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Universities ink deals with foreign schools, local companies to increase opportunities for international students

Korean universities are actively forming partnerships with overseas institutions and local businesses to expand educational opportunities for international students, while also establishing part-time employment prospects.

2026.1.20

Gachon University President Lee Gil-ya, center, holds a wafer at the Nanofab Center on the first floor of the university’s College of Semiconductor. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Gachon University earns top spot as school with most growth in JoongAng University Rankings

Gachon University excelled in the JoongAng University Rankings, attributed to hiring top scientists and increasing research funding. The university ranked first in various indicators, demonstrating significant growth.

2025.11.28

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Kim Sang-hyuck, dean of Gachon University's International College, talks during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at the university campus in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Sept. 8. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Gachon University launches its own international college to expand programs for foreign students

While universities are creating international student-only departments, Gachon University went even bigger — launching a college just for international students with designated professors ready to provide support.

2025.9.9

Students line up to enter the 1,000 won store at Gachon University in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. [YONHAP]

Bread, tuna and shampoo: Schools offer them for just 1,000 won

Along the way to achieving their academic and career goals, what often hits international students the hardest is financial hardship amid rising rent and food prices.

2025.9.9

FPT University Chairman Le Truong Tung, fourth from left, pose for a photo with Gachon University President Yoon Won-jung after signing a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 11 to run the Gachon-FPTU College of Semiconductor program. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Gachon University, Vietnam's FPT University join hands to create semiconductor undergrad program

Gachon University announced Tuesday it is partnering with Vietnam's FPT University to create an undergraduate program in semiconductors, also hoping to open opportunities to host such students for future postgraduate programs.

2025.8.12

Officials pose for a photo during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office in Suwon, Gyeonggi. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Gyeonggi gov't to open 1,000 won stores for university students amid high inflation

The Gyeonggi government on Monday announced plans to open shops selling goods priced at 1,000 won (0.74) at universities in the province to offer students more affordable snacks and staple options amid high inflation.

2025.6.9

Gachon University President Lee Gil-ya talks during the university's anniversary ceremony on May 8, 2024. The school will be offering financial support to all Burmese students at the university following the Myanmar earthquake. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Gachon University offers financial support to Burmese students after Myanmar earthquake

Gachon University announced Monday it will be offering financial support to all Burmese international students attending the school, hoping to help students after an earthquake struck their country.

2025.4.14

Gachon University students enrolled in the College of International Studies pose for a photo during the entrance ceremony on March 19. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Gachon University holds entrance ceremony for new College of International Studies

Gachon University announced Thursday that it held an entrance ceremony for its College of International Studies, a newly expanded college exclusively for international students.

2025.3.20

Students at Korea University participate in the International Student Fair in May. The university is set to open its international student-only Division of Global Entertainment in spring 2025. [NEWS1]

Universities create international-only majors in response to growing student demand

Universities are increasingly launching international student-only majors, with new programs being introduced and some universities expanding the scope to meet growing student demand.

2024.12.30

Konkuk University in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, placed fourth on the list of most preferred universities chosen by 800 high school students for The JoongAng University Rankings 2024. [KONKUK UNIVERSITY]

Location matters for students applying to Korea's universities, survey finds

If you can't go to one of Korea's most prestigious universities, try choosing one with a convenient location in Seoul.

2024.11.21