"100% Employment"... Kyungnam University Department of Occupational Therapy Achieves 100% Pass Rate in National Exam for Second Consecutive Year

Proving Educational and Clinical Competitiveness

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Kyungnam University recently achieved a remarkable accomplishment, with all of its candidates passing the 53rd National Occupational Therapist Licensing Examination.

Group photo of prospective occupational therapists wearing their gowns.

The nationwide average pass rate for this exam, administered by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute, was 92.1%. The Department of Occupational Therapy at Kyungnam University demonstrated its educational competitiveness once again, as all of its students passed the exam for the second consecutive year, following the graduation of its first class last year.

Notably, all 2025 graduates successfully secured employment, achieving a 100% employment rate. The department has been recognized for its outstanding performance not only in the national licensing exam pass rate but also in graduates’ field adaptability and clinical linkage capabilities.

Since its establishment in 2021, the Department of Occupational Therapy at Kyungnam University has operated an educational curriculum and systematic clinical training that meet the standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Leveraging educational infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and practical training environments, the department has focused on field-oriented education to foster occupational therapists with strong practical skills.

Additionally, in 2024, the department received approval from the Ministry of Education to increase its admission quota by 20 students, now recruiting a total of 40 students. Starting in 2025, the department plans to further strengthen its educational and research capabilities by newly establishing a master’s program in the general graduate school.

Shin Jungil, Head of the Department of Occupational Therapy, stated, “We have worked hard to help our students grow into occupational therapists who possess both professionalism and character by providing systematic preparation for the national exam and operating a high-quality curriculum.” He added, “We will continue to do our utmost to nurture outstanding talent who can make meaningful contributions to the local community and the healthcare field.”