President Lee Gilya: “Korea’s First and Only Specialized College — We Will Provide Tailored Services for International Students”
On the 19th, Gachon University took a commemorative photo during the 2025 Gachon University International College entrance ceremony held at the University's Yeaum Hall..
Gachon University has established Korea’s first college exclusively for international students, named the International College, and held its entrance ceremony on the 19th at the University’s Yeaum Hall. The event was attended by Dean Choi Kyungjin of the International College, faculty members, and international students.
To enhance the efficiency of international student management, Gachon University launched the International College in December of 2024. The college consists of eight departments:
△ Department of Business Administration
△ Department of Media and Communication
△ Department of Tourism Management
△ Department of Psychology
△ Department of Computer Engineering
△ Division of International Studies (Global Liberal Arts)
△ Division of International Studies (Korean Studies)
△ Department of Korean Language Education
In the spring semester of the 2025 academic year, 580 freshmen were admitted to the International College. With around 400 more students expected to enroll in the fall semester, the total number of new students for the 2025 academic year is projected to reach approximately 1,000.
The entrance ceremony began with an opening session, followed by a congratulatory address by President Lee Gilya, an introduction of the faculty, a welcome speech by the Dean of the International College, a freshman oath, the singing of the school anthem, and the closing ceremony.
Following the ceremony, an orientation program was held, which included:
△ Introduction to the University and international student programs
△ Viewing of the university promotional video
△ Sexual harassment prevention education
△ Education on Korean laws and regulations.
A student from the International College, Lê Thị Linh (Vietnam), reads the freshman oath during the entrance ceremony.
Gachon University offers customized general education and major courses for international students, along with a variety of “early adjustment programs” designed to help students adapt quickly. These include specialized Korean language education, a buddy program, camping events, and the FC Gachon program.
In her congratulatory speech, Gachon University President Lee Gilya stated, “The International College is a one-of-a-kind college exclusively for international students, and we will provide top-tier specialized services such as dedicated faculty and a counseling center.” She added, “I hope our international students will transcend borders and races to become global leaders and achieve their limitless dreams.”