Dong-Eui University

Key Highlights

• Private university in Busan recognized on the Korean government’s Study in Korea portal
• Institutional roots date to 1977; university authorization followed in 1983
• Offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study
• Primarily Korean-medium, with selected international-track options

Student Life & Environment

Student support is centered on the Gaya Campus. The Korean government’s Study in Korea listing reports a library, student center, computer-practice facilities, halls and performance spaces, an art gallery, club rooms, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The same government listing identifies university accommodation for international undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and Korean-language students. Housing capacity and assignments should be confirmed for the relevant semester because the government listing was last updated in June 2025. The international office manages foreign-student admission and accommodation arrangements. Its pages also provide guidance on immigration status and the documents commonly needed for alien registration or visa extension. This is practically important for students arriving from abroad, but immigration requirements remain subject to Korean government rules and individual circumstances. Other support includes individual and group counseling, psychological testing, coaching, and referral through the Student Counseling Center. Career-related services include career planning, employment preparation, internships or field practice, job-skills programs, and college-specific consulting through the university’s employment-support structure. International exchange opportunities are also advertised, although applicants should verify current partner availability, selection criteria, credit recognition, and language requirements. Students seeking housing should apply early and request the current residence fee, meal arrangement, room type, and contract dates before committing.

Location & Surroundings

Dong-Eui University’s principal Gaya Campus is at 176 Eomgwang-ro in Busanjin-gu, Busan. Busanjin-gu places students within Busan, South Korea’s major southeastern metropolitan and port city, rather than in a separate satellite town. The university’s official transport directions say students can use a campus shuttle from Exit 5 of Dong-eui University Station. Because the campus rises away from the station, applicants with mobility concerns should review the campus map, shuttle stops, and building access before visiting. The university also maintains a Yangjeong Campus at 52-57 Yangjeong-ro in Busanjin-gu. Official directions connect that site with Yangjeong Station on Busan Metro Line 1 and local bus services. Students should not assume that a program taught at one campus uses facilities at the other; the assigned teaching site should be confirmed with the department. Living in Busan gives students access to a large urban transport network and a diverse regional economy. Commute time and housing choice will depend on the assigned campus, terrain, transfers, and class schedule. International students comparing residences should consider both access to campus transport and the administrative requirements for reporting an off-campus address.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Dong-Eui University does not have one uniform tuition figure across all students. The Korean government’s Study in Korea profile publishes per-semester estimates by academic field and degree level, with different amounts for humanities and social studies, natural sciences and physical education, and engineering and arts. Those figures were last modified in June 2025 and are denominated in US dollars on the portal, so they should be treated as dated comparison figures rather than a 2026 invoice. Applicants should obtain the current KRW tuition bill for their exact program and intake and separately budget for the application fee, admission charges where applicable, housing, meals, insurance, visa-related expenses, books, and personal costs. International undergraduate scholarships include first-semester tuition waivers tied to specified Korean or English proficiency. The official scholarship page also describes later-semester awards based on relative academic performance, plus certain language-improvement and participation awards. Conditions are detailed, and awards should not be assumed until confirmed in the current admission and scholarship rules. University career services provide career planning, individual consulting, employment education, internships or field practice, job-skills development, and support extending into graduate follow-up. These services may help students build experience, but the university sources reviewed do not establish guaranteed placements, salaries, or employer outcomes. Prospective students should ask their intended department for recent, program-specific career and licensing information, especially in regulated healthcare and professional fields.