University of Ulsan

About

The University of Ulsan (UOU) is a private institution renowned for its strong industry-academia collaboration, particularly with the Hyundai Group, making it a prime choice for students interested in practical, industry-relevant education. It excels in engineering fields like Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Business Administration and Medicine. For international students, UOU offers a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the graduate level, and its International Affairs Office provides comprehensive support from admission to campus life, including exchange programs and summer schools. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with Ulsan's industrial landscape, offering unparalleled internship and career opportunities.

Background

The University of Ulsan (UOU; Korean: 울산대학교) is a private university in Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea. The founder of the University of Ulsan is Chung Ju-yung, the founder of Hyundai Group. It was founded on February 19, 1969 as the Ulsan Institute of Technology. The university was expanded into a four-year university on March 1, 1985. The university currently has approximately 10,500 students enrolled. The city of Ulsan has been recognized as the Korean city which was built around the corporate base of the multinational Hyundai conglomerate. Thus, the Hyundai Conglomerate announced its plan to give 40 billion won to assist a variety of university-industry cooperation projects.

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