Dongguk University to open college for international students only

· Politics · South Korea

South Korea's Dongguk University plans to launch a college exclusively for international students in 2028, offering six majors, according to a report. The move is aimed at attracting more overseas students as South Korea's universities confront a shrinking domestic population.

Why it matters：Korean universities are turning to foreign students as demographic decline threatens enrolments, a shift with implications for the country's labour supply.

Key points

  • The college is scheduled to launch in 2028
  • It will offer six majors
  • The plan targets international student recruitment

Sources (original reporting)

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