KOREA

Partnering with Korea University,
The Cyber University of Korea

Established in 2001 as the first cyber university in South Korea,
The Cyber University of Korea is a four-year higher education institution affiliated with Korea Choongang Education Foundation, together with Korea University.

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Extending Korea University's educational philosophy online

Collaborative development of shared courses (College of Liberal Arts) and joint content creation, training, and exchange of practical teaching staff (College of Engineering)
Joint research with KU library and co-hosting of academic conferences, etc.
Collaborative development of teaching materials and academic exchanges with Korea University’s International Language Institute, including opportunities for practical Korean language sessions and observation classes.

South Korea's First Comprehensive Cyber University
(as of 2024)

Home to approximately 37,000 alumni and currently 10,000 enrolled students from various ages and professions.
Offers 24 departments, faculties, and majors.
Possesses 8 auxiliary Facilities including the Future Education Center and the Psychological Counseling Center, along with 7 industry-academic cooperation research institutes.

The Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies

Integrated Data Sciences / Integrated Business Informatics / Integrated Human Sciences
A graduate school fostering new knowledge and skills by integrating information technology with various fields, developing talents for the digital age.

Future

A University Designing the Future

Leaping Towards Future University incubating creative convergence talents

Vision

The highest global on-line university

Expand the education system for future society leading
On-line education·adminstration service intellectualization
Global educational capability strengthening

Purposes of Education

To realize the future of lifelong learning through online higher education
To cultivate creative minds equipped with expertise and a service-oriented spirit

Objectives of Education

To foster expertise through a curriculum designed for the needs of the times and industry-academic cooperation
To cultivate creativity through interdisciplinary education and learner-centered education
To instill a service-oriented spirit through the expansion of educational opportunities and corporate social responsibility

Role Model

Pundit

Self-motivated pundit for studying and conducting the special knowledge demands of the times

Creator

Creator displaying insight based on advanced and creative idea

Server

Server for the community and mankind by putting weight on the value of communication and collaboration

The Best

Aspiring to Excellence

A University Committed to the Highest Standards,
Devoted to Student Success

Appointed as a university for the projects run by Ministry of Education and specialization

Appointed for 4 years for the projects run by Ministry of Education
Appointed for the specialized project for the advanced-job-landing/post- schooling of Ministry of Education

Excellent faculty members are with you

Discover the superb professors through public invitation, Support the on-line teaching systems such as workshop∙class consulting∙teaching community Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

Offer the best education contents

Cutting-edge equipment equipped Full HD studio Contents quality betterment through lecture evaluation and feedback

Advancement to Prestigious Graduate Schools Domestically and Internationally

Enrollment in prominent graduate programs within the country and abroad (as of 2023)

Industry-Academic Cooperation
with Leading Institutions

Academic exchange with prestigious Korean and foreign universities·Mutual support with the enterprises

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Academics

A University Rich in Diverse Disciplines and Opportunities

Cultivating Creatively Converged Talents through an integrated educational curriculum that encompasses engineering and humanities/social sciences.
BigData, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Architectural Engineering

Undergraduate Courses

Div. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrics
Electronic
Information and communication

Div. of Mechanical and Control Engineering

Mechanical design
Mechatronics
Thermal fluids and energy

New department

Div. of Computer Engineering

Computing system
Network system
Computer programming

Div. of Information and Software Engineering

Dept. of Software Engineering
Dept. of Information Management and Security

Div. of Fire Protection and Safety Engineering

Fire and Disaster Protection Engineering
Industrial Safety Engineering

New department

Div. of Architectural Engineering

Architecture
Interior architecture

Div. of Design

Visual Design
Film Design
Industrial Design
Mobile Design

Div. of Future Convergence

Big Data Studies
Artificial Intelligence Studies
Future Technology and Innovation Management Studies

Div. of Business

Dept. of Business Administration
Dept. of Taxation and Accounting
Dept. of Real Estate
Dept. of Culture and Arts Management

Div. of Counseling

Dept. of Counseling Psychology

Div. of Social Welfare

Dept. of Social Welfare
Dept. of Child Studies

Div. of Health Care Science

Health Administration
Health Education and Care
Health Care AI Big Data

Div. of Human Resource Development

Lifelong Education Studies
Vocational Competency Development Studies
LC²Coaching Studies

Div. of Practical Languages

Dept. of Practical Foreign Languages
Dept. of Child English

Div. Of Korean Language and Multiculture

Korean Language Education studies
Multiculture and International Cooperation studies

Div. of Law and Police Science

Dept. of Law
Dept. of Police Science

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Online Degree Acquisition

100% online classes

Provision of Learning Environments

e-library, Google work space, Office365

Early Graduation

1.5 or 3 years for students

Minimum Credits Required
for Graduation

The lowest in cyber universities
at 132 credits

Support

A University Oriented Towards Students

Supporting students who continuously challenge themselves and pioneer the future

Overseas Cultural Exploration

Engagements in diverse international visits and intensive academic exchanges

Clubs & Meetings

Various thematic clubs and departmental meetings.

Mentoring Service

A growth-focused program pairing mentors and mentees among the students.

Student and Cultural Events

Hosting CUK concerts, sports competitions, and autumn festivals.

Korea universty Library

Korea universty Hospital

Korea universty Alumni Hall

Korea universty Dormitories

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Utilization of Korea University's Infrastructure

Access to KU Library / KU Alumni Hall and KU Dormitories
Discounted Services at KU Hospital for students, their spouses, and immediate family members.

Reasonable Tuition
and Diverse Scholarship Benefits

Affordable Tuition (71,000 KRW per credit) coupled with academic scholarships, and diverse on- and off-campus scholarships for working adults, military personnel, lifelong learners, housewives, and high school graduates.

CUK Psychological Counseling Center

Offers face-to-face counseling services for enrolled and leave-of-absence students, and operates an internship program in the counseling psychology department

CUK Practice Center

Establishes a systematic practical training support program and connects students quickly and easily to field training institutions

Career Development Center

Provides up-to-date information on competitions and job openings to support the career advancement of new, current, and former students

CUK Center for Teaching and Learning

Focuses on improving and managing the quality of online lectures through research on teaching and learning methodologies

Center for Students with Disabilities

Improves educational conditions and quality to ensure real educational rights for disabled students

Future Education Center

Provides future-oriented and creative customized lifelong education programs to enhance capabilities

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Society

A University Leading in Social Contribution

A university that practices social contribution through education and builds a sustainable society.

K-MOOC & KOCW

Free Industry-Specific Short-Term Certification and Capacity-Building Courses

RCI-KOREA

Establish the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving(RCI Korea) and develop the special education course

Quick Korean

Free of charge Korean language education program for global people

Immigrant Social Integration Program

Appointed for organization for running the multi-culture society specialist course and 'Immigrant Social Integration Program' of Ministry of Justice

CUK ON

Pundit invitational lecture for commoner

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Awards

A University Recognized Domestically and Internationally for Excellence

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2024

Awarded the grand prize for the cyber university of Korean customer trusted representative brand 2024
Ranked the 1st cyber university in 2024 Index of Korea Satisfaction Consumer(IOKSC)’

2023

Awarded the grand prize for best education content in cyber university of '2023 the university grand prize' from UNN(university news network)
Awarded the grand prize for the cyber university of Korean customer trusted representative brand 2023

2022

Ranked the 1st cyber university in 2022 Customer Admiration Brand Index(K-CSBI)’

2021

Awarded the prize from Chairman of Industrial Policy Studies 'Korea Brand Award' hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2021 Awarded the grand prize for cyber university in education of '2021 National Service' from The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies
Ranked the 1st cyber university in 2021 Customer Admiration Brand Index(K-CSBI)’

2020

Awarded the grand prize for cyber university in education of '2020 National Service' from The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies

2009

Awarded the grand prize for the cyber university of Korean customer trusted representative brand 2019
Awarded the prize from the president affiliated National Brand Commission (Multi-culture family e-Learning campaign)

2007

Awarded the grand prize for the cyber university of "Korean customer trusted representative brand 2007" hosted by Korean Brand Management Association

Media

Updates and Information from the School

You can download about CUK as a PDF. [DOWNLOAD]

Press
Releases

Updates on new developments at The Cyber University of Korea reported in external media.

Korea Webzine
& Subscription

Quarterly updates from our school and departments.

Information
Book

Downloadable booklets related to school and admissions.

Entrance
Examination Alerts

SMS notifications about our university’s entrance exam schedules in December and June.

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