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Seokyeong University came into being as Hankook University at 2-ka, Changchun-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul, on October 22, 1947. The University was the first evening school authorized as a four-year university to provide education to people who wanted to work by day and attend school by night. This would enable people to help rebuild their devastated nation after the liberation from Japanese colonial rule. With a dedication to cultivating leaders of distinguished characters and capabilities, we strive for "the most future-oriented" University of the 21st Century he most practically-oriented" in our age of IT knowledge and professional expertise. We are making a strenuous effor…
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In 1940, Sejong University created a place of learning dedicated to excellence in education and research. Years of this endeavor have resulted in one of Korea's most distinguished and prominent academic institutions. Sejong is now poised to take another leap, aiming to become a university with global recognition. Today, we are witnessing the rapid transformation of our knowledge-based society built on a robust IT industry into the so-called "Smart Society" underpinned by wide-ranging mobile devices, facilitating a ubiquitous development environment person-to-person, person-to-object, and object-to-object communication can occur in real-time. This change of enormous m…
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Dr. Kwon Young-woo (Minong) established Semyung University in 1991 under the founding philosophy "Wi Se Gwang Myeong." Since that time, we at Semyung have been making significant advances towards our goal of becoming one of the most prestigious private universities in Korea. Established by the Industrial Education Promotion and Industry-University Collaboration Promotion Act of 2004, the Industry-Academy Collaboration Foundation aims to improve the research environment and excellence in research results systematically. It is comprised of the Industry-University Cooperation Team, the Oriental Biotechnology Clinical Support Center, Clinical Research Support Center, Small …
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Sangji University seeks the Environmentalism with the democracy for the open society following the Hongik spirit's Legacy (humanitarian ideal). Realizes the 'United knowledge and Conduct' by polishing the most practical study that the world requires and exploring the truth with the Sangji spirit revering the right will. Establishes the world's regional university by cultivating the good and creative intellectuals by settling the open education and university autonomy cultures. Sangji University contributes to the academic improvement through the academic research that the world and regional community requests based on the education philosophy of the Republic of Korea…
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The Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT) is a public, national university in Chungju City, North Chungcheong province, South Korea. The university was created in 2012 by merging Chungju National University and Korea National Railroad College. Chungju National University was established in 1962 in Chungju, which is one of the public Universities that established after independence. Korea National University is the only public university specialized and focused their education and research on transportation and communication on top of Engineering and Technology. After merging with Korea National Railroad College, it has three campuses across Korea's main campu…
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Sahmyook University was established on October 10, 1906, as the birthplace of Yongmyung School, founded in Sunan, Pyongan Province, and the Joseon Confucian Ministry Yangsungso, who inherited it, and Samgyuk Shinhakgwan It is an advanced university. Our university is an educational and academic research institute run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which teaches students the intelligence, spirituality, and harmony of the body. It is a rewarding life that contributes to the happiness of individuals and human society and educates them to enjoy eternal life in the afterlife. To fulfill this educational mission, WU provides its students with general education areas, …
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Pusan National University is Korea's first national University, established in May 1946. Thanks to the people's love, Pusan National University was able to turn on its light for academic research and truth on the beautiful skirts of Geumjeongsan (Mt.) 72 years ago. Amidst the ruins of war at a time when mere survival was difficult, the founding principle of truth, freedom, and service of the first president of Pusan National University Yoon In-goo, the desire for education among the people, and the generous support of local businesses became the pillar of today's Pusan National University. The 72-year history of Pusan National University went along with industrializat…
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In 1901, when the people were crying out "we have nowhere to go" as the nation was losing sovereignty and hope, God made way for Pyeongyang Theological Seminary, which grew into the Presbyterian University Theological Seminary. Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, at this time of yet another crisis, we deeply desire to answer God's calling and to be used as His instrument once again. Missionary Moffett began teaching Chong-Sub Kim and Ki-Chang Pang at his home in Pyongyang in 1901. And in 1903, the Presbyterian Council decided to start theological education in Korea officially. Missionaries from each Presbyterian synod went to Pyongyang to teach a course d…
