Do Korean universities really understand what int’l students need?

While global fascination with K-pop and Korean culture may initially draw the attention of international students, it is the nation’s robust academic environment and the promise of expanded opportunities that ultimately attract many to its shores. This academic appeal is precisely what drew in students like Airon Mussagy, a 22-year-old biomedical engineering student from Mozambique currently studying at Sungkyunkwan University, who specifically cited Korea’s medical programs as her reason for studying here. “The educational environment in Mozambique hasn’t developed as much compared to Korea, and I thought the education system here was quite advanced,” she said. This perception of a more advanced system is a significant driver, but the incongruity extends beyond mere assumptions about what draws international students to the country. It is also manifested in various support initiatives that frequently fail to address their actual needs. While Korea’s strong academic environment draws international students, many find themselves struggling to adjust to its fiercely competitive envir

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