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Korea Maritime &

Ocean University
Guideline for
International Students
 Undergraduate School

College of Maritime Sciences College of Ocean Science and Engineering

Div. of Navigation Convergence Studies Div. of Naval Architecture and

Shipping Operations Management Ocean Systems Engineering
Maritime Law and Marine Insurance Dept. of Ocean Engineering
Maritime Safety
Intelligent Navigation Systems Dept. of Energy & Resources Engineering
Global Maritime Studies
Dept. of Oceanic Architectural Engineering
Div. of Marine System Engineering
Div. of Convergence on Marine Science
Green Ship Technology
Marine Ocean Science
Smart Ship Technology
Marine Biotechnology
Marine Engine and Advanced Materials
Aquatic BioScience
Div. of Coast Guard Studies
Dept. of Marine Sport Sciences
Navigation
Engineering Div. of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Systems Engineering
Div. of Maritime AI & Cyber Security
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering
AI
Cyber Security Div. of Electronics and Electrical Information
Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communications Engineering
College of Maritime Humanities & Social Sciences
Nano-Semiconductor Engineering
Radio Mobility Convergence Engineering
Div. of Shipping Management Data Science
Shipping Management
Div. of Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Shipping Management Information Systems and
Finance Intelligent Control Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering
Div. of Maritime Law
Law Dept. of Logistics System Engineering
Maritime Law
Dept. of Environmental Engineering
Div. of International Trade and Economics
Dept. of Civil Engineering
International Trade
Economics and Finance Dept. of Ocean Advanced Materials Convergence
Engineering
Dept. of International Relations

Dept. of Public Maritime Administration

Dept. of English Language and Literature

Dept. of East Asian Studies

 Graduate School
Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Engineering Engineering

Dept. of Maritime Law & Policy Dept. of Advanced Ship Management Convergence
Maritime Law Advanced Ship Operations Management
Maritime Policy Advanced Ship Technology Management

Dept. of Marine Systems Engineering

Machine and Materials Engineering
Ship Machinery·Energy Systems Engineering
Ship Electrics and Electronics Control Engineering Natural Sciences
Dept. of Navigation Science
Maritime Safety Technology Dept. of Data Informatics
Maritime Traffic Information
Dept. of Marine BioScience and Environment
Dept. of Marine Engineering Marine Biotechnology
Mechanical Fusion & Material Engineering Marine Environmental Science
Green Ship Technology Aquatic BioScience
Mechatronics Engineering
Dept. of Convergence Interdisciplinary Education of
Dept. of Coast Guard Studies Maritime & Ocean Contents
Maritime Police Administration Maritime & Ocean Biotechnology
Maritime Safety & Environment

Dept. of Maritime AI & Cyber Security

Offshore Plant Management
Maritime AI and Humanities Humanities & Social Sciences
Maritime Cyber Security
Dept. of Shipping Management
Dept. of Marine Information Technology
Smart Systems Engineering Dept. of Maritime Law
Information Technology Engineering Private Law
Public Law
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Maritime Law
Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Systems Engineering
Dept. of Maritime Economics
Dept. of Electronics and Communications Engineering International Trade
Economics
Dept. of Ocean Engineering
Dept. of English Language and Literature
Dept. of Ocean Energy and Resources Engineering English Linguistics
Energy and Resource Engineering English Literature
Ocean Energy Engineering
Dept. of Public Policy
Dept. of Logistics International Policy
Dept. of Control and Instrumentation Engineering Maritime Administration

Dept. of Advanced Materials Convergence Engineering Dept. of International Area & Cultural Studies
East Asian Studies
Dept. of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering Maritime History and Culture
Cultural Interaction Studies
Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Dept. of Convergence Interdisciplinary Education of
Dept. of Radio Communication Engineering Maritime & Ocean Contents
Dept. of Civil Engineering Convergence of Maritime & Ocean Culture-Contents

