Sungkyunkwan University
Higher EducationKorea, Republic of1001-5000 Employees
Sungkyunkwan University, founded in 1398 and based in Seoul, is one of Asia's oldest higher education institutions and a prominent private university in Korea. It has modernized into a global research and education institution, with an emphasis on developing students' soft skills to support effective collaboration. Since 1996, Samsung has participated in its governance, strengthening industry ties that back its academic and research endeavors, and international rankings have recognized SKKU in the top 100s by QS and its Global MBA at 51st by the Financial Times. The university offers multidisciplinary, industry-linked programs such as Semiconductor Systems Engineering, Mobile Systems Engineering, Global Construction Engineering, and Embedded Software Engineering. In 2026 SKKU has been active in advancing research and industry collaborations, including a recent partnership with ClearPoint Neuro to develop focused ultrasound technologies.