'Caution Note E.' For integrated master's and doctoral programs, only Type 2 applicants need to submit. Notarized Copy  
Master's transcript X △ ○
Educational records consent form ○ ○ ○ Complete and sign by yourself. Original 3
Language proficiency documents ○ ○ ○ Refer to ‘3. Eligibility - C. Language Proficiency Standards.‘ Original  
Parent-student relationship certificate ○ ○ ○ Refer to ‘Caution Note F’ Original  
Parent's identification ○ ○ ○ Submit an identification document or passport issued by a foreign government. Copy  
Copy of alien registration card △ △ △ Copy both the front and back sides and submit (limited to the holder) Copy  
Proof of financial support ○ ○ ○ A financial statement issued by the guarantor or a bank deposit certificate with a balance of USD 18,000 or equivalent (issued within one month), refer to 'Caution Note G’ Original  
Financial statement ○ ○ ○ Submit only if you have submitted a bank statement from the financial guarantor Original 4
Letters of recommendation △ △ △ Submit only by the following applicants:
- Integrated master's and doctoral program Type 2 applicants
- Applicants for the Department of Tourism Management		 Original Free
Enrollment certificate X △ X Submit only by integrated master's and doctoral program Type 2 applicants Original  
Research achievements list and materials △ △ △ Submit only by eligible individuals Copy 5
Research plan X ○ ○ Write in Korean or English Original 6
Approval letter △ △ △
  • Submit only if the departments of the lower-level programs are different for applicants in the field of science and medicine.
  • Request via email to the advising professor of Dong-A University's department of application (refer to the admission guidelines for contact information).
  • When requesting an approval letter, provide a comprehensive explanation of your application details, academic intentions, expertise in your field, research plan, etc. (Attach CV).
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Checklist ○ ○ ○ Compile the documents in the order of the checklist and submit them Original 8

Submit all documents in Korean or English. Documents in other languages should be translated into Korean or English and certified before submission.

Additional documents may be required for qualification assessment.

Please note that the details may change every semester, so be sure to check the admission guidelines before applying.