As Harvard International Students Face Academic Disruption ..Korea University Steps Up with Active Support

△ Korea University Main Campus

On May 28, Korea University (President Kim Dong-One) announced the launch of a special support program for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates affected by the U.S. government’s recent restrictions on international student enrollment, a policy that has disrupted institutions such as Harvard University.

This disruption follows the revocation of Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), abruptly preventing many scholars and students from continuing their academic and research activities in the U.S.

In response, Korea University will actively support affected individuals, including professors, postdoctoral researchers, and students from Harvard and other U.S. institutions, by providing opportunities to continue their research, teaching, and studies in Korea.

To ensure continuity in academic work, the university plans to promptly appoint distinguished international scholars and faculty through special hiring processes. Housing and dormitory accommodations will also be offered as part of a comprehensive settlement assistance program. Highly qualified postdoctoral researchers will be eligible for research-focused faculty positions, enabling them to collaborate with existing faculty and continue their work without disruption.

Graduate students will have the opportunity to transfer to relevant departments in Korea University to continue their studies. The university will also offer academic credit and certificate opportunities through exchange programs and for summer and winter sessions, which can later be transferred back to their home institutions. Undergraduate students will receive similar support through transfer options, exchange opportunities, and seasonal courses, allowing them to continue progressing toward their degrees with recognized academic credits.

President Kim Dong-One said, “We will spare no effort in providing the necessary support so that aspiring scholars can continue their academic journeys with stability at Korea University, even in the face of the current challenging circumstances.”