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Pohang University of Science and Technology was founded to contribute to the nation and humanity by conducting in-depth science and engineering research on the profound theories and wide range of applications essential to the advancement of Korea and the world, training a select pool of talented students to become future global leaders with both knowledge and honorable character through high-quality education and translating research outcomes into real-world applications realized through close collaboration with industry, academia and research institutions. To fulfill this purpose, Pohang University of Science and Technology focuses on advanced research in diverse field…
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Pai Chai University is one of South Korea's oldest modern universities. Its campus is located in Seo-gu, in Daejeon metropolitan city, on the lower slopes of Yeonja Mountain. The school was founded by the missionary Henry Appenzeller in 1885, not long after the Joseon government had legalized Christianity and reformed the national educational system. It was known as Baejae Hakdang, which might be rendered as "Pai Chai Academy." It was officially established as a college in 1895. In the museum, you can see the history of Korean modern education and culture at the end of the Chosun Dynasty in one place. Pai Chai University has developed a 'Happy and Independently Balanc…
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The Myongji University established the philosophy of love, truth, and service based on the Christian spirit, pure evangelicalism, transcending denominational principles to realize the founding spirit of Myongji Academy. In other words, to educate with the love of Christianity, explore the truth, and serve humanity is to practice the university ideology of "MICHI", which means "to teach and teach knowledge and wisdom ." Myongji University, as a prestigious private Christian institution, had produced nearly 100,000 acting intellectuals since its establishment in 1948. Myongji University has become a cradle for practical humanism over the past half-century. It operates var…
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Mok won University has been producing competent persons who can contribute to the nation and society based on Truth, Love, and Service's founding motto since Dr. Charles D. Stokes founded it in 1954. We are very proud of our honorable tradition of contributing to the nation's development by producing Christian leaders from the confused period right after the Korean War and leaders of various fields including culture, art, and education who play a significant role in enlightening the people. Now, after declaring our vision of connecting a half-century tradition with the bright future of the coming century, we call together the ability and wisdom of Mokwon. This year, o…
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Mokpo University is located in Mokpo City, a critical city in the Korean Peninsula's southwestern region. The university campus is at the foothill of the Seungdal-Mountain - one of the most sacred mountains in our nation. The principal educational goal of MNU is to foster talented students and give them the ability to contribute to the prosperity of the country and the whole of humanity by teaching them the academic theories and methodologies of the fields of study in which they chose to make a difference. Due to our university's role as a key higher learning institution in Jeollanam province, we at Mokpo National University feel motivated to help MNU grow into a comp…
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The University was established by the late Reverend Dr. Kim Gil-Chang, a pioneer of Christianity in Korea. The University was initially called Kyungnam Teacher's College and established in 1955 under Christian love and service; in 1979, the school was re-organized and renamed Pusan Industrial University. At the time of the founding of Pusan Industrial University, the General Construction Committee began to expand and improve the quality of the University's facilities. As a result, the University received official sanctioning as a public university in September 1983. The University will have ten undergraduate colleges (Liberal Arts, Law and Politics, Commerce and Economi…
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KNU retains top-notch educational and research capabilities to nurture world-class talents who will actively function at the heart of new growth engines. The University has ranked 5th in the QS Asian University Evaluation for the number of papers published and has been selected for seven University Specialization Projects receiving funds of 6 billion won from the Ministry of Education; KNU was selected as the execution organization for new medicine development for the Daegu Gyeongbuk Medical Complex, Future Convergence Campus in Daegu Technopolis, and was awarded IEQAS(International Education Quality Assurance System) accreditation by the Korean government. Marking the …
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Kyungnam University is a historical university that, through its educational purpose of fostering talented experts, leaders of regional development, and independent global citizens, has turned out some 130,000 graduates who have contributed to the development of the local community, the nation, and humanity. Our university has grown to be the top domestic research and educational establishment in the field of peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula through the 40 years of research conducted by its Institute for Far Eastern Studies, and today is also focusing investment in its specializations in the areas of 'Defense Industry,' 'Green Mechano,' 'Marine Well-being,'…
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Since its founding, Kyung Hee University has pursued the Kyung Hee Spirit of "Scholarship and Peace" as well as the founding principle of "creating a civilized world." For the past 62 years, the University has developed remarkably, contributing to the fulfillment of a "cultural world for humanity" as the leader of the future of academics and the creator of expected values for humanity. In particular, the past five years have witnessed notable growth and a rise in the University's stature through forward-looking and adventurous endeavors in education, research, public service, and praxis. On its 60th anniversary in 2009, Kyung Hee University prepared for a second leap fo…
