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Dongguk University

University · Seoul

A private Buddhist-founded university in central Seoul, with life science departments on the BioMedi campus in Goyang. Undergraduate courses are taught in Korean with no English track; TOPIK 3 or the school's own level test is needed to apply. Some graduate departments take English-only applicants. Runs its own Korean institute.

Official admissions page
Where?
Seoul
Seoul campus (Jung-gu) and BioMedi campus (Goyang, Gyeonggi-do)
How many foreigners are here?
In total2,856
On a degree2,856

The school's own figures for 2020.

What can I study?
Taught inKorean
LevelsMaster, Bachelor
Funding3 listed
AdmissionEngineering, computing and the arts, master's and PhDDongguk University · SeoulJust closedAdmissionHumanities, social sciences and business, master's and PhDDongguk University · SeoulJust closedAdmissionMedicine, Korean medicine and pharmacy, master's and PhDDongguk University · SeoulJust closedAdmissionNatural sciences and physical education, master's and PhDDongguk University · SeoulJust closedAdmissionBuddhist studies and humanities, BADongguk University · SeoulJust closedAdmissionBusiness, BBADongguk University · SeoulJust closed
Who pays?
ScholarshipDongguk Global Diversification ScholarshipDongguk UniversityJust closedScholarshipDongguk language excellence and admission scholarships (undergraduate)Dongguk UniversityJust closedScholarshipDongguk graduate scholarships: SRD full tuition and language awardsDongguk UniversityNo dates yet
Next deadline?
Nothing open now
The last round has closed. Schools usually open the next one about the same time each year, so check the official page.
When does it open?
SpringFor 2027, applications ran in October.
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Dongguk Office of International Students, admission guides ↗Checked 25 September 2026

Official sources. Waegook does not guarantee admission, funding or a visa.