Dong-A University Obtains New Certification for 'Education Internationalization Competency Certification System'

Dong-A University has obtained new certification in the 3rd cycle of the Internationalization Competency Certification Program, organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Dong-A University received continuous certification for the 3rd cycle following the 2nd cycle, and announced on the 8th that it achieved an "All Pass (P)" in detailed indicators by field for both the 'degree programs' and 'language training programs.'

The "Internationalization Competency Certification Program" is a system in which the Ministry of Education certifies universities that possess a certain level of internationalization competency to expand the attraction of outstanding foreign students and enhance the internationalization competency of domestic students.

To receive certification, universities must be evaluated in three areas: 'illegal stay rate,' 'internationalization strategy and selection,' and 'support, management, and outcomes for international students.' Notably, the 3rd cycle certification separately evaluates degree programs and language training programs, with more detailed evaluation items and strengthened assessment criteria for each program.

Certified universities benefit from simplified visa issuance procedures for international students, receive advantages in educational policies and projects, and gain external promotion on official Ministry of Education websites as well as on the Ministry of Justice and foreign government platforms.

Dong-A University Bumin Campus.

Park Hyun-tae, Director of the Office of External and International Affairs at Dong-A University, said, "Despite many difficulties in attracting and managing international students due to COVID-19, obtaining new certification in the 3rd cycle of the Internationalization Competency Certification Program is very meaningful. We will continue to strive to attract outstanding international students as a certified university and provide customized support services to increase satisfaction."

The certification period for this 3rd cycle is from March 2023 to February 2026, and certified universities must undergo annual certification maintenance (monitoring) evaluations during the validity period.

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