Dankook University (commonly referred to as Dankook), abbreviated as DU or DKU, is a prestigious private research university in

Yongin Yongin () is a city in the Seoul Capital Area, the largest in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population over 1 million, the city has developed rapidly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the cou ...

and

Cheonan Cheonan (; 천안시, ''Cheonan-si''), also spelled Ch'ŏnan, is a city in South Chungcheong, South Korea. Cheonan has a population of 666,417 (2018), making it the most-populous city or county in South Chungcheong, and the third most-populous c ...

South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...

. The university was established in 1947. It was the first university established after the National Liberation Day of Korea, and its original location was in

Jongno District Bosingak bell pavilion Jongno District () is a district () in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Road". Characteristics Jongno District has been the center of the city for 600 ye ...

and Yongsan District (after Jongno),

Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea ...

. Dankook University was ranked 148th in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010.

Academics

Dankook University has a global affiliate network of universities and institutes. * Study abroad programs at sister universities allow students to improve their language skills. Dankook University gives financial support and several academic credits. * Short-term visiting programs provide faculty, staff and students with opportunities to expose themselves to global standards. * International summer/winter schools are designed to welcome students from sister universities and non-affiliated institutions. * Global Talent Network is a student organization that consists of Korean and international students. It seeks to promote mutual cooperation. There is an extension campus in

, a city in

South Chungcheong South Chungcheong Province ( ko, 충청남도, ''Chungcheongnam-do''), also known as Chungnam, is a province of South Korea. South Chungcheong has a population of 2,059,871 (2014) and has a geographic area of 8,204 km2 (3,168 sq mi) located i ...

province. The Cheonan campus includes the largest hospital in the region and one of Korea's top dental programs, as well as the only four-year Mongolian Language and Literature Department in Korea. The university hosts a student body of about 20,000 and employs an instructional faculty of about 630.

Global Dankook and mascot

Dankook University's mascot is the bear. Each campus has a bronze bear statu

As mentioned above, Dankook University was the first private university established after Korea gained independence in 1947. The university now features 20 undergraduate colleges and 10 professional graduate schools divided between its new Jukjeon campus, constructed in 2007, and its Cheonan campus. Both campuses have international exchange programs and are home to foreign students and faculty from countries such as the United States, China and the United Kingdom. The international presence at Dankook continues to grow thanks to its collaborative relationships with more than 90 universities from 30 countries, including

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in Sweden;

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and Ohio Northern University in the USA; and

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in Australia. These relationships have fostered international summer schools programs, student exchanges, and short-term visits.

History

The foundation of Dankook University was approved on November 1, 1947, its opening taking place at Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on November 3. In 1967 the Seok Juseon museum opened based on a donation of over 3,000 items by Seok Ju-Seon. The museum curates and conserves Korean costumes.

Academics

The university holds international symposiums, publishes academic journals, and manages 22 research bodies such as the Oriental Study Research Institute, the Information Display Research Institute, the Buried Cultural Property Research Institute, the Special Education Research Institute, the Medical Laser Research Institute etc. It has 20 affiliates and affiliated education organizations such as the Seokjuseon Museum and the Information and Communication Center. DU was selected as the best institute in 10 fields for the general university evaluations of 1999.

Jukjeon Campus

* College of Humanitites * College of Law * College of

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* College of Music and Arts * College of

Social Science Social science is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of s ...

* College of

Business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for profit." Having a business name does not separ ...

& Economics * College of Engineering * College of Software Convergence * College of

Education Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty ...

Cheonan Campus

* College of Foreign Languages * College of Science & Technology * College of Biotechnology & Bioenginerring * College of Art * College of Sport Science * College of

Medicine Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care pr ...

* College of Health & Welfare * College of Nursing * College of

Dentistry Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of ...

The graduate schools were opened in 1958. Twelve graduate schools are managed in 65 departments for the master's course and 51 departments for the doctor's course and the Business Graduate School, the Juridical Affairs and Administration Graduate School, the Education Graduate School, the Design Graduate School, the Information and Communication Graduate School, the Special Education Graduate School, the Mass Culture and Art Graduate School, the TESOL Graduate School, the Real EstateㆍConstruction Graduate School, and the Policy Management Graduate School, the Sports Science Graduate School and the Health and Welfare Graduate School, on Jukjeon Campus.

Notable alumni

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Dankook University Hospital

Dankook University Hospital (DKUH) opened in April 1994 to improve regional health. It has 1300 medical and other staff. DKUH is the largest general hospital in Chung Nam Province, South Korea, with 900 patient beds and 33 specialty clinics including Internal medicine,

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, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Diagnostic

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. DKUH is active in medical research with the Medical Laser Research Center, Life Science Research Institute, Gastrointestinal Research Unit and Biotechnology Research Institute.

References

External links

Official school website, in EnglishOfficial school website, in ChineseOfficial school website, in Korean
{{Authority control Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province Universities and colleges in South Chungcheong Province Yongin Cheonan 1947 establishments in South Korea Educational institutions established in 1947 Private universities and colleges in South Korea

Academics

Global Dankook and mascot

History

Academics

Jukjeon Campus

Cheonan Campus

Notable alumni

Dankook University Hospital

See also

References

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