Is the job guaranteed?

Yes, if you meet the agreed conditions such as GPA.

Contract department (Korea)

📚 Education By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

A contract department is a university program in Korea that is set up under a contract with a company to train the talent it needs or to retrain its employees.

Contents

1. History
2. Types and caveats
3. FAQ
4. References

History

A 2003 amendment allowed companies to commission tailored university departments. Sungkyunkwan University and Samsung Electronics' semiconductor systems engineering department (2006) became the flagship model, with guaranteed hiring on graduation. SK hynix, Hyundai, LG Energy Solution, and others followed.

Types and caveats

Hiring-linked programs fund students and promise jobs. Retraining programs let employees earn degrees and form a key work-first, study-later route. Check service obligations, repayment terms if you leave, and the conditions attached to guaranteed hiring.

FAQ

Is the job guaranteed?: Yes, if you meet the agreed conditions such as GPA.
What if I drop out?: You may have to repay support.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

산업교육진흥 및 산학연협력촉진에 관한 법률 제8조, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
교육부. 계약학과 운영 현황 공시. 대학알리미. https://www.academyinfo.go.kr

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