42 Students to Be Admitted Through MOE’s Expansion of Enrollment in Advanced AI Fields Training Core AI Convergence Talent Reflecting Industry Demands
Our university has established a new undergraduate Department of Artificial Intelligence to foster convergence talent that will lead the AI era. The department was established through the Ministry of Education's increase in enrollment quotas for advanced fields starting in the 2026 academic year and will admit a total of 42 students through both early and regular admissions this year.
The Department of Artificial Intelligence will offer systematic education, ranging from fundamental theories such as AI programming and mathematics for AI, to advanced theories including cutting-edge algorithms, data processing, and modeling. Vision AI and Language AI, which are typically offered as advanced major courses at other universities, will be required courses in our program, aiming to nurture creative professionals with strong practical capabilities.
The curriculum will operate under two specialized tracks: the “Human-Centered AI Track” and the “Physical AI Systems Track.”
The Human-Centered AI Track focuses on AI that enhances quality of life, such as in healthcare AI.
The Physical AI Systems Track focuses on robotics, autonomous driving, sensors, and embedded systems, providing structured education in these fields.
In conjunction with our existing graduate programs—namely, the Department of AI-based Convergence and the Department of AI Engineering in the Graduate School of Information Convergence Technology and Entrepreneurship—we have established an integrated bachelor's–master's–doctoral education system. This foundation enables early training of professionals based on industry demands in the software and AI sectors.
By incorporating feedback from domestic and international AI industry stakeholders, we have formed an Educational Innovation Committee and developed a differentiated educational model tailored for immediate application in fields like AI and big data. Furthermore, we plan to establish a customized academia-industry collaboration system through Project-Based Learning (PBL) projects with partner companies.
Located at the core of Korea’s ICT innovation industry, our university boasts an exceptional environment for nurturing AI talent. By collaborating with key industrial areas such as
▲Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor National Industrial Complex
▶Pangyo Techno Valley
▶Yongin Platform City
▶Gwanggyo Techno Valley,
our university aims to emerge as a central institution for training AI convergence professionals in high-tech fields. We also plan to create a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem by linking with our key convergence talent areas: semiconductors, future mobility, and digital healthcare.
President SoonCheol An stated, “With the rapid advancement of digital transformation, the need for convergence talent in SW and AI is accelerating across industries. Our university will harness all its capabilities to drive innovation and become a key player in nurturing AI convergence professionals who will lead the IT industry.”