Gangdong University - 강동대학교

Gangdong College, located in Eumseong City, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, South Korea, an hour’s drive from Seoul, is one of the prominent professional educational institutions with the mission of training generations of skilled students to meet the needs of the domestic and foreign labor markets. Established in 1991, Gangdong College has continuously developed and expanded, thereby providing a variety of diverse and specialized training programs in fields such as engineering, health care, business administration and community services. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and cooperative relationships with many large enterprises, Gangdong is not only an ideal destination for Korean students but also attracts many international students to study and practice professional skills, preparing for the future.

I. OVERVIEW OF GANGDONG UNIVERSITY

Korean name: 강동대학교

English name: GANGDONG UNIVERSITY

Year of establishment: 1991

Number of students: 4,018 Students

Address: 278 Daehak-gil, Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea

Website: gangdong.ac.kr

II. D4 LANGUAGE SYSTEM

At Gangdong College, the Korean language program is designed to help international students develop their language skills, become familiar with Korean culture, and lay the foundation for further study in specialized fields. The Korean language program typically includes levels from beginner to advanced, allowing students to learn and use Korean in both daily life and academic settings.

Language program international students can participate in cultural experience sessions in South Korea.

2.1. Introduction

Target Training Support foreign students/students to adapt to Korean life and culture such as improving Korean language skills necessary for living and studying in majors, and obtaining Korean language proficiency certificates necessary for higher education.

Training period One year 4 semesters / each semester 10 weeks (180 hours)

Final graduation criteria: Average score above 60 points, attendance above 70%

Application requirements: High school graduate or higher

※ In case you are legally residing in Korea with other types of visas, please contact us for detailed advice.

Admissions Schedule Spring March, Summer June, Fall September and Winter December

2.2. Training program

Programme	Target	Training content
Basic	Basic Korean	Understand and express content related to familiar topics and learn basic language skills. Understand and construct simple everyday and practical sentences.
Primary	TOPIK level 1~2	Practice essential language skills used in everyday life and public places. Classify the basic characteristics of spoken and written language, then understand and use
Intermediate	TOPIK level 3	Practice the skills needed to perform common tasks. Understand and use with relative accuracy common social and abstract materials
Extracurricular activities	Learn about Korean culture and adapt to life	Learn about Korean culture and adapt to life through extracurricular activities, such as experiencing making Korean food, participating in local festivals, school sports events, etc.
Cultural Experience	Learn about Korean culture and adapt to life	Visit famous landmarks of Korea, experience Korean culture to raise awareness and understanding of Korean culture

2.3. Tuition, dormitory and other expenses

Unit: Won

Classify	Closing level	Note
Application fee	50,000	01 first time
Tuition	3,600,000	04 semesters/year
Dormitory	1,200,000	01 year, not including meals, has private kitchen area
Course	70,000	First semester
Foreigner card issuance fee	30,000	01 time
Health insurance	100,000	01 year
Total	5,050,000

2.4. Scholarship program for language study

Classify	Criteria	Level	Note
Excellent performance	Achieve TOPIK level 5	₩500,000	Bonus 01 time when achieving achievement
	Achieve TOPIK level 4	₩300,000
	Achieve TOPIK level 3	₩200,000
	Achieve TOPIK level 2	₩100,000
Study well	Academic achievement each semester from 90 points or above	₩100,000	Bonus every semester
Family learning	There are 02 or more family members studying language at school together.	₩100,000	One time bonus per person
Good diligence	Attendance rate of 90% or more	₩100,000	Can reward coincide with good academic performance reward
Positive Contribution	Be a role model in student management and guidance in activities such as dormitory leader, extracurricular experience…	₩100,000	Choose 01 male and 01 female Bonus every month/semester

2.5. Vision roadmap for international students and language learners

Vision

Nurture mastery and train successful talent anytime, anywhere.

capacity

Route

By providing the best educational programs such as diversified training programs with excellent Korean language professors, specialized training programs of the Korean language department for business with the special purpose of serving work and connecting with special regional visas to support international students to settle in Korea

