Contents 1. About Republic of Korea and Daegu 03 KEIMYUNG UNIVERSITY 2. About Keimyung University 04 3. Why Keimyung University? 06 4. Student Activities (Programs) 09 5. Faces of Keimyung University 13 OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea · Undergraduate Program (Except Chinese Students) Tel. +82-53-580-6029 / E-mail. [email protected] · Undergraduate Program (Only Chinese Students) Tel. +82-53-580-6497 / E-mail. [email protected] · Graduate Program Tel. +82-53-580-6254 / E-mail. [email protected] · Korean Language Program Tel. +82-53-580-6353, 6355 / E-mail. [email protected] OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 2 / 3 2 ABOUT REPUBLIC OF KOREA1 AND DAEGU REPUBLIC OF korea DAEGU METROPOLITAN CITY The Republic of Korea which is approximately 5,000 years Daegu is located in the south-east of the Republic of Korea old has overcome a variety of difficulties such as the Korean- and it is the fourth largest city after Seoul, Busan and War, but it has grown economically and is currently ranked Incheon with about 2.5 million residents. Daegu is famous the 11th richest economy in the world. The economy is driven for high quality apples, and its historic textile industry. With by manufacturing and exports including ships, automobiles, the establishment of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Free Economic mobile phones, PCs, and TVs. Recently, the Korean-Wave has Zone, Daegu is currently focusing on fostering fashion and Seoul also added to the country’s exports through the popularity high-tech industries. Daegu also has become a global city, of Korean pop culture, dramas and movies. Celebrities which has held the 2003 Summer Universiade, 2011 World in various fields such as PSY and Lee Minho, etc. have Incheon Championships in Athletics, 22nd World Energy Congress of strengthened Korean culture internationally. 2013, and the 7th World Water Forum in 2015. Daegu Korean Waves Gyeongbokgung The Ark Donghwa Temple Palace Busan Traditional Music Night View 2003 2013 Summer 22nd World Energy Daegu City's Universiade Congress Events Republic of Korea 2011 2015 World Championships World Water in Athletics Forum OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 4 / 5 2 ABOUT KEIMYUNG UNIV. Introduction One of the top 10 most beautiful campuses Main Gate among 400 universities in Korea Foundation May 20, 1899 Academic · Undergraduate: 62 majors & 29 departments in 14 colleges and 22 faculties Programs · Postgraduate: 10 colleges · Spring Semester: March 2 – the Middle of June Academic Calendar · Fall Semester: September 1 - the middle of December · Korean Faculty : 1,060 Graduate School Faculty and Staff · International Faculty : 144 · Administrative Staff : 627 Student and · Undergraduate : 23,155 / Postgraduate: 2,067 · International Students : 1,120 Enrollment (including exchange students & Korean Language Learners) International · 344 Sister Universities and Institutions in 57 countries Partnership As of March, 2016 Hanhak-chon(Keimyung Traditional Village) Dormitory Keimyung Art Center Hengso Museum Adams Chapel International Lounge Dongsan Library Main Administration Building OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 6 / 7 Asia ABOUT Japan Philippines Kazakhstan Vietnam 2 · Kansai Gaidai University · Silliman University · Almaty Technological University · The University of Danang · Momoyama Gakuin University · West Negros University · Kazakh Ablaikhan University of · Thai Nguyen University · Hiroshima Shudo University KEIMYUNG UNIV. Hong Kong International Relations & World Indonesia China · Hong Kong Baptist University Languages · Petra Christian University · Beijing Foreign Studies University · The Hong Kong Institute of Education Tajikistan · Maranatha Christian University International PARTNER · Shanghai Business School Uzbekistan · Tajik State University of Commerce Cambodia · Beijing Jiaotong University · Banking and Finance Academy of the Kyrgyzstan · Royal University of Phnom Pehn UNIVERSITIES Singapore Republic of Uzbekistan · Kyrgyzstan National University Taiwan · Nanyang Polytechnic (School of · National Institute of Fine Art and Design Mongolia · Tunghai University Business Management) (Kamoliddin Bekhzod) · National University of Mongolia · University of World Economy & Diplomacy Sri Lanka · Ulaanbaatar University · University of Colombo · University of Peradeniya Russia Norway Sweden · Udmurt State University Finland · St. Petersburg State University U.K. Denmark · Arctic State Institute of Arts and Culture Netherlands Russia Canada Poland France Germany Kazakhstan Italy Spain Kygyzstan Turkey Uzbekistan Tajikistan Mongolia USA ROK Japan China Mexico Hongkong EUROPE Taiwan Vietnam Cambodia NORTH AND Sri Lanka Colombia Asia Philippines SOUTH America Kenya Singapore North and South America