On Monday, June 15, Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) signed a memorandum of understanding with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at Huh Yong Soo Hall in the Administration Building to operate the FISU Master’s program, a graduate-level program.

The signing ceremony was attended by key officials, including Kim Ji-yong, Chairman of the Kookmin Academy Foundation; Jeong Seung-ryeol, President of Kookmin University; Matthias Remund, FISU Secretary General; and Delise O’Meally, FISU Master Program Director. The event began with a welcoming reception between the two organizations, followed by a working-level meeting organized by Kookmin University’s College of Physical Education to discuss the implementation of the FISU Master Program.

FISU is the international organization representing world university sports, and it operates various international sports platforms, including ▲ the World University Games, ▲ the World University Championships, and ▲ the World University Cups.

Among these, the World University Games is the world’s largest multi-sport event for university athletes, held every two years. The Summer Games attract approximately 10,000 participants from more than 160 countries, while the Winter Games draw approximately 2,500 participants from more than 60 countries. The World University Championships serve as an international stage, with approximately 20 to 25 sport-specific competitions held around the world every even-numbered year.

This agreement was established to strengthen a global educational foundation encompassing sports, education, and international exchange through collaboration between Kookmin University—the only university in Seoul to operate a dedicated College of Physical Education—and FISU, which possesses a broad international university sports platform. In particular, it is highly significant in that it will enhance understanding of the international sports field through the implementation of the FISU Master’s Program and lay the foundation for cultivating future sports professionals equipped with both practical skills and academic knowledge.

Kookmin University plans to use this agreement as an opportunity to expand its international sports education network, provide students with a wide range of global learning and exchange opportunities, and establish a differentiated educational model.

Kookmin University President Jeong Seung Ryul expressed his aspirations, stating, “This memorandum of understanding goes beyond mere inter-institutional cooperation; it is a meaningful starting point for broadening the intersection between international university sports and higher education.” He added, “We expect that the combination of Kookmin University’s educational capabilities and FISU’s global platform will create synergy in cultivating talent to lead the future of the sports sector.”