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Korea Maritime & Ocean University

Engineering · Natural Science · Social Science · Humanities

33
Departments
Yes
English-taught
3+
Lowest TOPIK
Busan
Region
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Overview

Korea Maritime & Ocean University is a private university in Busan, offering 33 undergraduate departments to international undergraduates. Some of its programs are taught in English, and the rest in Korean. The lowest Korean requirement across its programs is TOPIK 3.

Location

Region
Busan
City or campus
Gyeongsangnam-do / Busan

Where you study shapes your rent, your commute, and your daily life. Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi area are the busiest and priciest; regional cities cost less and move at a gentler pace.

Tuition and fees

Tuition (international undergrad)Estimated
~₩6.5M to ₩8.8M per year

We have not verified this university's own figure yet, so this is a planning estimate based on published average tuition for its type and fields. Confirm the exact number on the official site.

How costs and financial proof work →

Living costs

Beyond tuition, budget for rent, food, transport, phone, and insurance. Costs vary most by city: living in Seoul runs noticeably higher than in a regional town.

Cost of living by city →A realistic monthly student budget →

Housing

We have not yet verified this university's own dormitory details. Most Korean universities offer on-campus housing to international students, with off-campus options nearby. Confirm availability and cost on the official site.

Student housing in Korea, explained →

University scholarships

We are still verifying this university's own scholarships. In the meantime, check the official admissions site below.

How the government scholarship (GKS) works →All Korea scholarships →

Campus life

We have not yet written a verified campus-life note for this university. In the meantime, here is what daily life in Korea is like for international students.

Life in Korea for international students →

Departments and majors

Programs open to international undergraduates for the 2026 GKS-U cycle. Sort or filter to find your field.

Taught inStarts
EngineeringDepartment of Civil Engineering토목공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Energy & Resources Engineering에너지자원공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Environmental Engineering환경공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Logistics System Engineering물류시스템공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Ocean Advanced Materials Convergence Engineering해양신소재융합공학과site ↗Korean & EnglishTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Ocean Architectural Engineering해양건축공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDepartment of Ocean Engineering해양공학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Artificial Intelligence Engineering(Major of Computer Engineering)인공지능공학부 (컴퓨터공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Artificial Intelligence Engineering(Major of Intelligent Control Systems Engineering)인공지능공학부 (지능제어시스템공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Coast Guard Studies(Major in Machine)해양경찰학부 (기관전공)site ↗Korean & EnglishTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Coast Guard Studies(Major in Navigation)해양경찰학부 (항해전공)site ↗Korean & EnglishTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Electronics & Electric Information Engineering(Major of Electrical and Electronics Engineering)전자전기정보공학부 (전기전자공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Electronics and Electrical Information Engineering(Major of Electronics and Communications Engineering)전자전기정보공학부 (전자정보통신공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Electronics and Electrical Information Engineering(Major of Nano-Semiconductor Engineering)전자전기정보공학부 (나노반도체공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Electronics and Electrical Information Engineering(Major of Radio Mobility Convergence Engineering)전자전기정보공학부 (전파모빌리티융합공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Marine System Engineering기관시스템공학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Maritime AI & Cyber Security해사인공지능·보안학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Maritime Liberal Studies해기자율전공학부site ↗Korean & EnglishTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Mechanical Engineering(Major of Mechanical Systems Engineering)기계공학부 (기계시스템공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Mechanical Engineering(Major of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering)기계공학부 (냉동공조공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Naval Architecture & Ocean Systems Engineering조선해양시스템공학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
EngineeringDivision of Navigation Convergence Studies항해융합학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
HumanitiesDepartment of East Asian Studies동아시아학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
HumanitiesDepartment of English Language and Literature해양영어영문학과site ↗Korean & EnglishTOPIK 3+Mar
HumanitiesDivision of Open Major in Humanities and Social Sciences인문사회자율전공학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Natural ScienceDivision of Convergence on Marine Science(Major in Marine Biotechnology·Major in Aquatic BioScience)해양과학융합학부 (해양생물공학전공, 수산바이오공학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Natural ScienceDivision of Convergence on Marine Science(The major in Ocean Science)해양과학융합학부 (해양환경학전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Natural ScienceDivision of Electronics & Electric Information Engineering(Major of Data Science)전자전기정보공학부 (데이터사이언스전공)site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Social ScienceDepartment of International Relations국제관계학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Social ScienceDepartment of Public Maritime Administration해양행정학과site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Social ScienceDivision of International Trade and Economics국제무역경제학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Social ScienceDivision of Maritime Law해사법학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar
Social ScienceDivision of Shipping Management해운경영학부site ↗Korean-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar

