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印 University Profile
Tongmyong University (동명대학교)
◎ Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Gwangju — English-track options.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
Southern Gwangju — the artsy Yangnim-dong quarter, 1 hr 40 min to Seoul by KTX
CityGwangju · Busan / GyeongnamDormRoom for ~12.5% of studentsMajors58 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.4M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~12.5% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
58 listed in the official disclosure
Korean language program
Korean Language Program and EAP via Global office
English-taught track. English Track across departments (International Logistics, Mechatronics, International Business, College of AI)
Admissions details
Application period
- Fall 2026: 1st round Apr 13-30, 2026
- 2nd round Jun 1-18, 2026 (Spring intake applies in Dec)
Admission type
- Special admission for international students (UG: new + 2nd/3rd/4th-year transfer
- Graduate)
- online via uwayapply.com + mailed documents
Language requirements
- Korean track: TOPIK 3 min (level 4 before graduation) or TOPIK 2 + 250h Korean coursework
- English track: TOEFL 550 / iBT 80 / CBT 210 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 550
English track
English Track across departments (International Logistics, Mechatronics, International Business, College of AI)
Competition (reference)
- 5.8 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 1459
Intake year
2026
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-06-26
Contact & location
Location
Gwangju · Busan / Gyeongnam · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- +82-51-629-3011 (UG, [email protected]) / +82-51-629-3012 (Graduate, [email protected])
- [email protected]
- fax 051-629-1889
International office
- International Exchange Office, Bldg 17 Room 304, 428 Sinseon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48520
- www.tu.ac.kr
GKS contact
[email protected] (NIIED national GKS) (unverified)
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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