Dankook University
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Dankook University is a private university in South Korea
. Dankook University has been constantly recognized as one of top universities in Asia ranked 148th in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010.
The main campus was moved from Seoul
to Yongin
in 2007 and boasts technologically advanced classrooms, high-end facilities, ample dorm space and one of Korea's most aesthetically beautiful university campuses. Most of the original Seoul
campus has been sold, but some graduate programs, recruiting programs, language programs and outreach programs are available in the remaining Seoul campus.
There is an extension campus, which is located in Cheonan
, a city in South Chungcheong province, and which sits on the face of hills and a lake. The Cheonan campus includes the largest hospital in the region and one of Korea's top dental programs, as well as the only 4-year Mongolian Language and Literature Department in Korea. The university hosts a student body of about 20,000, and employs an instructional faculty of about 630.
Dankook University was the first private university established after Korea gained independence in 1947. The progressive spirit behind the founding of Dankook University still leads the university today as it continues to rewrite the history of higher education in Korea.
During the past sixty years, Dankook University has endlessly displayed its frontier spirit as it introduced its second campus, and undertook major efforts to become a globalized university.
DKU now features 20 undergraduate colleges and 10 professional graduate schools divided between its new Jukjeon campus, constructed in 2007, and its Cheonan campus.
Both campuses have seen their share of international activity and exposure through DKU’s numerous international exchange programs and are now home to foreign students and faculty from countries such as the United States, China, and the United Kingdom.
The international presence at Dankook continues to grow thanks to its collaborative relationships with more than 90 universities from 30 different countries around the world, including Stockholm University in Sweden, California State University in the USA and La Trobe University in Australia.
These relationships have fostered many successful International Summer Schools Programs, Student Exchanges, and short-term visits abroad which have provided faculty, staff and students with golden opportunities for foreign exposure.
For the next 34 years, he braved many life threatening dangers in his long fight towards the independence of his country by working closely with Mr. Kim Ku, who was one of the leading figures in the Korean provisional government.
In 1945, when Korea regained peace and independence, Sir Beomjeong and his partner, Mr. Park Kee-hong (husband of Lady Hyedang Cho), opened a new college.
This is why Dankook University exists to this day. But Mr. Park died before he could witness the establishment of Dankook University on Nov. 3, 1947. With his assets, Sir Beomjeong Chang and Lady Hyedang Cho created Dankook University. Dankook then became the first official four-year private college in Korea.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Dankook University has been constantly recognized as one of top universities in Asia ranked 148th in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010.
The main campus was moved from Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
to Yongin
Yongin
Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and...
in 2007 and boasts technologically advanced classrooms, high-end facilities, ample dorm space and one of Korea's most aesthetically beautiful university campuses. Most of the original Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
campus has been sold, but some graduate programs, recruiting programs, language programs and outreach programs are available in the remaining Seoul campus.
There is an extension campus, which is located in Cheonan
Cheonan
Cheonan is a city located in the northeast corner of South Chungcheong, a province of South Korea, and is 83.6 km south of the capital, Seoul...
, a city in South Chungcheong province, and which sits on the face of hills and a lake. The Cheonan campus includes the largest hospital in the region and one of Korea's top dental programs, as well as the only 4-year Mongolian Language and Literature Department in Korea. The university hosts a student body of about 20,000, and employs an instructional faculty of about 630.
Global Dankook and Mascot
Dankook University's mascot is the black bear. Each campus has a bronze bear statue.Dankook University was the first private university established after Korea gained independence in 1947. The progressive spirit behind the founding of Dankook University still leads the university today as it continues to rewrite the history of higher education in Korea.
During the past sixty years, Dankook University has endlessly displayed its frontier spirit as it introduced its second campus, and undertook major efforts to become a globalized university.
DKU now features 20 undergraduate colleges and 10 professional graduate schools divided between its new Jukjeon campus, constructed in 2007, and its Cheonan campus.
Both campuses have seen their share of international activity and exposure through DKU’s numerous international exchange programs and are now home to foreign students and faculty from countries such as the United States, China, and the United Kingdom.
The international presence at Dankook continues to grow thanks to its collaborative relationships with more than 90 universities from 30 different countries around the world, including Stockholm University in Sweden, California State University in the USA and La Trobe University in Australia.
These relationships have fostered many successful International Summer Schools Programs, Student Exchanges, and short-term visits abroad which have provided faculty, staff and students with golden opportunities for foreign exposure.
History
The foundation of Dankook University in 1947, Korea was the victim of Japan and had to suffer under colonial regime. The founder of Dankook University, Mr. Hyoung Chang (later Sir Beomjeong) had to quit his studies unwillingly when he was only 20, which first him to move to Manchuria, where he joined the Korean independence movement in exile.For the next 34 years, he braved many life threatening dangers in his long fight towards the independence of his country by working closely with Mr. Kim Ku, who was one of the leading figures in the Korean provisional government.
In 1945, when Korea regained peace and independence, Sir Beomjeong and his partner, Mr. Park Kee-hong (husband of Lady Hyedang Cho), opened a new college.
This is why Dankook University exists to this day. But Mr. Park died before he could witness the establishment of Dankook University on Nov. 3, 1947. With his assets, Sir Beomjeong Chang and Lady Hyedang Cho created Dankook University. Dankook then became the first official four-year private college in Korea.
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See also
- List of colleges and universities in South Korea
- List of Korea-related topics
- Education in South KoreaEducation in South KoreaEducation in South Korea is viewed as being crucial for success and competition is consequently very heated and fierce. A centralized administration oversees the process for the education of children from kindergarten to the third and final year of high school. Mathematics, science, Korean, social...