Introduction to Gachon University (가천대학교)

Overview:

Gachon University is a four-year private comprehensive research university located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was founded in 1939. The school was originally named the Nursing Home of Incheon Hospital Affiliated to Gyeonggi Province, and later developed into the current comprehensive university.

The school is named after the "Beautiful Fountain of Talents" and is committed to cultivating talents with creativity and responsibility.

Educational philosophy:

Gachon University emphasizes a teaching model that combines innovation and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in research projects and social service activities.

Through interdisciplinary cooperation and international exchanges, the school aims to cultivate students' global vision and professional skills.

Disciplines and departments:

Gachon University has multiple colleges, including the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, etc.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, radiation technology, emergency treatment, business management, education, etc.

The Graduate School offers master's and doctoral programs in a variety of fields, from basic science to applied science.

Rankings and Accreditation:

It has a good reputation in certain professional fields in South Korea and Asia, especially in health-related disciplines.

Gachon University is one of the supporting universities in the BK21 project, which is supported by the Korean government and aims to enhance the research capabilities and competitiveness of higher education institutions.

The school also performs well in the QS World University Rankings, especially in fields such as art and design.

Cost:

As a private university, Gachon University has relatively high tuition fees. The specific tuition fees vary according to different majors and degree levels.

International students may need to pay additional application fees and other related fees. The latest tuition information should be consulted directly with the school's admissions office or visit the official website.

The school offers a variety of scholarships to outstanding students, including entrance scholarships, academic excellence scholarships, etc., to help reduce the financial burden of students.

Campus Facilities:

Gachon University has multiple campuses, including Seongnam International Campus, Incheon Medical Campus, Ganghwa Campus and Hawaii Campus in the United States.

The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and dormitories.

The school also has a dedicated research center to support academic research and technological development.

Internationalization:

Gachon University actively promotes the internationalization process and has established partnerships with many universities around the world to provide overseas exchange programs and dual degree opportunities.

In order to attract and support international students, the school offers professional courses taught in English and has a dedicated International Student Service Center to help international students adapt to the new environment.

Contact Information:

Address:

Seongnam International Campus: 1546 Gyeongsu-daero, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea

Incheon Medical Campus: 77 Giljodae-ro, Incheon, 21999, Republic of Korea

Tel:

+82-31-750-1114 (Switchboard)

Website:

http://www.gachon.ac.kr/ (Korean)