Seoul Cyber University, South Korea's first online university, is setting new standards for higher education by adopting innovative, AI-driven learning solutions.

As part of this initiative, the university is utilizing AI technologies to enhance the delivery of higher education. For example, SCU plans to introduce AI-powered lectures in 2025, featuring virtual instructors built with text-to-speech technology and modeled on real professors. These AI instructors will provide consistent, engaging, and personalized learning experiences under any circumstances.

As part of its efforts to further improve education, SCU has also developed AI-driven tools such as chatbots and learning tutors to support a student-focused approach. These technologies help create personalized learning experiences, reduce educational gaps, and foster a global, sustainable learning environment, according to SCU officials.

Additionally, SCU has introduced an advanced Virtual eXperience content production system to strengthen its online learning infrastructure. This system supports multi-angle recording and real-time streaming of educational content, enabling students to easily select and switch between different perspectives using simple drag-and-swipe actions. The VX system ensures smooth accessibility without requiring additional software and is compatible with a range of devices, including PCs, tablets and smartphones.

These developments demonstrate SCU's commitment to excellence in online education, the university said.

Since its establishment in 2001, SCU has been recognized as a pioneer in the field, achieving Class-A ratings from the Ministry of Education in evaluations conducted in 2007, 2013 and 2020. Also, over the last five years, the university has maintained its position as the top cyber university in terms of new student enrollments, offering the widest range of programs, with 46 majors across a variety of disciplines.

The Korea Herald 2024. 12. 26