Sending Universities

Chung-Ang University excels in research and education, nurturing competitive talented people so they can support both South Korea and its communities. Following a motto of 'Justice and Truth,' the private institution has consistently gained top recognition from South Korea's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology in recent years. Fully accredited by the Ministry of Education, CAU is respected as a leading institution and recognized as the nation's best in pharmacy, culture and art education. It is also South Korea's number one in theatre studies, film studies, and photography. As the first university in South Korea to offer courses in pharmacy, business, communication, real estate, and urban planning, it stays true to its desire to prepare students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

One of ten flagship Korean National Universities, Chungbuk National University is a prestigious, nationally sponsored university founded on the principles of truth, justice, and pioneering spirit. Once an agricultural college, CBNU now leads the way in ICT and high-technology and is the only university awarded the specialized-program grant by the Government of Korea for research in semiconductors and information technology. Named an Excellent University by the Korean Ministry of Education, CBNU is foremost nationally for student satisfaction and is proud of its ability to nurture leading talent. Students enjoy career and employment education, pushing the university into top position in the country's business- and entrepreneurship-education rankings.

Founded as the English Law School in 1885, Chuo University is a world-class, research-based institution. With its distinctive educational programs, it strives for excellence, so it can make a “deep and lasting contribution to global society.” Its Faculty Linkage Program (FLP) promotes collaborative problem solving university-wide, building connections that transcend faculty boundaries. And its Global Faculty-Linkage Program (Global FLP), similarly, builds international bridges, offering courses in English, international double- and joint-degree programs, and international research networks. International exchange is available with more than 190 partners worldwide. Chuo University also leads the way in Japan with an unrivaled domestic and overseas internship program – To the World from Chuo.

The Communication University of China (CUC) is one of the top public universities in China, ranked number one in the country for both media and language education. Following its motto of "integrity, professionalism, erudition and competence," CUC nurtures a multidisciplinary approach that enhances students' creativity, preparing them for the opportunities that await them in the information and communication industries. One of the Project 211 key universities, CUC is a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First Class Discipline University, with Double First Class status in certain disciplines. 

China's Cradle of Navigators, Dalian Maritime University has an impressive reputation for its maritime education and training. Following its forward-thinking vision for international cooperation and knowledge exchange, it has forged strong relationships with universities across the globe. A key maritime institution under the Ministry of Transport, DMU is one of the Project 211 institutions and a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First Class Discipline University, with Double First Class status in certain disciplines.

Once one of the Big Four Institutes of Technology, Dalian University of Technology is a public research university recognized for its education in engineering and technology. In the spirit of "Unity and progress, truth and innovation," DUT dedicates itself to the creation, discovery, conservation and application of knowledge, maintaining its primary focus on educating equally China's undergraduates and postgraduates. The national key university uses a multi-disciplinary system which has earned it a place among the globe's highest-ranking institutions. DUT is a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First Class University, sponsored by Project 211 and Project 985.

A private research university based in Yongin and Cheonan, Dankook University keeps its educational goal of 'Educating patriotic experts who contribute to mankind' at the heart of its character. The multidisciplinary university promotes entrepreneurial spirit as a leader in global startups and is accredited ‘Outstanding’ in phase 1 of the Leaders in INdustry-university Cooperation (LINC) cultivation program. Selected as Korea’s best university in academic-industrial partnerships, DKU requires scholars in its specialized research institutes to share their knowledge with society and contribute to South Korea’s advancement. With strengths in IT, cultural technology, and life sciences, DKU believes the ultimate purpose of higher learning is the enrichment of human knowledge and culture.