Silla University Selected as an Accredited University for Internationalization Competency in Education for 10 Consecutive Years

Shilla University (President Heo Nam-sik) has been selected for 10 consecutive years as a university certified for internationalization competency in education (degree programs and Korean language training programs) by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Silla University.

The Internationalization Competency Certification System is a program that certifies universities with internationalization capabilities to expand the attraction of excellent foreign students and enhance the international competency of domestic students. The main evaluation criteria include ▲illegal stay rate of foreign students ▲internationalization project plans and infrastructure ▲appropriateness of student selection and admission ▲tuition burden rate ▲academic life support ▲counseling rate ▲dropout rate ▲foreign students’ official language proficiency ▲satisfaction and management, evaluated from multiple perspectives.

Shilla University met the evaluation criteria and was finally selected as a certified university, continuing its reputation as an Internationalization Competency Certified University for 10 consecutive years. It will enjoy benefits such as ▲simplified visa issuance procedures for foreign students ▲educational policy and project benefits ▲strengthened promotion of certified universities ▲expanded allowed working hours for part-time employment of foreign students.

Additionally, it receives further benefits such as selection as a university for government-sponsored foreign scholars (GKS), promotion of certified universities through the Ministry of Education’s Korean Study Comprehensive System, and various internationalization-related projects and foreign student recruitment.

Lee Jin-hee, Director of International Exchange at Shilla University, said, “We are grateful to the International Exchange Team and other school officials who have worked hard to attract and manage foreign students,” and added, “We will do our best to strengthen internationalization capabilities and ensure the stable settlement of foreign students in Korea.”

Shilla University supports foreign students to focus on stable study and academic life through special programs such as Korean cultural experiences, community service, Korean language academic support, mentoring and counseling, early adaptation programs, and operation of a global supporters group.

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