A Study on the Current Status and Improvement Directions of Specialized Academic Programs for International Students in Korean Universities
The internationalization of higher education is a growing trend, and Korean universities play a pivotal role in this movement. This study examines the current state, challenges, and future directions of specialized academic programs for international students in Korea. While these programs have advanced the globalization of Korean higher education, they face issues such as limited curriculum diversity, insufficient cultural support, and inadequate career development systems. Drawing on successful international education models from countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, this research proposes strategies for improvement. Key recommendations include diversifying course offerings, incorporating global perspectives, and enhancing interdisciplinary programs. Additionally, strengthening comprehensive support systems, including administrative assistance, cultural adaptation programs, and career development services, is crucial. Collaborative efforts among universities, government agencies, and businesses are essential to creating a sustainable ecosystem for international students, ultimately enhancing Korea's global competitiveness in higher education.
本研究聚焦于韩国国内大学留学生专属学部的运营现状与改进方向,旨在为提升韩国 高等教育的国际化水平提供理论基础与实践建议。留学生专属学部作为韩国大学国际化战 略的重要组成部分,其主要目标是通过提供量身定制的课程和支持服务,帮助留学生快速 适应韩国的语言环境与文化,同时培养具有全球视野的专业人才。然而,现有研究与实际 调查显示,这些学部在运营过程中面临多重挑战,例如课程设计的局限性、语言与文化适 应的困难、以及毕业后就业支持不足等问题。具体而言,课程设置主要集中于韩语能力培 养和韩国文化的基本理解,尚未充分融入多样化的专业课程和国际化内容;此外,由于文 化差异与语言障碍,留学生在学术和日常生活中的适应过程往往较为艰难;在职业发展方 面,现有支持体系无法满足留学生对就业信息、实习机会及职业规划的需求,从而影响其 未来发展。为应对这些问题,本研究通过分析国内外成功的留学生教育案例,提出了以下 改进方向:第一,开发兼顾专业性与国际化的课程体系,使留学生能够在提高语言能力的同时掌握更广泛的专业技能;第二,强化综合性支持服务,包括心理辅导、语言支持、文 化适应课程等,帮助留学生更好地融入校园和社会;第三,建立毕业后职业支持体系,例 如增加企业合作项目、提供就业指导与实习机会等,以提高留学生的就业竞争力。通过这 些改进措施,韩国大学的留学生专属学部可以更有效地满足留学生的多样化需求,同时提 升韩国高等教育的国际影响力。本研究不仅为学术界提供了有关留学生教育的理论参考, 也为政策制定者和高校管理者提供了具体的实践建议,旨在推动韩国高等教育的可持续国 际化发展。