Contents

03 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 04 INTRODUCTION to KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY HISTORY of KMU FACTS and FIGURES 05 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS in RECENT YEARS 06 KMU VISION 1010 ACADEMICS - Undergraduate Studies HUMANITIES 08 College of SOCIAL SCIENCES 10 College of LAW 12 College of ECONOMICS and COMMERCE 14 College of ENGINEERING 16 College of DESIGN 18 College of FOREST SCIENCE 20 College of NATURAL SCIENCES 22 College of ARTS 24 College of PHYSICAL EDUCATION 26 College of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 28 College of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING and 30 College of COMPUTER SCIENCE ARCHITECTURE 32 School of 34 Department of GENERAL EDUCATION ACADEMICS - Graduate Studies GRADUATE SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOLS SPECIALIZED GRADUATE SCHOOLS

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42 GLOBALIZATION 44 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION 46 INSTITUTE of INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 48 LIFE at KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS ACCOMMODATIONS ACTIVITIES and EVENTS 50 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES SUNGKOK LIBRARY THE DESIGN LIBRARY THE LAW LIBRARY KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM MYOUNGWON FOLK HOUSE UIT DESIGN SOLUTION CENTER WELLNESS CENTER 52 CAMPUS INFORMATION 54 HOW to GET to KMU

PRESIDENT S MESSAGE

KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY: Change, Chance, Challenge

KMU will dream with you! Your dream might stay a dream, but it can come true when it is shared with other people. KMU will go through changes, create opportunities, and face challenges with you. Welcome to Kookmin University! Kookmin University, the first private university after Koreas independence, was established by Mr. Shin, Ik Hee and other main members of the Shanghai interim government of Korea. Deeply rooted in the four founding principles, humanism, nationalism, culturalism, and industrialism that Mr. Kim, Sung Gon emphasized, Kookmin University has grown into a fixture of the academia of Korea with 23,000 students enrolled. In the midst of the ever changing academic climate and social changes, with selfless dedication from all members of KMU, we strive to become a globally recognized institute by making a world of academia unique to none other than KMU as well as being bold to the changes and challenges ahead. The brand of development KMU thrives for starts from change; a change is a chance and a chance is a challenge. We need to actively deal with changes that we must go through in the process of growth by renovating and challenging ourselves to be prepared for any crises. 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. Your dream does not have to stay a dream because your dream can turn into a reality when it is shared with others. KMU will dream with you. KMU will go through changes, create opportunities, and face challenges with you. There is nothing impossible if you are with KMU. We will make KMU a type of university people want to be part of, graduates are proud of, and that values hard work and quality education rather than what is just shown on the surface. Today I urge you to be part of supporting KMU as she goes through each new challenge and turns it into an opportunity! Thank you!

President Ji Soo Yu

INTRODUCTION to KMU

RECOGNITION

INTRODUCTION to KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY

As soon as Korea gained its independence from Japanese imperialism in 1945, the cabinet members of the Shanghai Provisional Government established Kookmin University in 1946 with the aim of training leaders to rebuild the nation. Meeting that need has been the longstanding vision of Kookmin University. Mr. Shin, Ik Hee, who was one of the founding members of the University, became the the first President of Kookmin. He later went on to serve as the first House Speaker of the National Assembly. In 1959, Mr. Kim, Sung Gon, founder of the Ssangyong Corporation, took over the Kookmin Foundation and led remarkable developments of the university. His educational philosophy was to bring up leaders who can contribute to the modernization of Korea. Since then, Kookmin University has endeavored to achieve this goal. Surrounded by the Bukhansan National Park, Kookmin University boasts a clean and green environment complimented by the most up-to-date educational facilities. Currently, Kookmin University consists of 24,000 students, 700 faculty, and 300 staff members with 13 colleges and 13 graduate schools. While preserving the traditional values that have yielded success, Kookmin University strives to educate its students to be creative, open-minded, and principled professionals who can serve not only our nation but also the global community.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS in RECENT YEARS

2006
Named one of the most outstanding universities in the National Evaluation for Universities by the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) Selected to be funded by the Project for Diversification & the Development of the Unique Characteristics of Metropolitan Area Universities by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development Selected as an Excellent University for Undergraduate and Graduate School in the overall evaluation by the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)

2007
Received the Best University Award from the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) Selected as a Specialization of Universities in the Capital Area Program institution by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Selected as an Excellent University in the fields of Chemistry and International Trade and Mathematics in the scholastic evaluation by the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)

FACTS & FIGURES

Undergraduate College of Humanities College of Social Sciences College of Law College of Economics and Commerce College of Engineering College of Design College of Forest Science College of Natural Sciences College of Arts College of Physical Education College of Business Administration College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science School of Architecture Department of General Education Graduate Graduate School (Master's and Doctoral Programs) Professional Graduate Schools Graduate School of Automotive Engineering Graduate School of Techno Design Graduate School of Business IT Specialized Graduate Schools Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Public Administration Graduate School of Engineering Graduate School of Design Graduate School of Politics and Leadership Graduate School of Sports Industry Graduate School of Creative Writing Graduate School of Information Finance and Legal Affairs Graduate School of Total Arts

Undergraduate Enrollment (2012)

Arts & Sport Sciences : 16% Natural Sciences / Engineering : 36%

2008
Selected as a Core Research Institutes Program institution by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology Selected as an Excellent University for the Course Evaluation of Professional Academic Standards of the General Undergraduate School by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Acquired the Certification of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Education in Korea (ABEEK) for the 4 intensive undergraduate programs in the field of Engineering

Humanities / Social Sciences : 48%

Total : 21,000

2009
Selected as a Cultivation of University IT Centers Program institution by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy

Graduate Enrollment (2012)

Professional Graduate Schools : 13% Specialized Graduate Schools : 59% Graduate School : 28%

Selected as a Liberal Arts of Korea Program institution by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Acquired Certification of the Accreditation Board for Engineering in Korea (ABEEKK) for the College of Administration (Department of Business Administration), College of Business (Department of Business IT)

2010
Signed Educational and Research Cooperation Agreement with the Secretariat of the National Assembly Acquired 5-Year Architectural Accreditation from the Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB) for the School of Architecture
Total : 3,287

Selected as the Best BK 21 Program in the Nation based on the Government Evaluation for three consecutive years

Faculty (2012)
Assistant Professors : 16% (112) Professors : 47% (329) Lecturers : 12% (84) Associate Professors : 25% (175) Total : 700

2011
School of Architecture won the grand prize at the 2011 Seoul Architecture Awards Received a splendid 2-year achievement for university evaluation by the Korean Joong Ang Daily Opened the Korean Law-Related Education Center at the National University of Mongolia Won the 11th Adobe Design Achievement Awards

2012
Won the overall prize of 2012 KSAE Baja & Formula championship, awarded by The Ministry of Knowledge Economy Signed the first-in-the-nation Education & Research Exchange Agreement with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information

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Succession of development strategies and Promotion of a new vision

The management goal of President Ji Su Yoo, KMU 1010

Change, Chance, Challenge

Attracting investments Excellency Reasonableness Organizational culture

KMU Vision 1010

Four areas to be focused
Attracting investments to stimulate growth Attracting outside investments and expanding profitable businesses Specializing and insuring the substantiality of each college Implementing a responsible management system that focuses on colleges Securing easy access to education through specialization and internationalization Securing easy access to research Implementing an advanced evaluation system for achievements Entering the top 10 university list nationwide in the area of research achievement Attracting and fostering outstanding talents Increase the support for attracting prospective students and helping graduates to find jobs

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Department of Korean Language and Literature

The Department of Korean Language and Literature carries out research and teaches the historical tradition, characteristics, features and sources of Korean language and literature. Through comparative lingua-cultural work, the department encourages students to cultivate an independent and open-minded worldview. The department also aims to produce graduates with the potential to contribute to academic activities, modern society, education, traditional culture, and mass media so as to preserve and revitalize Korean culture within the framework of world culture.

College of

HUMANITIES

Through the teaching of both eastern and western humanities, our college aims to foster knowledge and understanding of the great human achievements in art, science, history and philosophy. As Kookmin Students gain this knowledge in classes that foster critical thinking through questioning and debate, they develop the background, balance, and rational skills to allow them to live fulfilling lives as participants in community affairs.

Department of English Language and Literature

The department meets the needs of students with a diversity of interests and academic backgrounds who wish to have a deeper knowledge of the English language, to understand and develop techniques and methodological approaches with which they can study English, to expand their literary horizons, and to enhance their understanding of human expression. Primary focus is placed upon subjects related to theoretical issues and a wide variety of courses are offered in English linguistics. Courses are offered on the classical and contemporary theories and practices of literature, focusing on critical readings of modern literary works as well as classical literary works from the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries and earlier periods.

Department of Chinese Language and Literature

The department specializes in teaching Chinese language and literature. Freshmen and sophomore students focus on learning basic grammar, composition, and conversation. Junior and senior students place emphasis on classical and modern literature in order to understand the Chinese way of thinking. The department aims to help senior students understand not only literature but also current Chinese affairs. Courses offer classical and contemporary theories of literature, focusing on critical readings of modern literary works as well as classical literary works.

