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.

Keimyung University
계명대학교
Motto진리와 정의와 사랑의 나라를 위하여
For the Kingdom of Truth, Justice and Love
TypePrivate
Established1899 (higher education started in 1954)
PresidentProf. Synn, Ilhi
Academic staff
1,884
Students33,035
Undergraduates30,292
Postgraduates2,098
608
Location,
South Korea

35°51′21″N 128°29′20″E
CampusUrban
MascotThe Flying Lion
Websitehttp://www.kmu.ac.kr
Korean name
Hangul
계명대학교
Hanja
啓明大學校
Revised RomanizationGyemyeong
Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKyemyŏng
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.

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