Dongduk Women’s University

Established 1950

Fact Sheet

Name of Institution / Dongduk Women’s University
Type of Institution / Private / Comprehension University
Name of President / Young Rae Kim
Location / Seoul, South Korea
Year of Establishment / 1950
Language of Instruction / Korean, English
Student Enrollment / Total Number: 7,093
Undergraduate: 6,791
Graduate: 302
Staff Strength / Faculty(full-time): 202
Staff: 95
College and Department Numbers / 8 colleges, 36 departments
3 Graduate Schools, 2 Schools
International Program Website /
Application Deadline / Dec 1st for Spring Semester
Jun 1st for Fall Semester
Application Documents / Application Form
Certificate of Enrollment
Academic Transcript
Three Photos (4x5cm)
Passport Photocopy
Qualification / Korean Language Skills in order to take classes
Students with a low Korean proficiency can take a class the Korean Language Institute first and then take a class at the regular course.
Exchange student / Quantity / Depends on the number written on MOU
Tuition Fee / Waived
Accommodation / On-campus Dormitory
-Rent for 4-person room: KRW800,000/semester
-Deposit: KRW 100,000
-Note: Only female students can live in the dormitory.
The price is subject to change.
Please note that the dorm fee is waived for some partner universities according to MOU.
Off-campus Housing Assistance
-Deposit and rent depend on the type, size, and location of the house.
-For male students, DWU will try to inform students of thesuitable off-campus housing. However, please note that each student is responsible of finding, choosing and paying forhis own room.
AdditionalFees / Personal Living Expenses

Dongduk Women’s University

Established 1950

University Introduction

The 100 Year Promise / 100 years have passed since the dream of fostering women leaders was first planted.The seeds of the dream grew tall, and the flowers of the 100th anniversary of the beginnings of Dongduk and the 60th anniversary of its foundation have bloomed gloriously.The glory of the past 100 years will continue for another 100 years and beyond….. Dongduk will make our dreams and hopes with you.
Dream of Dongduk / A University where Learning is Special
With high academic standards for Dongduk students, Dongduk implements carefully catered practical curricula to meet specific needs of our students from various majors so as to help them meet the future demands, Dongduk Women's University, indeed, aims for maintaining its academic tradition that is centered on practical application. In addition, DWU consistently endeavors to develop customized curricula to meet each individual student's academic and professional need through personalized one‐on‐one instruction.
A University that Touches Your Heart
With high academic standards for Dongduk students, Dongduk implements carefully catered practical curricula to meet specific needs of our students from various majors so as to help them meet the future demands, Dongduk Women's University, indeed, aims for maintaining its academic tradition that is centered on practical application. In addition, DWU consistently endeavors to develop customized curricula to meet each individual student's academic and professional need through personalized one‐on‐one instruction.
A Campus that Feels Unique
A school campus is an important space where lectures, studies, practices and student activities occur. Dongduk Women's University established Special Campuses that are key locations for relevant majors, providing functional convenience. In addition, the university is creating a beautiful campus that may potentially become a local landmark.
College Information / Fostering Women Leaders to Pioneer the Next 100 Years
With 100 years of tradition as the educational cradle for Korean women, Dongduk Women's University aims to prepare our students for the innovative future. By providing forward-looking educational programs and curricula with excellent and fully dedicated faculty, students build their pride and confidence as part of the Dongduk community. They will acquire the skills and insights required to grow as women professions for the 21stcentury in this comfortable and supportive environment that offers personalized and state-of-the-artservices.

Dongduk Women’s University

Established 1950

Undergraduate Programs

* Please find recommenddepartments for exchange student at bold & italic font.

College of Humanity / Dept. of Korean Language and Literature
Dept. of Creative Writing
Dept. of Korean History
Dept. of English
Dept. of Japanese
Dept. of French
Dept. of German
Dept. of Chinese Languages and Chinese Studies
College of Social Sciences / Dept. of Business Administration
Dept. of Economics
Dept. of International Business
Dept. of Library and Information Sciences
Dept. of Social Welfare
Dept. of Child Development and Education
College of Natural Sciences / Dept. of Food and Nutrition
Dept. of Health Sciences
Dept. of Physical Education
Dept. of Applied Chemistry
College of Information Sciences / Dept. of Computer Science
Dept. of Statistics and Information Science
College of Pharmacy / Dept. of Pharmacy
College of Arts / Dept. of Painting
Dept. of Digital Craft Arts
Dept. of Curatorial Studies and Art Management
Dept. of Piano
Dept. of Orchestral Instruments
Dept. of Vocal Music
College of Design / Dept. of Fashion Design
Dept. of Media Design
Dept. of Visual & Interior Design
College of Performance Arts / Dept. of Dance
Dept. of Media Arts and Entertainment
Dept. of Applied Music
Dept. of Modeling

Dongduk Women’s University

Established 1950

Korean Language Program

Korean Language Program / DWU KLI provides Korean language programs that can help you to improve language skills through a variety of learning activities. KLI offers various cultural experiences and activities to understand and experience Korean culture. Also, Korean buddies (DWU students) will help international students study Korean and become more comfortable with Korean language.
Regular Program / ・Passport PhotocopyClasses are held five days a week, 4 hours per day for ten weeks, totaling 200 hours.
・Special lectures, field trips, cultural experiences are offered every term.
・The above schedule may vary depending on the circumstances.
Short- term Program / ・This is a program which allows students to learn Korean in a short period of time by taking advantage of school holidays.
・Students can experience Korean culture through a variety of cultural activities.
Tuition Fee / ・Free for exchange students who take spring and fall programs
・\600,000 / term (For exchange students who take summer and winter programs)
Insurance / All students must have insurance.
Bank Account / ・Bank Name: Hana Bank
・Account Number: 166-910007-40204
・Account Holder: Dongduk Women’s University Korean Language Institute
・SWIFT CODE: HNBNKRSE
Events / ・Cultural Experiences: Special activities like Seoul tour, Taekwondo, K-POP dance, and Korean cooking class are offered every term.
・Korean Helper Program: Korean buddies (DWU student) will help international students.
Facilities / ・Class Room
・Choon-Gang Library
・Fitness Room
Activity Program / ・Kimchi-making
・Taekwondo
・Korean traditional paper (Hanji) Art