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Gwangju University is now acknowledged as the most prestigious private academy in the Honam area. It offers 49 master's and doctoral courses of the three graduate schools (including the Social Welfare Graduate School starting in March of 2002), and 58 undergraduate courses of 5 divisions and five departments. Significantly, the dormitory, completed in 2000, outstands with the best facilities in the nation. As appointed through the fair and transparent employment procedures, Gwangju University faculty members are all highly qualified scholars who are admired for their academic achievement and contribution to the community. A university is a birthplace of innovation and creation for the new era. This is Gwangju University thinking, languishing, and carrying its philosophy into action. The University is proud of its energy and spirits, taking a leading role in a new paradigm that will create jobs and businesses. Gwangju University has been producing many talented men inheriting the philosophy of the founder Dr. In Gon, Kim, since its foundation in 1980. Gwangju University began as Gwangju Gyeongsang Junior College and was upgraded to a University producing 70,000 university men. The University has established itself as one of the prestigious leading private universities representing the areas. With the running of six colleges, custom curriculums, and three graduate schools, the University has played a crucial role in enhancing education's prestige. The momentum of being one of the most prestigious leading private universities originated from honest and transparent management. Receiving a high-quality education is one of the students' privileges and rights. Gwangju University never neglects its responsibilities to the students. The University is proud of its fair recruitment of professors. Good professors, Good education. It is the value Gwangju University has been cherishing. Gwangju University is adapting to a changing and competitive world with great success. Of course, changes are taking place everywhere. Gwangju University is leveraging such changes into opportunities and creating a new identity for itself to serve students and their futures. Gwangju University offers courses for students and community members so that they can prepare for future careers, develop current occupations, or forge new life paths. We enable students to become competitive experts armed with not only advanced theories but also practical skills. The University's bold response to changing times has been selected for three consecutive years to manage special projects funded by more than 20 national institutions. And has been ranked second among private universities in the area for three consecutive years. Facing the challenges of the future head-on, Gwangju University's potential is unlimited. The secret of this potential is the support for and hard work is done by the University's dedicated teachers and administrators. Our spacious and pleasant school dormitory accommodates 2,000 students. Home Library offers comfortable learning facilities and thousands of books. It is the kind of University found in a dream that will lead students and the community to a brighter future. What are the most urgent needs for students? Gwangju University has been doing its best to help students find jobs and start businesses. We will keep going further and do our best to make our school home of inspirational education for the new millennium. For this, all of my insights and wisdom will be devoted to the school as before. Gwangju University takes great and sincere responsibility for the welfare and learning of students from acceptance to graduation. The University maintains relationships with over 700 businesses and connects students with corporations in many fields, such as industry, life-care, design, and IT. Gwangju University is affiliated with over 60 prestigious universities worldwide and administers exchange programs and language learning curriculums to support international networks of education. The University helps students achieve their goals and make their dreams come true for a better world. Gwangju University's educational aim is to raise students with creative capability, diligence and perseverance, and democratic intelligence. Gwangju University will contribute to the nation and the world through fostering creative and glocally-talented students pioneering the local community innovation. Gwangju University will reestablish its guiding role as a university providing sustainable development with its best education services, which will help produce great talents to overcome any future challenges. View full university

The Gwangju National University of Education was established in 1923 as the Jeonnam Public Education School. Under the instruction of "We explore the truth, act justice and go to the proud teacher's way," We have been running for 100 years in the best efforts to nurture. As a result of these efforts, our university recently made remarkable progress in various indicators. We have achieved remarkable results in evaluating our students' acceptance rate and scholarship rate, securing development funds and external funding, improving the school environment, participating in international exchange, and satisfying the lectures of teachers. In particular, the excellent results received from various national projects and the evaluation of teacher training institutes selected by the government and related organizations have also become the basis of other shifts. But despite the breakthroughs, our university is facing another crisis. The rapid decline in the school-age population caused by low fertility is a big crisis for us to prepare for the new century. Through restructuring and intense competition between universities caused by a decrease in students' number, we will overcome the crisis with wisdom based on our experience of the past 100 years. Based on Korean educational philosophies, Gwangju National University of Education seeks to research profound academic theories and practical applications for schools and communities and educate qualified elementary school teachers equipped with leadership and competent teaching skills. Visions: Pursuing excellence in training teachers of tomorrow Developing a university culture where staff and teachers share a sense of responsibility Gathering and strengthening the abilities of all university members Promoting the welfare of students and staff Constructing an education community in harmony with local communities University has led to building national alternately integrated Student Information System project selection, high school education normalize contribute University project, unified training leading university projects, local university specialization projects, Buk-gu Office supported the playground track replacement project, Guilin two districts housing units Gwangju support from various agencies, such as R & D seconds geupsiksil about construction projects such as the Ministry of Unification and 90 were ordered naejineun orders for various external projects for the million. The Educational goal is to develop a diligent attitude and necessary capabilities needed as a wholesome contributing citizen of the democratic society. Cultivate a dedicated and upstanding teacher's well-rounded personality and acquire a sense of duty and pride as a steadfast educator. Through detailed and profound academic inquiry, establish an autonomous and creative attitude of a scholar. Train abilities as a competent teacher and acquire excellent teaching methodologies to achieve professionalism in elementary education. Establish an educator's attitude with a strong sense of social service, noble character, and leadership necessary in the globalized information age. View full university

