Sangji University () is a private university located in
Wonju
Wonju (; ) is the most populous Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately east of Seoul.
History
During the time of Joseon, Gr ...
,
Gangwon Province,
South Korea
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. Established in 1955, it has seven colleges and six graduate schools. Its top areas of study are
Oriental Medicine
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These include the medical traditions of:
* East Asia
** Traditional Chinese medicine, China
*** Traditional Tibetan medicine, Tibet
** Kam ...
(one of only 11 in the country) and
Tourism
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. The Sangji Foundation also manages Sangji Yeongseo College and Sangji Girls Middle and High Schools.
Location
The scenic campus is located on a hill in Woosan-dong and offers a wonderful view of
Mt. Chiak. Many students commute to Sangji University from
Seoul
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, which is less than two hours away.
Facilities
*Since 2007, the university has offered an
English Cafe on campus for students to practice English.
*The university is focused on environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems.
Notable alumni
*
Chun Jung-myung
*
Kang Full
*
Kim Hee-chul (
Super Junior
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)
*
Kim Jung-Joo
*
Yumi Heo
See also
*
List of colleges and universities in South Korea
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Education in South Korea
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References
Private universities and colleges in South Korea
1974 establishments in South Korea
Educational institutions established in 1974
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