Taejae University, a brand-new institution in South Korea, offers an exciting Global Engagement Program that's perfect for students who want to see the world. (Not only that, but Taejae also offers a pretty amazing scholarship program; more on that below.)

Taejae is focused on several program areas in its academic offerings — like innovation, social sciences, natural sciences, data science and AI, and business — but one of the most unique things about Taejae is its emphasis on travelling the world as part of the Global Engagement Program.

Global Engagement combines world travel with innovative in-classroom instruction. You'll spend time in each country, pursuing your education with a specific learning theme unique to each location. Over the course of your four-year undergraduate degree, you'll study in five countries!

(Be aware, the sub-themes below are examples; the exact curriculum you pursue might vary.)

Year 1: Seoul, Korea

Taejae is based in Seoul, and it's here you'll tackle the first learning theme, starting in your second semester of first year: harmony & balance. This covers topics in religion and public policy, including:

• Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity
• Post-colonial conflict and NK/SK relations
• Political turmoil and democratization

Year 2: Tokyo, Japan

In the second semester of second year, you'll travel to Japan to pursue the next learning theme: tradition & progression. You'll learn about economics, broadly and in terms specific to Japan, like:

• The Meiji Restoration, from feudalism to modern nation-state
• Collectivism, imperialism, and national identity
• Economic progress and technological innovation

Year 3: New York, USA, and Hong Kong, China

Third year is all about travel! You'll spend your first semester in the Big Apple, New York City, with a learning theme centered around individualism & innovation:

• Individual rights, democracy, constitutional equality
• The Civil Rights Movement and history of civic protest
• Philosophies and challenges of the melting pot

In second semester, you'll leave New York for Hong Kong, where you'll study different ideas, focused on collectivism & communism. Learn about topics like:

• Social systems of classic dynasties from Xia to Song
• Global significance of the Silk Road (trade and civilization)
• Modern unified governance and the Cultural Revolution

Year 4: Moscow, Russia

Finally, in your fourth year, you'll travel to Moscow, the capital of Russia, to pursue your final learning theme: east & west. You'll cover themes including:

• The Soviet Era (Russian Revolution, Birth of the Soviet Union)
• Collectivism and the planned economy vs. market economy
• Russian foreign policy and WWII + Cold War geopolitics

Bear in mind that the sub-themes listed above are samples; the exact course material you cover may vary slightly. Still, you can expect to spend plenty of time in Korea, Japan, the USA, China, and Russia during the course of your four-year degree.

Tuition and scholarships

The idea of global travel caught your attention? Wondering how you'll be able to afford it? Taejae University offers a huge amount of financial support, and all international students are eligible.

In fact, for international students admitted before 2025, tuition, residence, and the Global Engagement Program are totally free. If you're admitted to Taejae University, apply for the scholarship, and you'll be studying in places like New York and Tokyo before you know it!