More and more students are choosing to study in South Korea, and the country has recently seen dramatic increases in international enrolments. The government announced a plan to increase international enrolments to , by and is working hard to encourage even more students from the US, Europe and Asia to study abroad in South Korea. The government hopes to entice even more young people to study abroad in South Korea by offering a range of financial incentives to institutions and individuals, streamlining student visa applications and providing employment support for those who have studied in South Korea and wish to stay on and work.
The Incheon Global Campus outside Seoul is a partnership with universities from around the world, offering degrees from the home university taught by faculty members based on-site in South Korea. By some estimates, almost a third of university courses in South Korea are now taught in English, and many universities offer new, dedicated international campuses.
The university admits only a small number of students every year and customises teaching to fit individuals based on their interests and study priorities. Academic and research activities are focused around science and engineering, with more than 70 research institutes.
Sungkyunkwan University was founded more than years ago and is the oldest university in East Asia. The university has two campuses: the humanities and social sciences campus in Seoul, and the natural sciences campus in Suwon. The university has academic exchange programmes and partnerships with universities in 73 countries. It is also aiming to expand its dual-degree programmes with many other universities around the world.
The university currently runs 33 dual-degree programmes with partners including the University of Birmingham. The university has an innovative academic system and is allowed to operate autonomously, outside the government curriculum and admissions rules applied at other universities.
