Overview
Established in 1945, the Korea Maritime and Ocean University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Busan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU ) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KMOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Korea Maritime and Ocean University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 국립한국해양대학교 |
| Acronym | KMOU |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Motto | Pursue the truth, develop the culture, discipline oneself |
| Mascot | Black-tailed Gull |
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University Location
| Address | 1 Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu Busan 606-791 Busan South Korea |
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+82 (51) 410 4114 |
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+82 (51) 405 2475 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Korea Maritime and Ocean University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Korea Maritime and Ocean University's Facebook page
Korea Maritime and Ocean University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Korea Maritime and Ocean University's YouTube channel
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