The World Class College (WCC) project is a government-supported initiative. Being selected as a WCC is one of the best honors for a vocational university.

In a comprehensive evaluation carried out by the Ministry of Education to find the top vocational universities in terms of vocational education and training, Gumi University received outstanding marks across all evaluation categories, including the capacity for specialized education, industrial-academic cooperation, and global competitiveness, thanks to academic programs that stood head and shoulders above other universities. Based on such excellent results, it was selected as a WCC.