Student’s Pathway to Learning Language			Pathway for specialized students		Special Regional Settlement Route	Permanent Residency Pathway
Admission to language	Korean learning process	Korean Proficiency Test	Specialize	Apply for a job	Residence in special areas	Permanent residence
Language students (D-4)	Learn Korean Achieve a minimum of 160 study hours/semester	TOPIK Test Take the test at least twice during the course	International Student (D-2) 2 years + specialization 2 years intensive	Employment Visa (D-10) Skilled Worker Visa (E-7)	Special Regional Visa (F-2-R)	Permanent Residency (F-5)

4 semesters/year, maximum 1 year and 6 months		6 times/year	2 years major 2 years major	5-year visa for residence in special area “The period before obtaining permanent residence		Settlement
Maximum 2 year program -Academic achievement of 60 points or more each semester – Attendance rate from 70% or more -Complete required legal training -Experience traditional culture extracurricular program		Achieve Topik 2~3 or higher	Korean Business Department Electrical Equipment Industry Industrial Design Industry Hair Beauty Care Industry … Intensive	“Local agency options in declining population areas” -Jecheon City, Danyang, Goesan, Boeun, Youngdong – Manufacturing enterprises in the area -College degree or higher – Topik 3 or higher -Income from 70% of GNI or more (2,974,000 won)		Support for settling down in Korea Provide workforce for businesses in the area Pursue diversity

III. D2 SPECIALIZED SYSTEM

3.1. Admission majors

Industry	Recruitment industry		Number of years of training
Medical	Optical glass		3 years
	Dental hygiene		3 years + 1 year
	Physical therapy		3 years + 1 year
	Rescue, first aid		3 years
	Smart lifelong	Sports Injury Rehabilitation	2 years
Humanities	Startup Business	Local start-up content	2 years
		K-food start-up	2 years
	Business Korean	Korean Golf Caddie	2 years
		Korean Nursing	2 years
		Korean industrial safety	2 years
Sports art	Sports health		2 years + 2 years
	Performing Arts	Vocal sing song music app	3 years + 1 year
		Applied musical instruments
		Applied music production
		Dance application
	Animation – comic content		3 years
	Smart lifelong	Beauty	2 years
		Industrial design	2 years
Social welfare	Social welfare		2 years + 2 years
	Smart Welfare Synthesis	Smart Wellbeing Therapy	2 years
		Music Therapy
		Art therapy
		Psychological treatment
		Quantum Therapy
Technique	Architecture		3 years + 1 year
	Industrial Safety	Fire safety	2 years
		Electrical Engineering	2 years
		Industrial Safety Management	2 years

3.2. Admission requirements

Condition		Detail
Nationality		Students and parents are both foreigners (excluding dual nationals or stateless persons) • People with multiple nationalities including Korean are not considered foreigners (cannot apply) • If the student is a foreign national through refugee or adoption, both the student and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship. foreign nationality before the corresponding educational program from elementary school to high school in Korea (must submit documents proving nationality)
Education	Section 6	• Foreigners who have graduated from high school or are expected to graduate from high school whose parents are both foreigners
	Section 7	• Foreigners who have completed an educational program equivalent to Korean elementary to high school abroad
Foreign language ability		TOPIK level 2 or higher or completed 1 year and 6 months of language study at Gangdong school

3.3. Selection method and admission fee

Content

Field of study

Detail

Selection method

All industries

Reviewing application 60% + interview 40%, selecting in order from top to bottom

Review application: Comprehensive assessment of application such as academic results…

Interview:

1) Interview content: Korean interview (attitude, knowledge of major, future plans)

2) Residents of Korea: in-person interview (location designated by the school)

3) Residents outside Korea: phone or online interview

Notes on interview assessment

1) In case the application and interview results are found to be incomplete, the candidate will not be selected and the score will be reduced.

A total below 70 is considered a failure.

2) For those residing in Korea: must bring the exam application form to participate in the direct interview.

ID card (passport, foreigner card) and be present on time at the designated interview location

Correct phone number to be contacted

3) For residents outside of Korea: participating in phone or online interviews must provide

4) In case someone else is found to be taking the exam for them, even if they pass the exam, their application will still be cancelled and they will not be allowed to enroll.

