Korea Maritime and Ocean University

About

Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU) is globally renowned as a specialized institution dedicated to maritime sciences, engineering, and oceanography, consistently producing top-tier professionals for the global shipping and logistics industries. Its strongest faculties include Maritime and Transportation Sciences, Ocean Science and Engineering, and International Studies, offering specialized curricula tailored to modern maritime challenges. For international students, KMOU provides a welcoming environment supported by a dedicated Office of International Affairs that facilitates visa processing, housing, and cultural adaptation programs. While many advanced courses require Korean proficiency, the university offers a growing selection of English-taught lectures and degree tracks, particularly at the graduate level, alongside intensive Korean language courses to ease the transition for global scholars. Its most distinctive characteristic is its actual training ship, the Hanarae, which provides students with rare, hands-on seafaring experience that sets KMOU apart from virtually any landlocked university in the world.

Background

Korea Maritime & Ocean University is South Korea's most prestigious national university for maritime study, transportation science and engineering. It is located in Yeongdo-gu in Busan. The university is also known for having its whole campus located inside an island.

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