Dept. of Environmental Engineering

Dept. of Computer Engineering
Arts & Sports
Dept. of Nano-Semiconductor Engineering
Dept. of Oceanic Architectural Engineering Dept. of Sports Convergence
Architectural Design Marine Leisure Industry
Disaster Prevention of Offshore Structures Sports Medicine
Ocean Safety (Master’s only)
Dept. of Convergence Interdisciplinary Education of
Maritime & Ocean Contents Dept. of Convergence Interdisciplinary Education of
Convergence of Maritime & Ocean City Design Maritime & Ocean Contents
Logistics System Maritime & Ocean Health Care
A Globally Prestigious University
Specialized in the World of Seas
• Introduction:
Nestled on Jodo Island, in Busan, South Korea's second-largest city and largest port, Korea Maritime & Ocean
University (KMOU) is a beacon of maritime excellence with a rich history dating back to 1919. Our journey began
as the Jinhae Advanced Maritime Training Institute, and we were established as the first national university
after Korea's liberation in 1945. Over the years, we have evolved into a comprehensive university dedicated to
advancing maritime and ocean-related studies.

• A Legacy of Maritime Leadership:

KMOU is a leading university in South Korea specializing in maritime affairs. We are dedicated to training the next
generation of global ocean leaders, driving advanced research, and fostering collaboration between academia
and industry. Our university has played a pivotal role in propelling South Korea to become
a top 10 maritime power globally. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of
maritime science and ensuring a sustainable future for the world's oceans.

• Vision for the Future:

KMOU is poised for continued growth and development, aiming to be a
world-class research-oriented university. We envision ourselves as a guiding
institution, leading the way in the new era of oceans, actively participating in
government programs and serving as a vital think tank for maritime issues.

O O

Selected as ‘A university for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Degree Course’
‌IEQAS(International Education Quality Assurance System) Certified University
by the Ministry of Education
‌Selected as a ‘GKS ASEAN National University Student Invitation Training Institution’

‌Selected as an operating institute for ‘Global Maritime and Fisheries

University Students Invitation Training’
‌Selected for the ‘Campus Asia AIMS’ Project with ASEAN National Universities

MOU*
K
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Established in

1945 No. 4 2.78

million won
75.8 %

relatively lower tuition fees average amount of the percentage of

compared to the public annual scholarship the 2023 graduates
universities in South Korea grant per student who found a job
 Degree Course Admission
Application Process
Undergraduate
Submission of Announcement
(interview) Payment of Application
application of successful
Graduate tuition fees for visa
documents applicants
(document screening)

Admission Info.
Item Key contents
Nationality and
Applicant must be a high school graduate (or expected to graduate from high school)
Educational
Applicant, and his/her parents all must be foreigners.
Requirements
Language Grade 3 in TOPIK or completed a Korean language course in a university with
Under- Requirement level 3 or higher.
graduate
School • December or January next year (admission for March of the following year)
Submission of ‣ How to submit your applications: Via the Internet (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
Application ※ ‌If there is a call for application for additional openings: Submission of applications in
January next year (to be followed by interviews)
Selection Method Interview
A foreigner who completed educational programs which are equivalent to South Korea’s
elementary school, middle school, high school, and undergraduate school.
Nationality and
• ‌Master Degree: A (expected) holder of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in
Educational
South Korea or other countries
Requirements
• ‌Doctor Degree: A (expected) holder of a master’s degree from a university in South Korea
or other countries or whose degree is pending
Graduate • ‌To meet one of the following requirements - TOEFL iBT 68 points, TOEIC 600 points,
School Language TEPS 279 points, IELTS 5.5 points, or TOPIK Grade 3
Requirement ※ ‌A student with a recommendation from his/her future advising professor can apply
even without the above-mentioned language scores.
Submission of • 1st round of submission (admission for March): November through December
Application • 2nd round of submission (admission for September): May through June
Selection Method Documentary Screening

* The final binding conditions and requirements for admissions shall be as per the application guideline of the year.