GIST is a proud creator of future science and technology. In the QS World University Rankings announced in September 2016, GIST was No. 2 in the world in citations per faculty, an important index for evaluating a school's research performance. We have built our current reputation by reaching beyond Korea's borders and competing on a global scale. Our goal is to develop GIST into a genuinely international university where everyone communicates freely and cooperates actively with one another. Studying abroad entails having to adapt to a new culture and a new environment. At GIST, we try to give our international students the respect and support they need to face these challenges. All classes at GIST are conducted in English, and over one-tenth of the current graduate students are international students. We will be there to advise and guide you so that you may complete your tasks. Our acronym, GIST, not only stands for Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, but GIST can also communicate our values. GIST aims to take the lead in technological advancement through scientific research and innovative thinking by global standards. The first pillar's red color stands for 'dynamic, passion, strength, and progressive spirit'. The gray color of other pillars stands for 'self-control'. The red color serves as a reminder of all GIST buildings' color, especially that GIST is the representative scientific and technological educational institution in Gwangju. The mission of GIST is to Cultivate outstanding talents in science and technology. Promote cooperative research with industry and international collaborations in education and research. Contribute to advances in science and technology and improve balanced regional economic development in Korea Vision and strategy of GIST are: Globally competitive campus Research-oriented university education achieved through specialization and focus in specific areas Global convergence research and convergence between departments to present an innovative research model Developing new research field based on interdisciplinary research, spreading the results Preparing the next generation for the creative economy through entrepreneurial training Providing a catalyst for regional economic growth through strategic industrial partnerships and focused research initiatives In the QS World University Rankings 2015 - 2016, GIST was ranked No. 2 in the world in citations per faculty. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014 - 2015, where GIST was included for evaluation for the first time, it was placed at No. 4 in Korea and at No. 96 in the world in the subject of Engineering and Technology. This clearly shows that GIST can compete with any higher learning institution around the world in terms of academic and research achievements. Here at GIST, we are also trying hard to make tangible contributions to local, national, and global development. Our research results should create new industries and jobs through technology transfer and commercialization and ultimately improve our quality of life. To realize that goal, we are actively promoting student and faculty startups so that they may blaze new trails with a fearless pioneering spirit. View full university

Chonnam National University(CNU) was established in 1952 under 'Save the Nation through Education.' We are proud of our glorious achievement in fulfilling the mission irrespective of all the challenges for the past 65 years. The founding idea of Chonnam National University is to foster future leaders of noble character and profound knowledge in professional fields and who will be able to contribute to the development of the nation and the world. The motto of Chonnam National University is truth, creativity, and service. Since CNU has founded thanks to the residents' encouragement and support and has been expected to contribute to the local community's prosperity, such a motto has been more emphasized. Also, guided by the light of 'justice and conscience,' CNU assumes a unique position in the development of democracy, helping Korea cherish the precious value of 'democracy, human rights, and peace.' 'Pride & Hope' will be the words to symbolize our historical achievements, blossoming in the hearts of the family of CNU and the local community's people. Let us endeavor to pursue truth and create new knowledge for the world of 'harmony and happiness,' carrying on consistent efforts in science and technology in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, which will dramatically change human society. Any need for researchers will be keenly attended with various kinds of positive assistance, helping CNU be a 'Global Research Hub,' where research projects with world-level-recognition are performed. Researchers work and collaborate with livelily and energetically. Our students will be fostered and trained to be the leaders of creative capability and intelligence required in the 21st century. Facing the times' issues, we are going to find insights and the right way and provide them for our society. We will, most of all, do our best to fulfill the mission of conscientious intellectuals politely and respectfully. Also, hand in hand with the local community, we will approach them closely with an open mind. The CNU tree is the zelkova, the symbol of tenacious vitality, unlimited potentiality, and lenient richness. As future leaders, our students will grow like zelkova of CNU, bringing people together and offering a rest under their benevolent influence. It is time for us to harvest our energy and wisdom with pride and hope, concentrating on our mission of the times. 'New hope' sheds light on a more capacious future of CNU, where a friendly academic community is realized with a sense of reasonableness and harmony. We look forward to your continued support and encouragement. View full university