History
Dong-A University with 67 years of proud history and tradition opened in 1946 based on the precepts of freedom, truth, and justice. It is a university that cultivates creative, proactive and sociable people, who have the ability to use their practical skills and knowledge, as well as globally transferable innovative capabilities based on H.A.V.E to further human achievement and development.
Education
At DAU, students study scientific knowledge and technology without restriction based on freedom, truth and justice, exercising their faculties as leaders contributing to the betterment of their nation and humanity as a whole.
Dong-A University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #2186 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 1,282 Academic Staff
- 24,484 Students
- 604 Students (int'l)
Dong-A University Overview
Dong-A University Scholarships
Dong-A University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Dong-A University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
GKS Korean Government Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Dong-A University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 28.5% South Korea
Top 80% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
2186
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 75 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1716 | 2111 | 2186 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
- Dong-A University Medical Center, Benevolent Art with Love
- Information Processing Training Center & Internet Cafe
- Dong-A University Museum
Housing services
Dong-A University is located in the beautiful port city of Busan and has been leading the internationalization and advancecement of education by cultivating active. intelligent and creative people. DAU has produce 180 000 talented people and currently 20,000 or more are enrolled students are passionately devoting themselves to their studies in 10 colleges including 2 division and 10 graduate schools.
Library services
Dong-A University has large scale libraries in all three campuses and also includes specialised Law and Medical Library's. In total, the libraries have 4,800 seats and a collection of over 1 million books and 11,400 different periodicals.
Campus life
The International Center with 2 basement floors and 12 aboveground floors was completed in June 2012 having taken 2 years and 9 months to build. Containing a multipurpose hall, capable of holding international seminars and performances, Global Zone, an advanced library, and accommodation facilities, it furthers Dong- A's role as the place for international academic research international exchange and internationalization.
Dong-A University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
South Korea Country
Pusan City
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