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印 University Profile
Dongshin University (동신대학교)
◎ Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Who is it for?
For students starting their Korea journey in Naju — programs up to medicine/health sciences · English-track options.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You are interested in medicine or health fields — they are taught on this campus.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
An innovation city near Gwangju with its own KTX station
CityNaju · Gwangju / JeollaDormRoom for ~19.6% of studentsMajors35 departments & majors
Quick facts
Location
Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Type
Private
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.1M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~19.6% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Arts & Sports · Medicine & Health · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
35 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
Application period
2026: 2025.11.3~11.13, ~11.18, ~11.21, ~11.27, ~12.4 | 2026: 2026.5.11~6.11, ~6.24, ~6.30, ~7.6..
Admission type
- Foreign Special Admission (new admission and transfer), document screening 100% (interview 100%: general knowledge/motivation 50% + character/values 50%, fail if 70 or below). Tracks: English Track, Korean Track, Bilingual Track (for applicants who don’t meet the language requirement, conditional on completing a Korean-language course after admission). Eligibility: both parents must be foreign nationals (dual citizens excluded); new admission requires high-school graduation (or expected), transfer requires 2+ years completed or graduation from a 4-year university.
- new admission, 4 2.
Language requirements
Korean Track: TOPIK Level 3+ or the university’s own DS-TOPIK Level 3+. English Track: one of IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL PBT550·iBT80·CBT210 / TEPS 550+, or exempt for high-school graduates from English-speaking countries (South Africa, New Zealand, US, Ireland, UK, Canada, Australia). Applicants who meet neither requirement are admitted via the Bilingual Track and must complete the university’s designated Korean-language course.
Competition (reference)
- 4 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 1440
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 2026-07-02
Contact & location
Location
Naju · Gwangju / Jeolla · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
International Education Institute TEL: +82-61-330-4011~4018, FAX: +82-61-330-3979, Email: [email protected], [email protected]
International office
International Education Institute,: (58245) 89, / 89 Dongshindae-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 58245, Republic of Korea, TEL: +82-61-330-4011~4019, Homepage: www.dsu.ac.kr, ie.dsu.ac.kr
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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