Kookmin University

Founded in 1946 as the first private institution established in Korea after its liberation, the university has grown to reflect the country’s progress throughout the decades. It has since expanded and diversified into 15 colleges and 15 graduate schools. Among KMU`s esteemed distinctions are its world-class academic institutions, including the College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Automotive Engineering, College of Business Administration and College of Economics & Commerce. KMU facilitates other similar interactive ventures that enable students and faculty to showcase their skills and learn on the field through immersion and exposure. The university`s robust research and development activities extend to other areas, including information technology, environmental science and fermentation technology. KMU`s flagship projects comprise flexible memory and nanotechnology, seawater desalination and fermentation fusion, all of which are geared toward improving living conditions of the future. Kookmin is dedicated to training its students to be global-minded. The university continues its efforts to create globalized talents through fostering internationalism and a respect for multiculturalism amongst the students. To achieve these ends, Kookmin University strives to create greater educational exchange opportunities with esteemed institutions throughout the world.

Now universities of a knowledge base society have entered into a competition that is more severe than ever before. KMU is trying to solidify its educational foundation to maintain its role as a leading player by employing three operative goals such as attracting outside funding, establishing the standards of reasonable distribution of resources, and building an efficient structural system.

Foundation year:1946
Short name:KU
Type:Private
Students:17300
Faculty:1570
Faculty/Students Ratio:11:1
Region:Asia
Location:Seongbuk-gu