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Kyung Hee University

Towards Global Eminence

KHU Vision 2

KHU at a Glance

Facts and Figures 3

History 4

Education

Education in Figures 5

Undergraduate Programs 6

Graduate Programs 8

KHU Globalization

International Cooperation in Figures 9

International Programs 10

International Student Support Programs 12

Accommodations 16

Four Seasons at KHU 20

C o n t e n t s

‘Towards Global Eminence’

Kyung Hee University(KHU) has pursued KHU Spirit of “Scholarship and Peace” as well as the founding principle

of “creating a civilized world.” The university has developed remarkably, contributing to the fulfillment of

a “cultural world for humanity” as the leader of the future of academics and the creator of common values

for humanity. For the past decade, we have witnessed a notable growth and a rise in the university’s stature

through forward-looking and adventurous endeavors in education, research, public service, and praxis.

KHU Vision


Facts and Figures KHU Campus

3 Campuses - Seoul Campus - Global Campus - Gwangneung Campus

Academic Programs- Undergraduate 21 Colleges / 81 Departments- Graduate 1 General Graduate School / 15 Professional & Special Graduate Schools

Enrollment - Undergraduate Student: 25,259- Graduate Student: 7,567- International Student: 2,731

Faculty & Staff - Full-time Faculty: 1,423 - Full-time Administrative Staff: 465 (Based on 2015 Higher Education Statistics)

KHU at a Glance

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History 1949

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Kyung Hee University was established.

International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) was established under the leadership of Dr. Young Seek Choue (Founder of Kyung Hee University) with 4 other University Presidents. Its first conference was held in Oxford, the United Kingdom.

The 1000-bed Kyung Hee Medical Center opened with the purpose of creating a “third medicine” that integrates Western and Eastern medical traditions.

The International Day and Year of Peace, initially proposed by Dr. Young Seek Choue, was unanimously approved by the 36th session of the UN General Assembly.

Kyung Hee University co-hosted the 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs.

• The Humanitas College was established for liberal arts education. •�The United Nations Academic Impact

(UNAI)-Kyung Hee International Symposium was held at Kyung Hee University in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace.

Kyung Hee University Global Campus was established.

The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies was established at the Gwangneung Campus.

The World Civic Forum and World Civic Youth Forum were held in Seoul commemorating the 60th anniversary of Kyung Hee University.

Kyung Hee University co-hosted IAUP’s 50th Anniversary Conference with Fairleigh Dickinson University in Oxford, the United Kingdom.


Education in Figures

Education

Sadulla Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)“The program in hospitality management gives us lots of opportunities for hands-on experience. I got to work at our school café and learned a lot about how to run a business.”

Ashley Ruvae Spencer (Australia)“Professors at KHU are always willing to help international students. They are very interactive and ask many thought-provoking questions in classes.“

College of Hotel & Tourism Management has played a key role in the development of Korean Tourism Industry by fostering approximately

10,000professionals

since its establishment in 1975.

College of Korean Medicine has been

constantly selected as the No. 1college of Korean medicine by various organizations in and out of Korea with its excellence in programs and published the world’s largest encyclopedia of Korean Medicine.

Annually, over 6,000students from 100 countries take Kyung Hee University Korean language programs to improve Korean language and explore dynamic Korean cultures.

Over 30% of courses are

conducted in English including English Track Programs which offer all the courses in English for international students in the field of Management and Hospitality & Tourism.

Humanitas College was established in 2011 as the 1st of its kind in Korea.

It is the embodiment of Kyung Hee University’s brave decision to revolutionize the undergraduate education by transforming the passive process of received instruction into an active project to cultivate outstanding individuals who have a broad vision, spanning society, culture and science


Seoul Campus•College of Humanities Korean Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, English Language and

Linguistics, English Literature, English Interpretation and Translation

•�College of Politics and Economics Political Science and International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics, International Business and Trade, Journalism and Communication

•College of Management Management, Accounting and Taxation

• College of Hotel and Tourism Management

Hotel Management, Convention Management, Food Service Management, Culinary Art and Food Service Management, Tourism Sciences, Culture & Tourism Contents

•College of Human Ecology Child and Family Studies, Housing and Interior Design, Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition

•College of Science Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Information Display

•College of Medicine Medicine

• College of Oriental Medicine Oriental Medicine

•College of Dentistry Dentistry

•College of Pharmacy Pharmacy, Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Science

•�College of Nursing Science Nursing

•College of Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

•College of Fine Arts Korean Painting, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture

•School of Dance Korean Dance, Contemporary Dance, Ballet

•�Department of Global Eminence Global Leader, Global Business

Undergraduate Programs


Global Campus•College of Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering,

Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics, Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering, Architecture(5 year program)

•�College of Electronics and Information

Electronics and Radio Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

•College of Applied Sciences Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Astronomy and Space Science

