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Higher Education in South Korea
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Hongik University
Hongik University, widely known as the best architecture and art institution rivalry with Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea, is a university in the Mapo-gu district of central Seoul, South Korea with a second campus in Sejong. Hongik University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs. As of 2007, 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students were enrolled at the university. The university serves as a metonym for the Hongdae area, which was named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2016. Hongik University opened its doors as a college in Seoul in 1946. By 1950, the school had expanded steadily so as to accommodate various departments in law, liberal arts, political science, and natural science. It was, however, forced to move to a temporary school housing in Pusan, a southern port city, at the advent of the Korean War. All programs were drastically cut back. The next chapter of Hongik history began after the school returned to Seoul in 1953. Ever since, Hongik University grew in size and reputation, expanding academic programs such as the Departments of Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, as well as a Graduate School. The foundation also established Hongik Junior Technical College, Hongik Junior and Senior High Schools, Hongik Girls' Junior and Senior High Schools, and Hongik Elementary School. In 1971 Hongik College attained a new status, merging with Soo-Do Engineering College to form Hongik University, with twenty departments in the College of Business and Economics, Engineering, and Fine Arts. It was also in 1971 that the Graduate School of Industrial Arts came into being. Evening classes and the College of Education were added in 1972 and 1973, respectively. In 1981-82, the Ministry of Education authorized the establishment of the College of Liberal Arts, the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and the Graduate School of Education.
10001+ staff
Seoul National University Of Science And Technology
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) is one of Korea's national universities. The university originated from a Vocational Supplementary School established in 1910 by Emperor Gojong’s Royal Decree. Later the school was re-organized as Gyeongseong Public Industrial School, Gyeonggi Technical College, and Gyeonggi Open Industrial University before it was finally reborn as Seoul National University of Technology in April 1993. The ground breaking ceremony took place on 18 April 2009 for a new building that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding institution in 2010. With the celebration, in September 2010, the name was changed to Seoul National University of Science and Technology from Seoul National University of Technology. The institution is also known as 'SeoulTech'. Today SeoulTech is a large university housing six colleges, 32 departments, six graduate schools and a student enrolment of people in a spacious campus of square meters (124 acres). This is the 3rd largest campus out of universities in Seoul. The campus, formerly occupied by the engineering departments of Seoul National University, is in Nowon-gu in the northern part of Seoul.
10001+ staff
Pusan National University
Pusan National University, or PNU, is the #1-ranked public university in South Korea. Located in the northern part of Busan, Korea's second-largest city, at the base of beautiful Geumjeong Mountain, PNU is the city's flagship university with a student population close to
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University Of Ulsan
This page provides a common platform for networking between present students and alumni of UOU through providing information and opportunities.
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Korea National Open University
KNOU was founded in 1972 as a branch of Seoul National University. It began by offering a two-year junior college program to students and now has over full-time, degree-seeking students for four-year university programs and some part-time students for non-degree, lifelong education programs. It also offers online graduate programs for several major areas.
10001+ staff
Tech University Of Korea
Founded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy As a specialized university-Industry convergence university, we have built a cornerstone for strengthening national competitiveness. As a government founded, academic-industrial cooperation leader, Tech University of Korea has established a strong foundation through its excellent infrastructure base as well as its practically-trained and industry-fit engineers. Tech University of Korea has been the leader of the academic-industrial cooperation sector based on both its geographical advantage of being situated in Korea’s largest industrial complex the Siheung-Ansan Smart Hub, and its specialized programs. Tech University of Korea is a strong university with excellent capabilities to provide tailored engineering education in active cooperation with thousands of companies and local communities. We are leaping toward being a world-famous university by taking advantage of our unsurpassed excellence, potential and passion. Tech University of Korea is the only university in Korea that is located inside a national industrial complex. By utilizing the industrial field as a university campus, and the university as an R&D center for companies, Tech University of Korea is building the best infrastructure for university-industry cooperation, where a university and companies, and theory and practice, converge into one to seek productive coexistence. Tech University of Korea keeps evolving towards an outstanding university-industry cooperation model with global competitiveness through its on-site visiting program, which benchmarks industries overseas and other diverse projects aimed at enhancing international university-industry cooperation. With passion and competency, Tech University of Korea is cultivating future talents to be global leaders.
