Opened a Campus on the US Mainland, the 'Heart' of Global Education... Dongmyung University Welcomes a New Era as a Branch of Columbia College

Joint Degrees, Exchange Students and Professors, Credit Exchange, and Even 'Google Certifications'

MOU Designating Campus with Columbia University in Washington D.C. on the 10th

President Jeon Ho-hwan of Dongmyung University is signing a campus memorandum of understanding with Columbia University in the U.S. on the 10th.

President Kim Kwang-soo of Columbia University is signing a campus memorandum of understanding with Dongmyung University on the 10th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Dongmyung University in Busan has opened a campus in the "heart" of global education, the United States. This marks the beginning of the era of American branch campuses.

On the 11th, Dongmyung University announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 10th with Columbia College in Washington D.C. to mutually utilize each other's local campuses.

The agreement allows Dongmyung University to use Columbia College as its U.S. campus (branch).

The two universities will carry out ▲ student exchanges ▲ operation of exchange students and exchange professors ▲ credit exchange and joint degrees ▲ program exchanges ▲ joint operation of E-campus, among other activities.

Professors from both universities will have opportunities for cross-country stays and research collaboration, while students from both schools will exchange culture, language, academics, and technology. Joint projects connecting students by department will also be conducted.

Dongmyung University will waive all tuition fees for the first exchange students going to Columbia College and support living expenses as internship costs.

Dongmyung students will attend 12 hours of lectures per week at Columbia College for periods ranging from six months to one year annually and engage in about 20 hours per week of volunteer work under the title of work-study students.

Credits earned at Columbia College through the exchange program will be recognized by Dongmyung University.

Dongmyung students will gain various exchange opportunities such as U.S. internships and short-term training.

Additionally, they will benefit from receiving Google Certificates recognized for credits along with Google qualifications. The E-campus will also be jointly operated, including credit recognition from U.S. universities through Coursera online courses. After studying for two years at Columbia College, transfer to Dongmyung University is also possible.

Jeon Ho-hwan, president of Dongmyung University, stated, "To globalize Dongmyung University, we plan to expand cooperative networks with major universities and companies in the U.S., Europe, China, and Southeast Asia to attract 1,000 foreign students."

President Jeon emphasized, "This MOU signing marks the start of establishing overseas campuses by region."

Columbia College, the only community college in the U.S. that receives about $3.5 million annually from Google for IT workforce development, has implemented programs since its founding to support local settlement and university admission for U.S. immigrants and their children, providing a systematic education system for Korean students.

Founded in 1999, the college has officially received the U.S. Department of Education's National Accreditation.

It has three campuses within the Washington Metro area (two in Virginia, one in Maryland). Currently, Korean national Kim Kwang-soo serves as its president.

Programs include ESL, certification courses, two-year degrees, four-year bachelor's degrees, and master's programs. The campuses are close enough to subway stations for commuting and allow easy access to historical and cultural sites in the Washington area.

The local residents have some of the highest income levels in the U.S. and possess the best public education system, meaning the campus is operated safely and at a high standard.

With the establishment of a local campus in the U.S., Dongmyung University is gaining momentum in recruiting new students for the next academic year.

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