All Levels
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare
Dongguk University
Seoul, South Korea
"A Seoul private university with a large international community"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#520 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
About Dongguk University
Dongguk University is a private university in Seoul with roots going back to 1906. It is known for Buddhist studies, humanities, film and arts, pharmacy, business and engineering. It rose to #520 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 from #=618 a year earlier, and about a quarter of its students are international.
Rankings & Recognition
#520
Ranked #520 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=618 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1906
Founded
12,944
Total Students
3,115
International Students
857
Faculty
13%
International Staff
Popular Programs
Humanities
Film and Arts
Pharmacy
Business
Engineering
Buddhist Studies
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Dongguk admissions
Intakes
Spring and Fall
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
D-2 student visa
Post-Study Work
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Green Card Pathway
F-2 residency (points-based)
Financials
Application Fee
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Avg Scholarship
GKS full scholarship
Career Outcomes
7%
Placement Ratio
Up to 2 years (D-10 visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Dongguk's main campus is in Jung-gu, central Seoul.
Campus Details
Seoul
main campus
857
faculty
3115
international students
Campus Forecast
Four seasons. Hot
humid summers with July monsoon rain; cold
dry winters. Jan avg about -2C
Aug avg about 26C (approx.).
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms for students
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (per year)
Living Cost (per year)
Intakes & Deadlines
Dongguk admits international students in March and September. Check the Dongguk international admissions site for exact 2027 dates.
Scholarships at Dongguk University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma or equivalent; language proof per programme.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's for Master's; master's for PhD.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study plan / personal statement
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (TOPIK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Dongguk international admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the Dongguk international admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application fee if one applies.
4
Review
The university reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and Certificate of Admission (COA).
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Visa & arrive
Apply for a D-2 student visa, then register with the university and the immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
Dongguk's main campus is in Jung-gu, central Seoul.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Buddhist Studies
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Bachelor's
Film and Digital Media
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Bachelor's
Business Administration
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Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
Master's
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Master's
Buddhist Studies (Master's)
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Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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