Sungkyunkwan University
성균관 대학교[1] | |
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| Motto | Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice 仁義禮智 인의예지 |
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| Established | 1398 / 1946 |
| President | Seo Jeongdon |
Academic staff | 1,077 (2007)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 26,542 (2006)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 6,747 (2006)[2] |
| Address | 서울특별시 종로구 명륜동 3가 53번지 (53 Myeongnyun Dong 3 Ga, Jongno Gu, Seoul) / 경기도 수원시 장안구 천천동 300 (300 Cheoncheon Dong, Jang-an Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggido) , , 37°35′13.5″N 126°59′38.5″E / 37°17′36″N 126°58′28.5″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.skku.edu |
| Sungkyunkwan University | |
| Hangul | 성균관대학교 |
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| Hanja | 成均館大學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Seonggyungwan Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏngkyunkwan Taehakkyo |
Sungkyunkwan University is a private university in Seoul () and Suwon, South Korea. The university has two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences campus in Myeongnyun Dong, Jongno-gu in central Seoul, and the Natural Sciences Campus in Cheoncheon Dong, Jangan Gu, Suwon. The literal meaning of "Sungkyunkwan" is "an institution for building a harmonious society of perfected human beings". Eighteen schools and three colleges offer degrees at the bachelor's level, and twelve graduate schools confer various degrees at both the masters and doctoral levels. It is considered to be one of the foremost universities in the country.[3] The world ranking of Sungkyunkwan University based on the number of published Science Citation Index (SCI) journals is 146, which is 3rd in Korea.[4]
Location
The Humanities and Social Sciences campus in Seoul is at the following coordinates - 37°35′13.5″N 126°59′38.5″E / 37.587083°N 126.994028°E - while the Natural Sciences campus in Suwon is at 37°17′36″N 126°58′28.5″E / 37.29333°N 126.974583°E. The Agricultural Department's fields are at the following coordinates: 37°17′21.5″N 126°58′5″E / 37.289306°N 126.96806°E. These are notable for their large prostrate Korean flag and map, which lie 0.56km from the Natural Sciences campus main gate on a bearing of 252°.
History
- See also: Sungkyunkwan
The Sungkyunkwan was established in 1398 to offer prayers and memorials to Confucius and his disciples, and to promote the study of the Confucian canon. It was located in the capital Hanseong, modern-day Seoul. It followed the example of the Goryeo-period Gukjagam, which in its later years was also known by the name "Sungkyunkwan." The Sungkyunkwan was Korea's foremost institution of the highest learning under the Joseon dynasty education system.
After World War II, with the emergence of the Republic of Korea, the Old Sungkyunkwan reincorporated as a private institution. As Korea modernized and underwent social and economic reforms, the University grew rapidly to keep up with the diverse demands of the advancing country. In 1946, the entering class numbered 155; the number of the Sungkyunkwan's graduates totaled about 130,000. While a long history alone cannot guarantee the excellence of an institution, the rich culture that exudes from a long tradition is surely a unique and valuable asset of the University. The Sungkyunkwan now operates two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus and the Natural Sciences Campus.
Chronology
- 1398: The foundation of Sungkyunkwan
(1400-1418) Taejong initiates a tradition for royal princes to enter Sungkyunkwan.
- 1475: Jongyeonggak; the first library, is established.
- 1592: Munmyo, the Confucian Shrine, is destroyed in a fire.
- 1601: Munmyo is reconstructed.
- 1895: Sungkunkwan is reformed as a modern three-year university.
- 1911: The University is renamed Kyonghagwon by the Japanese Colonial Government.
- 1946: The reopening of the Sungkyunkwan college on Sep. 25, 1946.[8]
- 1950: Campus buildings, libraries are destroyed in a fire.
- 1953: The University is promoted to a comprehensive university; The Graduate School is established.
- 1954: The Main Building is constructed (5 storeys, 1,333 pyeong).
- 1957: First Science Hall
- 1958: The Central Library is opened (5 storeys, 1,038 pyeong); The Evening College is established.
- 1962: The Administration Building is constructed (4 storeys, 1,271 pyeong).
- 1963: The College of Business Administration is established.
The First Faculty Hall is constructed.
- 1964: The opening of the Museum.
- 1965: The College of Sciences and Engineering is established.
- 1966: The School of Library Service is established.
The Evening Graduate Schools are established.
- 1971: The Graduate School of Foreign Trade is established.
- 1972: The College of Education is established.
- 1978: The Natural Sciences Campus opens.
