AI-driven education and dual degree programs – collaboration opportunities with the University of Ulsan, South Korea
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary and a delegation from Ulsan College visited our university on June 15. The guests were received by Prof. Dr. Mónika Garai-Fodor, Dean of the Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, and Dr. Marcel Pop, Director of International Affairs. The Korean delegation included Park Chul-min, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary—at whose initiative and request the visit took place—Kim Kang Yeon, Dean of the Office of Planning & Policy Development Affairs, Lee Yeon Joo, Director of International Affairs & Global Education at Ulsan College, as well as a professor from the Global Business department of Ulsan College.
During the meeting, the parties conducted a detailed review of current collaboration opportunities, with a particular focus on student mobility, joint programs, and the expansion of future institutional relations. Key strategic priorities included the expansion and diversification of international programs and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. Future prospects discussed included targeted student mobility supported by specific scholarships, as well as the development of customized academic pathways.
Regarding student mobility and academic programs, several potential forms of cooperation were explored. These include exchange programs based on cost-neutral models, full MA and MSc degree programs—such as those within the framework of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship—short-term intensive programs, and double degree programs.
Scientific and professional collaboration also serves as an important pillar of the relationship between the two institutions. The University of Ulsan hosts several international conferences annually, which could provide a solid foundation for joint work. The primary areas of mutual interest identified during the meeting include AI and its applications in higher education, digital education, and engineering programs. Consequently, the key themes highlighted during the visit were student mobility, double degree programs, the application of AI in university education, and the further expansion of international collaborations.