Europe Tanzania ASIA Indonesia Africa Zimbabwe AFrica 55 Countries 298 Universities Europe Africa North and South America France Italy Finland Kenya U.S.A Mexico · ECE Paris, Ecole D’ ingenieurs · Conservatoria Statele di Musica C. Pollini · Tampere University of Technology · Maseno University · Washington State University · Universidad de Las Americas, Puebla · SUP’ BIOTECH · Lappeenranta University of · East Tennessee State University (UDLAP) Netherlands Tanzania · EPITECH (Paris Graduate School of Technology · University of Dodoma · San Diego State University Innovation) · Hanze University of Applied Sciences · Georgia Southern University Poland Groningen Zimbabwe · California State Polytechnic University, U.K. · Cracow University of Economics · University of Zimbabwe · Robert Gordon University Norway Pomona Spain · Northumbria University · BI Norwegian Business School · State University of New York, Oswego · University of Barcelona Germany Denmark Canada Turkey · Ingolstadt University of Applied Science · University of Southern Denmark · Vancouver Island University · Istanbul University · University of Augsburg Sweden Colombia · Ankara University · University of Passau · Jonkoping University · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 8 / 9 3 WHY 4 STUDENT Activites KEIMYUNG UNIV. (PROGRAMS) Enrollment Number of Graduate Students SPRING SEASON Above 24,000 Students Above180 Students Over 24,000 Korean students are enrolled at International Students from more than Keimyung University. 25 countries are studying at graduate level. Number of Inbound Students One of the Beautiful Universities in Above 200 Students yearly Top10 Republic of Korea Keimyung University welcomes exchange As Keimyung University is famous for its beautiful students from more than 20 countries yearly. campus, numerous dramas and movies have been filmed here. Buddy A Korean buddy will help you Field Trip International students go on Number of Number of Program start your school life, helping field trips every semester. (i.e. Undergraduate Students Korean Language Learners out with course registration, Gyeongju and Busan, etc.) and activities, etc. About students Above Students yearly 660 200 International Students from more than 25 International Students from more than 60 countries are studying at undergraduate level. countries are studying at undergraduate level. Athletics International students compete Marathon International students can Competition in various sporting events. challenge themselves and run with the local community. OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 10 / 11 4 STUDENT Activites (PROGRAMS) SUMMER SEASON FALL SEASON International Lounge International students can enjoy and experience a variety of Trips of 1 Night International students Halloween Students can wear their own Program programs with Korean and other International students such as & 2 Days with can go on trips planned Party costumes, carve pumpkins and introducing cultures and languages, etc. Korean Students together with Korean compete with each other to win students. prizes. CCAP LAS(Language Support Advisory) International Day (Cross Cultural Awareness Program) Program It is designed to be a participatory Why not share your culture with local Every week, we have International Days, process that augments education for middle and high school students! The celebrating a variety of cultures, French, international understanding in the LAS program runs on Saturdays and Mexican, Japanese, Finnish etc… with our schools nationwide the program offers English and Chinese International and Korean students sharing International Week All international students can share and enjoy each country’s language and culture help for students. languages, games, music and food with culture, food and performance. local middle and high school students. KCEP International students can Internship International students can have (Korean Cultural experience Korean culture, an opportunity to work in local Experience through painting and art, etc. in government or institutions. Program) Hanhak-chon. Global Festival Korean Traditional and Cultural International Food’s Day Work Contest Parade Singing Contest Korean Quiz Contest OPENING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD_KMU 12 / 13 4 STUDENT Activites 5 FACES OF (PROGRAMS) KEIMYUNG UNIV. Keimyung University has become global university with approximately 1,200 international students from all over the world. As International students bring a rich mix of nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the campus, you can quickly and easily turn into a cross-cultural experience in Keimyung University! Here are profiles of 20 international students from various countries. WINTER SEASON 1 ALEXANDER YEE BRUNEI Darussalam Farewell All International