33 of 33 departments

English-taught programs

5 of 33 listed programs have English-taught options. Use the language filter on the programs table above to see exactly which programs run in English.

Fields with English-taught options
EngineeringHumanities
How English-taught degrees in Korea work →

Admission requirements

The steps are much the same wherever you apply. Here is the shape of it, start to finish.

Do you need Korean to apply?TOPIK 3+ lowest

Whether you need Korean depends on your program.

Korea Maritime & Ocean University lists both English-taught and Korean-taught programs. The English-taught ones admit on an English test (IELTS or TOEFL), sometimes with no TOPIK required. The Korean-taught ones need a TOPIK score, the lowest here being TOPIK 3. Check the language and TOPIK columns for your major in the programs table above before you apply.

Either way, plan to keep learning Korean. Some programs still ask for a TOPIK level to graduate even when classes are in English, and daily life in Korea runs in Korean.

How the TOPIK test works →
  1. 01
    Pick one program

    You apply to a single university and department at a time. Choose the program whose language, field, and requirements match you, using the programs table above.

  2. 02
    Prepare and legalize documents

    Gather your transcripts, certificates, and forms, and get the required ones apostilled or consular-confirmed. This step takes the longest, so start early.

  3. 03
    Submit before the deadline

    Apply through the route that fits you: the Global Korea Scholarship (embassy or university track) or the university's own international admission. Watch the calendar below.

  4. 04
    Interview and results

    Shortlisted applicants may sit an interview. Final results arrive in rounds, so keep an eye on your email and the official portal.

Ready to apply here?

The documents and deadlines are much the same wherever you apply. Our admissions guide walks you through the statement of purpose, study plan, transcripts and apostille, recommendation letters, and the calendar, step by step.

Open the admissions guide →

Application documents

This list follows the Global Korea Scholarship requirements, the most common route international students take. A university you apply to directly may ask for a slightly different set, so always cross-check its own guideline.

Forms to complete
  • Form 1: Application Form
  • Form 2: Personal Statement
  • Form 3: Study Plan
  • Form 4: Recommender's Information

    Plus the recommendation letter itself: original, signed, and sealed in an envelope. One letter is required; up to two are allowed.

  • Form 5: GKS Applicant Agreement
  • Form 6: Personal Medical Assessment
Certificates to legalize
  • Proof of citizenship and family relationshipApostille

    Proof of citizenship for you and both parents, plus an official document (birth certificate or family register) proving your family relationship.

  • High school graduation certificateApostille

    Or a certificate of expected graduation that states the date.

  • High school academic transcriptApostille
  • Associate degree graduation certificateApostille

    Only if you are applying to a bachelor's program with an associate degree.

  • Associate degree academic transcriptApostille

    Only if you are applying to a bachelor's program with an associate degree.

  • Proof of overseas-Korean status

    Only for Overseas-Korean applicants. Supporting documents that prove the family relationship to your lineal ascendant.

  • Proof of Korean citizenship renunciation

    Only if you or a parent previously held Korean citizenship.

  • Proof of Korean War veteran's descendant

    Only for descendants of a foreign Korean War veteran. Adds evaluation points.

Optional, but they help
  • TOPIK score report

    Optional but adds points. TOPIK level 3 or above adds bonus points, and level 5 or 6 exempts the language year.

