Keimyung University
Keimyung University (계명대학교, Gyemyeong Daehakgyo), abbreviated as KMU or Keimyung (啓明), is a private university located in Daegu, the fourth largest city in South Korea. The university takes roots from Jejungwon founded in 1899. The higher education started in 1954 with the support of the leaders of the Northern Presbyterian Church of the U.S. as a Christian university. KMU is composed of three campuses in the city of Daegu, South Korea. They are named for their locations within the city; Daemyeong, which is near the downtown area, Seongseo, which is in the western part of the city, and also Dongsan campus which includes Dongsan Medical Center. The university's Seongseo campus is known as one of the most beautiful campuses in South Korea.
계명대학교 | |
Motto | 진리와 정의와 사랑의 나라를 위하여 For the Kingdom of Truth, Justice and Love |
---|---|
Type | Private |
Established | 1899 (higher education started in 1954) |
President | Prof. Synn, Ilhi |
Academic staff | 1,884 |
Students | 33,035 |
Undergraduates | 30,292 |
Postgraduates | 2,098 |
608 | |
Location | , South Korea 35°51′21″N 128°29′20″E |
Campus | Urban |
Mascot | The Flying Lion |
Website | http://www.kmu.ac.kr |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 계명대학교 |
---|---|
Hanja | 啓明大學校 |
Revised Romanization | Gyemyeong Daehakgyo |
McCune–Reischauer | Kyemyŏng Taehakkyo |
Keimyung University has relationships with more than 400 research and educational organizations worldwide as well as one of the largest communities of international professors in South Korea.