Kwangwoon University Expands Global Educational Cooperation
with Three Universities in Qingdao, China
- Marking 20 Years of Partnership with Qingdao University of Technology, Kwangwoon University Seeks to
Expand Enrollment Capacity and Improve Educational Facilities for Architecture Program
- Joint Educational Program in Electronic Information Engineering Officially Launched with Qingdao University,
Welcoming Its First Cohort of Students
- Plans to Establish a Master's Program in Artificial Intelligence Applications with Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Strengthening Educational and Research Collaboration in AI, Robotics, and Semiconductors
Kwangwoon University (President Yoon Do-young) visited three universities in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China—Qingdao University of Technology (青岛理工大学), Qingdao University (青岛大学), and Qingdao University of Science and Technology (青岛科技大学)—from October 8 to 9, 2026. During the visits, the university delegation reviewed the operational status of existing Sino-foreign joint education programs and discussed the launch of new academic curricula as well as opportunities to expand educational and research collaboration.
Group Photo of Representatives from Kwangwoon University and Qingdao University of Technology
During its visit to Qingdao University of Technology on October 8, the delegation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sino-foreign joint education program in architecture, which has been jointly operated by the two institutions since 2006, and discussed its future development. In particular, with the enrollment quota expanding from 80 to 120 students per class starting with the 2026 incoming cohort, both universities discussed plans to expand educational facilities and ensure the smooth operation of the curriculum. The Kwangwoon University delegation also toured the local campus facilities and held a meeting with dispatched faculty members to explore mid- to long-term development strategies, including improving the educational environment and establishing academic pathways linking undergraduate and graduate studies.
On October 9, the delegation visited the Fushan Campus of Qingdao University, where an entrance ceremony was held to welcome the first cohort of students enrolled in the Sino-foreign joint education program in Electronic Information Engineering, marking the official launch of the new curriculum. The program is an undergraduate degree course officially approved by China's Ministry of Education and commenced its operations with the admission of its inaugural class for the 2026 academic year.
The event was attended by key representatives from both institutions, including Kwangwoon University President Yoon Do-young and Qingdao University President Wei Zhiqiang (魏志强), who congratulated the incoming students and reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering global engineering talent. Following the entrance ceremony, the first meeting of the Kwangwoon University–Qingdao University Joint Management Committee was convened to discuss operational plans. During the meeting, the presidents of both universities signed a Financial Implementation Agreement, establishing a stable foundation for the program's operation.
During its visit to Qingdao University of Science and Technology on the same day, the delegation reviewed the progress of the proposed Sino-foreign joint master's degree program in Artificial Intelligence Applications. The program has completed its review by the Shandong Provincial Department of Education and is currently awaiting final approval from China's Ministry of Education. While pursuing the remaining approval procedures, the two universities plan to expand collaborative research and talent development opportunities centered on cutting-edge technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and semiconductors.
President Yoon Do-young stated, "Through our visits to these three universities in Qingdao, we aim to reinforce our existing educational partnerships while expanding the scope of international cooperation through the launch of new undergraduate curricula and the establishment of a joint master's program." He added, "Leveraging Kwangwoon University's advanced engineering education and research capabilities in AI, robotics, and semiconductors, we will strengthen our collaborative talent development systems with overseas partner universities and dedicate ourselves to cultivating engineering leaders with global competitiveness."