Department of Korean History

The main purpose of the Department of Korean History is to help the students acquire the wisdom to create an excellent cultural tradition by studying Korean History from the primitive to the present. In the basic course, we study all historical periods chronologically, participate in a field study of relics and study reading materials philologically. Thus the students improve their ability to recognize the past, the present and the future of the Korean nation. We aim to produce graduates with potential for the future.

Department of Education
The Department of Education offers courses on the theories and practices of education to train educators for secondary schools, firms, and other educational roles in our society. In order to respond effectively to these needs, the Department of Education has a colorful program with a wide range of classes from the philosophy of education to psychometrics, using highly sophisticated technology. A series of demanding training sessions are designed for students to become specialists in various educational settings. These include the secondary schools, educational administration, counseling in industrial education, human resources development, data-analyzing, education-related consulting firms, social work, and other areas requiring a certificate in education.

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Department of Sociology
Sociology explores the causes of order and the change in human societies by scientifically analyzing the structure and progress of a society as well as the characteristics of human beings. Sociologists understand individuals as both elements and products of a society. Therefore, a sociological perspective considers both individuals and their social contexts simultaneously in explaining all human behavior and social phenomena. The educational objective of this program is to offer students the sociological insight needed to scientifically analyze social phenomena through a variety of theories and research methods.

College of

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Public Administration and Public Policy
The objective of the Department of Public Administration and Public Policy is to offer scientific and practical knowledge of public administration and policy to foster skillful public officials, political scientists, and democratic citizens to lead the community. With the advent of informatization and globalization, the societal demand for public administration experts is on a rapid rise. The Department of Public Administration and Public Policy responds to this growing demand by producing new talents for 21st century public service. Such talents are people who are not bounded by the inherent limitations of traditional public administration and who can actively adapt to the rapidly changing environment. The specific majors (TRACKS) within the department offer a more specialized education by instilling efficient organizational management skills and creative problem-solving abilities. Public Administration Major The Public Administration Major delves into the nature of national power and the macroscopic context of the policy-making process. It deals with diverse issues and themes centered on efficient, effective management and the structuring of public organizations such as the central government, local selfgovernment, and public institutions. We hope to respond to the social demands on public institutions by improving organizational management skills and expertise. The curriculum offers knowledge of organizational management, human resources management, resource distribution, and the management of strategic results. Public Policy Major The Public Policy Major examines the cycle of public policy - establishment, formulation, execution, evaluation, and the review of the policy agenda - to teach the macroscopic framework of national administration. In addition, it investigates the various issues and themes related to solutions for improving the quality of specific policies. As we plan to respond to industry demands for public administration, we are instilling expertise in individual policy fields, aside from the general field of policy studies. This program teaches environmental policy, industry policy, scientific technology policy, informatization policy, and welfare policy. It also helps students to acquire practical knowledge and skills related to advertising and public relations. This major teaches strategic planning, media planning, research, copywriting, visual advertising, and public relations. Its students also gain a broad knowledge of mass media, persuasion, and media effects.

The College of Social Sciences aims to teach students to acquire a broad theoretical background and research competence in the social sciences. It trains the students to be able to use various perspectives and research methods for analyzing social phenomena and policy making. Methodologically, the faculty seeks a balance between the quantitative and the qualitative research methods. The college includes many specialized classrooms and seminar rooms equipped with multimedia and computer terminals. A variety of special collections and educational facilities exist. The college is composed of the following three departments and two schools.

School of Communications
The School of Communications helps students understand the communication process by teaching the theories, concepts, and general ideas of communication. The areas within the field include mass communication, journalism, advertising, public relations, interpersonal communications, mass culture, and media industry. The school provides a broad education in the liberal arts and social sciences for the student because the study of communications is based on an understanding of the human mind, society, history, and culture. Students also acquire the practical knowledge and skills needed to be media professionals. The School of Communications offers two majors: Mass Media and Advertising. Mass Media Major Mass Media majors learn the role that the various forms of mass media - including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, and the new computer assisted media - play in society. Advertising Major Advertising Studies helps students to understand advertising and public relations as a whole. It also helps them to get the practical knowledge and skills needed in advertising and public relations. This major teaches strategic planning, media planning, research, copywriting, visual advertising, and public relations. Its students also gain a broad knowledge of mass media, persuasion, and the effects of the media.

School of International and Area Studies

The School of International and Area Studies is composed of three majors Russian, Japanese, and Chinese Studies. The school aims to produce area specialists by offering a variety of opportunities for students to study diverse interdisciplinary subjects, in a specialized, comprehensive, and systematic manner, including regional languages, politics, economics, society, culture, history, and international relations. Five courses are required to be taken in this school. Russian Studies Major The program in Russian Studies produces specialists with a sound knowledge of the Russian language and a broad background in the politics, economics, society, culture, history, and international relations of Russia by providing various opportunities for studying and conducting comprehensive interdisciplinary research. Japanese Studies Major The program in Japanese Studies seeks to produce Japanese specialists with a sound knowledge of the Japanese language and a broad background in the politics, economics, society, culture, history, and international relations of Japan by offering a variety of opportunities to study the country and its people. Chinese Studies Major The program in Chinese Studies seeks to produce Chinese specialists with a sound knowledge of the Chinese language and a broad background in the politics, economics, society, culture, history, and international relations of China by offering enriching opportunities for studying about China and the Chinese.

Department of Political Science and Diplomacy

The educational goal of the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy is to foster elite individuals to be patriotic, scientific, and democratic citizens, who have diverse perspectives, intellectual abilities, good personalities, and leadership skills.This program offers a variety of opportunities for students to select among the following courses of study: 1. The study of domestic and international issues. 2. The study of laws, political institutions, and political behavior in the process of democratization. 3. The analysis of the academic theories of political science.

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Department of Public Law

The purpose of the Department of Public Law is to train students to become lawyers and experts capable of managing public affairs in different fields. The department offers a wide range of courses such as Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Taxation and Criminal Law.

College of

LAW

Kookmins Law Departments began offering their curriculum in 1949, when the main university campus first opened its doors. The College confers the degrees of Bachelor of Law, Master of Law, and Doctor of Law to those who have completed the degree requirements successfully. The College of Law has gained a national reputation for its professional legal training and major legal research. It features a Law Library, a Legal Research Center, and a Legal Aid Counseling Center to support the faculty and students in their intensive studies and legal practices.

Department of Private Law

The purpose of the Department of Private law is to train students to become lawyers and experts in the private sector. The department offers a wide range of courses. These include Contract Law between individuals, in business transactions, and in international trade.

Department of Legal Affairs

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The purpose of the Department of Legal Affairs is to train students to become lawyers and experts in the business sector. The department offers a wide range of courses. These include Contract Law between individuals, Administrative Law, Taxation and Criminal Law.

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Department of Economics
Introduction The economics courses aim to develop students' analytical power and frame of mind for making proper choices in the alternative uses of limited resources with these two primary criteria: efficiency and equity. In their junior year, students majoring in Economics gain advanced knowledge in economics and study the essential tools of economic analysis, which will enhance their ability to understand economic phenomena and to evaluate economic policies. By graduation, students acquire a proper perspective on the economy as well as skills to analyze economic phenomena with logical and economic reasoning. This training will prepare graduates to work in any worthy profession in the public or business sector or to pursue postgraduate studies in Economics, Management or other social sciences.

College of

ECONOMICS and COMMERCE

The College of Economics and Commerce is one of the oldest institutions of Kookmin University. The origin of the college stems from the Department of Economics that opened at the time of the foundation of Kookmin College in 1946, just one year after the liberation of the nation from the yoke of the Japanese occupation. The College of Economics and Commerce consists of two departments, the Department of Economics and the Department of Commerce and Finance, and is devoted to the study of the national and international economies in various aspects. Since we offer excellent curriculum and our faculty is very passionate and well qualified, we have always been able to cultivate our students to become excellent economists equipped with the ability to think and analyze economically. Our students have advanced in various fields such as the financial and trade business, the manufacturing industry, and the government sector after graduation, and have achieved very successful careers in each field. Due to the continued exceptional research of the professors in our two departments, we have received outstanding results in nation-wide scientific performance evaluations. Through time, as our advantage in research and teaching strengthens further, we are extremely confident that our prospects will remain very bright. We hope you come and develop with us and become part of our successful future.

