Dongseo University was selected as a lifelong education support project.

The Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Lifelong Education announced on April 28 that 30 universities nationwide (including seven professional colleges) among which Dongseo University were selected as the subject of the lifelong education system support project this year.

This year, the total amount of subsidy is 23.4 billion KRW, which is differentiated according to the size and operation method of lifelong education by universities. DSU will receive support of 826 million won (4 departments and 120 students) this year.

Lifelong learning degree programs can be supported by adult learners with university entrance qualifications, such as graduating from vocational and specialty high schools. It is supported by the customized type instead of the score.

From this year, the lifelong education support project will be changed from one year to four years (two years + two years).
Universities selected this year will receive funding up to 2022.

Considering that the degree program usually takes four years, this change is in order to manage mid-to-long-term performance and to continuously check progress.

Each year, the annual evaluation is applied to the next year's project based on the evaluation results. Universities that are determined to be lacking in the development of a lifelong education system are excluded from the next project.

The Ministry of Education said, "Strengthening the functions of lifelong education at the present time is emphasizing the importance of post-employment learning." We will lower entry barriers so that adult learners can receive higher education at desired times."