The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, widely recognized for its esteemed research facilities, will be the first American college to open a campus in the Songdo International Business District in Incheon, South Korea. According to The Chosun Ilbo, SUNY Korea will soon be recruiting students for attendance in March 2012 for the graduate programs in computer science and technology & society. The school expects a first enrollment of approximately 400 students.

Citing a recent press release, The Wall Street Journal speculates that the establishment of the campus will help to increase foreign investments, along with academic competitiveness of global education. Although the Stony Brook University campus in Korea is opening as a graduate school, there is ongoing consideration for setting up an undergraduate program as well.

[Photo: Stony Brook University's website]