The University will contribute, through its high quality of education, training and research, to the containment, reduction and management of the problems confronting humanity in the transition to sustainable way of life utilizing the latest technologies of distance learning. Through international collaboration and leadership, it will generate, mobilize and share knowledge, experience and skills throughout the world so as to promote equitable and sustainable progress and to preserve and enhance the natural world on which humanity depends. As merit of the location of center in Northeastern Asia and North and South countries, Jeju Island has a remarkable natural beauty matching with unique environmental culture tradition, and a wide range of expertise, connections and capabilities in regard to global commerce, finance and transportation, and to the management of watersheds and biodiversity as a newly established international free city, all of which are relevant to world environment of sustainable development.

Abstract
Introduction : Justification and Mission of theUniversity
Facilities
Undertaking its mission
The advantages to Jeju Island and Korea
Partnerships and Collaboration
Conclusion
References

• Chang Hoon Ko(Jeju National University)
• JungSup Kim(Jeju National University)
• Jytte Marstrand(WAITICO Limited)
• Jihee Kim(World Association for Island Studies)