New Department of Green Energy Engineering at Far East University
The Department of Green Energy Engineering at Far East University opened in March 2022 on the Chungbuk Innovation City Industry–Academe Campus, a hub for collaboration among universities, industries, and government agencies focused on eco-friendly energy innovation. The department aims to cultivate professionals skilled in renewable and sustainable energy technologies - including solar power, fuel cells, hydrogen energy, smart grids, and energy storage. Its curriculum integrates practical training, internships, and shared R&D projects to bridge academic learning with industry needs.
The program supports national and regional goals for the 4th Industrial Revolution, preparing graduates for roles in public institutions, research centers, and green energy industries, while contributing to Korea’s transition toward sustainable development. The department aims to cultivate specific capacity contributing to the nation’s broader green transition and industrial innovation goals.
These four competences are:
- Logical analysis capability: The capacity to articulate clearly, understand, and problem-solve efficiently
- Creative exploration capacity: The capacity to explore engineering principles to expand creative thinking and understanding
- Fusion problem-solving capacity: The capacity to use professional knowledge, communication, and adjustment capabilities to accomplish goals
- Specialization enhancement and work capacity: The capacity to, through collaboration and varied work education, utilize the needed knowledge and work capacity needed in industrial institutions
Find out more about the new department here.