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Yonsei University
Yonsei University, established in 1885 as the first Western institution of learning in Korea, is the leading university located in the heart of Seoul. The University’s mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom” and to foster education, research, medical care, and social contribution in the global community. Today, Yonsei University houses comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs along with extensive research and medical facilities, enrolling over students across four campuses. Yonsei University’s extensive global network and intensive collaboration with over 660 partners exemplify its global outreach and accessibility as a key contributor in East Asia and the world. Yonsei University makes significant contributions in all major academic research areas, including the fields of medicine, biochemistry, human health, engineering, materials science, chemistry and neuroscience, as well as the areas of the humanities and social sciences. The University’s 123 research centers and institutes conduct interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research and foster globally-minded, creative leaders of convergence research. Yonsei University has become the focal point of global attention for its current initiatives to promote sustainable development and actively engage in critical global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality.
1001 to 5000 staff
Ajou University
Ajou University, established in 1973 under the motto of “Respect for Humanity”, “Truth-seeking Based on Practicality”, and “Uniting Humankind for One Global Society” is a leading research university with 10 colleges in Korea. Located in Suwon, about 30km south of Seoul, Ajou has students undergraduate, 3,500 graduate, and 1,500 in other courses).
501 to 1000 staff
Ajou University
is a company based out of gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
501 to 1000 staff
Pusan National University
Founded in 1946, Pusan National University is the oldest public university in South Korea. Located in the northern part of Busan, Korea's second-largest city, PNU is the city's premiere institution of higher learning and academic research. With a student population of more than the university specializes in the areas of medicine, engineering, law, and education.
1001 to 5000 staff
Gachon University
Gachon University is an academic institute located in South Korea. The current structure of Gachon university is the result of a merger between four existing universities. Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Gachon-gil College merged in 2007, Kyungwon University and Kyungwon College merged in 2007, and Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Kyungwon University merged in 2012. Gachon University has three campuses for undergraduates, the Global Campus (primary) located in Seongnam, satellite campuses on Ganghwa Island and in Yeonsu-dong, and the School of Medicine in Incheon. Gachon University signed a strategic partnership with Hawaii Pacific to allow students to study abroad.
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Hankuk University Of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is a leading global institution established in 1954. Since its founding, HUFS has pioneered the way forward for Korea, leading the country’s economic growth and globalization. HUFS is recognized as the best university in Korea for education foreign languages and area studies. The mission of the university is to foster creative experts on the international stage, who can contribute to world peace and the exchange of cultures. HUFS teaches 45 major languages of Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other regions of the world, combined with studies in the humanities, social sciences, business, law, engineering, natural and computer sciences. HUFS produces global leaders equipped with both professional knowledge and excellent language skills. HUFS has educational exchange ties with 538 universities and educational institutes in 99 countries worldwide. HUFS operates student exchange and study abroad programs where each year more than students are sent all over the world, while over 3,300 international students are studying at HUFS. http://hufsenglish.hufs.ac.kr/
501 to 1000 staff
Kyung Hee University
Founded on May 18, 1949, with the guiding principle of "Creating a Civilized World," Kyung Hee University has stood as a beacon of scholarship and peace, creatively integrating academic excellence with practical engagement to contribute to a more peaceful global society. Over the past 75 years, the university has upheld its legacy as both a scholarly and social institution dedicated to advancing human civilization. During the Korean War, Kyung Hee temporarily relocated to Busan, but in 1953, it established its permanent Seoul Campus at the foot of Gohwangsan Mountain in Hoegi-dong, laying the foundation for its academic future. The university expanded further, opening the International Campus in 1979 and the Gwangneung Campus in 1984, fostering a comprehensive and future-oriented academic framework. Today, Kyung Hee University is one of South Korea’s leading comprehensive universities, home to 34,388 undergraduate students, 8,809 graduate students, and 1,378 full-time faculty members. It operates 23 colleges, 95 departments, and 15 graduate schools, continuing its commitment to academic excellence and global engagement (as of 2024).
