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Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective, English-language, four-year liberal arts institution, which combines the intimate, elite learning environment of an American-style liberal arts college with the faculty and resources of Korea’s top private research university. UIC students choose from an extensive list of classes conducted entirely in English and taught by a distinguished group of international and Korean scholars. With a student body drawn from around the world, UIC focuses on ensuring that its outstanding students have the intellectual foundation to become exceptional leaders capable of changing the world for the better.

The key to UIC is its distinctive organization. Rather than segregating professors into separate departments, divided across disciplinary lines, UIC encourages vibrant intellectual exchange by bringing scholars and students from different fields together into one program. The faculty of the Common Curriculum, which is composed of international scholars recruited from prestigious universities throughout the world, offers interdisciplinary courses designed to help students navigate the complex intellectual landscape of the modern world.

UIC by the numbers.

The UIC Vision.

Vision: International Liberal Arts College Dedicated to Interdisciplinary Studies and Innovation

To achieve this vision, we educate our students so that they become globally conscious and forward-thinking leaders with actionable knowledge of the humanities and specialized fields of study. For this purpose, we emphasize the following three core values:

  • Creative and Critical Thinking : Independent, critical, and imaginative thinking. Strong research, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Democratic Citizenship : A dedication to public service, tolerance, civility, a respect for diversity, and responsible engagement in the public sphere
  • Global Leadership : Global Leadership: An informed and balanced understanding of international affairs. Regional and global engagement to promote cosmopolitan values. The capacity to build ties between Korea and the countries of East Asia, and the rest of the world

Learn More about UIC.

UIC: THE NEXT TEN YEARS (2016-2025)

In 2025, Underwood International College celebrated its 20th anniversary. As part of the 20th anniversary project, this booklet was created. It contains the last ten-years worth of UIC history, testimonials, and events.

For further information, please refer to the e-book down below.

UIC: 2025 BROCHURE

This brochure includes overview of college, curriculum and programs. Most recent information is updated in this brochure.

For further information, please refer to the e-book down below.

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