Tongwon University

동원대학교

Gwangju (Gyeonggi-do)Technical college

A college in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul, founded in 1995 (not to be confused with the large city of Gwangju in the southwest). TOPIK 2 is sufficient for admission.

Accreditation

An officially accredited junior college recognized by the Ministry of Education. Subject to standard visa review.

Founded

1995

Tuition

1st semester: 2,000,000 KRW / 2nd semester: 2,300,000 KRW (~4,300,000 KRW/year total)

Bank statement

A parental income certificate and a 1-month KDB bank statement of at least $16,000 are required.

About the university

Tongwon University (동원대학교) is a junior college (전문대학) founded in 1995 as Dongwon Industrial College, located in Gwangju (Gonjiam area), Gyeonggi-do. Note: this college is unrelated to the large Gwangju metropolitan city in the southwest — it sits just a few dozen kilometers from Seoul.

The college offers Welding, Electronics, IT, Korean Culture, and Beauty programs. TOPIK 2 is sufficient for admission, opening the door to students with a beginner level of Korean.

The first-semester contract fee is 2,000,000 KRW and the second semester is 2,300,000 KRW (about 4,300,000 KRW per year total). New students receive free dormitory housing for the first 6 months.

Language requirements

College: TOPIK 2

Programs

Welding
Electronics
IT
Korean Culture
Beauty

Discounts and scholarships

Application fee: 50,000 KRW

Why this university

Close to Seoul — low transport and living costs
TOPIK 2 is sufficient for admission
Free dormitory for new students during the first 6 months
Practical technical tracks such as welding and electronics
Small-town setting — this Gwangju in Gyeonggi-do is distinct from the southwestern city of the same name