Soonchunhyang University Establishes Exclusive "International College" for Foreign Students... Aiming to Attract 3,000 International Students in 5 Years

Building a Global Education System Based on AI Medical Convergence
Pursuing a "Full-Cycle Support Model" Linking Education, Employment, and Settlement

Soonchunhyang University has established a new undergraduate college dedicated to international students, named the "International College," and has launched a reorganization of its global talent development system.

The university's strategy is to respond to the declining school-age population and intensifying global educational competition by building a full-cycle support system tailored for international students, which connects customized curricula with employment and settlement support.

Soonchunhyang University announced on March 12, 2026, that it will strengthen its global educational competitiveness by establishing the "International College," a college designed exclusively for international students.

Unlike the previous approach of placing some international students in existing departments, the International College will operate as an independent academic organization with its own curriculum and administrative system.

The curriculum will center on dedicated departments for international students, including the Global Liberal Arts Program, Global Public Health Program, Global Industrial Engineering Program, and Global Sports Management Program.

The educational program features a step-by-step structure: first-year students will build their academic foundation through intensive Korean language education, and from the second year, they will simultaneously receive basic education in their major. In the third and fourth years, students will receive advanced education in their major, along with internship and certification programs, providing a pathway to employment.

The university explained that this system is designed to reduce academic maladjustment caused by language and cultural differences and to increase academic retention rates.

The International College will be operated in conjunction with Soonchunhyang University's specialized AI Medical Convergence education strategy.

The university plans to expand its global curriculum focused on healthcare, medical, and industrial engineering by leveraging its infrastructure in biomedical research, affiliated hospitals, and industry cooperation, and to nurture specialized foreign talent in collaboration with local industries.

Additionally, the university is working on establishing a talent development model that leads to employment at local companies and settlement in the region after graduation.

The university has also refined its strategy for recruiting international students by region. By utilizing networks of partner universities and educational institutions in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia, it aims to expand student recruitment and attract approximately 3,000 international students over the next five years by introducing new majors at the International College and the graduate school.

Furthermore, the university will establish a full-cycle support system for international students, including Korean language and culture education, multilingual lectures, daily life adaptation programs, career counseling, visa support, company-linked internships, and entrepreneurship support.

President Song Byoungguk stated, "By operating the International College exclusively for international students, we will enhance our global educational competitiveness and build a talent development system linked with local industries," adding, "Our goal is to establish an internationalized education model centered on AI medical convergence."

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