Curriculum 1st Year:

Principles of Economics I, II, Introduction to Statistics, Mathematics for Economic Analysis 2nd Year: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economic History, Money and Banking, Economics of the Public Sector, History of Economic Thoughts, Contemporary Issues in Economics (Lecture in English) 3rd and 4th Years: International Economics, Industrial Organization, Strategy and Decision, Employment and Earnings, Political Economy, Macroeconomic Change and Growth, Information Economics, Financial Economics, Economic Data Analysis and Forecasting, Law and Economics, Education in Social Studies, Texts and Teaching Methodology in Social Studies, Macroeconomic and Financial Policy, Economics of Art and Culture, Economic Institutions, Economic Environment and Financial Systems, Theory and Practice in Economics (Lecture in English), Korean Economy, Innovation and Competitiveness, Personnel Economics, Seminar in Economics

Department of Commerce and Finance

Introduction As globalization of the world economy increasingly demands professionals in international trade and finance, the students majoring in international trade are trained to meet these rapidly changing social demands. With the ongoing liberalization and opening of the domestic economy, an understanding of theory and practice as well as an ability to make appropriate decisions in the changing economic and managerial environment is particularly important. To equip students with strong fundamentals in international economic analysis and business skills, the major offers extensive courses on international trade and finance. The graduates work in trade companies, financial institutions, and businesses, including international economic organizations, and in the government. Curriculum 1st Year: 2nd Year:

Principles of Economics I, II, Introduction to Statistics, Mathematics for Economic Analysis Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Introduction to International Trade, Economic Approach to the Theory of Firms and Industry, Money and Banking, International Exchange of Art 3rd and 4th Years: International Economics, International Trade Policy, International Finance, Theory of Foreign Exchange, Economic Analysis of Industrial Policy, Growth and Business Cycles of International Economies, Globalization, Business English, Study on Trade Negotiation, Education of Commerce Information, A Study of Text-Book and Teaching Method in Commercial Information Education, Theory of Trade in Korea, Economic Research in International Relations, Theory on International Capital Flows, English for International Trade, International Trade in Practice, Theory of Financial Institutions

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Career Paths Graduates of the college are pursuing their careers in a variety of fields: they are actively working in trade companies, financial institutions, businesses, international economic organizations, and the government.

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We are exerting our utmost efforts to nurture forward-looking and creative auto engineers. Furthermore, this department actively promotes interaction with the domestic and international auto industries and other specialized universities. Our students have won in various automobile-related competitions including the Formula SAE. After graduating from this department, our students have started bright careers in various industries as well as research institutes related to the domestic automobile industries.

College of

ENGINEERING
School of Advanced Materials Engineering
Advanced Materials Engineering Major In the 21st century, our highly developed industrial and technological information society needs increasingly more creative engineers. In accordance with societal needs, our education system includes stimulating and challenging courses on the fundamental theory and applications of advanced materials engineering. We are focusing on establishing an advanced training cradle, which yields proactive leaders with a high level of expertise and an ability to contribute to improving the technology and economy of our nation.

The College of Engineering is divided into 4 schools with similar characteristics: the School of Advanced Materials Engineering, the School of Mechanical Systems Engineering, the Department of Automotive Engineering, and the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The most advanced courses in each major are taught by professors with the highest academic achievements and most research experience. The College of Engineering has produced numerous engineers and researchers of the highest expertise. They have in turn had substantial influence on the development of technology and on the growth of Korea. The college will continue to expand its academic and research capabilities by hiring professors of extraordinary ability. By continuously updating our state-of-the-art facilities, students have the high-tech equipment necessary for a top-quality engineering education.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Major Civil engineers are concerned with all aspects of engineering, including the conception, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of major physical works and facilities that are essential to modern civil life. Civil and Environmental engineering projects are typically characterized by their scale, complexity, durability, and cost. Some examples include bridges, subways, roads, tunnels, coastal facilities, dams, foundations, sewerage and sewage treatment facilities, water supply and purification systems, and various transportation facilities. Students participate in laboratory studies as well as classroom activities and become proficient in the use of computers for problem solving and design. In civil and environmental engineering, the courses extend to the areas of structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and transportation engineering. The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a specialized undergraduate program accredited by ABEEK (Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea).

School of Mechanical Systems Engineering

Mechanical Systems Engineering Major The objective of the School of Mechanical Systems Engineering is to produce expert engineers of mechanical systems who utilize their knowledge of mechanical engineering constructively for the benefit of mankind and our environment. More specifically, the objectives of the School of Mechanical Systems Engineering are: First, to develop the problem-solving skills necessary to solve engineering problems; second, to develop the skills to expertly combine and use knowledge from different fields; third, to produce forward-looking experts who aspire to continuously advance the field of engineering; fourth, to produce engineers with leadership skills based on their experience with team projects; and finally, to produce competent engineers with expertise in the essential theories and practical applications of the field of mechanical systems engineering through education on dynamics, planning with computers, and various experimental training programs. Our graduates have completed programs related to energy and environmental systems, robotics and nanosystems, and other mechanical systems that require both theory and practical application. Furthermore, they are entering into a wide array of fields and industries acting as a motive power for national growth, as well as working in research institutes.

Department of Automotive Engineering

The Department of Automotive Engineering is part of Korea's high-technology development strategy to reinforce the international competitiveness of our auto industry. The Department of Automotive Engineering was established in 1992 as a special department, and it is one of the departments in auto engineering established in three renowned engineering colleges in Korea. Since the integration of the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering in 1997 owing to the initiation of the faculty system, the Department of Automotive Engineering was reorganized. However, the college has since reverted to the original system with a separate Department of Automotive Engineering and School of Mechanical Engineering. Aside from having the best research facilities, our department also has the best teaching staff in the field of auto mechanics and high-technology education. Furthermore, we offer a specialized educational program with the Graduate School of Automotive Engineering, the only graduate school specializing in auto engineering in Korea, which boasts various research and education industry accomplishments, including in the BK (Brain Korea) industry. The program is designed to provide systemic education in the entire field of auto engineering by offering lectures concerning the key theories and training in practical applications. In particular, we are providing education in the high technology required for actualizing environment-friendly, high-safety, and intelligent automobiles that utilize alternative energy.

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Department of Fashion Design

The department of fashion design is dedicated to providing students with specific theoretical, practical and social skills necessary for achieving success in the various fields of the fashion industry. The department provides an organized and innovative educational program for developing creative designers through rigorous training and drilling. The program is constructed to take the students through all aspects of fashion design from functional to experimental design and emphasizes a thorough understanding of the design process, materials, construction and merchandising.

College of

DESIGN
Department of Industrial Design
The Department of Industrial Design contributes to society by creating a desirable modern life through competent and professional designers who can play a primary role in the advancement of the standard of living and national competitiveness. To achieve this goal, we provide future-focused educational programs such as art, scientific technique, and human culture, based on the inter-laboratory perspective. We also focus our programs to be well balanced with both the theoretical and practical aspects by using new medium. Through our educating process, students are prepared for modeling abilities, artistic sensibility, imaginative and expressive power throughout the fields of industrial, transformational, environmental, interior and exterior designs.

While other university design programs remained under their colleges of Fine Arts, our professors stressed the importance of design in choosing the department name Faculty of Design in 1975 and then College of Design in 1980. This set Kookmin University's design program apart from all others. Our determined design educators built a college with a new curriculum and teaching method based upon student experience and motivation. Today, too, we support each student's creative ideas and experimental concepts with open minds. Consequently, we are especially known for our teaching know-how. All of these efforts have formed the strong identity the College of Design has today. Department of Interior Design
The department of Interior Design at Kookmin University realizes the challenges that our living space will face in the coming years and has created an educational format that prepares students for the prospects of the future. One such method is to isolate the various design elements that permeate our living space and focus on each element. For example, interior elements may focus on colors, materials and textures, electronics, and lighting, while architectural elements would focus on commercial, recreational, and cultural spaces. The end result prepares future professionals capable of solving design problems in any given circumstance with clarity, understanding, and expertise.

Department of Visual Communication Design

The Department of Visual Communication Design fosters the growth of students' aesthetic abilities and intellectual insights needed to design information. From visualizing information, and to its production and distribution, the department oversees processes of creative thinking to achieve pragmatic solutions. The curriculum is structured dynamically in order for students to be exposed simultaneously to diverse medium and to gain in-depth specialized knowledge. Courses can be channeled into two different tracks: the Graphic track and the Film/Video and Media track. By balancing studio and theoretical courses, students are intensively trained to expand their professional skills as well as developing themselves as thoughtful, cultural producers.

Department of Entertainment Design

The objective of the Department of Entertainment Design is to nurture creative new talent to reinforce social responsibility and ethics in the field of design while also leading the way in a high-value entertainment culture by integrating culture, technology, and design. As the heart of the cultural industry, the field of entertainment is playing a more valuable role in modern society. As it is known that Korea has a long tradition of elegant, highly dignified entertainment, the Department of Entertainment Design aspires to seamlessly combine our cultural historicity with design and technology to mold an integrated modernity and accomplish a more involved and touching human communication. The Department of Entertainment Design offers a systemic and professional education in the following: The image contents industry, such as special effects in digital images, visual advertisements, music videos, motion graphics, and 3D animation; New-form entertainment, a newly born and evolving field that blends fine arts, performance arts, architecture, gaming, communications, IT, and engineering; Event design, which consists of both tangible and intangible cultural service contents. The Department of Entertainment Design is differentiated from other medium-centered design education institutions, as it offers an integrated and generative educational paradigm centered on concepts. We strive to contribute to the establishment of a high-quality global entertainment culture that transcends the boundary between academe and culture.

Department of Metalwork and Jewelry

The Department of Metalwork and Jewelry at Kookmin University plays a crucial role in developing future professionals for one of the most active metal craft communities in the world. Our alumni have continually challenged the boundaries of their craft by evolving the traditionally accepted norms of display, form, function, material, and techniques, into inspiring modern works that appear in galleries all around the world. Graduates have found careers as: metal smiths, jewelry artists, metal sculptors, precious metal & gem designers, enamellists, product designers, utensil designers, furniture designers, interior & display designers, gallery & shop owners, curators, craft educators, and professors.

