Natural sciences and physical education, master's and PhD
Dongguk University Fall 2026 General Graduate School guide for international applicants (Korean); Spring 2027 guide not yet posted ↗Checked 25 September 2026
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What can I study?
- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Bio-Environmental Science (language-exempt)
- Statistics
- Physical Education and Sport Science Convergence
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What do I need?
- Application form and study plan (two copies each), and the academic verification consent for overseas graduates
- Passport copy and alien registration card copy if you live in Korea
- Bachelor's graduation certificate with an apostille or consular confirmation, the diploma (China) and the full four-year transcript in English or Korean; PhD applicants add the master's papers; CHSI verification for Chinese degrees
- Department recommendation (sent by the department)
- Language certificate, two copies
- Nationality proof for you and your parents, and a notarised family relationship certificate with an apostille or consular confirmation
- Schooled entirely abroad: primary, middle and high school certificates and transcripts plus an entry and exit record
THE BANK BALANCE IS USD 20,000 or the equivalent, from a Korean or foreign bank (no passbook copies), issued within 30 days, sent after tuition payment. Chinese bank money frozen six months. Full-scholarship holders send the scholarship proof instead.
Application fee 80,000 won for a master's, 90,000 for a PhD or integrated course.
Dormitory, 2026 basis: Namsan Hall about 390,000 won a month, Goyang Hall about 340,000, meals extra.
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All requirements
- NEWEST GUIDE IS FALL 2026. No Spring 2027 graduate guide was posted on 25 September 2026
- You and both parents are foreign nationals, or you did all your schooling from primary school to your last degree abroad. A nationality taken after birth must be at least two years old
- A bachelor's for a master's or integrated course; a master's for a PhD; any previous major (prerequisite courses if different). No transfer admission
- LANGUAGE, one of (scores within two years): TOPIK 3; TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5 or New TEPS 327; an English-speaking nationality; a Korean degree; a Korean-language degree abroad; Sejong intermediate 2; KIIP 3; or a department recommendation
- LANGUAGE-EXEMPT departments include mathematics, physics, chemistry, life science, pharmacy, most engineering, semiconductors, medical AI, medicine, Korean medicine, geography, International Buddhist Studies and Global Business
- Selection: department head recommendation plus documents, with an interview arranged by the department; portfolio for modern literature, architecture and fine art; practical for Korean music
- Departments marked E accept English-only applicants; Japanese Studies accepts Japanese; Global Business is taught entirely in Chinese
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