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PNU International Programs (Pusan National University)
BusanNational4 years
Students who prefer Busan over SeoulEngineering/shipbuilding careersBudget-friendly quality education
βKorea's top national university outside Seoul, located in vibrant Busan. English-taught programs in engineering, international studies, and Korean studies with strong regional industry ties.β
4 years
Duration
English-taught tracks available
Language
~80
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.S. / B.A.
Degree
9%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
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Busan Location
Korea's second-largest city β beach lifestyle, lower costs, and gateway to Japan/Southeast Asia
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Maritime & Engineering Hub
World-class shipbuilding and maritime engineering programs near Hyundai Heavy Industries and Busan Port
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#1 National University (Outside Seoul)
Flagship national university of Korea's southeast region β strong reputation and government funding
Pusan National University Campus
Career Outcomes
70%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (50%)
- Avg salary: β©40.0M/year (~$29.6K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Busan Port Authority, POSCO
πGlobal Path (50%)
- Alumni network in 35+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSamsung Electro-MechanicsBusan Port AuthorityPOSCO
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©4.2M/year (β©2.1M/semester)
Your CostNational university β significantly cheaper than private universities
π° Scholarship: 30β100% tuition waiver
GKS designated; PNU international student scholarships available
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (β©40.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~β©1.0β1.5M (~$750β1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
4 years
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D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
β
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
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No Korean language required for admission
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Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
βΉοΈD-2 visa; Busan offers excellent quality of life with lower costs than Seoul
Undergraduate Programs (English Track)
English Language & Literature
College of Humanities
BA4λ
μ
English Education
College of Education
BA4λ
μ
3 total English-track programs (2 undergraduate, 1 graduate)
How to Apply
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IntakeMarch & September
π GMAT/GRECheck website
π£οΈ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaTOEFL iBT 72+ or IELTS 5.5+Personal statementHigh school transcripts
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