외국인 유학생의 창업이민종합지원시스템(OASIS) 필요인지 정도와 개인역량이 창업의지에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

South Korea is currently facing a severe labor shortage due to a decline in the working-age population, driven by low birth rates and an aging society-now considered one of the most significant threats to the country’s economic growth. In response, the inflow and effective utilization of foreign human resources are increasingly emphasized. This study aims to propose a new policy alternative by promoting entrepreneurship among the growing number of international students in Korea. In particular, the research focuses on the Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System(OASIS) as a key factor for revitalizing entrepreneurship among international students. It seeks to empirically analyze the impact of this system on their entrepreneurial intentions and to examine, through a multilayered approach, the contributing factors to such intentions by dividing them into individual competencies and institutional support. Furthermore, the study compares Korea’s startup support policies with those of major foreign countries to derive meaningful policy implications. This research yields three main findings. First, individual competencies-such as language proficiency, ability to secure funding, technological capabilities, opportunity recognition, and network building-are verified as critical factors that strengthen the entrepreneurial intentions of international students. Second, the study finds that a higher perceived necessity for OASIS correlates with stronger entrepreneurial intentions. Third, six key policy recommendations are derived to promote entrepreneurship: (1) simplifying the startup visa issuance process, (2) supporting the acquisition of technology and ideas, (3) enhancing Korean language and cultural education, (4) expanding funding and investment attraction programs, (5) providing talent-matching platforms for startups, and (6) building international networks with students’ countries of origin. While previous studies on OASIS have primarily focused on administrative procedures or institutional functions within the fields of public administration and economics, this research extends beyond such boundaries. By centering on the entrepreneurial intentions of international students, it offers a comprehensive verification of both the effectiveness and necessity of OASIS. The study provides empirical evidence that OASIS can function as an integrated platform that mitigates early-stage barriers to entrepreneurship and supports international students in becoming global entrepreneurs. In theoretical terms, the study contributes by demonstrating OASIS’s potential beyond procedural support, presenting it as a strategic platform for fostering entrepreneurship among foreign students. Practically, it reveals that international student entrepreneurship is not merely a form of economic participation but also a strategic measure that can contribute to demographic transformation and the enhancement of national competitiveness. Accordingly, this research provides valuable policy insights and foundational data for designing and implementing policy directions and detailed action plans aimed at activating international student entrepreneurship.