One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in South Korea, aSSIST University is making waves in global education through its pioneering approach to business and AI and aggressive globalization efforts.
By offering dual-degree programs with prestigious institutions like Aalto University in Finland and Stony Brook University in the U.S., aSSIST University allows 90% of its students to earn international degrees. This highlights the global development of aSSIST University as it progresses through the four stages of university globalization.
In recent years, aSSIST has launched partnership programs with major companies, like Shinhan Bank, and enhanced partnerships with Hyundai, and LG Electronics. It also established the SDG Management School in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), which offers education in alignment with the U.N. sustainable development goals.
Differentiating it from other schools, aSSIST provides an interdisciplinary approach, especially in integrating business and AI. The university’s AI school, founded two years ago, bridges the gap between business and technology and offers courses that focus on real-world applications of artificial intelligence. This innovative curriculum equips students with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
In an interview with GMI POST, aSSIST President Hwy-Chang Moon emphasized the institution’s commitment to becoming a global hub for education, attracting students from around the world to earn dual degrees.
The university’s vision is to address the evolving needs of key sectors such as the semiconductor industry and the AI-driven future through cutting-edge research and education.
