Keimyung University Opens 'Daegu Global Center' in Hanoi, Vietnam... Launches Hub to Attract International Students

On the 17th, Keimyung University opened the Daegu Global Center at Thuy Loi University in Hanoi, Vietnam, starting operations as a hub to attract international students and expand educational cooperation.

The opening of this center was promoted as part of the Regional Innovation-Centered University Support System (RISE) initiative, aiming to strengthen the international competitiveness of universities in the Daegu region and to proactively secure outstanding foreign talent.

Keimyung University held the opening ceremony of the Daegu Global Center with Thuy Loi University in Hanoi, Vietnam on the 17th, where representatives from both universities took a commemorative photo. Photo provided by Keimyung University

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Approximately 100 people, including representatives and students from both universities, attended the opening ceremony on this day.

The event included a report on the process of establishing the center, as well as discussions on future operation plans.

The newly opened Daegu Global Center will offer integrated programs focused on Korean language education and adaptation to life in Daegu, including study abroad preparation courses, admission and employment-linked programs, and short-term cultural experience courses.

The center will enhance local students’ ability to adapt to studying in Daegu through pre-departure education, and will systematically support their admission to universities in the Daegu area.

Min Kyungmo, Director of International Affairs at Keimyung University, stated, "With the opening of this global center, we have established a foundation to provide both Korean language education and study abroad support directly in Vietnam." He added, "We will develop it into a hub not only for attracting outstanding international students but also for supporting their stable settlement and career planning."

Do Van Quang, Vice President of Thuy Loi University, said, "The establishment of this global center will serve as an important opportunity to elevate educational cooperation between Daegu and Hanoi, based on collaboration between the two universities." He added, "We hope that Vietnamese students will be able to systematically learn the Korean language and culture and be offered broader career opportunities, including studying in Daegu."

The center plans to operate the Keimyung Korean Proficiency Test (KKPT) to assess students’ Korean language skills and link the results to university admissions.

In addition, the center will organize the Daegu Study Abroad Fair, information sessions, and employment-linked programs to establish a practical support system for admissions and employment.

Meanwhile, Vietnam is a country where demand for Korean language education is rapidly increasing. As of 2025, 28,345 students in primary and secondary schools, 27,222 university students, and 20,251 students at King Sejong Institutes are learning Korean.

As of 2025, there are 11,471 Vietnamese residents in Daegu, the largest group among the total 37,776 foreign residents in the city.

Currently, 2,162 Vietnamese international students are enrolled at Keimyung University.

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