Industrial design emphasizes using art, creativity, and engineering skills in order to construct the products of the future. Industrial designers are responsible for creating all kinds of objects used every day, from cars to furniture to washing machines.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.