Uhak.com Profile & Market in overseas education UHAK.COM The Leader in Overseas Education Consulting in Korea
english.uhak.com Contents Company Introduction Company Profile Uhak.com Site Recognition Services for Students & Institutions Membership & Certification Internet Market in Korea Statistics by Uhak.com How to Choose Schools
english.uhak.com Company Profile Company Name : Date of Establishment : President & CEO : Business Location(s) : Number of Staff : Employee Background : Uhak.com (formerly Munhwa Corporation) March, 1981 ( Re-registered in 1985) Mr. Yongwoo Kim Seoul Jongro (Head Office), Gangnam, Shinchon, Busan, Vancouver Liaison Offices – Sydney, Auckland, Toronto, Christchurch 78 full-timer (as of Apr. 2005) Most of our staffs are university graduates. Some holding degrees from foreign univ.
english.uhak.com Company Introduction Founded in 1981, uhak.com (formerly Munhwa Corporation) is currently one of the largest domestic organizations of its kind specifically dealing with study abroad programs. With its long standing tradition and know-how, more than 25,000 individuals per year receive counseling and seek information from us regarding overseas education. More than 4,500 individuals per year register for overseas programs through us.
english.uhak.com Membership Recognized by the Australian Education Centre, and the Canadian Education Centre at the Canadian Embassy Member of KOSA (Korea Overseas Study Association) and KTA ( Korea Tourism Association) Member of NAFSA, FIYTO, ALTO, AAIEP(Institutional Associate)
english.uhak.com Certifications and Awards ISO 9001 Certification by Korea Management Association Top Brand Company in Consumer's Satisfaction First Prize in Golden Power Brands First Prize in Popular Web-sites Awarded as Outstanding Company by Korean Management Association Quality Assurance Sports Seoul Daily Newspaper Il Gan Sports Daily Newspaper Sports Chosun Daily Newspaper
english.uhak.com Services for Institutions Free Consulting Service on Market Market Survey Free Distribution of Brochures and Application Recruiting Students (Individual / Group) Seminar and Exhibition Arrangements Translation and Printing Travel Arrangements Advertising Publications
english.uhak.com Services for Students => Mental Reliance on Agents, for the whole steps and even after arrival adaptation Pre-departure orientation Survival English lecture Ongoing support services for students overseas Information and counseling for parents and students Visa application assistance Document translation
english.uhak.com Ratio of Students Placed
english.uhak.com Ratio of Students Placed - Korean Students No. Studying Overseas : 150,000 – 200,000 - Mostly start with ESL
english.uhak.com Reasons for Language Travel Studies overseas 55% Pleasure 5% Studies at home 8% Current work 7% To get a job 25%Studies overseas To get a job Studies at home Current work Pleasure
english.uhak.com Students’ Distribution
english.uhak.com Students’ Distribution
english.uhak.com Ways of Recruitment
english.uhak.com Internet Users in Korea Number and Rate of Internet Users (Survey) Source from MIC (Ministry of Information & Communication) as of Feb. 2005
english.uhak.com Internet Users in Korea Source from MIC (Ministry of Information & Communication) as of Feb. 2005
english.uhak.com Internet Users in Korea Source from MIC (Ministry of Information & Communication) as of Feb. 2005
english.uhak.com Internet Users in Korea (unit : person) Source from MIC (Ministry of Information & Communication) as of May High-speed Internet Users Number Unit : 1,000 persons
english.uhak.com OECD Broadband Statistics Broadband subscriber Broadband subscriber per 100 inhabitants, 2004 Dec 2004 Dec Source : OECD IcelandIcelandIcelandSwedenIcelandUSANetherlandsNZCanadaDenmarkFinland
english.uhak.com OECD Broadband Statistics Broadband Penetration, historic, top five OECD Countries Source : OECD
english.uhak.com Uhak.com Site Recognition The No.1 Overseas Education Consulting Website in Korea Hit website Certified (Hankookilbo) (Hankookilbo) Verisign Security Certified (uhak.com only) Internet Safe Mark Certified (uhak.com only) ePrivacy Mark Certified (uhak.com only) Ranked 1 st by KWPI Ranking 1st (April, 2001 ~ Present, 2005) Ranking 1st (Jan. 2003~ Present, 2005) Selected a Top Company for KWPI Awards Recognition Ranking 1st
english.uhak.com Uhak.com Site Recognition from As of February 21, 2005
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english.uhak.com How to Choose school? Agency business operation is operated by school’s financial support, as service charge is quite small due to competition. Students Satisfaction Profitability Business Relations – Co-promotional activity The Factors to decide schools by Uhak.com
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