Educational Choices and Career Aspirations of Chinese Students in Korea : A Preliminary Study on the Construction of an Exclusive Academic Program for International Students
This study explores the educational choices and career aspirations of Chinese undergraduate students studying in South Korea, with a particular focus on institutional responses to their evolving needs. Drawing on survey data and in-depth interviews conducted at a national university, the research identifies key factors influencing students’ major selection—such as language proficiency, information asymmetry, and perceived employability. It also examines the mismatch between students’ educational trajectories and career expectations. The findings reveal structural gaps in current academic support and career guidance systems, which hinder students’ academic motivation and professional integration. In response, this paper proposes the development of an exclusive academic program tailored for international students. The program emphasizes flexible curricula, integrated support services, and cross-cultural inclusivity. Finally, the study outlines strategic and policy recommendations for institutional innovation, aiming to foster sustainable models of international student education within Korean higher education.
本研究聚焦于在韩中国本科留学生的教育选择与职业期待,旨在探讨当前高校如何通 过制度创新回应其多样化发展需求。通过对一所国立大学的问卷调查与深度访谈分析,研 究发现中国留学生在专业选择过程中受到语言能力、信息不对称及就业可行性等多重因素 的影响,并表现出“实用性导向”与“趋利避难”的双重倾向。同时,教育路径与职业目标之 间普遍存在错位现象,导致学习动机减弱与职业发展受限。现有高校在课程设计、学术支 持与职业辅导方面尚未建立系统回应机制。为此,本文提出构建“外国留学生专属学部”的 制度设想,主张通过弹性课程体系、整合型支持服务与文化包容性教学环境,推动教育公 平与职业融合。最后,文章从战略与政策层面提出制度创新建议,为韩国高等教育建立可 持续的国际学生培养体系提供理论支持与实践路径。