- Kyungpook National University (KNU) will offer its degrees in Vietnam through FPT University.
- This marks the first overseas degree program by a South Korean public university.
- The program aims to enhance job prospects and skills in Vietnam's growing IT sector.
Kyungpook National University (KNU) has partnered with FPT University in Vietnam to offer a unique overseas franchise degree program. Set to begin in September 2026, the program will allow Vietnamese students to earn a KNU degree without leaving their home country. The partnership makes KNU the first South Korean public university to introduce this kind of program abroad.
The new venture, named KNU Vietnam, will offer KNU’s official curriculum. Students who complete the program will receive the same degree as those graduating from KNU’s main campus in Daegu. This collaboration is expected to strengthen the job prospects of graduates, particularly in the IT sector, which is a priority for FPT University, founded by Vietnam’s leading tech company.
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This move is part of South Korea's push to expand its higher education system globally, as the government has streamlined regulations to support the international expansion of universities. With this new program, the focus is not only on expanding educational access but also on equipping students with skills needed to thrive in a competitive job market.
