According to the 2025 Higher Education Public Disclosure released through the Korean Higher Education Disclosure System (Academy Info), Inha University once again recorded a strong employment rate, ranking fourth nationwide among universities producing more than 3,000 graduates.
With an employment rate of 68.5%, Inha University placed fourth, following Sungkyunkwan University (71.3%), Korea University (69.9%), and Hanyang University (68.9%). By maintaining fourth place for three consecutive years, Inha university has established a consistent top-tier ranking in employment outcomes among major universities with over 3,000 graduates.
The result reflects the effectiveness of the university’s employment support system despite a contracting recruitment market and the growing trend of rolling and career-based hiring.
Inha University also performed well not only in employment quantity but also in employment quality. In the job retention rate—an indicator measuring whether graduates remain employed at the same workplace after a certain period—the university recorded 86.4%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from last year’s 85.5%, maintaining a high level among universities with over 3,000 graduates.
The consistent quantitative and qualitative employment success of students is attributed to the university’s wide range of employment support programs, including job- and industry-tailored initiatives.
Inha university actively provides both direct and indirect employment support through the operation of the University Job Plus Center, Field Training Support Center, and IPP Dual Training Center, expanding practical training opportunities and offering employment counseling.
The University Job Plus Center offers one-on-one customized career strategy consultations, job information, and a variety of career and employment support programs. Key programs include the small-group, intensive employment consulting program “Inha First Class,” job-specific lectures by industry professionals, and Visiting Employment Study Groups.
Graduates who previously participated in these programs later return as mentors through initiatives such as Job Fairs and Online Mentoring, establishing a virtuous cycle of employment support. Through this network, alumni share real-world work experience and industry insights with current students, supporting their successful transition into the workforce.
Inha university also operates a standardized field internship semester system (Co-op) in collaboration with companies across diverse industries, enabling students to gain hands-on experience aligned with their majors and interests. This system allows students to earn academic credits while acquiring practical field experience. In the 2025 academic year, 1,085 students are participating in the program across 389 organizations, with participation steadily increasing each year.
The Industry-Professional Practice Program (IPP) provides systematic theoretical education and on-site training in partnership with companies, cultivating practice-oriented, customized talent. The program has received positive feedback from both students and companies due to its high rate of conversion to full-time employment. Based on these achievements, Inha University was selected this year as a pilot institution for the “IPP Specialized University” initiative. Moving forward, the university plans to secure greater operational autonomy, enhance program quality, and further strengthen cooperation with major and leading enterprises.
President Cho Myung-woo commented, “This result, achieved amid a challenging employment environment, is not a short-term outcome but the product of a comprehensive, full-cycle employment support system spanning from the first to the fourth year. We will continue to develop and operate diverse programs to support students’ career development and employment.”
▲ Students participating in training at the “Inha First Class” Employment Camp 2025.
