Konkuk University (Konkuk University, referred to as Konkuk University/Konkuk University) is a famous private university in Seoul, South Korea, known for its excellent education quality and wide range of professional settings. The following is a detailed introduction to Konkuk University:

Overview

Established: May 12, 1931

Nature: Private University

Location: The main campus is located in Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea, and the other campus is located in Chungju City, North Chungcheong Province.

Current President: Seung-Ho Yoon

Educational Philosophy

Konkuk University adheres to the school philosophy of "building the country and embracing the world", emphasizes the educational goals of innovation, practice and internationalization, and is committed to cultivating talents with social responsibility and international competitiveness.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

College of Humanities: Department of Mandarin, Department of Chinese, Department of Japanese, Department of English, Department of Philosophy, Department of History, Department of Sociology, etc.

College of Social Sciences: Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Department of Public Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Business Administration, Department of Psychology, etc.

College of Natural Sciences: Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Statistics, etc.

College of Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, etc.

College of Medicine and Health Sciences: Department of Nursing, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, etc.

College of Art and Design: Department of Fine Arts, Department of Music, Department of Design, Department of Film, etc.

College of Law: Department of Law

College of Education: Department of Education, Department of Education in Various Disciplines

College of International Relations, Department of International Business, etc.

College of Media: Department of Journalism and Communication, Department of Advertising, etc.

Graduate Programs:

Each college has master's and doctoral programs covering multiple directions such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine and health sciences, and art and design.

Featured Majors

Economics and Trade: Konkuk University's Economics and Trade major enjoys a high reputation in Korea and has been rated as one of the best majors in Korea many times.

Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Medicine ranks first in Korea and has trained many outstanding veterinarians and researchers.

Art and Design: The School of Art and Design plays an important role in the field of art education in Korea, especially in film and design.

Law: The Graduate School of Law enjoys a high reputation in the field of legal education in Korea.

Campus

Seoul Campus: Located in the center of Seoul, with convenient transportation, beautiful campus environment and modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Chungju Campus: Located in Chungju City, North Chungcheong Province, it mainly undertakes the teaching tasks of some undergraduate and graduate programs, especially veterinary and engineering related majors.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.konkuk.ac.kr/

Address: 1, Ganguk-daero, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Tel: +82-2-450-3114

Email: admission@konkuk.ac.kr

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 3 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Postgraduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 4-6), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarship: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship Opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International Cooperation: Konkuk University has signed academic exchange agreements with many universities around the world, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international perspectives.

Features and Achievements

Academic Research: Konkuk University has achieved remarkable results in many research fields, especially in the fields of economics, veterinary medicine, law, and art design.

Internationalization: The school actively promotes the process of internationalization, attracts a large number of international students and scholars, and provides a variety of international courses and programs.

Alumni Network: Konkuk University's alumni are spread across all walks of life, and many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in politics, business, culture and other fields.

Campus Life: Konkuk University has convenient transportation and complete living facilities. There are many student associations and clubs on campus, which enrich students' extracurricular life.