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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStrengthening Internationalization and Supporting Students<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRecognising the importance of providing a high-quality educational experience for international students, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice have implemented a system to assess and recognise universities’ global competency. This year, 134 universities received recognition for their academic curriculum, exceeding the 2022 figure of 120. These universities demonstrate excellence in several areas, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Low illegal immigration rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Globally-focused academic programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dedicated support systems for student life and career opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Universities recognised for their language exchange programs also increased, demonstrating a commitment to cultural exchange and language learning. These programs boast high completion rates and strong infrastructure, fostering meaningful interactions between international and Korean students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Educational Initiatives Introduced to Attract More International Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits for Recognised Universities and Students<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUniversities recognised for their global competency receive several benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Relaxed visa screening standards for international students<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Permission for students to work part-time without additional visas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These streamlined processes make studying in Korea more accessible and provide valuable work experience for international students. The benefits will be in effect from February 2024, welcoming students seeking enriching study abroad experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Study](\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPromoting Positive Change<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor universities yet to be recognised, the focus remains on enhancing their internationalization efforts. The ministries will implement stricter visa screening standards for students enrolling in these universities, ensuring they meet language proficiency and financial capability requirements. Additionally, 20 universities have been temporarily restricted from issuing student visas. These institutions can access consulting sessions to improve their global competency and offer a better learning environment for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Universities recognised for their language exchange programs also increased, demonstrating a commitment to cultural exchange and language learning. These programs boast high completion rates and strong infrastructure, fostering meaningful interactions between international and Korean students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Educational Initiatives Introduced to Attract More International Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Universities recognised for their global competency receive several benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These streamlined processes make studying in Korea more accessible and provide valuable work experience for international students. The benefits will be in effect from February 2024, welcoming students seeking enriching study abroad experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For universities yet to be recognised, the focus remains on enhancing their internationalization efforts. The ministries will implement stricter visa screening standards for students enrolling in these universities, ensuring they meet language proficiency and financial capability requirements. Additionally, 20 universities have been temporarily restricted from issuing student visas. These institutions can access consulting sessions to improve their global competency and offer a better learning environment for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits for Recognised Universities and Students<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Promoting Positive Change<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n