•College of Life Sciences Genetic Engineering, Food Science and Biotechnology, Oriental Medicinal Materials and Processing, Plant & Environment and New Resources, Horticultural Biotechnology

•�College of International Studies International Studies

•�College of Foreign Language and Literature

French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English Language and Literature, English Culture

•College of Art and Design Industrial Design, Visual Information Design, Landscape Architecture, Textile and Clothing Design, Digital and Art Design, Postmodern Music, Theater and Film, Ceramic Arts

•�College of Physical Education Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Golf Management, Coaching, Taekwondo

•�The School of East-West Medical Science

East-West Medical Science


Graduate ProgramsGeneral Graduate School

Special Graduate SchoolsArt and Fusion Design, Business, Education, International Legal Affairs, Journalism and Communication, Public Policy and Civic Engagement, Technology Management, Tourism, The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies

Professional Graduate SchoolsPan-Pacific International Studies, East-West Medical Science, Physical Education, Law, Medicine, Dentistry


International Cooperation in Figures

KHU Globalization

Ranked in 101-150

2015 QS World University Rankings by subject (Seoul Campus / Social Science & Management)

Ranked in 101-1502015 QS World University Rankings by subject (Global Campus / Life Science)

International Partners:

518 Partner

Universities in 78 countries

Over 2,500

international students from

88 different countries

Over 400 incoming

exchange students from more

than 50 different countries

each year

Over 2,000 outbound

exchange students to more than

200 partner universities

around the world each year

Rinchen Dawa (Butan)“I think KHU is a door to many amazing opportunities in life.”


International ProgramsExchange and Visiting Student ProgramInternational students can take courses at Kyung Hee University either in Korean or English as an exchange student or a visiting student for up to 1 academic year. International students from our partner institutions are only eligible for our exchange program and their tuition at KHU is waived under the bilateral agreements. Those who are not from our partner institutions can still take courses at KHU through our visiting student program. They have to pay their tuitions for both their home university and Kyung Hee University. KHU currently offers over 30% of courses in English in a variety of fields including Management and Hospitality & Tourism.

URL http://oiak.khu.ac.kr/

Global Collaborative ProgramOffered every summer, the Global Collaborative Summer Program provides courses by world renowned scholars and professionals from international organizations. Also, various cultural experiences and practical internship opportunities are available The program is offered through collaboration among participating universities and institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, University of Oxford, Peking University, the UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs (DESA), and the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO).

URL http://gafc.khu.ac.kr/gep

Fathia Astrini Nawir (Indonesia)“Global Collaborative (GC) Program is a great program. We got to learn from professors from the most prestigious universities in the world and the classes were really open and interactive.”


UN/INGO Internship ProgramThe Global Academy for Future Civilizations runs the UN/ INGO Internship Program to seek a civilization of peace and co-existence as well as to cultivate global leaders in the 21st century. The program places students in internships that help them better understand international problems and enhance thei r educat ion through hands-on work and research at international organizations. The program is based on cooperative relationships between Kyung Hee University and diverse international organizations, such as the UN Department of Economic and Soc ia l A f fa i r s (DESA) , the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Alliance of Citizen Participation (CVICUS), and the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO).

URL http://uninternship.khu.ac.kr/

Korean Language ProgramThe Institute of International Education (IIE) is a specialized language-teaching institute. In 1993, IIE initiated its Korean language program and was selected by the government as an official institute for teaching Korean to international students. Every year, over 6,000 students from more than 100 countries attend IIE. In addition to providing high-quality Korean language instruction, the institute also offers events, special courses on the culture and history of Korea, and opportunities to meet and make friends with Korean students.

URL http://www.iie.ac.kr/


International Student Support ProgramsGlobal CenterGlobal Center, an administrative office that admits outstanding international students, provides services such as living support, counseling, and Korean language programs, to better serve the students to a rewarding and fulfilling experience at KHU.

Global Buddy ProgramGlobal Center organizes a cultural exchange program called ‘Global Buddy Program.’ The purpose is to provide a fresh life experience to the students and a chance to understand different cultures by exchanging words and thoughts. Both international students and Korean students are allowed to participate in the program. Participant will be assigned with a few team members and get a financial support from Global Center. Hundreds of students participate in this program every year.


Cultural Experience ProgramGlobal Center organizes and implements a wide variety of cultural programs every semester. Program objectives are intended to understand the culture, life-style and history of Korea through field trips. Student activities and cultural events promote friendship and social networking opportunities between international students. In the fall semester 2015, students had opportunities to experience leisure such as rafting and riding ATV and to attend traditional Korean culture experience program, that includes sightseeing, traditional crafts lesson and visiting historic sites.

Employment Assistance ProgramTo help support domestic and overseas employment of international students, educational employment programs have been designed. Employment lectures, image making, resume clinics, mock interviews, information session with employed Korean seniors, foreign language contests, and various other programs are held for the students.


