Dong-A University
Study Abroad in Busan at Dong-A University for 1 or 2 Semesters
Study in the second largest city of South Korea, Busan. Busan is built right on the coast, contains historic temples and is home to more than 3,5 million inhabitants. The city is in the southern part of the country and is considered the main tourism destinations in Korea. Busan is home to sacred mountains and is surrounded by pristine beaches that easily compete with Miami, Florida. Busan offers hot springs to explore and has a culinary culture that one can only love. Moreover, Busan is one of Asia’s main logistic hubs and home to some of the biggest logistics enterprises in the world. Dong-A university belongs to the best universities in the region and is the best private university in Busan. At Dong-A University, you will have the unique opportunity to dive into the Korean culture and to learn from some of the best professionals from the country.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SEMESTERS
Spring (Mar – June)
Autumn (Aug – Dec)
Max. Credits
ca. 30 ECTS / 18 US credits
Program Content
Lectures, Excursions
Levels of Study
Bachelor , GAP year
Fees
1990 EUR (2550 EUR) / semester
+ 75 EUR application fee
Study Fields
Business and Management
SEMESTER DATES
SPRING 2022**
- Semester dates
- March 1st – June 17th, 2022
- Orientation
- March 1st - 2nd, 2022
- First application deadline
- December 3rd, 2021*
- Second application deadline
- January 9th, 2022
AUTUMN 2022**
- Semester dates
- August 31st – December 19th, 2022
- Orientation
- September 1st - 2nd
- Application deadline
- June 13rd, 2022
- Holiday
- TBA
SPRING 2023**
- Semester dates
- March 2nd – June 20th, 2023
- Orientation
- February 27th - 29th, 2023
- First application deadline
- November 28th, 2022*
- Second application deadline
- January 9th, 2023
You may apply for semesters in the upcoming years already.
**) Dates still tentative
Program Highlights
- Boost your career prospects by studying abroad in one of Asia’s best private Universities
- Study in the biggest tourism destination in Korea
- Enjoy the cultural diversity in the multicultural melting pot of Busan
- Meet new people from all over the world and build an international network
- Explore pristine beaches, historic temples, sacred mountains, unique attractions, and a flourishing art scene
- Enjoy a variety of free-time activities, both in Busan and on campus
STUDYING IN DONG-A UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Dong-A University is the right choice for those who want to challenge themselves academically at a top-class private university in South Korea. The courses at DAU are diverse, intriguing, modern and based on the to-date academic standards around the world.
Studying at Dong-A University is for you if…
- You’re a high school graduate looking for new challenges
- You want to be able to choose among a great selection of top-notch courses
- You want to improve your English and intercultural communication skills
- You want to get to know life and culture in one of the most intriguing countries in Asia
- You want to network with people from all over the world.
Open for Gap Year Applications
You can apply for a gap year program if you are a high school or college graduate with uncertain plans or simply wish to take a break from your everyday activities. Studying abroad during your gap year is an excellent opportunity to refocus your life!
Course Lists
As an exchange student at Dong-A University (DAU), you have plenty of options when making your course selections. You can pick your courses freely from the level (year) and the subject area most suitable and interesting for you. Asia Exchange students can choose from Business and Management Courses as listed below.
Course list
Courses offered for Spring (Syllabi)
Courses offered for Autumn (Syllabi)
Course documents
The syllabi are exemplary and available for most courses. The remaining syllabi will be handed out at the beginning of lectures at the latest. In the course schedule documents, the terms “first,” “second,” etc., refer to first-year studies, second-year studies, etc., meaning the year in which degree students are expected to take the courses.
Availability of courses
Since DAU offers no tailor-made exchange program with specific courses, students should be prepared for possible course changes. Pick some extra courses when making your initial course selection if one of your choices isn’t available. At the beginning of the semester, you can still make some changes to your course plan if needed after arriving at the destination.
How to choose the courses?
Students can choose the courses 2 weeks before the semester start through a buddy program where a Korean student from Dong-A will help them register their courses because the registration website is
Students can choose as many courses as they wish, as long as their total worth doesn’t exceed 18 local credits (30 ECTS/18 US credits). As the maximum amount of credits would be highly demanding, Hankuk University recommends exchange students take max. 12-15 credits per semester. The majority of the courses are worth 3 credits. Read more about credit conversion here.
Part of our DNA is to keep excellent relationships with all our partners. Due to this special relationship with Dong-A University, you save approximately 500 EUR of the tuition fee compared to applying without us. On top of that, you are saving lots of your efforts and time and have the most secure way to get your study place confirmed.
Tuition fee: 1990 EUR EUR (2550 EUR) / semester
Application fee: 75 EUR.
See what’s included in the fees.
Are you from outside of Europe? Find out more about fees.
Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange
- Confirmation even in one day
- Asia Exchange Guide with lots of information e.g., about studies and accommodation and Visa Guide
- Pre-departure orientation webinar
- Orientation days
- No English proficiency test required
- Save more than 500 EUR compared to regular tuition fees
- 100 EUR additional discount when applying for two semesters.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years (you must be 18 years old at the time of your application)
- You should be currently enrolled at an institution of higher education (university, university of applied sciences or similar)
- Sufficient English skills (B2 level). You’re not required to take an official language test, however.
See the additional requirements.
- An official transcript of records of your latest semester in English.
- A copy of the identification page of your passport. Please note that your passport must be valid for at least 12 months after arriving in Korea. If your passport expires earlier, please apply for a new one and submit it before the application deadline. Applications sent without a valid passport cannot be processed.
- A free form personal statement and a study plan limited to one A4 page in English (What do you want to achieve through this student exchange program?).
- Dong-A University application form
APPLY to study at the Dong-A University
DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents
APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents
CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.
- Flexible application: You can apply even if you’re not yet certain of your plans. Cancel at no extra cost up to 1 month before the program starts.
- Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide after you apply.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scan all the required attachments to your computer in PDF format.
- Fill out the online application form below and submit it with the required attachments.
Uploading and submitting the attachments
- Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
- If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
- All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of applying or by the application deadline at the very latest.
- You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
- There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.
Confirmation, official acceptance letter and visa
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from when your application is complete with all the required documents. You’ll receive the official acceptance letter 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point. You need the official acceptance letter to apply for a student visa.
Fees
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below). You’ll receive the invoice for the tuition fee about 2.5 months before the semester starts.
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have valid accident and health insurance for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
ABOUT DONG-A UNIVERSITY
Established in 1946, Dong-A University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Busan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Dong-A University (DAU) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Dong-A University (DAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Address: 37 Nakdong-daero 550(obaegosip)be, Hadan 2(i)-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
DONG-A UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION
Accredited by International Education Quality Assurance System
VISA
All international students residing outside Korea will need to apply for a student visa at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea. You must apply for the visa in person at your home country’s Korean embassy. Read about the visa application procedure here.
ACCOMMODATION
Dong-A University does have on-campus accommodation, a dormitory. Many international students stay in these dormitories but may look for their accommodation independently as well. You can try looking before you arrive in Busan, but you can still do it once you are in the country.
Some students stay at hostels/hotels for the first week to get to know the other students/potential roommates during the orientation events. If this is your preferred approach, we recommend booking the accommodation for your first days via Agoda. However, we still recommend looking into your long-term accommodation well in advance before your flight. Remember, other students will also be looking for places to stay!
Frequent asked questions
STUDIES & SCHEDULES
coming soon
VISA & TRAVEL
Q: What type of visa do I need to have to study in South Korea?
A: You will need a D2 student visa to study in South Korea. For Summer School students, a visa may not be needed due to the length of the program. Please contact your local embassy for more details.
Q: When can I apply for my visa?
A: You can start your visa application process after receiving the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter will be sent to you at the latest one month before the start of the semester. Read our general visa instructions here.
All international students residing outside Korea will need to apply for a student visa at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea. You must apply for the visa in person at your home country’s Korean embassy. Read about the visa application procedure here.
ACCOMMODATION
Dong-A University does have on-campus accommodation, a dormitory. Many international students stay in these dormitories but may look for their accommodation independently as well. You can try looking before you arrive in Busan, but you can still do it once you are in the country.
Some students stay at hostels/hotels for the first week to get to know the other students/potential roommates during the orientation events. If this is your preferred approach, we recommend booking the accommodation for your first days via Agoda. However, we still recommend looking into your long-term accommodation well in advance before your flight. Remember, other students will also be looking for places to stay!
HEALTH & SAFETY
Q: Do I need to take into account any healthcare-related matters?
A: In addition to the basic vaccinations (MMR and diphtheria-tetanus), travelers are most often advised to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. Vaccinations always depend partly on the individual, so remember to consult your physician.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: All students are required to have valid travel insurance for the duration of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers here.
COSTS
Q: What kind of costs should I be prepared for?
A: In addition to tuition fees, you should be prepared to pay for the student visa, flights, accommodation and other living costs.
The cost of living in Seoul is comparable to most European countries. However, like everywhere, the cost of living highly depends on your anticipated lifestyle. Usually, our students consider Seoul as well affordable.
If you try to keep your costs as low as possible and avoid excessive spending, then the cost of living can be as low as 800,000 KRW per month.
However, most of our students spend around 1,000,000 – 1,200,000 KRW per month.
Luckily there are many options to help lower your costs while living in South Korea – goshiwons and public transport are great examples.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrollment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill out the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
The official letter of acceptance will be delivered to you 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?
A: The university prepares and sends the transcripts of records usually within 2-3 months after the end of the semester.
Q: Do I need to know any Korean beforehand?
A: It is not mandatory to know any korean beforehand. However, knowing only a few basic words and phrases in advance will already help you a lot! HUFS also offers Korean language courses at different levels through their Korean Language Center.
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