Department of Ceramics
The study of ceramic crafts has the educational goal of fostering talented professionals who may lead the way in the cultural and industrial age of the 21st century. To do that, the Department of Ceramics aims to guide ceramic craftsmen to embrace this cultural age as we help students not only understand the history of Korean ceramic crafts and the current situation of international ceramics, but also have diverse experiences and improve their creative insight while developing educational programs appropriate for this digital age.

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College of

FOREST SCIENCE

As society becomes rapidly industrialized, it is essential to improve the economic, environmental, and social values of forests and to utilize them for higher valueadded purposes. The College of Forest Science offers professional education to meet such societal demands. The college is especially designed to train forestry professionals in the fields of forest resource conservation, efficient and balanced utilization and development of these resources, and the promotion of forestry activities and forest product industries.

Department of Forestry, Environment, and Systems

As the issue of global warming raises worldwide concern, low-carbon green growth is becoming one of the core policies for national growth. Therefore, it is becoming more vital to improve economic and national activities through the ecological management of forest resources and to preserve, restore, and maintain the natural environment, including forests. The objective of the establishment of the Department of Forestry, Environment, and Systems is to foster experts equipped with the expertise necessary to communicate between humanity and nature by applying scientific systems' approaches to forests and the natural environment; developing practicals kills for multipurpose management and sustainable uses of forests; executing the preservation and conservation of natural resources and advancing research methods for utilization of the beauty of forests and the improvement of both the mental and physical health of the people.

Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology

The Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology involves a of forest products and bioengineering technologies with the aim of extending support to the environment and mankind. As such, we aim to produce new experts in the fields of bio-energy, functional substances, and environment-friendly biomaterials (wood, paper). By using various microorganisms and regular organisms, we hope to create environment-friendly biomaterials that respond to the needs of the 21st century by focusing on low-carbon green growth. In particular, the Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology has been strengthening the application of biotechnology in the field of wood / paper-manufacturing industries to contribute to realizing a healthier and more environment-friendly bio-industry, which is being given more significance in consideration of the current changes in the environment, society, and the economy. The department program is centered on areas that place higher social demands on experts, such as environment-friendly wood construction and wood engineering, functional bio-substances and herbal medicine, bio-energy engineering, the use of new ingredients, and the preservation of paper sciences. In order to respond to the central goal, we are equipping our students with the foundational requirements of industries, in addition to the academic theories that they need to grasp. In this sense, our curriculum strengthens the experimental training of students, expands the courses requiring the collaboration of industry and academe and offers internships and on-site training in order to achieve a higher employment rate.

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Department of Advanced Fermentation Fusion Science and Technology

Fermentation science and technology generally deals with the production of functional biomaterials by mass cell culture and thus is related to many disciplines. It is one of the main subjects of the green industry, which is gaining much attention as a driving force for the future. This department is unique in offering a program that focuses on every aspect of fermentation science and technology. The program is organized in a multidisciplinary

College of

NATURAL SCIENCES
Department of Nano and Electronic Physics
The education and research goal of the Department of Nano and Electronic Physics is to explore quantum phenomena on the nanometer scale, to apply the principles of physics to electronic systems, and to cultivate the manpower needed in 21st century industry. The research and education is done through analyzing information from cutting-edge experiments and developing new methods to overcome the limitations of conventional methodologies on the nanometer scale. The department also focuses on theoretical and numerical studies of physical phenomena in the nanometer region. The educational program for 1st and 2nd year students is focused on providing basic understanding of both theoretical and experimental physics. For the 3rd and 4th year students, the department provides a team-oriented education program in conjunction with the department's graduate program.

The College of Natural Sciences at Kookmin University consists of five departments: Nano and Electronic Physics, Bio and Nano Chemistry, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, and Advanced Fermentation Fusion Science and Technology. The college provides quality education in basic science with emphasis on its practical application in newly emerging fields of science and engineering. The college focuses on educating students to be 21st century leaders in natural science with highly developed research skills. Our departments specialize in on-going research in both traditional areas and in innovative and interdisciplinary areas between the departments. To provide better education and pursue cutting-edge research, we are continuously improving our research facilities and educational programs.
way, and covers not only biological sciences but also engineering, design, and human sciences. Specific areas include bio- and medicinal-material technology, microbial fermentation technology, food biotechnology and bioenergy engineering, cold preservation technology, design technology, and medicinal and historical science for fermented foods. The program was established to foster experts who have the collective knowledge and skills needed to commercialize fermentation products. Therefore, students will be trained not only in the basic sciences but also in practical technology. In addition, students are required to take research and experimental courses conducted jointly with industry and research institutes. Graduates will be experts or scientists in fermentation science and technology and have successful careers in academies, research institutes, and industry.

Department of Bio and Nano Chemistry

The Bio and Nano Chemistry major offers a full range of courses in the fields. The Department of Bio and Nano Chemistry has excellent laboratory facilities with the latest equipment, which will allow students to gain experience using the wide range of instrumental methods practiced in todays chemical institutes and industries. In addition to their academic interests, Bio and Nano Chemistry faculty members have active research programs. The link between teaching and research is vital in the continuously evolving scientific field. The Bio and Nano Chemistry major provides a great deal of flexibility and prepares students for a wide variety of career options. The required courses for the major can be completed in three years, leaving the final year open for advanced and independent work under the supervision of a professor.

Department of Mathematics
The goal of the department is for students to learn how to understand the natural phenomenon and the concept of proof in the discipline of mathematics, as well as acquire the ability to formulate and solve problems mathematically. A degree in mathematics from Kookmin University will prepare them for employment in information technology, securities, financial planning, market research, insurance, and a number of other careers in business, education, and industry. Their undergraduate degree will also serve as a good stepping-stone to graduate study in mathematics.

Department of Food and Nutrition

The Department of Foods and Nutrition offers a specialized program in clinical nutrition and food biotechnology. Students will develop a strong background in general biological sciences at the lower division level and practical skills in the areas of clinical nutrition and food biotechnology as their special focus on the upper division level. Graduates can apply for the certificates of a nutritionist, a food-processing engineer, and a biotechnology engineer. Graduates also have attractive job opportunities as nutritionists in hospitals, schools, and industries, as well as researchers in the food industry. In addition, graduates can apply to become patent attorneys after co-majoring in the interdisciplinary program of industrial rights.

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College of

ARTS
School of Music
The School of Music maintains various curricular requirements and types of courses through which students can improve their abilities to create and perform music. Our curriculum is focused on developing performing skills and broadening students knowledge of the field. Students have numerous opportunities for open or public performances on and off campus during their academic years. Students are encouraged to have intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and creativity in every aspect of music so that they can keep training themselves after graduation to become professional musicians who can perform classical music on stage. Voice Major Singing is the art of expressing our thoughts and emotions by means of the human voice. It is often said that natural talent is the most essential thing needed for singing. However, training the voice is not just done to improve the voice but the skill with which one employs the voice. Aspects of linguistics, phonetics, physiology, and acting are also essential in voice training. The Voice Department offers various courses to train students to become well-poised in these areas. Students have opportunities to show what they have learned on the stage of operatic and art song concerts. Piano Major The Piano Department equips students with performing techniques as well as theoretical knowledge to give them the potential to become performers, collaborative pianists, or educators. We train students at several levels of performance study in which students are assigned repertoires carefully selected to develop their potential. In addition, students build a balanced body of knowledge through various classes, such as Piano Literature and Music Analysis, so that they will come to understand how to interpret music and the proper style for certain musical eras. Orchestral Instrument Major The Orchestral Instruments Department fosters the study of the violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp, and percussion. Numerous opportunities to appear on stage as soloists or in groups help students improve their performing techniques. For the same reason, we provide individual lessons, chamber music classes, and orchestra rehearsals. Through such activities, we arouse student interest in chamber music and orchestral music, the fields in which most students will be involved after graduation. Composition Major The Composition Department nurtures students as professional composers who have logical thinking, skills in expression, and creative minds. In order to do so, we deal with the general social aspects of music, such as history, sociology, philosophy, and education, as well as musical aspects like music theory, analysis, composition, and recital. Through these classes, students obtain the varied academic background necessary not only to be poised creators of music, but also to be valuable members of society.

The College of Arts consists of the School of Music, the School of Fine Arts, and the School of Performing Arts. We provide an ideal environment for intensive training and the development of talent. It is our goal to cultivate students' natural abilities so that they will contribute their art to society, not only in Korea, but around the world as well. W e encourage our students to spearhead the artistic trends of the future that will shape the world. We offer modern facilities and a well-rounded curriculum for our students to realize their potential and to take risks as they hone their innovative capabilities. It is our goal to bring out the individual talents of our students so that they can have a professional life in the art world.

School of Fine Arts

The first purpose of this department is to enrich students lives through the study of art. The second purpose is to cultivate students through numerous fine arts education courses to be good artists, critics, or educators. The Fine Art Department has two majors, Painting and Sculpture. After graduation, students can get special jobs requiring creativity and an aesthetic sense, and may work as curators, researchers, or in filmmaking or broadcasting. Painting Major The purpose of this major is to develop intellectual, appreciative, and technical approaches to painting and its relevant art forms. Exploring not only conventional art forms like drawing and printmaking but new media such as film, video, installations, and computer-assisted art, our students delve into new means of expression. In harmony with modernity, through their work students develop their own personal identities. Sculpture Major This major remains future-oriented and frequently introduces new courses in line with the needs of the times. Pertinently fusing the theoretical with the practical, it focuses attention on art training within the rich diversity of media available. It also aims to nurture promising and up-and-coming artists and professionals who are in demand in society. It does so by stirring up creativity and an experimental spirit based in technical mastery.

