Sejong University

Sejong University is a private university located in Seoul, South Korea. The history of Sejong University dates to 1940 when a trust established the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute. In 1978, the academy was named Sejong University in honor of Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Chosun Dynasty and overseer of the Korean alphabet Hangeul. Sejong University has nine colleges: College of Liberal Arts, College of Social Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, College of Natural Sciences, College of Life Sciences, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, College of Engineering, and College of Arts and Physical Education. Sejong University is known for its standing in hotel management, animation and rhythmic gymnastics. The College of Arts and Physical Education and the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management are top ranked in the country.

Founding Ideal of Sejong University is to Embrace knowledge, Christianity and Humanity and Precepts are Virtue, Creativity, Service, Practice Objectives of Sejong University are to nurture Creativity,produce experts in specialized fields of study, produce well-rounded graduates and Contribute to the general welfare of society

Foundation year:1940
Short name:SJU
Type:Private
Students:11890
Faculty:730
Faculty/Students Ratio:16:1
Region:Asia
Location:Seoul