- 1981: The Graduate School of Education is established.
- 1983: The Science Library building is constructed.
- 1986: The Susonggwan Gymnasium Complex and Yanghyongwan Student Quarters are constructed.
- 1988: The Graduate School of Confucian Studies is established.
- 1993: The School of Continuing Education is established.
- 1995: The Graduate School of International Cooperation is established.
- 1996: The Samsung Group reacquires the university foundation The Graduate School of Mass Communications and Journalism is established.
- 1997: The College of Medicine, the Graduate School of Design, and the Graduate School of Business Administration are established.
- 1998: 600th Anniversary; The School of Art is established.
- 1999: The Medical Building is constructed.
- 2000: The 600th Anniversary Building is constructed; The Business Administration Building is reconstructed.
- 2001: The Research Plaza is constructed.
- 2002: The Electronic Microscope Complex is constructed.
- 2002: Construction begins on the Law Building.
- 2003: The inauguration of the 18th President: Dr Jung-Don Seo.
- 2004: SKK Graduate School of Business is launched in collaboration with the MIT Sloan School of Management.
University motto
The University's motto, "Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, and Wisdom" reflects the basic spirit of Confucianism. These four cardinal virtues express humankind's four inherent elements of spirit, action, conscience, and intellect. Humanity abides in the heart that loves, righteousness abides in the heart that knows right from wrong, propriety abides in the heart that knows forbearance, and wisdom abides in the heart that perceives. Confucian philosophy attests to man's innate goodness, and at the same time recognizes that this quality must nevertheless be awakened and nurtured. These four principles, which comprise the university's philosophy of instruction, are the basis for higher education's goals of the search for truth and the establishment of social justice, which are, in turn, based on humanity.
University symbol
The university's symbol is two giant ginkgo trees (Natural Monument No.59). Although these trees are not located on the modern campus of the university, they are considered one of the school's key symbols.[5] Planted in 1519 by Yun Tak (president of the old Sungkyunkwan), they hold symbolic meaning in Confucianism because Confucius is said to have loved reading, pondering, and teaching his disciples under a ginkgo tree. These trees also represent longevity and enlightenment, both held important in Korean culture.
Faculties
Data from April 2005 [6] - Confucian and Oriental Studies: 10 - Liberal Art: 11 - Humanities: 70 - Law: 25 - Social Sciences: 40 - Economics: 33 - Business Administration: 23 - Human Life Sciences: 14 - Education: 17 - Art: 24 - Natural Sciences: 54 - Electrical and Computer Engineering: 58 - Engineering: 127 - Pharmacy: 20 - Life Science and Natural Resources: 19 - Sport Science: 12 - Medicine: 457 - Sungkyun Language Institute: 32 - The Academy of East Asian Studies: 3 - Graduate School of Business Administaration: 20 - Others: 6 Full-Time Professors: 49% · Associate: 27% · Assistant: 19% · Full-Time Lecturers: 5% Total: 1,075
Budget and facilities
Annual Budget: 2,873 billion won ([9])
- Budget from Tuition: 1,294 billion won (45%)
- Budget from University Foundation: 6,22 billion won (21,6%)
(Total financial settlement of accounts at the end of the year 2002)
Current Library Holdings: 1,510,000 (bound volumes)
- Central Library: 900,000 / Science Library: 560,000 / Library of Medicine: 50,000
Experimental Equipment Holdings: 7,79 billion won (around 42 thousand in counting)
- Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 45 billion won (around 19 thousand in counting)
Natural Sciences Campus: 7,34 billion won (around 23 thousand in counting)
University Area: 2,076 acres
- Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 9.7 acres / Natural Sciences Campus: 36.8 acres
- Tobong Varsity Teams Training Center: 3.6 acres / Botanical Gardens: 24.7 acres
- Samchuk Seaside Retreat: 0.2 acres / Research Area: 96.6 acres
- Other forests and fields: 36.3 acres
Building Area: 25 acres
- Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 9.8 acres
- Natural Sciences Campus: 15.2 acres
References
- ^ Abbreviations of Sungkyunkwan University in Korean: 성대(成大; Seongdae). In English: SKKU
- ^ a b c [1], [2] Cite error: The named reference "stat" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ [3], [4]
- ^ [5], [6]
- ^ "교목 (은행나무)". Sungkyunkwan University website. Retrieved 2006-04-24.
- ^ [7]
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of colleges and universities in South Korea
- Education in the Joseon Dynasty
- Education in South Korea
- Daehangno
- Samsung Global Scholarship Program
- SAINT (Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology)