Korea University defends tuition hike, vows more support for int'l students

Korea University is advocating for stronger support for international students and expanded global outreach while justifying its tuition hike as inevitable. The number of international students at the university is surging, drawing attention to the school’s support efforts for them. During a press conference Monday marking its 120th anniversary, Korea University said that the number of international students admitted to degree programs has surged by 87 percent compared to last year. Graduate student enrollment alone increased from 379 to 1,359, while the number of short-term international students, including those in exchange and visiting programs, also grew by an average of 10 percent. With their numbers growing, the university raised its tuition for international students by 9 percent. Tuition for international students tends to rise at a higher rate, as it is not subject to a legal cap. Calling the increase unavoidable, Korea University President Kim Dong-one stressed the school remains committed to strengthening support for international students and expanding its global engagement.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times