Which Department at Yeungnam University Was Selected as the Best by Industry?… Accreditation Board for Engineering Education Evaluates 32 Departments at 20 Universities

On the morning of the 15th, Yeungnam University (President Choi Oechul) held a certificate awarding ceremony for the Fiber Systems Engineering Department (textile field), which was selected as the top department in the ‘2024 Industry-Oriented University Evaluation’ announced by the Korea Engineering Accreditation Board.

The Industry-Oriented University Evaluation has been conducted since 2008 to expand communication between industry and universities, foster talent that meets industry demands, and improve university curricula. Industry personnel and talent development officials from related organizations directly evaluate the departments.

Professor Lee Jae-woong (second from left) of the Fiber Systems Engineering Department at Yeungnam University and President Choi Oechul (second from right) of Yeungnam University are posing for a commemorative photo holding the Best Department Certification Plaque.

The 2024 evaluation covered 32 departments from 20 universities in five fields: textiles, media, electrical engineering, eco-friendly automobiles, and drones. The evaluation was based on three areas: industry-based curriculum design, operation, and operational performance. Universities receiving the highest evaluation were awarded certificates jointly issued by the Ministry of Education, the five major economic organizations, and the Korea Engineering Accreditation Board, which were presented to the departments at the ceremony.

President Choi Oechul stated, “Yeungnam University received excellent evaluations in education, research, social responsibility, and leadership in various global university rankings in 2024. The Industry-Oriented University Evaluation reflects practical curricula that meet industry demands, and this result is due to our efforts to nurture students into talents suitable for the field.” He added, “We will continue to develop and operate field-customized curricula to contribute to national development, promote the common prosperity of human society, and nurture talents who lead changes in the era.”

Meanwhile, since 2009, Yeungnam University has consistently produced top departments in the Industry-Oriented University Evaluation across various academic fields including metal and steel, new materials, architecture (construction), general machinery, mechanical-automotive, electronic engineering-semiconductor, information and communication, computer software, petroleum and petrochemicals, environment, bio-pharmaceuticals, food, civil engineering, energy, and autonomous vehicles.

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