International Friendship & Culture Club (I.F.C.C.)I.F.C.C. brings together Korean students and international students to build friendships and foster cultural exchanges. Through participating in I.F.C.C., students can build an international network while gaining global experiences and learning about each other’s cultures. Major activities include regular meetings, welcome parties, field trips, and get-togethers to foster mutual understanding and help students share their cultures while learning more about Korea.

Fairuz Hasna Karimah (Indonesia)“I had a lot of good experiences through Office of International Affairs and I.F.C.C.. They organized a variety of events and activities which were fun and useful for international students including a welcoming party and field trips.”


International AdmissionsKHU welcomes applications from international students who demonstrate superior academic potential and wish to pursue an education at an exceptional university.

Undergraduate AdmissionsA p p l i c a n t s a n d t h e i r p a r e n t s must be non-Korean citizens, and applicants must complete or are expected to complete secondary educat ion pr ior to appl icat ion. Additionally, applicants must meet the requirement of English or Korean language proficiency levels. Please contact Global Center for detailed information about eligibilities.

URL http://globalcenter.khu.ac.kr

Graduate AdmissionsApplicants and their parents must have a nationality other than Korean and must have a Bachelor’s degree or in the final year of the above degree program at the time of application. (The applicants for admission to the doctorate program must have a master’s degree.)

URL http://gskh.khu.ac.kr


Seoul CampusOn Campus Dormitory: Sewha HallSewha Hall opened as an on-campus housing community in early 2005. It has a capacity of 434 students including both Korean and international students. Each room is double occupancy, equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, beds, wardrobes, bookshelves and desks. The room also has a mini-fridge and sink. Shared facilities include study rooms, seminar rooms, student lounges, laundry rooms, a convenience store and a fitness center.

URL http://sewhahall.khu.ac.kr/

Accommodations

Albert Allah Ponce (Philippines)“At Sewha Hall, there are a lot of people living together from diverse countries. It is nice because we can make new friends and help each other.”


Off Campus Dormitory: I-House I & IILocated within 5 minutes walk from KHU, I-House I and II are built only for international students. I-House I consists of 25 rooms for both male and female students and can accommodate 50 people. Also I-House II has 26 rooms only for female students and can accommodate 52 students. Each room is double occupancy, equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, beds, wardrobes, bookshelves and desks. Additionally, it has a kitchennette with mini-fridges, storages, electric cooking hubs, and washing machines. Water dispensers and microwaves are available in the hallways.

URL http://globalcenter.khu.ac.kr

International Faculty Guest House : I-Faculty HouseLocated on 4th to 6th floor of Orbis Hall, I-Faculty House provides short-term accommodation for international faculty, staffs and affiliated guests who have been invited for approved activities, such as teaching, research and conference. I-Faculty House is a fully-furnished and cooking appliances including induction range, microwaves, and toasters are provided in each room.

URL http://globalcenter.khu.ac.kr/

Accommodations


Global CampusWoojungwonBuilt in September 1998, Woojungwon consists of residential and commercial areas that can accommodate up to 2,000 students. Each unit is furnished with a bathroom, beds, desks, cabinets and a phone. It is also supplied with a LAN cable for Internet access. Student cafeteria and other restaurants are located in the basement, and facilities such as a pharmacy, bookstore, laundry room, food court, etc. are placed on the first floor.

URL http://www.woojungwon.net/


The Second DormitoryThe Second Dormitory opened in March 2008 with the most state of the art equipment and facilities. It consists of two buildings: Building A for female and Building B for male. The Second Dormitory can accommodate up to 2,300 students and each room is double occupancy with beds, desks and cabinets. Each room comes with a private bathroom, a phone, a wired LAN and an air-conditioner. The student cafeteria and various other facilities such as a coffee shop, convenience store, stationery, internet cafe, etc. are located on the first floor of Building A.

URL http://dorm.khu.ac.kr/


Four Seasons at KHU



Contact UsUniversity Official Website: http://khu.ac.kr

Seoul CampusOffice of International Affairs (International partnerships & mobility programs)Tel: +82 2 961 0031~2Fax: +82 2 962 4343 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://oiak.khu.ac.kr Address: Office of International Affairs, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea

Global Center (Undergraduate admissions for international students)Tel: +82 2 961 9286~7 Fax: +82 2 961 2230 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://globalcenter.khu.ac.kr Address: Global Center, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea

Global CampusOffice of International AffairsTel: +82 31 201 3961~4 Fax: +82 31 201 3969E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://oiak.khu.ac.kr Address: Office of International Affairs, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea

Center for International Students & ScholarsTel: +82 31 201 3961~4 Fax: +82 31 201 3969E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://oiak.khu.ac.kr Address: Center for International Students & Scholars, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea

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