Daegu Catholic University ( DCU, previously named Catholic University of Daegu) is a private research university in Daegu,

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. DCU is known for its academic strength, especially in the field of medical, pharmacy, health science, psychology, social science, and education. One of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, students are mostly top 10% of their graduating class.

History

The St. Justin Seminary, from which the university claims descent, opened in Daegu on November 1, 1914, having been founded in May of that year. The first four rectors of the school were French missionaries, the first being a Fr. Chargeboeuf, also known by his Korean name Song Duck-mang (송덕망). The first Korean rector, Fr. Choi Min-sun (최민순), who took up the post in 1945, was also the last rector of the seminary, which closed due to the turbulent events of that year, sending most of its students home in May but remaining open until December to allow the final class of 4 to graduate. In 1952, the Hyosung Women's Junior College (효성여자초급대학) was established, offering instruction to 150 students in the fields of music, literature, and home economics. The following year, it became a four-year college, also offering instruction in pharmacology. The college continued to expand steadily in the following years, establishing its graduate school in 1972 and gaining university status in 1980.

International relations

Daegu Catholic University maintains international relations with 290 universities & Colleges & Institutions in 39 countries: The ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) programme member
SEAMEO RIHED

IFCU member

ASEACCU member

* The Association of South East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities

Australia

* Australian Catholic University

Canada

* The University of Alberta

China

* China National Academy of Fine Art * China Sichuan Normal University * ChongQing University of Arts and Sciences *

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* Guizhou Normal University * Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine * Jilin University * Luoyang Normal University *

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* Shandong Economic University * Shandong University *The Central University of Nationalities * Jiangxi Normal University *

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* Zibo Vocational Institute

France

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Germany

* Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg

Hungary

* Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music

Indonesia

* Universitas Nasional * Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University * Atma Jaya Indonesia Catholic University, Jakarta * State University of Malang * Indonesia International Institute for Life Science

Italy

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Japan

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Mexico

* Universidad de Guadalajara

Mongolia

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Philippines

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Russia

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Spain

* Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Taiwan

* Fu Jen Catholic University *

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United Kingdom

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United States

* Catholic Health Association of USA, Georgetown University * Central Michigan University *

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Uzbekistan

* Tashkent University

Vietnam

* The University of Dalat

Campuses

*Hyosung campus - ain*St. Justin campus - heology*St. Luke campus - edical school/Nursing school/DCU Hospital

Organization and administration

*Governance *Endowment

Academics

*Teaching and Learning *Research *Global Rankings **The Center for Worl
University
Rankings (CWUR) **Scimago Institution
Rankings
**US New
Global University rankings

Others

* List of colleges and universities in South Korea * Education in South Korea

External links

Official school website
{{authority control Universities and colleges in North Gyeongsang Province Catholic University of Daegu Catholic universities and colleges in South Korea Educational institutions established in 1914 1914 establishments in Korea