On November 13, UBS hosted an official meeting with representatives of prestigious higher education institutions from South Korea — Hanyang University and Sookmyung Women’s University. During the visit, the parties discussed new areas of academic and cultural cooperation.

The negotiations focused on the following key areas:
— Study and academic exchange programs for faculty members and students;
— Grant and scholarship opportunities;
— Joint educational programs in 2+2 and 3+1 formats;
— Establishment of a Korean Culture and Language Center at UBS.

In addition, representatives of South Korean universities are planning to conduct a special presentation session for UBS students, providing detailed information about international education opportunities.

For reference:
Hanyang University is one of the highly ranked universities globally:
— Ranked 159th in the QS World University Rankings 2026;
— Placed within the 251–300 range in Times Higher Education 2025;
— Ranked among the TOP 6 universities in South Korea out of 400 institutions, according to the CWUR 2024 ranking.

The university is particularly renowned for its excellence in engineering, business, and science and technology.

Sookmyung Women’s University is a leading higher education institution in women’s education, with strong programs in leadership, arts, and social sciences.

This initiative represents an important milestone in UBS’s international cooperation strategy, providing students with the opportunity to realize their potential in a global academic environment.