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About University

Ajou Motor College is the only automobile-specialized junior college in Korea, located in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea. Since its establishment in 1995, it has provided specialized education in the automotive field based on its firm identity as a “training ground for practical talents opening the future of the automotive industry.” Set amidst the peaceful natural environment of Boryeong, the college boasts state-of-the-art automotive training facilities and an industry-oriented curriculum, producing global automotive experts equipped with both practical skills and creativity. The most distinctive feature of Ajou Motor College is that it is the only university in Korea dedicated exclusively to the automotive field. It offers a variety of departments covering the entire automotive industry, such as the Department of Automotive Machinery, Department of Automotive Electronics, and Department of Motorsports, each operated with a focus on hands-on training. In particular, the college has a strong industry-academia cooperation network with domestic automobile manufacturers and global parts companies, enabling most students to gain internship experience at actual companies even before advancing to their third year. In the latest training buildings, students directly handle future vehicle technologies such as autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid cars, and the college consistently achieves excellent results in nationwide automotive competitions. Thanks to this educational system, the employment rate of graduates remains among the highest for junior colleges nationwide, and Ajou Motor College graduates are highly trusted in the automotive industry. Despite its short history, Ajou Motor College boasts significant influence in the automotive industry. Its representative achievements include cooperation programs with domestic and international automakers, various industry-academia projects, and numerous awards in automotive competitions. Graduates play key roles not only at leading domestic and international automobile companies such as Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, Renault Korea Motors, and GM Korea, but also in motorsports, automotive design and research institutes, and electronic parts companies. Especially, many alumni have won awards at national automobile maintenance skills competitions and motorsports events, forming a strong network of graduates with outstanding practical abilities and adaptability to the field. Support for international students is also highly systematic. Ajou Motor College has obtained the “International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS)” certification from the Ministry of Education, providing additional benefits for international students when applying for visas and scholarships. New international students are given opportunities to take the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) upon admission, and various scholarships are available, including tuition reductions of more than 50% for high-achieving students. In addition, on-campus dormitories are given priority to all international students, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment with modern facilities and a 24-hour management system. A dedicated administrative team offers personalized 1:1 counseling for everything from admission to graduation, employment, and daily life, and the college’s strengths include Korean and English parallel lectures, cultural experience programs, and employment support services. Recently, with the establishment of the “Global Automotive Convergence Center” on campus, English-track courses and exchange programs with overseas universities have also been expanded. Located amid the beautiful coastlines and lush nature of Boryeong, the Ajou Motor College campus provides the best environment for both study and relaxation. It offers excellent accessibility, being connected to major cities such as Seoul and Daejeon by expressway and KTX, and is situated near automotive industry clusters such as Hyundai Motor Company’s Namyang Research Institute, which is advantageous for field training and employment linkage. For students around the world who dream of a career in automobiles, Ajou Motor College will be “the best choice, equipped with practical skills, future technologies, and a global network.”