Gimhae University

Programs & Tuition

Program	Intake	Tuition / semester
Beauty Care ABA · 2 · D2 visa Freshman Scholarship	Spring Fall	$1,929 $2,070 Scholarship applied
Hotel Cooking & Baking ABA · 2 · D2 visa Freshman Scholarship	Spring Fall	$1,929 $2,070 Scholarship applied
Social Welfare ABA · 2 · D2 visa Freshman Scholarship	Spring Fall	$1,929 $2,070 Scholarship applied
Global Human Care ABA · 2 · D2 visa Freshman Scholarship	Spring Fall	$1,929 $2,070 Scholarship applied
AI-Integrated Medical ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,357 $2,499 Scholarship applied
Industrial Fire & Safety ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,357 $2,499 Scholarship applied
Future Automotive Technology ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,357 $2,499 Scholarship applied
Global Mechatronics ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,357 $2,499 Scholarship applied
Emergency Rescue ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,357 $2,499 Scholarship applied
Clinical Pathology ABA · 3 · D2 visa	Spring Fall	$2,250 $2,391 Scholarship applied

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Fees

AEV processing fee (one-time)

$179

Tuition, living costs and the full breakdown are in the cost estimator.

Scholarships

Freshman scholarship automatically available for all new international students. Academic excellence and language proficiency-based scholarships from second semester onward. Dual-degree program participants may qualify for additional institutional scholarships.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma, financial support documents, passport copy, health certificate. IELTS accepted for English-track programs. Korean language ability recommended for most programs. See inter.gimhae.ac.kr for application schedule and requirements.

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About Gimhae University

Gimhae University (김해대학교) is a private technical college in Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, offering 2 to 4-year programs in health sciences, engineering, IT, business, beauty, and hotel culinary arts. It is IEQAS certified and holds exchange agreements with international universities including Kansas State University (USA) and Masaryk University (Czech Republic).

Why students choose it

Gimhae University's IEQAS certification signals reliable international student management, which offers advantages for visa processing. Its exchange agreements with US and European universities create unique dual-degree and internship opportunities unavailable at most Korean technical colleges. Freshman scholarships are automatically available to new international students.

Campus

The campus in Gimhae-si features health science simulation labs, automotive and mechatronics workshops, AI-integrated medical labs, a beauty cosmetology center, and professional hotel culinary training facilities. International student support is managed through the International Exchange Office at inter.gimhae.ac.kr.

Student life

Gimhae-si is in the Busan-Gyeongnam metropolitan area, close to Gimhae International Airport. Students have easy access to Busan (20 minutes) — Korea's second-largest city — for shopping, beaches, and nightlife, while enjoying Gimhae's more affordable living costs.

Downloads

University guide (PDF) Recruitment flyer