Korea Maritime and Ocean University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3929 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1289 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #74 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #7 of 13 | In Busan |
| #86 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 8,831
- Male:Female Ratio
- 78:22
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kmou.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* Korea Maritime and Ocean 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 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 8,831 |
| Full time employee | 252 |
| Student:staff ratio | 35:1 |
Research profile
Korea Maritime and Ocean University has published 6,638 scientific papers with 78,957 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Geology, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Korea Maritime and Ocean University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 | 14 | 2 |
| 1996 | 25 | 18 |
| 1997 | 18 | 20 |
| 1998 | 28 | 35 |
| 1999 | 17 | 40 |
| 2000 | 29 | 49 |
| 2001 | 31 | 56 |
| 2002 | 90 | 101 |
| 2003 | 74 | 153 |
| 2004 | 95 | 224 |
| 2005 | 117 | 323 |
| 2006 | 133 | 448 |
| 2007 | 138 | 540 |
| 2008 | 168 | 662 |
| 2009 | 241 | 885 |
| 2010 | 300 | 1082 |
| 2011 | 330 | 1510 |
| 2012 | 350 | 1689 |
| 2013 | 337 | 2055 |
| 2014 | 314 | 2297 |
| 2015 | 326 | 2426 |
| 2016 | 244 | 2735 |
| 2017 | 233 | 2831 |
| 2018 | 321 | 3644 |
| 2019 | 304 | 4173 |
| 2020 | 397 | 5616 |
| 2021 | 455 | 7392 |
| 2022 | 446 | 8418 |
| 2023 | 434 | 9905 |
| 2024 | 396 | 10994 |
| 2025 | 246 | 10313 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 1,700,000-2,200,000 per semester (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 1,700,000-2,200,000 per semester (KRW) |
Korea Maritime and Ocean University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Korea Maritime and Ocean 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Coastal Studies, Data Processing, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, European Studies, Information Technology, International Business, International Studies, Leisure Studies, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marine Transport, Maritime Law, Mechanical Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Public Administration, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Administration, Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Heating and Refrigeration, Information Sciences, Insurance, International Business, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marine Transport, Maritime Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nautical Science, Police Studies, Private Law, Public Law, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering, Transport Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Administration, Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Heating and Refrigeration, Insurance, International Business, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Maritime Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Natural Sciences, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Police Studies, Public Law, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Transport Management |
Notable alumni
-
Moon Seong-hyeok
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Moon Seong-hyeok is a South Korean professor at World Maritime University served as the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries under President Moon Jae-in from 2019 to 2022.
Korea Maritime and Ocean University faculties and divisions
| College : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Data Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Marine Transport, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| College : International Studies | Administration, Business and Commerce, East Asian Studies, English, European Studies, International Business, International Economics, International Studies, Literature, Maritime Law, Teacher Training |
| College : Maritime Sciences | Coastal Studies, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Studies, Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Nautical Science |
| College : Ocean Science and Technology | Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Physical Education |
| Graduate School : Education | Computer Education, Education, Educational Administration, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Marine Engineering, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Heating and Refrigeration, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microwaves, Natural Sciences, Naval Architecture, Police Studies, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Transport Engineering, Transport Management |
| Graduate School : Maritime Industry | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Marine Transport, Maritime Law, Mechanical Engineering, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Transport Management |
| Graduate School : Shipping Finance and Logistics | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Transport Economics, Transport Management |
| School : Ocean Science and Technology (OST) | Management, Marine Science and Oceanography |
General information
| Alternative names | 국립한국해양대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Pursue the truth, develop the culture, discipline oneself |
Location and contacts
| Address | 727 Taejong-ro Yeongdo-Gu Busan, 49112 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,453,000 |