International Cooperative Program

Kimpo College has many international cooperative programs for the students and faculty to experience globalization. The College has agreements with many well-known universities overseas that facilitate student and faculty exchange and joint research. The College established The International Education Center in 2000 to promote international cooperative programs. The College has also strived to broaden the dissemination of Korean studies outside of Korea through the publications of books on Korean Culture and other out-reach programs. The following programs are the key building blocks of Kimpo College's enduring commitment to internationalized education and research.

▣ Student Exchange

1. International summer and winter session:
A chance to study English or one's major at one of our sister schools during summer and winter sessions. Many students have participated in various kinds of programs which were held by our sister schools since 2000 such as CQU(Central Queensland University) International Music Camp and ESL at CQU. Ms. Hwasook Woo, a student of music department, said, "Joining the camp is one of the most valuable experiences I have ever had in my life." As the students' interests are becoming increasingly diverse, we are planning to send our students to sister schools in the USA, Japan, and other areas. More and more students have been able to broaden their academic and personal horizons through the College's exchange program.

2. Job Experience at Kimpo College for the students of sister schools:
Coordination of regular courses for foreign students at Kimpo College in order for them to get practicial skills and abilities in the work place. A Summer English Camp will be held at Kimpo College for the kids living in the Kimpo area. Some of the eligible students of our sister schools will be invited to have a job experience at Kimpo College. They will have extensive work experience in their field of study.

▣ Faculty Exchange
This program is primarily to provide Kimpo College faculty with opportunities to study and teach abroad. To give them an opportunity to develop their academic and intellectual pursuits with a global persepective, various kind of programs are offered.

1. Visiting program
While scholars from foreign institutions have visited Kimpo College for exchange of ideas and research materials, faculty members of Kimpo College have gone abroad to participate in various kinds of faculty enrichment programs. Currently Professor Sangsik Kim, Director of the Center for College-Industry Relations, conducts research at the University of Baguio as a visiting professor.

2. Special Lecture Exchanges
During the summer vacation of 2001, professors Jungsuk Kim and Jaesaeng Kim of Computer Science visited Yanbian University of Science and Technology and gave special lectures.

3. Provision for opportunities to undertake joint research and seminars on matters of mutual interest. In June, 2001, William Gregory, Dean of College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee visited Kimpo College to discuss joint research activities between our two institutions. In November 2001, Al Ghorbanpoor, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and research of the same institution visited our college to further our joint research programs as well as to discuss exchange of faculty and students between our two institutions.

▣ Transfer to Foreign Universities after graduation
For students who want to continue their studies and earn a degree, Kimpo College has a number of linkages, transfer and articulation agreements with other sister schools. Since 2000, a select number of our students have transferred to our sister schools for the past 2 years. Transfer to our sister schools is possible with credit transfer.

▣ International Cultural Exchange

1. Publications of the books on Korean culture
For the purpose of introducing Korean culture overseas and promoting international cultural exchanges, 10 volumes in the 'Korean Culture Series' under titles such as Humor in Korean Literature, Upper-class Culture in the Chosun Dynasty, Folk Culture in Korea, The King's Secret Emissary in the Chosun Dynasty and so on has been published. In addition to this, these books have been translated in English and distributed free of cost to the libraries of prodigious academic bodies that do research on Korean studies overseas.

2. Provision for opportunities to undertake Theme Trip
As the students' interests are becoming increasingly diverse and cosmopolitan, a lot of diverse programs are designed to satisfy their needs. Students were attracted to backpack trips to Europe the most. Hyejin Shin of Electrical Engineering expressed her satisfaction, "Thank our college for giving me a great chance to experience a new culture and broaden my perspective. I strongly recommend this trip to my friends."

Experience internationalization with us!