Greetings
In 2024, we proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST).
Over the years, our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation has earned DGIST a place among the globally recognized universities, consecutively reaping significant results in recent years in the Academic Ranking of World Universities despite our relatively modest size and history compared to the world’s leading institutions.
This success is a testament to the passion and dedication of our members, coupled with the invaluable and full-fledged support of the Korean government and the local community. As we commemorate our 20 years of establishment, we would like to share our goals for the future, which shall ensure DGIST will secure its place as a globally respected school that leads us into the future.
- We will further strengthen and foster interdisciplinary and convergence education and research, by embracing continuous innovation.
- We will nurture new global leaders required by nations and global societies.
- We will attract top talent from around the world to contribute to the DGIST community.
- We will attract the brightest-minded students from around the world.
- We will become a symbiotic university that can play a pivotal role in the development of local communities and industries.
- We will make DGIST a source of national pride.
DGIST stands as one of the fastest-growing universities in the world, with the potential to make a massive, lasting impact.
To realize our vision of making DGIST a source of pride for the nation and community, I hereby express my commitment to collaborate with our members for the next 100 years, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and research, cultivating talented human resources, and staying at the forefront of transformation and advancements.
It is without doubt that your unwavering interest and support are pivotal to our success.