Quick Summary
Tongmyong University, in Busan, South Korea, is a private that has shaped higher education since 1977. The institution enrolls approximately 8500 students, with 10% being international. Known for strengths in Port Logistics, Information Technology, Industrial Design, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Tongmyong is a leader in practical education with a focus on high-demand industries like port logistics and smart engineering in Korea's largest port city.
Subject Strengths
Port LogisticsInformation TechnologyIndustrial DesignMechanical Engineering
Founded1977
TypePrivate
Total Students8500
Intl Students10%
Faculty Ratio24:1
CampusUrban
Campus SizeModerate
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education (South Korea), IEQAS (International Education Quality Assurance System)
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
Engineering,Logistics,Business Administration,Design
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Smart Manufacturing Research Center,ICT Convergence Research Center,Marine Logistics Research Institute
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
Ministry of Education (South Korea), IEQAS (International Education Quality Assurance System)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL71
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A TOPIK score of level 3 or higher is significantly advantageous for admission and required for most scholarship tiers.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in South Korean Won
UG Tuition
₩7,800,000/yr
per year · KRW
Living Cost
₩9,500,000/yr
per year · KRW
PG Tuition
₩8,900,000/yr
per year · KRW
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₩17,380,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · KRW
Scholarships AvailableGlobal Leader Scholarship,TOPIK Achievement Scholarship,Foreign Student Support Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidInternational student support fund and campus work-study opportunities
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Port Logistics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Visual Design | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Global Business | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$31,000
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement rates with local Busan-based shipping and logistics firms
Industry Connections
HMMBusan Port AuthorityLotte Global LogisticsRenault Korea Motors
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium,Soccer Field,Fitness Center
Student Clubs
TU Global Buddies,K-Pop Dance,Esports,Robotics
Library Resources
Tongmyong Central Library with extensive digital archives and logistics specialized collections
Exchange Programs
Global Dual Degree,Student Exchange Program,Short-term Overseas Training
Summer Programs
Korean Language and Culture Summer Camp