School of Performing Arts

The School of Performing Arts is composed of the Theater and Cinema Major and the Dance Major. The direct human interaction between the dance and acting disciplines creates the basis upon which the school of performing Arts stands. With up-to-date technology, and creative freedom to develop their filmmaking abilities, abilities, our students of the last 21 years have continued to grow in the national spotlight. We at the School of Performing Arts strive to develop personalities that will contribute to the world through their work. After graduating, students can expect to succeed in the media, broadcasting, performing, and administrative realms. Theater and Cinema Major We offer courses for students interested in learning the artistry and techniques that are demanded in the professional worlds of playwriting, directing, acting, set design, public relations, criticism administration, film, and theatrical and cinematic productions. For this purpose, we have established a curriculum that is fundamentally balanced between theory and practice, so that students can grasp the specific skills required for each discipline. Students can expect to freely explore various styles in order to realize their artistic potential to the fullest. Being located in Seoul, we want to take full advantage of the professional opportunities in the theatre and film industry that the city has to offer. Dance Major Through our educational program dance majors can expect to become competent dance specialists who can contribute their creative talent to society. Students will acquire skill in varied movements and techniques through step-by-step instruction. With these background skills, they will then be able to employ their artistic creativity in the world of dance. Ultimately, students pursue studies individually tailored to their future careers as dancers, choreographers, teachers, therapists, or members of any other profession that utilizes dance.

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College of

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The College of Physical Education emerged from the Department of Physical Education in the College of Education in 1999 and offers three majors including Physical Education, Sports Management, and Athletics Coaching. With the support of excellent faculty members, we have taught practical skills and theories through up-to-date curricula cultivating sports scientists, sports managers and personal trainers, and promoting health for the general population.

Physical Education Major The mission of the Physical Education Major is to contribute to the preservation and promotion of an individual's physical fitness and health through physical activity. We cultivate physical educators who possess knowledge, virtue, and physical fitness, along with scholars who comprehend the theories of sports science based on scientific principles. The major offers theoretical aspects of sports and exercise and systematic studies of applied science. These include exercise physiology, sport medicine, biomechanics, kinematics, psychology of sports, philosophy of sports, and sociology of sports. This will allow students to understand how physical activity helps one's health and well-being, and will provide a basis of research in the area. Sports Management Major The mission of the Sports Management Major is to cultivate sports managers who understand the functions and roles of sports in modern society and sports systems through the principles and applied theories of sports management. Furthermore, the mission is to cultivate professional sports managers with serviceoriented minds who promote interchange and cooperation between community and sports organizations. The major offers practical and applied aspects of sports including sports marketing, sports economics, sports media, leisure and recreation, and sports policy and law. This will allow students to engage with sports managers, sports financers, and sports administrators, and will provide a fundamental discipline to conduct a sport related project. Athletic Coaching Major The mission of the Athletic Coaching major is to cultivate sports leaders including athletic coaches and personal trainers who understand both practical and theoretical aspects of sports and exercise. The major offers experience with physical activities and theoretical studies including personal training, kinanthropometry, analyses of sports events and human movement, sports nutrition, coaching mechanics, and sports counseling. This will allow graduates to teach how to achieve better performance in ski, golf, horse riding, Taekwondo, and other area of sports.

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School of Management Information Systems

The School of Management Information Systems has been leading the field of Management Information Systems in Korea for 25 years since its establishment in 1984. Currently, the School of Management Information Systems consists of three majors: Information Management, Information Systems, and eCommerce. The department, which is composed of 17 professors, is widely recognized as the best and largest academic institution of business information. Aspiring to instill knowledge of information technology and business problem-solving skills, the School of Management Information Systems is offering forwardlooking, global, on-spot, integrated, creative, and specialized education to its students. We are responding to the increasing social demand for IT integration, and preparing for a second period of restoration. Recent statistics show that 90% of the graduates of the School of Management Information Systems succeed in getting employment, and are exhibiting their competence in areas such as conglomerates, medium-sized enterprises, public institutions, and research facilities.

College of

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
School of Business Administration
An undergraduate degree in Business Administration provides students with an excellent educational foundation to help them lead the East Asian digital economy after graduation. The school sets globalization, entrepreneurship, and digitalization as missions of college education and implements several programs. First, the school organizes various international activities and student exchange programs such as Teaching Business to Vietnamese Students in Korean, which provide students with globalization opportunities. Second, it also holds annual student competitions to enhance entrepreneurship and a spirit of cooperation. Third, all freshmen are required to take the 3C (Confidence, Competence and Challenge) seminar courses that are designed to help them adapt easily to college environments. Finally, the school tries to provide as many internship opportunities as possible to facilitate students participation in the business world before graduation. Business Administration Major The Business Administration major provides undergraduate students with a broad knowledge of business through a progressive curriculum. This major encompasses six sub-majors: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, Production Management, and International Business. Students in the Business Administration major need to take five undergraduate basic courses (15 credits) and seven major requirement courses (21 credits). Students can design their course tracks to make them in line with social needs as well their future goals. Business Analytics and Statistics Major Business analytics and statistics which open from 2013 in Kookmin University is major course connected to statistics in the College of Business Administration. Especially, this is a specialized course focused on business analytics which makes a meteoric rise. They deal with process and material to manage based date and decisive making as a fusion field including knowledge of various fields. The aim of our major course is to foster experts such as business analyst, date scientist etc who can analyze and evaluate massive information and can predict future based on business and analytic mind though fusing of business, statistics and large date analytics. Also, we run customized curriculum to foster applying ability though focused practice teaching, acquisition of academic knowledge to meet the demands of increased society.

University education, along with its curriculum, lectures, and student support, should respond to the demands of the time. Transforming the subject-oriented education system, which many universities still maintain, into a student-centered one was accomplished by the College of Business Administration in 2006. We have reformed the curriculum in the major field of study so that our students can develop competence based on the confidence acquired in the earlier stages. The College is also investing its resources in international exchange program by which our students can utilize their specialized knowledge and familiarize themselves with international settings. This is the goal that we continue to achieve: to produce managers of the 21st century by means of institutional adaptability and flexibility.

Information Management Major Effective and efficient ways of applying information technology for business activities are taught to the students of the Information Management Major. Through the curriculum, which covers business modeling, IT strategy and consulting relevant to information systems, graduates are showing their competitiveness as IT firm managers equipped with knowledge in key IT technologies. Information Systems Major How to maximize ITs contribution to management activities is taught to the students of the Information Systems Major. Graduates who have completed the curriculum, which covers system modeling in ubiquitous environments and business software development and management, have landed in IT departments of major Korean enterprises, showing their strength as technicians with a broad understanding of business activities. e-Commerce Major One of the main problems faced by firms and other organizations is how to secure global competitiveness while utilizing Internet-based e-Management systems in this age of the Internet and the advent of the digital economy. The e-Commerce major offers a balanced program that effectively combines management theories with IT technology. The objective is to nurture talented individuals who will contribute to firm competitiveness in this age of the digital economy.

KMU International School

Cultivating Business Experts for a Global Stage The International Business program cultivates competent global business experts who can perform well on a global stage and understand the world environment through a realistic curriculum encouraging students to develop global awareness and good business skills. Features of the Curriculum - We offer liberal arts courses as well as international business courses that are geared to satisfying the fast changing demand of large global firms, small to medium enterprises, or public institutions. - The IB major courses cover the fields of financial management, marketing, accounting, production management, human resources management, international management, and other fields in which skilled professional managers are on demand. - Management internship courses are also included in the IB major curriculum so that students haveopportunities of hands-on experience in major firms and public institutions, and can prepare themselves for their career development. - Global companies, financial companies, consulting firms, accounting firms, and public institutions are on the list of management internships. - The minimum number of credits for graduation is 120: a minimum of 27 credits from general education courses, a minimum of 21 credits from KIS foundation courses, a minimum of 52 credits from IB major courses, and a minimum of 20 credits from other major courses or from general education courses.

School of Corporate Management

The College of Business Administration has a long history of providing topnotch education to on-the-job managers who wish to learn business theories grounded in real experience. The School of Corporate Management has been newly established under this tradition, and offers a unique program that seamlessly combines theory and its practical applications. The School of Corporate Management of Kookmin University is undoubtedly the best business program in Korea for on-the-job workers. Corporate Management Major The major of Corporate Management gives priority to freshmen with on-the-job experience. As the major of Corporate Management is focused on offering practical assistance in solving the various challenges that are likely to be faced by the managing staff in actual settings, the curriculum being offered is tailored to that end and is very unique. The core courses in business are very intense, and practical courses such as corporate law, are included. Such courses are designed to maximize time efficiency and to enable a convenient fit for the busy schedules of the students. Our alumni and current students can be found in major firms and financial institutions all over Korea. Furthermore, our lectures offer real-time solutions to the problems being encountered in the rapidly changing management scene.

