Seoul National University made history on February 29, 2024 in welcoming the first batch of freshmen to its newly founded School of Transdisciplinary Innovations (SNUTI). This historic event was the culmination of extensive discussion and planning at the university level. The newly established SNUTI aims to train students to explore the information paradigm in the digital transformation era.

The establishment of SNUTI brings a breath of fresh air with the increase in the undergraduate admission quota of more than 200 students. This bold move underscores the university’s commitment to proactively reach the evolving needs of the academic field and the workforce, particularly in the face of rapidly emerging technological advancements.

SNUTI boasts a diverse and forward-thinking curriculum, featuring five major disciplines that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of emerging fields. These include Digital Healthcare, Integrative Data Science, Sustainable Technology, Intelligent Semiconductor System, and Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students entering SNUTI are granted the special opportunity to experience a variety of majors over three semesters and receive guidance from professors in personalized consultations. This approach has been designed to help shape each student's academic vision systematically, fostering adaptability and an appreciation for cross-disciplinary knowledge.

Under the overarching theme of innovative education, SNUTI provides support for extracurricular activities and emphasizes a proactive stance towards career development with its overseas internship program being one of the most highly anticipated activities. This program, which is expected to first commence over the summer of 2024, will select students to intern at renowned Silicon Valley giants such as Amazon and Meta. This initiative not only provides a platform for specific major and career exploration but also seeks to ignite a passion for academia.

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