Kyungpook University to Launch an AI Program Offering Opportunities to Work at Samsung
Kyungpook National University in Daegu plans to launch a new major in Mobile AI Engineering, linked to employment opportunities at Samsung Electronics. Student enrollment for the program is set to begin in the 2027 academic year, according to the Korea Herald.
The university is reorganizing its existing bachelor’s program in mobile engineering into a combined bachelor’s and master’s program. The new major will be offered by the School of Electronic Engineering and is designed for a total of 20 students.
The program will combine four years of undergraduate study with two years of graduate study. The university noted that the integrated format will allow students to earn both degrees in at least five years.
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The curriculum will focus on software for mobile artificial intelligence. Students will also complete internships at Samsung Electronics. The company will offer employment to graduates who meet the established requirements.
During the first three years, students will receive full tuition scholarships. In the fourth and fifth years, additional scholarships from Samsung will be available to those who pass the company’s recruitment process and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
The university also promises priority access to dormitories and support for living and meal expenses. Students will have the opportunity to attend the CES, Mobile World Congress, and IFA trade shows. Kyungpook plans to cover expenses related to presenting at academic conferences in Korea and abroad, publishing in academic journals, and participating in competitions.