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The Educational Objectives To nurture global leaders in computer science, the School of Computer Science sets the following objectives: - Students have a systematic understanding of the layered architecture of the computer system. - Students can apply technologies in various areas. - Students nurture the project management skills for success in the field. - Students have the communication skills needed to be global IT leaders.

College of

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING and COMPUTER SCIENCE

School of Electrical Engineering
The Educational Goal The goal of the School of Electrical Engineering is to cultivate leading electrical engineers who can produce efficient engineering work in our society. The following are the types of individuals that the school proposes to nurture: - Engineers who can cope with fast-changing industrial environments - Engineers who have both social leadership and engineering management skills - Advanced researchers who take the lead in creative research and the development of state-of-the-art engineering The Educational Objectives To give students true understanding and leadership in the fast-changing IT society, the School of Electrical Engineering has established the following educational objectives. We intend to produce: - Students who can solve engineering problems by using their understanding of engineering, analysis and the ability to apply them. - Students who can design systems by using their expertise in electrical engineering and knowledge of new technologies. - Students who have the global competitiveness needed to work any place in the world. - Students who show engineering leadership in specific industrial fields. Logic Circuit The Electrical Engineering Major provides a well-organized education program to foster creative and trained electrical, electronic, and computer engineers who can solve high-tech engineering problems as well as practical ones. To get accepted into the electrical engineering program of ABEEK, students must take engineering preparatory courses and MSC (Mathematics/Sciences/Computer) courses. Major courses provided by the School of Electrical Engineering are composed of basic major courses and advanced major courses. The basic major courses include Logic Circuit, Digital Engineering, Circuit Theory I/II, Creative Engineering Design, the Application of Microprocessors, and the Application Laboratory for Microprocessors. Advanced major courses provide more specific and advanced knowledge in six divisions. In addition, the Seminar in Special Topics and many Design Project courses provide comprehensive knowledge and the chance to solve practical problems so that students foster their creativity and ability to put a theory into practice.

The goal of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is to educate students so that they are not only good at the fundamentals of their majors but are also well equipped with the knowledge required to work in the global information society. To nurture IT engineers with leadership, the College of EECS has the following educational objectives for its graduates: - Students achieve expertise and application skills in the IT area. - Students understand other academic fields and integrate them with IT technologies. - Students have the leadership ability to lead the IT society. - Students have an international perspective and a broad knowledge of IT technologies and development.
Computer Science Major With the goal of nurturing global IT specialties, students in the Computer Science major systematically study the basic theories of computer science in the introductory courses. Then they apply the basic theories in computer science applications in the junior and senior years. The curricula culminates in the Project I and II courses in which students choose a specialized topic, conduct research, and develop their graduation portfolio. This procedure helps students see the big picture of computer systems, deepens their knowledge on a selected topic, and gives practice in project management skills. In addition to the major courses, students must take the required courses in math, basic science, and liberal arts courses in order to acquire necessary basic knowledge and elements of culture.

School of Computer Science

The Educational Goal Due to the ubiquity of computers and the remarkable development of communication systems, there is a rapidly increasing social need for various kinds of information and its applications. The School of Computer Science offers the academic and research program for core knowledge needed to understand and to utilize computer hardware and software. The School of Computer Science has established an educational system conforming to the global standard and guaranteeing the competitiveness of the program. Our goal is to nurture IT specialists who can creatively adapt to continuous advancement of technologies with their internationally recognized strength in both core knowledge of the field and practical ability.

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Architecture Major
The School of Architecture at Kookmin University, the first five-year program established in Korea, specializes in fostering the next generation of architects leading the profession. The school offers independent curriculum centered on architectural design and planning. As the first school in Korea to offer a studio-oriented system in architectural education, the school has had a unique history of strong affiliation with the College of Design instead of the College of Engineering. The students explore the diverse field of

School of

ARCHITECTURE
architectural issues and undertake studies in the environment rooted in the tradition of integrating decorative arts, visual design, industrial design, fashion design, and others. Since its independent establishment of the School of Architecture in 2001, our goal has been to nurture a new generation of professionals who can envision architecture as a physical coagulation of social systems, arts, tangible and intangible cultural forms, and digital technology. The students who graduated from Kookmin have made important contributions to the architectural culture in Korea by creating the new image of the architect - as a forerunner, cultured individual, and professional designer. Instead of having a narrow view of the architect as an expert only in a practical perspective, the program at Kookmin draws upon diverse attitudes towards architecture and approach to design in order to develop new talents with a comprehensive knowledge of design, history, critical theory and arts.

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Department of

GENERAL EDUCATION

The Department of General Education aims for each student to acquire a solid liberal arts foundation. Students are required to complete Liberal Arts Electives from each of academic fields such as world, science, technology, science, arts & physical education and a well-rounded education.

The Department of General Education at Kookmin University is designed to help students achieve the intellectual integration they need to confront a variety of challenges in their personal and professional lives. The General Education courses are intended to provide student not only basic skill and understanding in writing and critical reasoning, but with a broad background in such diverse disciplines as humanities and the arts, as well as social, natural and applied sciences. In short, the goals of the General Education program are to help students deepen their awareness of the human condition, broaden their intellectual perspectives and develop the tools necessary to pursue their lives up to their fullest potential.

Education Goals
Instrumental Ability Enhancement -Communication skills (Speaking, Writing, Debate, Dialogic Education) -DevelopmentStandardization of curriculum and teaching materials -Diversification of ways to approve credits (Acknowledgement of high-ability learners competence) Character Education -Development of character through historical, social and sensitivity education -Diversification of teaching methods such as practical training, firsthand experience, audio-visual education, case studies, etc. Intellectual Exploration -Establishment of fields for each subject that complement general education -Subject name with detailed course content -From cramming, theory-driven education to explorative learning specific for each subject -Diversification of teaching methods such as practical training, firsthand experience, audio-visual education, case studies, etc.

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The Graduate School presently has 37 departments for Masters Courses, 31 departments for Doctoral Courses, 28 departments for Masters & Doctoral Courses, and 5 departments for Collaborated Courses. In conjunction with many research centers and facilities, the graduate schools strive to advance industryuniversity cooperation. Under this system, many graduate students are sufficiently supported by university scholarships as well as external scholarships while they complete their academic studies.

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Majors
Department of Korean Language and Literature
Korean Linguistics Korean Literature

Department of Food and Nutrition Department of International Area Studies

Northeast Asian International Area Studies Russian Area Studies Chinese Area Studies Japanese Area Studies Food and Nutrition Food Biotechnology

Department of Communication Design

Communication Design

Department of Space Design Department of Advanced Fermentation Fusion Science and Technology
Advanced Fermentation Fusion Science and Technology Space Design

Department of English Language and Literature

English Language English Literature

Department of Music
Voice Composition Orchestral Instrument Piano Performance

Department of Law
North Korean Law Law

Department of Forest Resources

Forest Resources

Department of Chinese Language and Literature

Chinese Language Chinese Literature

Department of Economics
Economics Graduate School of International Trade International Economics International Marketing International Trade Insurance and Finance International Strategic Management International Logistics

Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology

Forest Products and Biotechnology

Department of Fine Art

Painting Sculpture Art Theory and Criticism

Department of Korean History

Korean History I Korean History II

Department of Forest Science

Forest Resources Forest Products and Biotechnology

Department of Performing Arts and Multimedia

Musical and Theatre Creation Film Dance Science Dance Performance

Department of Education
Educational Administration and Lifelong Education Educational Psychology and School Counseling and Special Education History and Philosophy of Education Curriculum and Educational Technology

Department of Advanced Materials Engineering

Advanced Materials Engineering

Department of International Trade

International Economics International Marketing International Trade Insurance and Finance International Strategic Management International Logistics

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Department of Physical Education

Humanities and Social Science in Sports Natural Science in Sports

Department of Public Administration

Public Administration Public Policy

Department of Mechanics and Design

Mechanics and Design

Department of Cross-Cultural Studies

Cultural Study of Politics Cultural Study of Arts Cultural Socio-psychology Cultural Korean Studies

Department of Political Science and International Relations

Political Thoughts and Theories Political Management Comparative Politics International Relations National Security Strategy

Department of Business Administration

Accounting Personnel Management Finance Marketing Service Management Global Business Innovation

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Environmental Engineering

Department of Nano Science and Technology

Nano-material Nano-electron Nano-physics Nano-chemistry

Department of Electronics Engineering Department of e-Business

e-Business Electronics Engineering Microwave Communication Engineering

Department of Sociology
Sociological Theories and Korean Society Future and Information Society Science, Technology and Environment Culture and Sports

Department of Applied Information Technology Department of Mathematics

Mathematics

Department of Computer Science

Computer Science

Applied Information Technology

Department of Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Department of Communication
Journalism and Mass Communications Advertising

Department of Physics
Physics

Department of Architecture
Architectural Design Architectural Structure Graduate School of Ceramics Ceramic Craft

Department of Chemistry

Department of Integrative Biomedical Science and Engineering

Biomedical Science Biomedical Engineering

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Physical and Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Biochemistry Nano Chemistry

Department of Metalwork and Jewelry

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Graduate School of Automotive Engineering http://gsaek.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Automotive Engineering, established in 1998, aims at training highly competent engineers who possess skills in advanced design, manufacturing, and research & development. Through support by the governments Brain Korea 21 Project, the school has strengthened the graduate program substantially. Future automotive technology will advance very rapidly, focusing on 'Environment-friendly, Intelligent and Human-centered' aspects. In response to this trend, our school educates global engineers who possess interdisciplinary knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Graduate School of Techno Design http://ted.kookmin.ac.kr
The Graduate School of Techno Design, supported by the governments Brain Korea 21 Project, offers various programs to enhance students professionalism, especially focusing on the practical education of students in order to develop their abilities in designing, planning, and marketing, and in the coordination of projects through participation in collaborative research with companies.