International Students Support Programs

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Korean Cultural Experience Program Taekwondo Experience International Students’ Career and Job Program
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International Students’ Day KMOU BUDDY and Mentoring Program KMOU Global Cultural Experience
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Allowance for students with a TOPIK grade Freshmen Orientation and Early Adaptation Program
 Scholarships for International Students
Scholarship Amount of
Course Item Eligibility
Program Scholarship
Entry TOPIK Grade 4 ~ 6 or TOEFL iBT 80 ~ 100 or higher or 40% ~ 100%
Freshmen
Scholarship A IELTS Band 6.0 ~ 7.0 or higher of the tuition
(The first
Freshmen who have completed at least two semesters of Korean
semester Entry
language programs in KMOU, with TOPIK grade 3 or higher and 20% of the tuition
Under- after entry) Scholarship B
recommendation by the Dean of Office of International Affairs
graduate
School [Common Criteria]
[Grade Criteria]
International - ‌Students who took 12 credits or more in
Existing Average GPA in the 40% ~ 100%
Students the last semester without any Fs in any
students last semester 2.0 ~ 3.8 or of the tuition
Scholarship courses
higher
- TOPIK Grade 4 or higher
Entry TOPIK Grade 4 ~ 6 or TOEFL iBT 80 ~ 100 or higher or
Freshmen
Scholarship A IELTS Band 6.0 ~ 7.0 or higher
(The first
Recruits who have completed at least two semesters of Korean
semester Entry The scholarship is
language programs of our institution, with TOPIK grade 3 or higher and
after entry) Scholarship B to be provided
recommendation by the Dean of Office of International Exchange Center
within the limit
Graduate [Common Criteria]
International [Language Requirements] of the budget
School Students who took at least 6 credits in the
Students TOPIK Grade 4 ~ 6 or
last semester with an average grade of
Existing Scholarship TOEFL iBT 80 ~ 100
4.0 or higher (No courses with a C or lower)
students
Academic Partial scholarship
Students with outstanding grades, without exceeding
Excellence (within the budget
the limitation for the years of enlistment
Scholarship of the year)
* Note: Recipients of Supervising Professor Scholarship are excluded from these scholarships

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Program

1. Eligibility: Undergraduate students or graduate students(master’s/doctoral programs) who applied for KMOU
2. Application period: O
‌ ne year for Korean language training + four years in the undergraduate program, two years
for the master’s degree program, three years for the doctoral program
3. Admission process
University Track ‌1st Round of Selection (Application submitted to the university and recommendations made)
 2nd Round of Selection (Selection by the NIIED)  Final pass
Embassy Track ‌1st Round of Selection (Public application submitted to the college and recommendations made)
 2nd Round of Selection (Selection by the NIIED and the college)  Final pass
4. Scholarship: Covers the living expenses and tuition fees during studying in Korea

Tuition
Undergraduate School (per semester)
2,248,000 KRW 2,248,000 KRW 2,147,000 KRW 1,792,000 KRW
College of Maritime Sciences College of Ocean Science College of Ocean Science College of Maritime Humanities
(Natural Sciences) and Engineering and Engineering & Social Sciences
(Natural Sciences) (Science and Art, Sports) (Humanities and Social Studies)

Graduate School (per semester)

2,754,500 KRW 2,629,500 KRW 2,629,500 KRW 2,172,500 KRW
Engineering Science Arts and Sports Humanities and Social Sciences

* The final binding conditions and requirements for admissions shall be as per the application guideline of the year.
 KMOU Korean Language Institute
1. Program Overview
Semesters: March, June, September, December (4 intakes per year, 10 - week courses)
‌Curriculum: Intensive training in speaking, listening, writing, reading, and grammar
‌Special Feature: Korean cultural experience activities offered each semester

2. A
 dmission Process: Submit application documents (3 months before semester start)  Document review
 Interview  Announcement of qualified students  Tuition payment  Issuance of admission letter  Visa
application  Entry into South Korea

3. Scholarship Opportunities
‌Academic Excellence Scholarship for current students: 5 - 20% tuition support for top 30% performers
Entrance Scholarship for freshmen: 10 - 20% first semester tuition support based on TOPIK scores

4. Cost Information
Tuition: 1,200,000 KRW (per semester)
‌Dormitory fee: 5,000 KRW (per day)
‌Admission fee: 100,000 KRW (one-time)

5. Our KLI Facilities

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Korean language classroom Dorm room (for four tenants) Dorm room (for two tenants)

Dormitory

• A-chi Hall (for graduate students only) dorm fees for a semester approx. 1,345,000 KRW ~ 1,748,000 KRW One-person room
• Ara Hall, Hyecho Hall (studio type) dorm fees for a semester approx. 1,083,000 KRW ~ 1,682,000 KRW Two-person room

※ Dorm fees include utilities, administration fees, and meals. (As per the final confirmed dormitory fees of the year)
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Inquiries
Undergraduate Admission +82–51–410–5176 [email protected]
Graduate Admission +82–51–410–5120 [email protected]
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