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University of Suwon () is a
university A university () is an educational institution, institution of tertiary education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. ''University'' is derived from the Latin phrase , which roughly ...
in Hwaseong,
Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi Province (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level ''special city'' since 1946. Incheon, ...
,
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. It was established under the
Confucian values Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, philosophy, religion, theory of government, or way of life. Founded by Confucius ...
of Dong-Go Lee Joon-Kyung, one of the most representative scholars in
Joseon Dynasty Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...
. These values include:
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– self-interest with which we pursue truth in a frugal and modest way,
Justice In its broadest sense, justice is the idea that individuals should be treated fairly. According to the ''Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy'', the most plausible candidate for a core definition comes from the ''Institutes (Justinian), Inst ...
– public interest with which we seek to realize sound society with free will and a sense of duty, and
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– national interest with which we try to serve the State with challenging and discovering spirit.


Foundation

The university was founded by the Kowoon Foundation in 1977 and authorized in 1981 with nine departments. The sister university, Suwon Science College, was founded in the same year. The first matriculation of 250 students took place in 1982.


International

Since the university's first sisterhood relationship agreement with an overseas university was set up in 1985 with
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, agreements have been arranged with almost 100 universities in 23 countries.


Academic

The University of Suwon comprises 10 undergraduate schools. The first graduate school was opened in 1986 and USW now has eleven graduate schools.


Undergraduate schools


College of Humanities

* Department of Liberal Arts and Education ** International College (including ESL and CS

* Department of Korean Language & Literature * Department of English Language & Literature * Department of History * Department of French Language & Literature * Department of Russian Language & Literature * Department of Chinese Language & Literature * Department of Japanese Language & Literature * Department of Theatre and Film


College of Law and Political Sciences

* Department of Law * Department of Public Administration * Department of Journalism & Mass Communication


College of Economics and Business Administration

* Department of Economics & Finance * Department of Business Administration * Department of Accounting * Department of Global Business * Division of Hotel & Tourism


College of Human Ecology

* Department of Child & Family Welfare * Department of Food & Nutrition * Department of Clothing & Textiles


College of Natural Sciences

* Department of Mathematics * Department of Physics * Department of Life Science * Department of Chemistry * Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology * Department of Applied Statistics


College of Engineering

* Department of Civil Engineering * Department of Architectural Engineering * Department of Industrial Information Engineering * Department of Electronic Materials Engineering * Department of Urban Planning & Real Estate Department * Department of Mechanical Engineering * Department of Polymer Engineering * Department of Electrical Engineering * Department of Chemical Engineering * Department of Environmental Engineering * Department of Electronic Engineering


College of Information Technology

* Department of Computer * Department of Information and Telecommunications * Department of Internet Information Engineering * Department of Information Media


College of Physical Education

* Division of Physical Education ** Major in Physical Education ** Major in Sport & Leisure Studies * Department of Dance * Department Exercises & Qi-Gong Studies(Night)


College of Art & Design

* Division of Fine Arts ** Major in Korean Painting ** Major in Painting ** Major in Sculpture * Division of Design ** Major in Communication Design ** Major in Craft Design ** Major in Fashion Design


College of Music

* Department of Composition * Department of Voice * Department of Piano * Department of Orchestral Instruments * Department of Korean Traditional Music * Department of Musicology


Graduate schools


Graduate School

Graduate School of Public Administration

Graduate School of Business Administration

Graduate School of Engineering

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Social Welfare

Graduate School of Financial Engineering

Graduate School of Hotel & Tourism

Graduate School of Art
* Graduate School of Music Technology * Graduate School of Music


Campus and facilities


Library

The Main Library is divided into the study area and the research area. The study areas on the 1st and 2nd floors are open to everybody, while the research area can be accessed only through B.D.S. on the 3rd floor. Students, graduate students, and professors can engage in research work in the reference rooms on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. Since 1993 collections in the library have been added to the database and access to the database through the internet is available inside and outside the university. Since 1997 the library has operated the "electronic library" which enables the use of CD-ROM, microfilms, A/V materials, the satellite broadcasting system and on-line service.


Dormitory

The dormitory consists of three units with five floors and one basement. It is 12,572 m2 (3,800
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) in size and can accommodate 900 students. It started housing students from September 2000. Dormitory rooms are not arranged in the corridor style that is usual in Korean universities. Instead, they are fashioned in the block style that most of the distinguished foreign universities adopt in order to create a family-like environment to share the community spirit and at the same time, keep the independence of each room. The dormitory, which stands on a sunny hill on the campus, helps to alleviate the inconvenience of students having to commute. It also adds to the academic atmosphere of the university and contributes to the social well-being of students from distant places.