1001 to 5000 staff
Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University (, abbreviated as KNU or Kyungdae,) is a national university representing Daegu Metropolitan City and Gyeongbuk Province in South Korea. It is located in the Daegu Metropolitan City, which is the capital city of the Gyeongbuk Province, South Kyungpook National University was founded on September, 1946 by upgrading the Colleges of Education, Medicine and Agriculture in Daegu to the National College. In October, 1951, Colleges of Education, Medicine, Agriculture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Law and Political Sciences combined into Kyungpook National University. Other departments including Engineering and Dentistry were established sequentially to create what is now known as Kyungpook National Kyungpook National University has four campuses in the Gyeongbuk province. The main campus, which houses the major engineering and science schools is located in the heart of Daegu city in the Buk-gu area. The Kyungpook National University also has separate campuses for its teaching hospital known as the Dongin campus as well as a campus at Samduk for its dental school and hospital. In addition, Kyungpook National University also functions from its Sangju campus.
501 to 1000 staff
Sookmyung Women's University
The First National Private Women’s School, Founded by Korean Empire Sookmyung Women’s University is Korea’s first national private women’s school. It was founded in 1906 during the latter stages of the Korean empire. We have worked tirelessly to meet our motto ‘save the nation through women’s education’ and today, we boast over alumni and students and have grown to become Korea’s leading women’s university while honoring its 100 year old history and tradition.
501 to 1000 staff
Chung-Ang University
Expecting its centennial in 2018, CAU is running toward becoming a university that excels in education and research, aiming at nurturing competitive talented people needed in the country and society. A university serves its nation through quality education. Under its slogan ‘Justice and Truth’, CAU is in the ‘selection and concentration’ phase in focusing all its might on becoming a university that teaches well. We are making every effort to invite excellent students and provide them with best education. All members of CAU faculty and staff join their forces together in taking care of each and every student. Based on its long and rich tradition, CAU is opening a new horizon for higher education by leading the education trend, and actively assuming reform and change. We will look forward to your love and support for CAU. Thank you.
201 to 500 staff
Chungbuk National University
Chungbuk National University is a prestigious, nationally sponsored university that has contributed to social development, domestically and globally, by cultivating more than 15 million of global human resources since its foundation in 1951. Rooted in its strong tradition and reputation, Chungbuk National University will be stepping forward to become a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the 21st century by embodying its founding principles of Truth, Justice, and Pioneering Spirit. We are currently ranked first for student satisfaction in the country, and we continue to nurture young minds who will contribute to the development of Korean society and lead in innovation, just as we have been doing for the last 67 years. Chungbuk National University is enthusiastically opening its door to what the future will hold in the 21st century by promoting its core educational values, which are Harmony, Dignity, and Hope for a Prosperous Future. The University will do its best to promote human development by fulfilling its social responsibility for the betterment of the country and society, and refining the knowledge of our institution with the wisdom and perception.
1001 to 5000 staff
Endicott College Of International Studies
Endicott School of International Studies Future Careers, Future Education Endicott College of International Studies develops the next generation of global citizens: students who are actively involved in creating innovative solutions to key issues in a rapidly changing Industry 4.0 world. Located in Daejeon, South Korea. Endicott College of International Studies educates innovation students who can understand management, technology and culture in key regions around the world. Led by international faculty, students develop advanced knowledge and understanding of challenges and potential solutions to key global issues, including governance, health, food, population, urbanization, energy, environment and security. Underpinning all programs is developing skills for Industry 4.0. Interdisciplinary programs also educate students through flexible academic and experiential learning that stresses practical solutions. Today's pressing problems, because of their complexity, do not conform to traditional academic categories. Real progress requires a new level of collaboration among faculty, students, universities, government and business globally. This is the promise of the Endicott School of International Studies.