  • English proficiency score report (TOEFL or IELTS)

    Optional. A strong score can add language points and is preferred by some departments.

  • Copies of awards and other certificates

    Optional. Evidence that supports your personal statement and study plan.

  • Applicant's passport copy

    Submit if your proof of citizenship does not clearly indicate citizenship information.

The full application document checklist →

Application timeline

The cycle runs on roughly the same calendar every year. These are the milestones to plan around.

Next milestone
Embassy track application deadline
mid-October 2026 · About 3 months to go
  1. Embassy track application deadline
    mid-October 2026
  2. Embassy 1st round results
    late October 2026
  3. University track application deadline
    late October 2026
  4. Embassy documents arrive at NIIED
    mid-November 2026
  5. University 1st round results
    late November 2026
  6. University documents arrive at NIIED
    late November 2026
  7. Embassy 2nd round results
    within November 2026
  8. Embassy 3rd round results
    late December 2026
  9. University 2nd round results
    within December 2026
  10. Notify your final university choice
    early January 2027
  11. Final successful candidates announced
    early-to-mid January 2027

Dates for the upcoming cycle are estimates based on the last published calendar. Confirm each one on the official source when it is released.

The full application timeline →

Ask the admissions office

If this page has not answered something, you can send your question to Korea Maritime & Ocean University's international admissions office. We review each request before it is delivered, and the reply comes to your email.

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Working part-time

On a D-2 study visa you may work part-time after your first semester, with permission from your university and the immigration office. Weekly hours are capped during term and expanded over vacations, and the work must meet your visa conditions and pay at least the national minimum wage.

Part-time work rules on a D-2 visa →What part-time jobs pay in Korea →

Is this university right for you?

Consider applying if
  • You want to study in English: this university lists English-taught programs.
  • You are still building your Korean: some programs here open at TOPIK 3.
Look elsewhere if
  • You have already set your heart on a different city or field: check that the programs above actually match what you want before you apply.

This is guidance drawn from the facts on this page, not a prediction of your chances. Only the university decides who is admitted.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving apostilles to the last minute

    Legalizing documents can take weeks and depends on your home country's process. Start as soon as you have your transcripts.

  • Assuming everything is in English

    Many programs are Korean-taught. Confirm the language of your specific department, not just that the university offers some English options.

  • Missing the one-university rule

    For the government scholarship you may apply to only one university per round. Choose deliberately.

  • A generic study plan

    Your personal statement and study plan carry real weight. Write specifically about this university and program, not a generic love letter to Korea.

  • Ignoring the TOPIK requirement

    Even English-track students often need Korean eventually. Check the level your program asks for and plan your study around it.

Frequently asked questions

Does Korea Maritime & Ocean University teach programs in English?
Yes. Korea Maritime & Ocean University lists English-taught programs for international students, alongside Korean-taught ones. Use the language filter on the programs table above to see which.
What TOPIK level do I need for Korea Maritime & Ocean University?
The lowest Korean requirement across Korea Maritime & Ocean University's listed programs is TOPIK 3. Individual departments may ask for more, so check your major in the programs table above.
How much is tuition at Korea Maritime & Ocean University?
International undergraduate tuition is roughly ₩6.5M to ₩8.8M per year, a planning estimate from average tuition for its type and fields. Confirm the exact figure on the official site.
Is Korea Maritime & Ocean University a public or private university?
Korea Maritime & Ocean University is a private university.
When can I apply to Korea Maritime & Ocean University?
Most Korean universities open spring-intake applications in the autumn and fall-intake applications in the spring. Korea Maritime & Ocean University sets its own exact dates, so confirm them on the official admissions site.
How many programs does Korea Maritime & Ocean University offer international students?
Korea Maritime & Ocean University lists 33 undergraduate departments open to international students in the data we track. Browse them all in the programs table above.

Admissions contact

Office of International Affairs
Fax
051-404-0701
Send applications to
Office of Inernational Affairs(D-8) 1st Floor, 727, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea (☎ 051-410-5176)

Last verified 2026-06-01

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