삼육대, 외국인 유학생 전담 ‘글로벌자유전공학부’ 신설

Sahmyook University (President Je Hyeong-jong) has introduced a specialized "Global Free Major" for foreign undergraduate students starting in the upcoming semester. The university aims to elevate the global competitiveness of its curriculum. This program allows foreign students to enroll without a specific major in their first year, focusing on language tracks (Korean and English) for concentrated liberal education in their first year.

In their second year, students choose a major based on their aptitude and language skills. This concept expands the existing free major system to cater to foreign students. The university expects this will significantly lower the barriers to entry for international students. Sahmyook University has developed a specialized undergraduate degree program called "SU-GLS (Sahmyook University – Global Liberal Studies)," which features Korean language courses, media Korean courses, Korean history and culture experience, and K-content based social adaptation programs.

Additionally, dedicated coordinators provide in-depth counseling to guide students through their undergraduate and international studies. After completing their first year, international students can independently select a major in their second year. Korean-track students can enroll in any of the 6 currently available English-track majors if they meet the language proficiency requirements.

The university's International Office head, Park Jeon-beom, stated that the Global Free Major is an innovative undergraduate program designed to maximize the academic achievement and global career skills of foreign students. The university currently hosts over 700 foreign undergraduate students from 42 countries, and it aims to enroll 2,000 students next year.