Graduate School of Business Information Technology http://bit.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Business Information Technology is a pioneer in Business IT education at the graduate level. The school allows students to tailor their education to suit personal interests and goals. The school offers a Doctoral program and a Masters program in 2 major areas: Business Information Technology and Trading Systems.

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Graduate School of Education http://edu.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Education has been conducting research and improving teaching in theory and in practice to promote all around education. It has been providing its graduates with leadership skills in order to make better educators for Korean students.

SPECIALIZED GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Graduate School of Business Administration http://gba.kookmin.ac.kr
The Graduate School of Business Administration provides students with concrete work experience in a variety of related fields, allowing them to broaden their scope or to concentrate on detail. It is an opportunity for self-development, and to master administrative skills in a wide range of business subjects.

Graduate School of Sports Industry http://sports.kookmin.ac.kr

Through the combination of scientific method with sports industry, this graduate school trains sports industry professionals with proven leadership skills in the field of sports marketing.

Graduate School of Public Administration http://www.gspakookmin.ac.kr

The educational purpose of the Graduate School of Public Administration is to study and teach the theory and practice of administration using scientific methods, as well as to facilitate the understanding of public issues. Its system of education imparts the techniques of communication in order to reach rational solutions to management problems involving political issues and administrative organizations.

Graduate School of Creative Writing http://bakaktime.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Creative Writing trains talented professionals for the purpose of developing a deeper understanding of the theories and the writing of novels and poetry through research. In addition, creative activity takes first priority in practical education within the fields of poetry, prose, and literary criticism.

Graduate School of Engineering http://gse.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Engineering (GSE) was established in 1992 to meet the overwhelming nationwide need for professionals with up-to-date experience and knowledge in engineering. The GSE consists of 6 academic departments: Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Advanced Materials Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Automotive Engineering, and Computer Engineering. The GSE provides practical and in-depth courses that enable students and working professionals to develop competency in a special area of concentration and to stay abreast of rapid changes in their fields.

Graduate School of Information Finance and Legal Affairs http://home.kookmin.ac.kr/~ifl

The Graduate School of Information Finance and Legal Affairs strives to become the most practical institution specializing in Information Law, Banking Law, Tax Law, and Real Estate Foreclosure Law in a rapidly developing information and technological society. Recently, it authored one of the most important laws in our society, the law regarding police administration and intelligence security, after the violent terrorist acts against the U.S. occurred on September 11, 2001. It welcomes all candidates who want to be potential leaders in these specific areas.

Graduate School of Design http://gsd.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Design is building the foundation of innovative spirit, which is realized through intensified thoughtful professionalism, development and expansion of a new professional area, and convergence between dynamic fields and technologies, as the core value objective of the education to construct progressive and innovative programs for the cultivation of design experts. The Graduate School of Design provides a series of design masters' courses for the purpose of training a variety of highly qualified design experts who can efficiently and aesthetically create designer items for the modern world. As of 2011 the school has a good selection of courses ranging from Product Design, Environmental Design, Transportation & Leisure Product Design, Visual Communication Design, Green Design, Photography and Film, Motion Graphics & Animation, Illustration, Jewelry Design, Glass Design, Ceramic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, PatternModelism Design, Interior Design, Exhibition Design, and Furniture Design.

Graduate School of Total Arts http://totalart.kookmin.ac.kr

The Graduate School of Total Arts aims at teaching and researching the various ways of expressing art through the diverse styles and media available to artists and their audience. There are five areas of study: the Suzuki Method of Teaching Music, the New Form in Visual Arts, the Musical Theatre, the Dance Theatre, and Multi-media Film Production. We equip our students with a wide range of technical skills, aesthetic insights, and a highly professional attitude.

Graduate School of Politics and Leadership http://www.gspl.ac.kr

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The Graduate School of Politics and Leadership was established with the purpose of helping professionals better understand domestic and foreign political affairs. This graduate school not only aims to contribute to the development of a democratic society in an international community, but also attempts to emphasize the education of political leaders who have integrity and expertise in the 21st century.

Network of Sister Universities

Argentina Australia Belarus Belgium Brazil Cambodia Canada 1 4 3 1 4 1 12 Kookmin University is one of the leading private universities in Korea, with a total of 13 colleges and 13 postgraduate schools. Our universitys educational goal is to foster leaders not only for our country but also for the world. We do our best to provide students with a global perspective and with opportunities to experience the world academically, culturally, and professionally.

GLOBALIZATION
Chile China Colombia CzechRepublic Denmark Finland France Germany India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Malaysia Mexico Mongolia New Zealand Paraguay Peru Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.K. 1 44 2 1 1 2 5 10 6 3 3 2 19 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 13 8 3 2 2 4 3 6 9 41 3 9 We have established official sisterhood relationships with 244 universities in 41 different countries: with each of these we exchange students and faculty members, hold academic symposiums, conduct joint research, and share information and materials. We support our faculty members involvement in international academic activities, including research projects, presentations, attendance of symposiums and seminars, and the publishing of research papers in foreign journals. For our students, we provide opportunities to visit foreign countries to study language and culture, participate in professional training programs, and compete in international competitions. In addition, every student is required to take an English course from native speaking lecturers in their freshman year. We have welcomed visiting professors and students from our sister universities in the fields of international studies, economics, Chinese language and literature, fashion design, ceramic art, visual communication design, music, and performing arts.

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When an international student is accepted to Kookmin University, the International Affairs Division (IAD) takes action by issuing a Certificate of Admission and other documents for the student visa application. Besides issuing student documents, the IAD coordinates a number of services for international students. The IAD is a helpful place where international students should visit often while studying at Kookmin University.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

IAD is in charge of inviting international and exchange students, running Korean cultural experience programs, conducting international student orientations, and helping international students settle into Kookmin University. The IAD also helps international students with their visas and health insurance. Every international student is welcome to visit the IAD for useful information and advice. Students can come to the IAD for a chat with friendly staff members or to get information about the latest events for international students. Duties include: * Supporting international relations between universities * Managing exchange agreement related tasks * Providing consultations regarding studying abroad * Managing international programs 1. Student Exchange programs 2. Dual Degree programs 3. Study Abroad programs 4. Government Invitation Scholarship programs * Taking care of foreign visiting figures and related protocols * Managing and operating the guest house and dormitory for foreign teachers, students, and visitors * Preparing promotional materials in foreign languages * International related public relations Contact Information Office : Bugak Hall, Room 217 Phone : +82-2-910-5832~5837 Fax : +82-2-910-5830 Business Hours : 9 AM to 5 PM (Mondays ~ Fridays)

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http://iie.kookmin.ac.kr Incorporated and expanded in 2009 to realize the internationalization strategy of Kookmin University, the Institute of International Education (IIE) contributes substantially to the improvement of the cultural diversity of Kookmin University by developing various education programs for foreign and local students. IIE consists of the Korean Language Center, which is devoted to teaching the Korean language to foreigners, the Foreign Language Center, which is devoted to teaching foreign languages such as English, Chinese, Japanese, etc., and the Global Education Center, which is devoted to offering academic and non-academic degree education programs for foreign students.

INSTITUTE of INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

IIE Korean Language Center Programs
Korean Language Education was started to help foreign students learn Korean language and culture. The Center provides various systematic educational programs to meet the demands of the students. Short-term Korean Language Program (3 week program) The program is designed for students to learn Korean language and culture intensively in a short time period. There will be a cultural experience class every day. Intensive Korean Language Program (10 week program, 4 semesters / year) The program is designed to train students intensively in the speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills of the Korean language. The course is divided into six levels and each class consists of fifteen students or less. Undergraduate Program (15 week program) The Undergraduate Program is a Korean language program for foreign students currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at Kookmin University. It is open to credit-earning students.

Student Support Services

IIE offers diverse Student Support Services including Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships, and Audits to enhance students cultural experience and academic success. IIE will do all it can to help students be successful academically and socially in Korea. Extra-Curricular Activities Students can experience the Korean culture outside the classroom. A teacher will be your guide for sightseeing, industry visits, and the experience of traditional activities. Scholarships Students have an opportunity to receive scholarships. Many Students can qualify for these scholarships. They include students with fine academic records and students who take on-campus positions such as in Work & Study, translation, etc. Audit System Students may audit undergraduate classes if their Korean language skills meet the requirement.