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Gyeongsang National University
Gyeongsang National University (GNU) is a national university governed under the ministry of education of Republic of Korea government founded in 1948 and represents the South Gyeongsang Province of South Korea as one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities. Gyoengsang National University has twelve colleges including arts, social science, natural science, engineering, agriculture and life science, management, veterinary, education, nursing, and medicine and eight graduate schools including medicine and public health, business administration, education, aerospace, industry etc. Gyeongsang National University is well known for many achievements in applied life science along with biochemistry, agricultural science, and veterinary. One of these is that the researchers at the university discovered a way to make cloned Turkish Angora cats glow red when exposed to ultraviolet light in 2007. In present, the university has made its highly competitive fields of study broad to mechanical and aerospace systems engineering and new nano-materials engineering. In addition, Gyeongsang National University has made achievements in humanities and in sociology, two fields which lay the foundation for human ethics. Beside this, Gyeongsang National University is proud to have the college of Education in where great middle school teachers are educated to take responsibility for education of Republic of Korea, the college of Veterinary Medicine in where international veterinarians are trained, and the College of Marine Science to pioneer the studies of the ocean in the twenty-first century. The university keeps moving on to provide advanced international education in Republic of Korea by successfully partnering in international campuses in Incheon as well as Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zones.
1001 to 5000 staff
Hallym University, South Korea
Hallym University is dedicated to providing students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to meet their goals. Students benefit from the strong knowledge base and professional experience of Hallym’s faculty, and a curriculum that allows students to match their own talents and aspirations with a wide range of course options. Hallym’s primary aims are to promote the pursuit and critical interpretation of new information as well as the international awareness necessary for Hallym students to become future global leaders. With an increasing population of international students, undergraduates at Hallym gain experience living and working in a global environment. Furthermore, through Hallym’s international network, students have the opportunity to gain first hand experience by studying abroad. Hallym, a small but strong international university, is a vibrant institution with a bright and exciting future. I invite you to join us as we move forward.
201 to 500 staff
Handong Global University
is a company based out of gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
201 to 500 staff
Hanyang University
Hanyang University is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is in Seoul, and the second one, the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan, or ERICA campus, is located in Ansan. Its motto and educational philosophy is Love in Deed and Truth. The university established the nation's first engineering institute (DongA Engineering Institute) in 1939 which became the founding facility of Hanyang University.It also established the first school of architecture and civil engineering in Korea. Hanyang University has an alumni network of that is not limited to the field of engineering but also to other fields.In 2015, Hanyang was ranked 1st for the number of CEO alumni of venture companies.In 2013, Times Higher Education ranked Hanyang University 76th for the number of alumni CEOs in the world’s top 500 companies. The university enrolls over foreign students each year and more than students study abroad annually.
1001 to 5000 staff
Kaist College Of Business
KAIST College of Business (KCB) founded with the goal of fostering convergent talent for technology and management in 1996 as Korea’s first US style full-time MBA program. Accredited by three international organizations (AACSB, GMAC, PIM) Ranked 1st in Asia and 21st in the world in ‘Executive Education Rankings’ by the Financial Times in 2022 Specialized curriculum for the 21st century focused specifically on technology management, finance, IT, social enterprise and green management policy The nation’s largest MBA alumni network The Best Education Environment - An individual study/research space (lab) is provided 24 hours-a-day to all full-time students - Facilities include Reuters Trading Center and KOSCOM Financial Information Center - the largest financial training facilities in Korea
51 to 200 staff
Keimyung University
Keimyung University (KMU) is a private university in South Korea. The university was founded in 1899 by the leaders of the Northern Presbyterian Church of the U.S. as a Christian university. Its motto is 'For the Kingdom of Truth, Justice and Love'. KMU is composed of three campuses in the city of Daegu, South Korea. They are named for their locations within the city; Daemyeong, which is near the downtown area, Seongseo, which is in the western part of the city, and also Dongsan campus which includes Dongsan Medical Center.
501 to 1000 staff
