It is expected that new industries will be developed through the conversion of the energy paradigm and that the amount of private investment in these industries and relevant employment will increase steadily.
254,177
a shortage of 15,628 people
As innovative competition based on eco-friendly, highly efficient, and convergent characteristics has occurred in the market, the need for innovative research outcomes has increased. Accordingly, the demand for high-quality research experts has increased.
Expected shortage of experts across all energy fields by 2028
people in bachelor’s programs
people in doctorate programs
Practical work experience and research and development capabilities are core capabilities required in practical energy industries. As the need for technology convergence capabilities has recently increased, integrated talent based on technological and multidisciplinary approaches has become desirable.
* Prioritized capabilities for employment in energy companies: practical work experience (50.7%), research and development (23.1%), and technology convergence (13.1%)
23.1%
50.7%
13.1%
Single department related to engineering
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Students 1,000 people
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Instructors 100 people
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Staff 100 people
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Ratio of students to professors
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A small but powerful university
KENTECH is small but powerful based on its selection of and concentration on the electric power energy field
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A global university
KENTECH creates innovative values that contribute to leading national and regional economic development
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A linked university
KENTECH performs academic and industrial cooperation through multilateral exchanges and the accumulation of resources and capabilities
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An innovative university for the future
KENTECH suggests a new paradigm that surpasses the existing university education model.
We do not hold lectures merely for knowledge delivery.
We attempt to create new and innovative academics and foster talent who can found research and business start-ups related to future energy.
Open academics led by students
- The single department of energy engineering
- Course design based on student participation
- Inquiry-based lectures
- Online learning platforms
Capability-based learning for the entire cycle
- Core capabilities
- Practical capabilities
- Specialized capabilities
Coexistence of living and learning
- 1 .The residential college program
- 2. The triple advisor system for majors, university life, and RC
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Energy
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Energy
Materials and
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Grid
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Hydrogen
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Environmental
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Technology
Clusters and large-scale research facilities will be constructed based on KENTECH.
These clusters consist of a communal campus zone, an R&D zone for the KENTECH institutes, and an industry and venture zone.
한국에너지공대
대형 연구시설
산학 클러스터
- 1.공동캠퍼스 Zone
- 2.연구소 R&D Zone
- 3.산업벤처 Zone
- 4.지원센터
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The communal campus zoneKorean and international university-level departments related to energy IT will be attracted (e.g., a global campus, an integrated industry–university–research campus, and halls for joint research and lectures) -
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The R&D zone for the KENTECH institutesPublic and corporate labs will be attracted (e.g., global joint research centers and prominent labs from around the world). -
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The industry and venture zoneHigh-tech and venture companies related to energy will be attracted (e.g., global leading companies in the energy field, a venture town, and a techno park) -
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The support centerSupport for cluster planning, operation, and cooperation will be provided (e.g., an industry–university–research support center, a venture incubation center, and a convention center)