Contact Information
Office : Bugak Hall, Room 203, 204 Phone : Korean Language Center : +82-2-910-5818 Center for International Student Services : +82-2-910-5841~5843 Fax : +82-2-910-5810 Business Hours : 9 AM to 5 PM (Mondays ~ Fridays) Website : http://iie.kookmin.ac.kr/english

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STUDENT LIFE

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Kookmin University secures 60 types of scholarships from inside and outside our school and offers them to students to encourage scientific accomplishments and to ease the financial burden of furthering their studies. Many students qualify for these scholarships. Students with fine academic records, students suffering from financial difficulties, students from families with war dead, and students who actively volunteer in the community, may all apply to be awarded scholarships. Currently, 30% of the students at Kookmin University reap scholarship benefits. An international scholarship is awarded to exchange students from foreign sister schools to study at Kookmin University. As it is a working scholarship, it is paid to students who perform certain duties given by their departments. These include being a teaching assistant in language courses and managing faculty web pages using their home language skills. Also, for degree-seeking international students, tuition waivers (100%, 70%, 50%, and 30% off) are granted according to the students GPAs.

LIFE at KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY

ACCOMODATIONS
The school's dormitories have the finest facilities. The gross area of the dormitories is 7,220.55m2, and the area for each room is 22.83m2. There are four buildings, Building A, B, C, and D. These four buildings are composed of 95 rooms, 87 rooms 87 rooms, and 75 rooms, respectively. These 344 rooms accommodate 1,376 students. Each is a one-room suite type dormitory with beds, desks, shower stalls, toilets, and a LAN communication network. Besides the residential space of students, there is a large cafeteria, common kitchens, laundry rooms, fitness rooms, and a convenience store in our dormitory complex. Several lounges provide students with the most comfortable study space. Kookmin Community Center is an offcampus residential facility for international students only. Each room is equipped with Internet access, beds, desks, chairs, and other necessities. The dormitory operating team manages and operates the Guest House for invited figures, exchange professors from foreign sister schools, persons working in international cooperation with Kookmin University, participants in international science councils or seminars hosted by Kookmin University, visiting professors, and temporary foreign instructors. There are a total of 33 guest rooms available in the old Guest House (Building A) and the new Guest House (Building B). They range from 20 to 69m2. Each room has basic facilities for daily living, a cooking space, and all kinds of electronic products including a television and a computer with a LAN communication network. The rental fee depends on the room size. There is a laundry room and a lounge area for tenants on the basement floor.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

We organize diverse events and meetings for international families. At the beginning of each semester, there is an orientation session for undergraduate and graduate exchange students. It serves as a good opportunity for international students to get accustomed to their new lives at KMU. Two other events are organized annually. One is called a BBQ party, and is held during the spring semester and the other is the athletic meeting held during the fall semester. In addition, diverse interchange programs are arranged by each department to support mixing with local students. Club Activities Kookmin University has about 70 clubs and they can be roughly classified as academic, religious, athletic, event, and performance clubs. Every club performs P.R. activities at the beginning of each term for the freshmen and the rest of the student body. Creativity & Fun Kookmin University has a variety of outlets for artistic activities such as exhibitions of art and design and performances of music, dance, and drama. There are also presentations of movies made by the students majoring in cinema or other majors. This year the College of Art opened the Kookmin Art Center, which has a gallery, a film studio, two theatres, and three dance studios. There are also a concert hall for music and various other facilities for performances and exhibitions throughout the campus. Student Festival The General Students Association holds a big festival called Daedongje every May at Kookmin University. During the festival period, students participate in club introduction ceremonies, exhibitions, singing contests, dance competitions, and more. These events are arranged by individual clubs to promote themselves so that students can have a good time and be exposed to different aspects of campus life.

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http://museum.kookmin.ac.kr Kookmin University Museum is a general education place for history and cultural knowledge. The museum has special items of universal flavor. It holds various programs to promote the local culture. There is a Prehistory Room, an Ancient Room, a Goryeo Room, a Joseon Room, a Buddhist Art Room, a Currency Room, a Folk Room, a Pictures and Writings Room, a Rock Art Room, and ancient Seolchon documents to display relics and historical information. In particular, the museum has unique ancient documents and rock art, which are highly valued. Articles and relics on exhibit are shot by digital camera and downloaded to a database so that they can be seen on the museum homepage.

KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
SUNGKOK LIBRARY http://libweb.kookmin.ac.kr Sungkok Library was founded as a book department with the opening of Kookmin University in December 1946. The book department gradually grew into a library and moved to its current location in the Jeongneung-dong building in 1971. The library continued to expand and improve facilities, and a new building was built with the support of the Ssangyong Corporation, and was named after its founder Mr.Kim, Sung Gon, also known as Sungkok. The library has a huge database and has 1 million books, multimedia data, 1,100 kinds of internal and external scholarly journals, 40,000 kinds of foreign online journals (70 DBs), 2,700 kinds of local online journals, 30,000 kinds of e-Books, and 2,700 seats in cubicles. It greatly contributes to the academic atmosphere of Kookmin University. MYOUNGWON FOLK HOUSE
Myoungwon Folk House is affiliated with Kookmin University and has been designated as Seoul Folklore National Treasure No.7. Originally, this house was the residence of Han, Gyu Seol, who was the Mayor of Seoul and the Minister of Political Affairs during the late Joseon dynasty. In 1980, on the verge of demolition due to the urban redevelopment of central Seoul, it was donated by the family of the former owner, Park, Joon Hyuk, to the late Myoungwon Kim, Mee Hee, and then reconstructed at the present site adjacent to Kookmin University. The spatial hierarchy of the various courts shows the structure of living spaces for the upper class. This house is being utilized as a space for the education and experience of traditional Korean culture. It especially focuses on teaching the traditional Korean tea ceremony.

THE DESIGN LIBRARY http://libweb.kookmin.ac.kr/design The Design Library of Kookmin University is the first subject-focused library among local universities. Its purpose is to promote connected activity between various creative outlets and to contribute to research in the field of design. The Library has over 57,000 internal and external separate volumes, and 220 journals and reference books concerned with design. Furthermore, it supports original searches by using internal and external electronic journals and a research database. It helps students with editing by supplying digital cameras, color copiers, color printers, scanners, and a close-up table. In addition, it shares information with other colleges and related industries to provide undergraduate students, graduate students, and all users, with design-related information.

UIT DESIGN SOLUTION CENTER

The Ubiquitous Design Solution Center aims to produce designers trained for an environment that transcends the limits of time and space by supplying design solutions. This center makes every effort to develop UIT design education and increase applied research to achieve this purpose. In addition, it performs UIT design solutions, machine and material operation education, encourages education to support businesses, and concentrates on promising design-focused industry. The UIT Design Solution Center promotes design development. It holds a contest to promote design-solution centered business. The center will increase cooperation with small and medium businesses to find UIT solutions using improved design technology.

THE LAW LIBRARY

The Law Library of Kookmin University was founded on May 28th, 2007 and houses resources for the study of Law. It is located on the 1st basement of the College of Law Building. The size of the library is 604.7m2. The library has 82 academic magazines, and 64,000 books and theses. It has PCs for retrieving original data from the National Assembly Library, scanners, printers, copying machines, and various facilities to advance academic accomplishments. It is continually updated with electronic journals, new databases and new IT. In the future, it will continue to function as an academic information integration center, and thereby help achieve university goals.

WELLNESS CENTER
The Wellness Center supplies customized exercise programs to improve the physical strength and health of visitors. After a check-up of the individual's physical strength and nutrition, and an exercise consultation, visitors have the option to take health improvement classes, obesity classes, silver classes (for senior citizens) and/or physical strength improvement classes suited to their needs. Employees at the Wellness Center have extensive training and a great deal of background experience in supplying proper advice and specialized exercise regimes.

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FUTURE CAMPUS
Kookmin University has established a ubiquitous campus and now students can join classes away from school.

CULTURE CAMPUS
Seoul, Korea's center of economy and culture for over six centuries has many must-see attractions. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the real Korean culture while you are in Seoul. Famous attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Daehangno, and Insadong are close to our university campus.

GREEN CAMPUS
Surrounded by the Bukhansan National Park, you can enjoy the clean and beautiful campus. Enliven your spirits and renew yourself! Discover the challenges of your youth at Kookmin University.

CAMPUS INFORMATION
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Audio / Video Library ATM Beauty Shop Book Store Bank Campus Clinic Computer Labs Computer Shop Copy Room Concert Hall Coffee Shop Kookmin Art Gallery Optician s Shop Underground Parking Lot Performing Art Hall Photo Studio Post Office Cafeteria Stationary Shop Travel Agency 8 4 5 6 7 9

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 City Buses
No. 110, 153, 171, 1020, 1166, 1213, 1711, 7211

International (Incheon) / Domestic (Gimpo) Airport

Use Airport Limousine Bus to Gireum Subway Station or Jeongneung stop and then take City Buses to KMU.

HOW to GET to KMU

Subway Line No.4 (Blue)
Get off at Gireum Subway Station and take City Buses to KMU at Exit No.3

Subway Line No.3 (Orange)

Get off at Gyeoungbokgung Subway Station and take City Buses (No. 1020, 1711) to KMU at Exit No.3

Subway Line No.5 (Purple)

Get off at Gwanghwamun Subway Station and take City Buses (No. 1020, 1711) at Exit No.2

Address Kookmin University 77 Jeongneung-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea (136-702) Phone +82-2-910-5836~5837 Fax +82-2-910-5830 Website http://english.kookmin.ac.kr http://iaten.kookmin.ac.kr http://iie.kookmin.ac.kr/english

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