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Hanyang University

Date:2012-11-02

Introduction

Hanyang University took its first step as Dong-A Engineering Institute on July 1st, 1939. Hanyang University formed the university foundation in March, 1959 and Mr. Lyun-joon Kim was inaugurated as the first President. The University started with 19 departments in 3 colleges (the College of Engineering, the College of Liberal Arts and Science and the College of Politics and Economy) and 6 departments offering evening courses. As the University has expanded its size, the Colleges of Music, Physical Education and Education were newly established. By adding the College of Medicine, 46 departments of 7 colleges and 9 departments offering night courses were established. Hanyang University Medical Center was stablished in 1972 with Ansan Campus in the new industrial city near Seoul at the same time. Hanyang University began as the nation's first private College of Engineering, producing numerous specialists who have worked as the backbone of the nation's industrialization and modernization. Now, it is arising as a new model of an educational System for the 21st century. Hanyangians treasure their history and traditions and are spreading their wings to design a better future. Celebrating its 67th anniversary, Hanyang University is setting its firm step towards advancing into one of the most prestigious universities of Korea and in the world.

 

Hyper Link:http://www.hanyang.ac.kr/english/

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