Korea Maritime and Ocean University: Statistics

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# 3929 of 14,131 In the World
# 1289 of 5,830 In Asia
# 74 of 193 In South Korea
# 86 of 14,131 For Marine Engineering
Top 1-3 For 8 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

59%

Enrollment

8,831

Male:Female Ratio

78:22

Languages

Korean

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Bachelor

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate59%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; August-December)
Enrollment8,831

We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for Korea Maritime and Ocean University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Korea Maritime and Ocean University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Korea Maritime and Ocean University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Korea Maritime and Ocean University.

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

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.

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

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.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
5,392 / 62,318
Physics
4,397 / 52,889
Environmental Science
4,238 / 54,914
Chemistry
4,147 / 57,368
Quantum and Particle physics
3,049 / 36,707
Biology
3,041 / 46,914
Materials Science
2,961 / 37,104
Geology
2,749 / 33,805
Computer Science
2,584 / 24,276
Organic chemistry
2,363 / 37,368
Electrical Engineering
1,909 / 21,390
Geography and Cartography
1,858 / 19,693
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,821 / 20,609
Ecology
1,703 / 27,234
Oceanography
1,651 / 17,666
Mechanical Engineering
1,596 / 17,208
Optics
1,337 / 11,821
Metallurgy
1,317 / 19,499
Mathematics
1,258 / 13,520
Biochemistry
1,187 / 23,038
Aerospace Engineering
1,151 / 11,805
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,131 / 10,799
Telecommunications
1,097 / 8,442
Statistics
1,055 / 11,496
Business
1,016 / 9,922
Genetics
994 / 16,722
Medicine
986 / 14,457
Paleontology
939 / 15,066
History
900 / 8,261
Archaeology
878 / 8,106
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
814 / 10,808
Structural Engineering
801 / 7,975
Physical
789 / 14,792
Nanotechnology
783 / 11,514
Computer Networking
745 / 5,609
Chemical Engineering
734 / 14,267
Marine Engineering
712 / 5,905
Electronic Engineering
696 / 5,287
Acoustical Engineering
685 / 5,369
Philosophy
658 / 7,606

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

1 Notable alumni

Moon Seong-hyeok

1. Moon Seong-hyeok

1958-. (aged 68)
politician
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.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names 국립한국해양대학교
Founded 1945
Motto Pursue the truth, develop the culture, discipline oneself
Academic calendar March to December (March - June; August-December)
Address 727 Taejong-ro Yeongdo-Gu Busan, 49112 South Korea
City Population 3,453,000
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