Overview
The University of Youngsung is the higher education institution in Dowon, described as "a hub of intellectual pursuit, where scholars explore all fields of knowledge and truth." It operates from the Youngsung School building in the northeast of the city, which also houses the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The university is available exclusively to Young Adult Zois living in Dowon.
The Youngsung School system covers all education levels in Dowon: Youngsung Elementary (for children), Youngsung Middle (for adolescents), Youngsung High (for teenagers), and the University of Youngsung (for Young Adults). For general information about the school system, see the Schools article.
Enrollment
Enrollment is handled through the smartphone's School app. There are no admission requirements, entrance exams, or tuition fees. Applications are accepted instantly. Any Young Adult Zoi living in Dowon can enroll at any time.
Age requirement: Young Adult only
City requirement: Must live in Dowon
Cost: Free (no tuition)
Prerequisites: None
Application: Through the smartphone School app; instant acceptance
Important: Zois cannot hold a job while attending university. Accepting employment automatically drops them from the program and resets all academic progress. Plan finances accordingly before enrolling.
Degree Programs
The University of Youngsung offers three degree programs. All three are also available at Bliss Bay University with identical curricula.
Degree | Focus Area |
|---|---|
Business Administration | Management, finance, and business operations |
Computer Science | Programming, software development, and technology |
Multimedia Arts | Creative media, design, and digital arts |
Schedule and Attendance
University classes run three days per week, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The university building opens at 9:00 AM. Classes function as a rabbit hole: Zois enter the building and disappear for the duration of the session. Players can select from a sidebar menu of activities during the class period, and random events may occur that affect academic performance and mood.
Attendance is mandatory. Missing three or more class sessions results in expulsion. The three-absence rule also applies to all school levels in Dowon.
Homework
At the end of each university day, Zois receive two homework tasks with short deadlines (typically a few hours). Tasks involve:
Computer tasks: Research, coding assignments, and online coursework completed on a computer
Reading tasks: Reading appropriate-level books using a bookshelf at home
Completing homework on time improves academic performance and the Zoi's progression toward graduation. Failing to complete assignments lowers performance but does not trigger expulsion on its own.
Graduation
Graduation requires attending at least six class sessions, which takes approximately 8 to 10 in-game days to complete. Zois also automatically graduate when they age from Young Adult to Adult, regardless of how many sessions they have attended.
Upon graduation, the Zoi's profile updates to reflect a university diploma. Currently, degrees do not unlock specific career paths or provide guaranteed salary bonuses. Higher grades may improve job prospects, though no career in the current version explicitly requires a degree. This system may expand in future updates.
Professor Career
The University of Youngsung also serves as the workplace for the Professor career, one of the higher-paying professional careers available in Dowon.
Position | Daily Pay (Meow) | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Professor | 342 | Tue-Thu, 9 AM - 3 PM |
Full Professor | 930 | Tue-Thu, 9 AM - 3 PM |
Distinguished Professor | 1,920 | Tue-Thu, 9 AM - 3 PM |
The Professor career is a rabbit-hole job. Zois automatically board a taxi to the university for their shift. There are no prerequisites to apply; no degree, skills, or personality traits are required. However, the position is location-locked to Dowon residents only.
Tasks available during work hours include:
Assistant Professor: Assist with thesis writing, complete assignments, organize lecture materials, respond to student questions
Full/Distinguished Professor: Conduct lectures, provide career counseling, check assignments, write academic journal articles
Promotions happen automatically over time as the progression bar fills. Completing tasks does not accelerate the promotion timeline.
Comparison with Bliss Bay University
Feature | University of Youngsung | Bliss Bay University |
|---|---|---|
City | Dowon | Bliss Bay |
Building | Youngsung School (northeast) | Bliss Bay Public School (southwest) |
Degree Programs | Business, Computer Science, Multimedia Arts | Business, Computer Science, Multimedia Arts |
Schedule | 3 days/week, 10 AM - 5 PM | 3 days/week, 10 AM - 5 PM |
Cost | Free | Free |
Professor Career | 342 - 1,920 Meow/day | 342 - 1,920 Meow/day |
Both universities are functionally identical. The only difference is geographic: Zois must live in the corresponding city to attend or work at its university. Transferring between universities is not possible without moving to the other city.
Tips
Save up enough Meow to cover living expenses before enrolling, since Zois cannot hold a job during their studies
Keep a computer and bookshelf at home to complete homework tasks efficiently after each class day
Do not accept any job offers while enrolled, as it will immediately drop you from the program and reset all progress
Graduation requires only six sessions, so the degree can be completed in about 8-10 in-game days with perfect attendance
The Professor career requires no qualifications, making it accessible even without a degree, despite being set at a university
If your Zoi is close to aging up from Young Adult to Adult, they will graduate automatically, so prioritize enrollment early in the Young Adult stage