울산대학교(본교)University Of Ulsan

About University

Located in the heart of Ulsan Metropolitan City, the industrial center of Korea, University of Ulsan is the only four-year comprehensive university in “the industrial capital, Ulsan,” and stands as a symbol of practical education and innovative industry-academia cooperation. Since its founding in 1970 by Chung Ju-yung, the founder of Hyundai Group, the university has fostered global talent to lead advanced industrial fields and future society, in close collaboration with HD Hyundai (formerly Hyundai Heavy Industries Group). Under its identity of “Convergence of Industry and Education, DNA of Innovation,” University of Ulsan provides the most practical career platform for both domestic and international students. The university’s greatest strengths are its “field-oriented industry-academia cooperation” and “leadership in advanced engineering and medical fields.” In particular, based on partnerships with world-class companies such as HD Hyundai and Hyundai Motor Company, the College of Engineering, College of Medicine, and College of Design and Architecture Convergence offer hands-on education and internship opportunities. As the only private university in the country to bear the name “Ulsan,” it operates an industry-academia convergence campus directly linked to the Ulsan regional industrial complex, and medical students can undertake clinical training at Seoul Asan Medical Center and Ulsan University Hospital, both among the nation’s top medical institutions. In 2024, University of Ulsan ranked between 10th and 14th nationally in global university rankings such as QS, THE, and ARWU, boasting top-tier research and educational capabilities in Korea. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across diverse academic fields, with particularly strong employment rates and research achievements in engineering, medicine, life sciences, and business. University of Ulsan is also renowned for its outstanding alumni network. It has produced numerous CEOs and executives at major domestic and international corporations such as Hyundai Motor Company, Samsung Heavy Industries, and SK Hynix, as well as distinguished scholars including the first Korean Ph.D. at ETH Zurich and professors at Harvard Medical School and UCLA. The university has also produced leaders in politics, administration, culture, arts, sports, and broadcasting, including members of the National Assembly, news anchors, and physician YouTubers, making significant contributions to both the local community and national development. Especially in industry-academia cooperation, social contribution, and innovative education, the university has received numerous awards and certifications, earning high regard in both industry and academia. For international students, University of Ulsan offers an optimal environment. Selected as a Ministry of Education “IEQAS (International Education Quality Assurance System) certified university,” it facilitates easy visa issuance and receives preferential treatment in various government scholarship programs such as GKS. Each year, hundreds of international students participate in undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and language training programs, and the Department of Global Business currently enrolls over 150 students from 11 countries. English-taught courses are being expanded in both major and general education subjects, and the Office of International Affairs provides comprehensive support systems including one-on-one mentoring, counseling, Korean language education, and cultural experience programs. Dormitories, including the International House, accommodate both undergraduate and graduate students, with systematic management such as roommate assignments, health checkups, and online applications. The university also offers a student-friendly environment with reduced tuition burdens, various scholarships, and health insurance enrollment. The University of Ulsan campus is located in Mugeo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, adjacent to large industrial and research complexes, Ulsan Grand Park, shopping malls, and various other living infrastructures. Its proximity to downtown ensures excellent public transportation access, and dormitories and various convenience facilities are well-equipped. Students can enjoy a balanced academic and leisure life in a pleasant environment, and experience a vibrant campus culture through club activities, festivals, and sports teams. University of Ulsan welcomes international students who wish to make it “the starting point for industry, the future, and a global career.”