2026-02-20
Study Busan Hub Unveiled Amid 22,000 International Students under City–College Cooperation
Study Busan Hub Unveiled Amid 22,000 International Students under City–College Cooperation□ On February 10, 2026, at 14:00, the Study Busan Hub opened on the second floor of the National Pension Service Busan Office in Yeonje-gu to deliver comprehensive services for international students.○ It combines international student support measures that were managed separately by individual schools and introduces a consolidated system jointly overseen by the city, colleges, and related organizations.○ Prior to the inauguration, a roundtable session outlined primary efforts and facilitated the sharing of real-life experiences and practical advice with senior peers.□ Based on the Regional Innovation-Centered University Support System (RISE), initiated in 2025, the Study Busan Hub seeks to nurture tailored future leaders through close collaboration between municipalities and higher education institutions.○ In the wake of discussions among colleges last year, Silla University and Dong-Eui Institute of Technology were selected as operators. The Busan Global City Foundation, a regional innovation body, came on board to help establish a centralized resource hub.□ At the ceremony, Busan announced its One-Team Busan vision in preparation for a projected international student population of 30,000, with 11 entities involving employment, healthcare, finance, and immigration signing MOUs.○ Busan, the Busan RISE Integrated Platform, the Busan Global City Foundation, Silla University, and Dong-Eui Institute of Technology are poised to coordinate full-cycle assistance from arrival onward, together with: ▲ the Busan Chamber of Commerce Industry, the Busan Enterprises Federation (employment), ▲ Busan Bank (finance), ▲ the Busan Immigration Office (social cohesion), ▲ Dong-Eui Medical Center, Dong-Eui University (healthcare), and many others.○ Key service fields encompass: ▲ (Finance) opening bank accounts using foreign passports, financial counseling, ▲ (Healthc
