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Korea University

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University Overview

Founded in 1905, the Korea University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Korea University is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Korea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 118-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Korea University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Korea University
Founded:1905
Motto:Libertas, Justitia, Veritas Liberty, Justice, Truth
Colours:Crimson
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University Location

Address:145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu Seoul 136-701 Seoul South Korea
Tel:+82 (2) 3290 1114
Fax: +82 (2) 921 0533

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Korea University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Korea University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Korea


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Korea University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Korea University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)