The university received the top “ A ” grade in three consecutive evaluations conducted by the Ministry of Education, which certifies and assesses online universities nationwide.

 

Seoul Cyber University achieved the highest rating in the ministry ’ s evaluations in 2007, 2013 and 2020, underscoring its long-term stability and commitment to quality education in the digital learning space.

 

Seoul Cyber University has also demonstrated strong performance in student enrollment and outcomes. According to the Korea Council of University Education, the university ranked first nationwide in the number of incoming first-year students for six consecutive years.

 

It has also been recognized for producing the largest number of graduates and awarding the highest total scholarship amounts among the country's cyber universities over the past four years.

 

In recognition of its leadership in educational innovation, the university has been selected twice for government-led education innovation projects targeting online higher education.

 

Founded in 2000, Seoul Cyber University became Korea ’ s first accredited private online university. Today, it operates a 16,000-square-meter campus in Seoul and maintains seven regional campuses nationwide. The university hosts over 16,000 undergraduate students as of 2023.

 

The university has also built an extensive global network, establishing university partnerships with leading institutions across Europe, North America and Asia. Through these partnerships, Seoul Cyber University engages in content sharing, joint research, co-development of educational programs and special lectures by visiting professors.

 

A standout feature of its global strategy is the dual online degree program with California State University San Bernardino, which allows students to earn degrees from both institutions simultaneously. This marked the first time such a program was offered by an online university in Korea.

 

A similar dual-degree program is also operated in partnership with Vietnam ’ s Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology.

 

Seoul Cyber University ’ s brand strength has been repeatedly recognized by consumers and the industry alike.

 

The university was named the No. 1 cyber university brand chosen by working professionals in 2018, won top honors in Korea ’ s Most Loved Brand Awards in 2019, received the Korea Consumer Evaluation Best Brand Award twice in 2020, and in 2025 was awarded the Consumer-Selected Best Brand Award for five consecutive years in the cyber university category.

 

The Korea Herald 2025. 12. 29.

                                                                                                                                                                                              

The University has been selected as the Best Brand in the Cyber University category at the “Korea’s Most Trusted Brands of 2025” awards, hosted by The Korea Herald, drawing attention as an institution that continues to deliver consistent achievements and innovation amid the rapidly changing higher education landscape.

 

This recognition is particularly meaningful in that it reflects not short-term accomplishments, but the University’s accumulated competitiveness across educational quality, scale, and long-term strategic vision, reaffirmed by a leading professional media outlet. As trust and sustainability in online higher education have emerged as key evaluation criteria, the University has set a new benchmark for cyber universities through its solid academic operations, including three consecutive top-tier (Grade A) results in the Ministry of Education’s official institutional accreditation evaluations (2007, 2013, and 2020), as well as recording the highest number of newly admitted students for six consecutive years (2020?2025, Higher Education in Korea database).

 

In particular, the University strengthened its education aligned with social demand and future industries this year by launching new departments, including AI-Based Companion Animal, Sports Coaching, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. In a special feature, The Korea Herald noted that the University has consistently received high evaluations for its educational outcomes, such as student enrollment, number of graduates, and the scale of scholarship support.

 

The University’s AI-driven educational innovation has also drawn attention. Through the Department of Artificial Intelligence and the College of AI Convergence, the University provides AI+X convergence education, introducing TTS-based AI human lecture content, AI chatbots, and AI learning tutors. These initiatives enhance student-centered learning environments and efficient academic support, increasing learning accessibility and realizing a practical model of future education.

 

President Lee Eun Ju stated, “This award is the result of our University’s accumulated educational achievements and continuous efforts toward innovation being recognized externally,” adding, “We will continue to do our utmost to cultivate talent demanded by future society through AI-based educational innovation and strengthened learning support.”

 

Meanwhile, The Korea Herald, the first English-language newspaper in Korea, has been selecting Korea’s leading brands annually for 31 consecutive years since 1994. By fairly identifying representative brands across various sectors and promoting them both domestically and internationally, it has built strong credibility while contributing to brand image enhancement and global marketing in the era of globalization.