Global Dankook, Communicating with the World
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Jukjeon Campus 152, Jukjeon-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 448-701, Korea Cheonan Campus 119, Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 330-714, Korea www.dankook.ac.kr Greetings History 2 3 “Developing talent in an educational system The first private university established with Dankook University for a better society” ethnic values since Korea’s liberation Dankook University Dankook University was the first 4-year private college founded in Korea following Korea’s hard-fought struggle for Thank you for taking interest in Dankook University as you set foot independence. The University was developed around the founding spirits of ‘national salvation, independence and self- into a new stage of your life and look towards higher education. reliance’ as well as the twin guiding principles of ‘trust and service.’ The University first opened on November 3, 1947, at Nakwon-dong, Jongro-gu in Seoul and currently maintains two campuses, one in the Seoul suburb of Jukjeon and the other Dankook University, originally founded by an independence activist, in Cheonan in South Chungcheong Province. has now become a leading Korean university with more than 34,000 Established in 1978, the Cheonan Campus was the first ‘second campus’ in Korea, triggering a trend for other universities to open sub-campuses throughout the nation. undergraduate students, 4,500 graduate students, 1,000 teaching staff In 2007, Dankook University moved its main campus from Hannam-dong, Seoul to Jukjeon in the Yongin area. The and 500 non-teaching faculty on its two campuses at Jukjeon and picturesque Jukjeon campus, nestled in a quiet suburban community, provides one of the most pleasant atmospheres for studying and carrying out research. Dankook University is the first Korean university to relocate its entire campus to the Cheonan. Based on our rich history and traditions, Dankook University metropolitan area outside of the city limits. Thanks to the successful campus move, Dankook University is advancing as an aims to advance as a leading institution in terms of education, research internationally recognized world-class university. and industry-academia partnerships as we commemorate our 67th anniversary in 2014. Since 2010, Dankook University has implemented a planning system to adjust academic units in order to reduce redundant investments in education and research facilities and create more specialized campuses with a focus on strengthening our core competencies. Through two rounds of adjustments, the percentage of overlapping departments between our two campuses is now 0% compared to 54.4% in 2012. As a result, instead of the main campus/sub-campus system, 1947. Founded Dankook University 1978. Opened Cheonan Campus 1984. Opened Dankook University Dental Hospital Dankook University is being reborn as a multi-campus university in 2014. We have a strong education system and the skills necessary to foster talent that can contribute to society and •1947 Opened as the first 4-year private college following Korea’s •2010 Obtained approval for establishing the College of Pharmacy independence College of Dentistry opened Dental Hospital in Jukjeon improving our country. This leaflet is designed to offer an overall glimpse of Dankook University’s history •1948 Established Korea’s first department of communications •2011 Dankook University Hospital designated as the emergency studies medical center for Chungcheongnam-do Province as well as information on each campus’ specialized areas, including our international exchange programs, •1970 Launched Korea’s largest research center for Oriental Studies Jukjeon Dental Hospital designated as the dental treatment employment support programs, university research centers and on-campus educational organizations. •1978 Opened Cheonan Campus, the first “second campus” in Korea center for the disabled in Gyeonggi-do Province •1984 Opened Dankook University Dental Hospital Obtained permit for establishing the Graduate School of Dankook University offers the opportunity to engage in deep academic studies, wide-ranging international •1986 Hosted the ‘86 Asian Games International Sports Science Cinematic Contents Congress •2012 Selected as a Leader in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC) exchanges and strives to allow all students to realize their full potential. •1988 Hosted the ‘88 Seoul Olympics International Sports Science Korea’s first Department of Marine Corps Military Studies is Dankook University professors, faculty, alumni and fellow students work together, becoming partners for Congress established •1994 Opened Dankook University Hospital Dankook University Hospital becomes the first hospital in success based on our school spirit of