Korea University School of Biomedical Engineering

Educational Goals

The School of Biomedical Engineering at Korea University aims to cultivate talented individuals equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge in medicine, basic sciences, and engineering, enabling them to lead the advanced biomedical engineering industry.

Foster well-rounded professionals with comprehensive knowledge of both theory and technology in biomedical engineering
Train creative experts with strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills and the ability to integrate diverse technologies
Develop global biomedical engineers capable of understanding clinical needs and creating cutting-edge technologies

Core Educational Competencies

Basic Sciences : Foundational education in physics, chemistry, and biology, which underpin biomedical engineering
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering : Essential engineering-based education built upon basic sciences, focusing on principles and applications
Applied Biomedical Engineering : Practical application of interdisciplinary and convergent technologies in biomedical engineering

Educational Vision

To cultivate key talents in biomedical engineering with world-class expertise

Curriculum

Operation of the first independent undergraduate biomedical engineering program in Seoul
Focused development of three strategic specialization areas
(Medical Devices, Biomaterials, Medical Imaging / Medical Physics)
Strengthening integrated Bachelor–Master’s programs

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Industry-Academia Collaboration

Achieving top national reputation
Expansion of engineering programs applicable to the medical device industry (KU-BME Internship)
Enhanced support for student employment and entrepreneurship

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Exchange and Support

Ranked among the world’s top 20 in biomedical engineering (as of 2020)
Operation of short- and long-term exchange programs with leading global universities
Support for undergraduate participation in international exhibitions and academic conferences

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