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Kyonggi University (KGU) was established in 1947 in the form of the Choyang Kindergarten Teacher School. The founder of KGU, Dr. Sang-kyo Son, established the Kyonggi Institute in 1957 and then Kyonggi College on March 1, 1964, in Seoul. The Suwon Campus opened in 1979, and Kyonggi College was upgraded to Kyonggi University on October 5, 1984. Kyonggi University has 11 colleges containing 63 programs of study and 12 graduate schools offering majors. Kyonggi's academic programs and research strength lies in Tourism, Hospitality, Arts and Design, Business, International Studies, Environmental Engineering, and Architectural Engineering. KGU teaches some courses in English.…
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Kwangwoon University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. Kwangwoon University has been recognized for its academic reputation in the engineering and IT fields. Kwangwoon University was ranked 56th in Asia in Engineering in 2014 and 2015 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It ranked 16th in Korea in the field of Science and Engineering in 2015 by Korea Economic Daily. In 1934, Dr. Cho, Kwangwoon founded Chosun Radio Technical Institute with pioneering insight. Thousands of Chosun Radio Technical Institute graduates built South Korea's infrastructure in the electronics and electronics communication industry. At our founding and it continues to this day, Dr. …
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In 1980, Kumho Institute of Technology was established as a specialized engineering college to cultivate outstanding talent in the industrial field that will lead the Republic of Korea's economic development. With the nationalization in 1990 and the campus transfer in 2004, the quantitative and qualitative growth I have continued. Since the foundation in 1980 as a university specialized in engineering, the kit has cultivated practical and creative engineering talents necessary to develop the national industry. To make a big push, the kit has been committed to the growth of students, faculty members, regional communities, and national scientific technology through the ad…
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Korean Academy of Film Arts was established in 1973. The Korean Film Council(KOFIC) is a unique organization entrusted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.KOFIC aims to support and promote Korean films through various means. KAFA is a film school that centers its teachings on production. Students will produce three feature films and one animated feature every year through hands-on training and research programs. The three majors available include Film Directing, Cinematography, and Animation Directing. Supporting individuality and creativity, KAFA insists on small groups to allow freedom of discussion and in-depth training. New for th…
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KOREA TECH was established in 1991 by the Ministry of Employment and Labor with the unique mission of fostering practical engineers and HRD experts. Based on our unique educational model focused on 50% of theory and 50% of the practice, I can proudly say that KOREATECH provides our students with the best education in Korea. KOREA TECH was ranked in the top-tier in recent reviews of Korea's universities: 1st in education-oriented universities ranking 1st in Job Placement Rate 1st in Industry-University Cooperation Besides regular education, KOREATECH has been carrying out many lifelong and global TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) …
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Established in 1991, Korea University's Graduate School of International Studies (KUGSIS) is a leading academic institution in educating and nurturing young experts specialized in international affairs. Since its beginning, KUGSIS has been preparing students to serve as productive members of their organizations and play leadership roles in the international community. Students at KUGSIS—whether they specialize in International Commerce, International Development & Cooperation, International Peace & Security, Area Studies, or Korean Studies—engage a curriculum that offers a mixture of theoretical frameworks for defining the pressing issues facing firms, cities, n…
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From its Naissance, Korea University's history has been one of pioneering, fostering talented individuals of modernization through new studies. In 1905, as Korea lost its way and became adrift as it confronted imminent Japanese occupation, KU lit a beacon of hope for the Korean nation in the face of impending darkness with its mission "National Salvation through Education." Subsequently, in Anam's valley, the numerous KU students educated with the values of liberty, justice, and truth became pioneers who accomplished Korea's democracy and economic development. Proud to represent the first institution of higher education founded by a civilian, our collective experience…
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Korea Nazarene University was founded in Korea Nazarene Bible College in Seoul in 1954 by Donald Owens and his wife, Adeline, both American missionaries of the Church of the Nazarene.KNU first gained the status of being a four-year college in 1992. In 1993, the Nazarene Theological College Press was established. In 1994 and 1995, several new departments were added. Korea Nazarene University operates on the education all concept and mission to cultivate leaders who volunteer for the nation and human society. We pursue cultivating personnel with personality and competence to help others with the belief and spirit of Christianity. To improve the practical ability and the c…
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