The Korean government invites 125 international students from 67 countries who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Korea.

Duksung Women's University welcomes students from all backgrounds to join the beautiful and dynamic campus of 100 years of history. We believe that divesity is our asset, and your difference is what makes us different.

To study at Duksung Women's University as a GKS grantee, any applicant should successfully pass through the 1st selection process set by the Korean Embassy of his or her country of origin.  Please refer to the attached application form and guideline, and contact your Korean Embassy for submission details.

While completing the attached application, make sure to put DWU as your first choice university in order to be considered for admission.

  Ⅰ. Overview of the University

❍ 1920 Establishment of Geunhwa School by Ms. Cha Mirisa

❍ 1952 Restructured into a 4 year university

❍ 1961 Establishment of Duksung Graduate School

❍ 2009 Founding of Duksung Global Partnership Program to foster intellectuals in developing countries

❍ 2012, 2014 Hosting Duksung-UN Women World Congress of Global Partnership

❍ 2016, 2018 ~ 2020 Obtained the ‘International Education Quality Assurance’ by the Ministry of Education

❍ 2018 ~ 2022 Selected as the Korean Language Institute for ‘Global Korea Scholarship(GKS) Program’ by MoE

❍ 2019 ~ 2021 Selected for ‘University Innovation Support Program’ by the MoE

❍ 2019 ~ 2021 Selected as an Authorized TOPIK Test Center

❍ 2020 Celebration of 100th anniversary

❍ 2020 Selected for ‘Campus Town Project’ by Seoul City

❍ 2020 Selected for ‘Leading University Project for International Cooperation’ by the MoE

❍ 2020 ~ 2024 Selected as Model University for ‘University Career Development Center’ by the Ministry of Employment and Labor

 

2. Key Information

❍ About the University

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020, Duksung Women’s University inherits its independent and creative founding spirit from its founder Ms. Cha Mirisa who was an educator and activist for women’s rights. With 100 years of history and tradition in fostering creative intellectuals, DWU prepares to leap to a new hundred years of possibilities with an innovative and collaborative approach to education. Consisted of two beautiful campuses in Seoul, DWU will give you an enriched academic, social, and cultural experience preparing to strive into the ever changing global world.

 

❍ Self-directed Major Destining System

All students will be enrolled in ChaMirisa College of Liberal Arts for their freshmen year to explore the academic fields of their interest before they select their major at the end of their first year. All international students are assigned to the academic major of their choice. Additional to their major, students can design their educational programs to enhance their academic degree such as Nano Degree Program that studies a specific fields in depth within their academic field, Micro Degree Program that combines courses from two or more academic fields to create their own major, and the second major system.

 

❍ Korean & Asian Studies Program

To provide a global perspective and promote cultural understanding about Korea and the far east, DWU offers a Korean & Asian Studies Program. Through related courses, students will be able to explore various aspects of Korean & Asian culture and will be able to have a deeper under standing about East Asia overall.

Ⅱ. Academics

1. Academic Programs

College	Division	Major
College of Global Convergence	Languages and Literature	Korean Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	Japanese Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	Chinese Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	English Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	French Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	German Language and Literature
	Languages and Literature	Spanish Language and Literature
	Humanities and Cultural Studies	History
	Humanities and Cultural Studies	Philosophy
	Humanities and Cultural Studies	History of Arts
	Humanities and Cultural Studies	Cultural Anthropology
	Business and Economics	Business Administration
	Business and Economics	Accounting
	Business and Economics	International Trade
	Social Sciences	Law
	Social Sciences	Sociology
	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences	Psychology
	Social Sciences	Human Development and Family Studies
	Social Sciences	Social Welfare
	Social Sciences	Political Science and International Studies
	Social Sciences	Fashion Design
College of Science and Technology	Information Technology and Bio Engineering	Computer Engineering
	Information Technology and Bio Engineering	Information Technology and Media Engineering
	Information Technology and Bio Engineering	Biotechnology
	Information Technology and Bio Engineering	Cyber Security
	Information Technology and Bio Engineering	Software
	Natural Science	Mathematics
	Natural Science	Chemistry
	Natural Science	Sports for All
	Natural Science	Statistics
	Natural Science	Food and Nutrition
College of Art & Design	Art & Design	Korean Painting
	Art & Design	Painting
	Art & Design	Interior Design
	Art & Design	Visual Communication Design
	Art & Design	Textile Design

2. Application

❍ Application Period: 2020. 9. 21(Mon) ~ 10. 23(Fri)

❍ Qualification: Female students with a non-Korean nationality and both parents also holding a non-Korean nationality

3. Important Notes

❍ All documents must obtain Apostille or consular confirmation.

❍ Applicants must show Korean proficiency upon entrance. (English scores are not accepted.)

❍ All international students must submit a TOPIK level 5 or above to be eligible for graduation.

 

4. Further Notice

❍ Global Tutoring

Global Tutoring is a special tutoring program only provided to international students to assist with their academic adjustment and performance in specific courses and majors.

❍ Mentoring

Mentoring from upperclassmen of the same nationality is provided to new freshmen students to enhance campus life and studying in Korea.

❍ Duksung International Buddies

Duksung International Buddies is an 1:1 buddy program that will help with your campus life and adjustment to Korea.

❍ Academic Korean

A variety of Korean language courses are provided as general electives. These courses will focus on Academic Korean from writing to discussion to prepare international students to follow university courses.

❍ Global Lounge

Global Lounge is opened every week to all students providing opportunities meet students from variety of nations and share cultures by discussions, games, food, and a lots of fun.

❍ Monthly Cultural Events

Monthly cultural events are held by DIA(Duksung International Affairs) that will provide an opportunity to harmonize with Korean friends as well as learn about the culture in-depth.

❍ Student Clubs

DWU supports the activities of approximately 37 Student Clubs in a variety of areas from academics, performance, dance, music, social works, religion, to sports.

 

Dormitory	Type	Fees for 2020 Academic Year
International Student Dormitory	Double	KRW1,260,000/semester
	Single	KRW1,660,000/semester
International Hall	Quad	KRW 249,000/month(30 days)
	Double	KRW 336,000/month(30 days)
	Studio	KRW 465,000/month(30 days)

 

❍ Library

The Main Library houses 750,000 books and 370,000 nonbook materials, providing a innovative and creative studying environment as reading room, seminar room and media room.

❍ Raon Fitness Center

Equipped with a variety of work-out and training machines and programs from cardiovascular to strength training, the Raon Fitness assists in improving the physical wellness of Duksung students.

❍ Play N Create Lab

Play N Create Lab provides equipments, facilities, and educational programs to support creative activities of students. The Makers Lab is equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, and 3D pens for producing 3 dimensional works, while the Media Lab provides studios, creator’s rooms, and editing rooms for producing visual contents, and the VR Lab for VR equipments.

❍ Global Education Institute

GEI conducts Intensive Korean language courses as well as special courses to enhance the Korean language ability for international students. GEI is also designated as the official TOPIK testing center.

❍ Student Union

The Student Cafeteria, Student Service Center, Health Care Center, convenience store, post office, stationery store, book store and optical store are located in Student Union Building for the convenience of students.

 

5. Contact Information

❍ Duksung International Affairs

☎ +82-2-994-0522, intl@duksung.ac.kr. , byulnama@duksung.ac.kr