South Korean universities offer direct route to Samsung and SK Hynix

South Korean universities offer corporate programs guaranteeing jobs at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Applications for Samsung programs rose 6.5% and SK Hynix programs 12.7% for the 2026 cycle, with competition at 13.44 and 9.14 applicants per place respectively.

• Samsung program applications up 6.5%, SK Hynix up 12.7%
• Competition: 13.44 per place at Samsung, 9.14 at SK Hynix
• Students get stipend and job guarantee at GPA 2.3-2.7
• Students who drop out must repay support received