Korea University of Technology and Education (한국기술교육대학교, abbreviated as Korea University of Technology/KUT)

Overview

Established: 1991

Nature: National University

Location: Located in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, the campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are advanced.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Korea University of Technology and Education is "seeking truth from facts", emphasizing the cultivation of technical and engineering talents with international competitiveness and social responsibility through high-quality education and research.

Historical Background

1991: Founded by the Korean government (Ministry of Labor), it is a professional university dedicated to the fields of engineering and human resource development (HRD).

1995: Renamed Korea University of Technology.

2010: In order to cultivate professional and technical talents with an international sense, an international education center was established.

Modern: Korea University of Technology and Education has become an important center of technology and engineering education in Korea, and has cultivated a large number of outstanding engineers and technical talents.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

Mechanical Engineering Department: Research on mechanical design, manufacturing process, automation technology, etc.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department: Research on power system, electronic circuit, communication technology, etc.

Computer Engineering Department: Research on computer hardware, software development, network security, etc.

Materials Science and Engineering Department: Research on materials science, materials processing, materials performance, etc.

Architectural Engineering Department: Research on architectural design, structural engineering, construction management, etc.

Environmental Engineering Department: Research on environmental protection, pollution control, sustainable development, etc.

Industrial Engineering Department: Research on production system, logistics management, quality management, etc.

Information and Communication Engineering Department: Research on communication network, data transmission, information system, etc.

Biochemical Engineering Department: Research on biotechnology, chemical engineering, biopharmaceuticals, etc.

Graduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs, covering mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, materials science and engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, information and communication engineering, biochemical engineering, etc.

Featured Majors

Mechanical Engineering Department: Research on mechanical design, manufacturing process, automation technology, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering.

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Research on power systems, electronic circuits, communication technologies, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic engineering.

Department of Computer Engineering: Research on computer hardware, software development, network security, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in computer engineering.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering: Research on materials science, materials processing, materials performance, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in materials science and engineering.

Department of Architectural Engineering: Research on architectural design, structural engineering, construction management, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in architectural engineering.

Department of Environmental Engineering: Research on environmental protection, pollution control, sustainable development, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in environmental engineering.

Department of Industrial Engineering: Research on production systems, logistics management, quality management, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in industrial engineering.

Department of Information and Communication Engineering: Research on communication networks, data transmission, information systems, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in information and communication engineering.

Department of Biochemical Engineering: Research on biotechnology, chemical engineering, biopharmaceuticals, etc., and cultivate engineers with professional knowledge and skills in biochemical engineering.

Campus

Cheonan Campus: Located in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, the campus has a beautiful environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.kut.ac.kr/

Address: 100 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea

Tel: +82-41-560-1114

Email: admission@kut.ac.kr

Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2023: Not in the top 1000

QS Asia University Rankings 2023: Not in the top 500

Joongang Daily University Comprehensive Assessment 2023: Ranked among the top universities in technology and engineering in Korea

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, and some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 3 or above). Admission requirements are relatively strict and competition is fierce.

Graduate students: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major. Some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 4-6), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: The Korea University of Technology and Education has signed academic exchange agreements with many universities around the world, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international perspectives.

Features and achievements

Academic research: The Korea University of Technology and Education has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, materials science and engineering, construction engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, information and communication engineering, biochemical engineering and other fields.

Internationalization: The school actively promotes the internationalization process, attracts a large number of international students and scholars, and provides a variety of international courses and programs.

Alumni network: The alumni of the Korea University of Technology and Education are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in the fields of engineering and technology, government agencies, and the business community.

Campus life: Korea University of Technology and Education has convenient transportation and complete living facilities. There are many student associations and clubs on campus, which enrich students' extracurricular life.