Health

USW Health Service Center is a student welfare organization that provides students with health care services to keep the campus healthy. Services provided include health care, medical treatment, environmental hygiene, and health education.


Amaranth Hall

Amaranth Hall was constructed in September 2001 to promote students' welfare. In the basement of the hall, there are facilities such as a fitness center with ultramodern equipment, computer rooms with high speed internet access, a billiards room, and performance rooms for dance and play. On the first floor, there are facilities such as the students' dining room with a capacity of 400 seats, snack corner with 30 seats, a store and lounge. On the second floor are the faculty dining room, lounge and seminar room.


R.O.T.C. (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)

The R.O.T.C. program was introduced to the university in 1984. Candidates are selected in March every year among applicants based on their academic performance and the results of a physical examination. Selected candidates who get good grades and serve as role models for others may get a scholarship. R.O.T.C. educates candidates in various courses such as military science, computer, and Chinese letters so that they may grow into leaders in the army and the modern society of information and industry. They are commissioned officers on completion of extended military training after graduation.


Annual events

Each year, the Pegasus spring festival, named after the university symbol, is held in May. During this time, the streets on campus are closed to vehicles and crowded with students socializing and taking part in different events. Pegasus sports competitions in athletics, football, basketball, foot volleyball, kickball and dodgeball take place in September. The Founder's Day opening ceremony is held on September 25.



Adjunct institutes


Korean language institute

Lifelong Education Center

Suwon Science College


Notable people

* Boom, entertainer *
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) *
Hwang Jung-eum Hwang Jung-eum (; born December 25, 1984), is a South Korean actress and singer. She first gained recognition for her role in the sitcom '' High Kick Through the Roof'' (2009). After starring in her first leading role in television series '' List ...
, actress and singer (
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) *
Kim Seung-woo Kim Seung-woo (, c. February 24, 1969) is a South Korean actor and talk show host. Filmography Film *'' Chasing'' (2016) *''Horny Family'' (2013) *'' I Am a Dad'' (2011) *'' 71: Into the Fire'' (2010) *'' Iris: The Movie'' (2010) *''Curling ...
, actor *
Na Hyun-hee Na Hyeon-hui (, born September 20, 1970) is a South Korean actress and singer. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Theater Broadcasting Album Official OST Awards and nominations References External links * *Na Hy ...
, actress and singer *
Oh Eun-sun Oh Eun-sun (, born March 5, 1966) is a South Korean mountaineer. She was the first Korean woman to climb the Seven Summits. On April 27, 2010, she reached the summit of Annapurna; upon doing so, she claimed to have climbed all fourteen eight-tho ...
, mountaineer * Oh Won-bin, singer (
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) *
Ryu Jun-yeol Ryu Jun-yeol (; born September 25, 1986) is a South Korean actor, activist, and photographer. Ryu began his acting career in independent films and gained attention for his role in the feature film '' Socialphobia'' (2015). He rose to internatio ...
, actor *
Shim Hyung-tak Shim Hyung-tak (, born January 12, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He starred in Korean dramas such as '' The Road Home'' (2009), '' Three Sisters'' (2010), '' Welcome Rain to My Life'' (2012), '' You Are the Boss!'' (2013), '' Let's Eat'' (2014 ...
, actor *
Shin Sung-rok Shin Sung-rok (; born November 23, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He frequently appears in films and television series, but is better known as active in musical theatre. Early life Shin had initially aspired to become a basketball player toget ...
, actor *
So Yi-hyun So Yi-hyun (; born Jo Woo-jung, 조우정; August 28, 1984) is a South Korean actress, with starring and supporting roles in ''Hyena'', '' Assorted Gems'', '' Gloria'', '' Heartstrings'', ''Glowing She'', '' Cheongdam-dong Alice'', and '' Who Ar ...
, actress * Lee Min-ji, actress *
Kang Hoon Kang Hoon (, born May 23, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the historical dramas ''The Red Sleeve'' (2021), '' A Time Called You'' (2023), and ''The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'' (2023). Filmography Film Telev ...
, actor


References


External links


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{{Authority control Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Universities and colleges established in 1977 1977 establishments in South Korea