Dong-A University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1862 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #501 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #31 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #3 of 13 | In Busan |
| #416 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 109 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,519
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- donga.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 47%*
* Dong-A University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 21,519 |
| Full time employee | 810 |
| Student:staff ratio | 27:1 |
Research profile
Dong-A University has published 15,276 scientific papers with 279,206 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Dong-A University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 32 | 26 |
| 1994 | 46 | 37 |
| 1995 | 60 | 46 |
| 1996 | 64 | 86 |
| 1997 | 61 | 76 |
| 1998 | 92 | 130 |
| 1999 | 106 | 191 |
| 2000 | 112 | 275 |
| 2001 | 148 | 361 |
| 2002 | 227 | 556 |
| 2003 | 259 | 761 |
| 2004 | 298 | 1200 |
| 2005 | 337 | 1604 |
| 2006 | 426 | 2324 |
| 2007 | 451 | 2872 |
| 2008 | 480 | 3726 |
| 2009 | 595 | 4474 |
| 2010 | 616 | 5203 |
| 2011 | 689 | 6638 |
| 2012 | 755 | 7900 |
| 2013 | 794 | 9707 |
| 2014 | 808 | 11067 |
| 2015 | 771 | 12398 |
| 2016 | 700 | 12920 |
| 2017 | 615 | 13921 |
| 2018 | 686 | 14908 |
| 2019 | 751 | 17654 |
| 2020 | 691 | 21287 |
| 2021 | 744 | 24636 |
| 2022 | 794 | 25943 |
| 2023 | 804 | 26941 |
| 2024 | 718 | 27366 |
| 2025 | 569 | 25220 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Dong-A University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Family Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, History, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, International Law, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Marine Transport, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Music, Musicology, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, Structural Architecture, Textile Design, Tourism, Transport Management, Writing |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Archaeology, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Asian Studies, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Food Science, Genetics, German, History, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, International Business, International Law, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Marine Transport, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Musicology, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology, Sports, Structural Architecture, Textile Design, Tourism, Transport Management, Writing |
Dong-A University alumni
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Son Yeo-eun
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Son Yeo-eun, birth name Byeon Na-yeon, is a South Korean actress. Son was nominated for Best New Actress for Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her portrayal of a villain in Thrice Married Woman (2013).
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Lee Kyung-kyu
- Occupations
- screenwriter
- Biography
-
Lee Kyung-kyu is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter. He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of ₩535 million.
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Kim Min-jun
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kim Min-jun is a South Korean actor.
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Hanhae
- Occupations
- rapper
- Biography
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Jung Han-hae, better known by the mononym Hanhae, is a South Korean rapper and singer. He is a former member of the hip hop boy band Phantom.
Dong-A University faculties and divisions
| College : Architecture, Design, Fashion | Architecture, Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design |
|---|---|
| College : Arts | Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Music, Musical Instruments |
| College : Business | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Information Management, International Business |
| College : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Structural Architecture, Town Planning |
| College : Human Ecology | Home Economics, Textile Technology |
| College : Humanities | Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Ethics, Family Studies, French, French Studies, History, Korean, Literature, Philosophy, Writing |
| College : International Studies | Chinese, International Studies, Japanese |
| College : Law | International Law, Law |
| College : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing |
| College : Natural Resources and Life Science | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Pharmacology |
| College : Natural Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition |
| College : Social Sciences | Economics, Finance, Journalism, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| College : Sports Science | Physical Education, Protective Services, Sports |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Culture and Arts | Art Management, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industry and Information | Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences |
| Graduate School : International Studies | International Business, International Studies |
| Graduate School : Justice | Law, Police Studies, Private Law, Real Estate |
| Graduate School : Northeast Asian Studies | Asian Studies, East Asian Studies |
| Graduate School : Social Welfare | Social Welfare, Social Work |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | DAU 동아대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Saha-gu Hadan 2-dong 840 Saha-gu Pusan, 604-714 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,453,000 |