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Far East University (Korea)

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Far East University
Logo of Far East University
Motto성실, 창조, 협동
(Sincerity, Creativity, Cooperation)
TypePrivate
Established1998
PresidentKi-Il Lyu
Academic staff
74
Undergraduates5,214
Location, ,
CampusRural, 64,000 m²
Websitewww.kdu.ac.kr
Far East University
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGeukdong Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKŭkdong Taehakkyo

Far East University is located in Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong County, North Chungcheong province, South Korea. It was founded in 1998 by Dr. Taek-hee Lyu. The school flower is the chrysanthemum.

History

Far East University opened its doors on March 5, 1998. Its first graduating class numbered only 164 students but since then, it has grown rapidly, and by 2009 enrollment had topped 5000.

Organization

The undergraduate courses of Far East University are divided among eight colleges and seven independent departments:

  • College of Management
  • Department of Hotel Tourism
  • College of Broadcasting and Multimedia
  • College of Social Welfare
  • College of Law
  • College of Information Communication
  • College of Design
  • College of Teaching
  • Department of Secondary School Special Education
  • Department of English
  • Department of Japanese
  • Department of Chinese
  • Department of Theater
  • Department of Sports and Leisure
  • Department of Electronic Commerce

See also