Dongguk University
University’s presentation
Dongguk University is a Buddhist university founded by Buddhist pioneers in 1906. We are proud of the history of Dongguk University, notably its celebration of Korea’s independence following a period of hardship. It was forced to close twice under Japanese colonial rule in Korea. Despite these unfortunate events, it maintained its pride in the ideas of Korean nationalist historiography until Korea’s independence was eventually achieved. Therefore, Buddhism, ethnicity, and history are the three pillars of Dongguk University’s identity.
Dongguk University has nurtured approximately 350,000 experts to contribute to developing the foundation for Korea’s modernization and democratization. It has also fostered new specialists who can chart the future of humanity. Furthermore, it has made constant efforts to develop Buddhism in Korea. It recently established the Founding Committee to elevate its status as a world-class university based on its slogan “The restoration of Buddhism leads to the development of Dongguk and vice versa.” We boast our contribution to advancing Korea’s modernization and democratization and cultivating professionals who can chart the future of humanity based on the cultural content of Korean Buddhism.
In addition, Dongguk University has provided unique education that is not offered by other universities and that can enhance teaching of universal values. Our unique education mainly consists of meditation and enhanced field training and practice. Students can develop into the experts that society needs by experiencing mental stability and peace through meditation and participating in enhanced field training and practice. Our unique education also aims to nurture creative and integrated experts who can become world leaders. We have provided students with modern education that reflects 上求菩提 下化衆生, the core of the Buddha’s teaching, which means the following: attain enlightenment and then benefit your neighbors. Our education helps students achieve mental freedom and engage in virtuous practices to benefit communities.
Address
30, 1 gil, Pildong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-715, Korea
Website
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
incoming@dongguk.edu
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
15406
Proportion of international students
10%
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B1
- B2
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
Korean
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
N/A
Linguistic support
Intensive Korean Language Program
The course is very intensive which is held for 10 weeks (4hours every day). The tuition fees are originally KRW1,750,000 per quarter, but we give a 30% discount for exchange students who are in intermediate and advanced level for Korean Language.
Website : interlangen.dongguk.edu
Equivalence of university credits
1 korean credit = 1.67 ECTS credit
Additional fees
Yes
Use of additional fees
International Exchange Student Fee : KRW 50,000/semester
Services available on the campus
N/A
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes
Accommodation solutions and amounts
"On-campus Housing: Chungmu and Namsan Residence Hall are in seoul campus. Goyang Residence Hall is only for the college of Life Science and Biotechnology students who are going to study in Ilsan campus. * The on-campus housing options are limited.
Students can choose to live either at the On-campus housing or find their own accommodations (self-prepared place)."