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About University

Gyeonggi College of Science and Technology is a specialized university located in Suwon, the center of Korea’s advanced industries, focusing on cultivating field-ready talent through practical technical education and industry-academia cooperation. Best described as “the cradle of technically skilled professionals strong in real-world settings,” the college is establishing a unique position in the field of science and technology in response to the rapidly changing era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With its geographical advantage near the industrial complexes of southern Gyeonggi Province and close cooperation with domestic and international companies, it offers students advanced employment opportunities. The greatest strengths of Gyeonggi College of Science and Technology are its practice-oriented curriculum and industry-customized departments. Professors with extensive field experience in cutting-edge areas such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, automotive, and bio sciences provide direct instruction, and the college boasts a learning environment equipped with various laboratories and advanced equipment. In particular, through industry-academia cooperation programs with global corporations such as Samsung, LG, and Hyundai Motor Company, internships, project-based classes, and employment connections are actively facilitated. Thanks to this system, the college records a high employment rate every year, and graduates with practical skills stand out in various industrial fields. Recently, the curriculum has been rapidly expanding into promising future fields such as artificial intelligence, smart factories, and eco-friendly energy, flexibly responding to changing industry trends. Among the graduates are many who have advanced to positions as researchers, engineers, and managers at leading domestic and international companies. The college is also proud of its students who have become practical leaders driving the local industry, as well as those who have won awards in various technical competitions and national certification exams. Despite its relatively short history, the university is recognized as a leader among metropolitan area colleges in terms of employment rate and adaptability to the workplace, and has received multiple government awards as an excellent institution for industry-academia cooperation. Another major strength is the alumni network, which provides practical support such as mentoring and sharing employment information with current professionals. Support for international students is also highly systematic. Gyeonggi College of Science and Technology has obtained the International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) certification from the Korean Ministry of Education, officially recognizing it as a reliable institution for visa and scholarship applications. Starting from the second semester of the 2025 academic year, a language improvement scholarship system will be introduced to help international students enhance their Korean proficiency, allowing them to receive additional scholarships based on academic achievement. Separate Korean language courses, tutoring, and counseling programs are offered for international students, and professional counselors are available on campus to assist with visas, health, academics, career planning, and other aspects of daily life. The modern dormitories on campus offer both safety and convenience at an affordable cost, which is also an attractive feature. Some majors offer courses in English, and a variety of global community activities allow students of diverse nationalities to interact and engage. The campus, located in downtown Suwon, offers convenient transportation with excellent access to Seoul and the metropolitan area, and nearby are large shopping malls, cultural facilities, and parks, ensuring a fulfilling university life. With a pleasant campus environment, active club activities, and a student-friendly welfare system, all conditions are in place for international students to adapt and grow with confidence. If you wish to become a field-ready professional leading future technologies, take your first step at Gyeonggi College of Science and Technology.