Inha University is actively operating overseas regional research programs during vacation periods every year to strengthen internationalization capabilities, gaining positive responses from students.
This summer vacation, Inha University is running overseas regional research programs in six countries? the United States, Australia, Finland, Czech Republic, China, and Japan? in collaboration with eight universities. A total of 200 students are participating in this research program.
Since 2009, Inha University has been operating a short-term international exchange student program by cooperating with overseas sister universities to develop customized programs that combine local language, cultural experiences, and field studies, and dispatching enrolled students.
The purpose is to provide students with opportunities to experience the languages and cultures of various countries, laying the foundation for them to grow into talents equipped with internationalization capabilities. The university explains that students show great interest because they receive customized education at universities in several countries and can experience local food and culture.
Inha University President Jo Myung-woo is visiting Yantai University in China, where an overseas regional research program is being held, to encourage the students. [Photo by Inha University]
In the 2023 academic year, Inha University conducted overseas regional research programs with 13 universities in a total of 10 countries, dispatching 345 students. This year, the program is planned to be expanded thanks to the increasing interest of students.
In particular, the university is actively supporting students so that they can participate in the overseas regional research programs without burden. Students who complete the overseas regional research program receive academic credits for the seasonal semester and also receive financial support from the university.
Earlier, President Jo Myung-woo visited Yantai University in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, where the overseas regional research program is being conducted, to encourage participating students and urged them to complete the program safely and healthily. He also met with President Xue Shuguang (?曙光) and Vice President Wang Hongpa (王洪波) of Yantai University to renew the international exchange agreement and discuss student exchange plans.
President Jo said, "In the era of globalization, internationalization capabilities, which involve understanding and utilizing the languages and cultures of various countries, are essential skills that talents must have in today’s society. We will expand educational cooperation with universities in multiple countries so that students can have broader perspectives and be active globally."
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