Admission fee

All industries

Admission fee: None

3.4. Total cost of admission and accommodation for international students in the major system

Detail		Amount	Note
Submit to school	Tuition	Refer to the tuition table for each major	First semester
Submit to school	Dormitory	1,200,000 won	1 year, not including meals, the school arranges a separate cooking area
Individual self-submission	Course	About 100,000 won/semester	Depends on the major and subjects registered.
	Health insurance	100,000 won	1 year (subject to change)
	Foreigner card issuance fee	30,000 won	1 time

Dormitory Space at Gangdong College

3.5. Tuition fees by major in 2025

Industry	Branch		Estimated tuition			Semester 1 payment
Industry	Branch		Semester 1	Semester 2	Scholarship	Semester 1 payment
Medical	Optical glass		₩2,800,000	₩2,800,000	₩560,000	₩2,240,000
	Dental hygiene		₩3,050,000	₩3,050,000	₩610,000	₩2,440,000
	Physical therapy		₩3,700,000	₩3,700,000	₩740,000	₩2,960,000
	Rescue, first aid		₩2,600,000	₩2,600,000	₩520,000	₩2,080,000
	Smart lifelong	Sports Injury Rehabilitation	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
Humanities	Startup Business	Local start-up content	₩3,000,000	₩3,000,000	₩600,000	₩2,400,000
	Startup Business	K-food start-up	₩3,000,000	₩3,000,000	₩600,000	₩2,400,000
	Business Korean		₩2,800,000	₩2,800,000	₩560,000	₩2,240,000
Sports art	Sports health		₩2,800,000	₩2,800,000	₩560,000	₩2,240,000
	Performing Arts		₩3,000,000	₩3,000,000	₩600,000	₩2,400,000
	Animation – comic content		₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
	Smart lifelong	Beauty	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
	Smart lifelong	Industrial design	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
Social welfare	Social welfare		₩3,000,000	₩3,000,000	₩600,000	₩2,400,000
Social welfare	Smart Welfare Synthesis		₩3,000,000	₩3,000,000	₩600,000	₩2,400,000
Technique	Architecture		₩3,100,000	₩3,100,000	₩620,000	₩2,480,000
	Industrial Safety	Fire safety	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
		Electrical Engineering	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000
		Industrial Safety Management	₩2,900,000	₩2,900,000	₩580,000	₩2,320,000

IV. SCHOLARSHIPS

Gangdong College offers a variety of scholarships for international students to provide financial support and encourage academic achievement. Scholarships are often based on academic performance, Korean language proficiency, and student participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities. Below are some of the popular scholarships offered by the school.

Classify	Scholarship Name	Conditions of grant	Level	Note
Inside the school	General conditions	Achieved 70 points or more in the previous semester Achieved 70% or more attendance in the previous semester (GPA 2.0/ C or higher) New students do not apply merit and attendance	Change
	TOPIK Achievements	Pass TOPIK before or after admission • TOPIK 2 pass • TOPIK 3 achieved • Achieve TOPIK 4 • Achieve TOPIK 5 • Achieve TOPIK 6	Level by achievement	Issued once every semester
			30% discount on tuition
			40% off tuition
	Active labor	Selected as active student worker	100,000 won	Fixed monthly payment
	Support for student life abroad	Recommended by the dean among students with an average score above 3.0	500,000 won	Refer to the nomination form
Outside the school	School staff internal fund	Trustee Scholarship for International Students	Fixed amount	Under review
Outside the school	Other	External agency mandate	Fixed amount	Under review

In addition, specialized students are also supported as follows:

Classify	Detail
Scholarship	• 30% tuition discount (granted after tuition payment) when achieving TOPIK 2 or 3 after completing the language program at the school or having a valid TOPIK 2 or 3 certificate in or outside of Vietnam • 40% discount on tuition to achieve TOPIK 4
Class arrangement	• 2 days a week + online learning
Other support	• Support for registering for part-time work combined with major during the holidays • Free school buses on routes within the capital and surrounding areas

C-KOREA hopes that through this article introducing Gangdong College, you will gain more information and have an additional option for studying abroad in the upcoming term!

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