challenge, creativity, service and sacrifice. •2000 Selected as an outstanding university in educational reform central Korea to be accredited by Joint Commission •2005 Selected as an outstanding university and graduate school International (JCI) Thank you once again for your interest in Dankook University. based on overall university rankings in Korea Dankook University is accredited by the Korean Council for •2007 Completed construction of Jukjeon campus and moved Seoul University Education campus to Jukjeon •2013 New construction · move of the College of Dentistry and Dental President Hosung Chang •2008 Completed the world’s largest 『Chinese-Korean Dictionary』 Hospital (total 16 books) Dankook University’s main and sub-campus consolidation plan Dankook University •2009 Selected as a World Class University (WCU) for Jukjeon and Cheonan is approved International Hall opens 1988. Hosted the ‘88 Seoul Olympics International Sports Science Congress 1994. Opened Dankook University Hospital 2008. Completed the world’s largest ‘Chinese-Korean Dictionary’ Introduction to Introduction to Jukjeon Campus Cheonan Campus 4 IT·CT Specialization BT·Foreign language specialization 5 sharpening global competitiveness building a biomedical science and technology cluster Dankook University Dankook University’s Jukjeon campus is the first planned campus in Korea and the first college campus to move Opened in 1978, Dankook University’s Cheonan Campus was one of the first sub-campuses in Korea. The Dankook University out of central Seoul to the greater metropolitan area. The spacious campus, which is eight-times larger than the magnificent natural scenery of the campus comes together in harmony with its buildings, creating one of the most previous one in Hannam-dong, has a comfortable and pleasant environment for academic studies. In order to beautiful college campuses in Korea. The Cheonan Campus is located near Sejong City, Korea’s new multifunctional sharpen the university’s global competitiveness, the Jukjeon campus takes advantage of Dankook’s humanities administrative city, and Osong Bio Technopolis, the heart of Korea’s bio and healthcare industries. Taking into resources, an area that the university has been traditionally strong in, as well as the campus’ geographical account the potential demand of its surroundings, the Cheonan Campus specializes in BT and foreign languages, proximity to nearby businesses and research institutes to focus on fostering studies in the fields of IT and CT. The operating the colleges of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and the Dankook University Hospital, Dentist Hospital and Jukjeon campus is surrounded by conglomerates, such as Samsung Electronics, Naver and KT, and IT complexes various departments related to the field of bioscience. including Pangyo Techno Valley and Jukjeon Digital Valley, placing it in an optimal position for various industry- academia partnerships, training and research opportunities. Cheonan Campus Jukjeon Campus (As of 2014) (As of 2014) College Department College Department Foreign Chinese Language, Japanese Language, German Language, French Language, Spanish Language, Humanities Korean Language and Literature, British and American Humanities, History, Philosophy Languages Russian Language, English Language, Mongolian, Middle Eastern, Portuguese Language Law Law Public Management[Day·Evening], Social Welfare, Psychology, Marin Corps Military Studies, Public Service Environmental & Resource Economics, Industrial Management[Evening] Political Science and International Relations, Public Administration, School of Urban Planning and Real Estate(Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate), Mathematics, Physics, Food Science & Nutrition, Chemistry, Social Science Natural Science School of Communications(Journalism, Media Contents, Advertising & Public Relations), NanoBioMedical Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences Applied Statistics, Counseling Convergence Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials and Science Engineering, Business & Economics & International Trade(Economics, International Trade), Technology Pharmaceutical Engineering, Display Engineering School of Business Administration(Business Administration, Accounting), Economics Meister Management[Evening] Life and Resource Crop Science & Biotechnology, Animal Science, Environmental Horticulture, Landscape Architecture Science Architecture Architecture, Architectural Engineering Arts Crafts Design, Oriental Painting, Western Painting, Literary Creative Writing, Applied Music, Sculpture School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, Engineering Fiber System Engineering, Software Science, Applied Computer Engineering, Recreation & Leisure Sports, Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation, Sports Management,