In preparation for the implementation of the long-awaited Ulaanbaatar Metro project, the Capital City Governor’s Office, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), South Korea’s Halla University, and Dohwa Engineering Co. have officially announced a collaborative academic initiative designed to train local engineering and technical professionals.
Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, the partners will launch a “2+2” joint degree program, which will allow Mongolian students to study two years at MUST’s School of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, followed by two years at Halla University in South Korea. The goal is to cultivate a new generation of engineers specialized in metro mechanics, rolling stock, civil infrastructure, electrical signaling, and control systems—all critical fields for metro system development.
Enrollment for the program is already nearing capacity, currently at 80 to 90 percent full, according to university officials. MUST has set a quota of 200 students for the first academic year, with a maximum of 50 students per specialization. Due to unexpectedly high demand, the admissions team has announced plans to implement a competitive selection process.
A key concern for prospective students has been access to funding. While the Government of Mongolia recently revised the regulations of its Education Loan Fund to include scholarships and loans for “2+2” programs at the undergraduate level, the new metro-focused program will follow a specific funding model. According to officials, students are required to cover their own tuition for the first two years at MUST, after which they may qualify for full scholarships from the Capital City Governor’s Office to complete their final two years in South Korea.
While the Education Loan Fund includes engineering disciplines such as mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering in its priority list for international scholarships, no specific category exists for metro-related training. Nevertheless, graduates of the “2+2” program are expected to gain versatile skills that can be applied not only in metro development but also in the broader fields of automotive transportation and railway infrastructure.
As Mongolia moves closer to making urban rail transport a reality, this program represents a significant step toward building a skilled domestic workforce capable of sustaining the country’s future infrastructure needs.

Published Date:2025-08-17