History, Affiliations and Rankings
Kyung Hee University originated in 1949 as Sin Heung Junior College, a 2-year college. Amid the financial crisis of the Korean War, Young Seek Choue bought the struggling school in 1951 and had it accredited as a 4-year undergraduate college in 1952. In 1954, the graduate school was established. Its affiliation is with AALAU. Kyung Hee University is ranked #525 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses
The Seoul Campus Masterplan was framed in 2006. The three primary targets of this arrangement - which is expected to save the climate of the grounds while likewise blending nature with engineering - are to make "a grounds inside a recreation area," "a grounds of living practice," and "a ground that embraces the world." The principal stage incorporates the development of the College of Oriental Medicine, the College of Nursing Science, the College of Science and the Global Tower, the Research and University-Industry Cooperation building, government assistance offices, and sports offices, all based on the Grand Stadium. The streets nearby will become person-on-foot focused and a 710 vehicle limit underground parking structure will be built to give adequate leaving. The Global Tower will interface Kyung Hee to the remainder of the world and raise its picture as an "innovator in globalization." The subsequent stage will incorporate the improvement of the College of Humanities, the College of Management, the Central Library, social and expressions offices, and a parking structure. The Seoul Campus Masterplan plans to make the country's top specific grounds open grounds that interface with the local area and the world.
Accomplishments and Alumni
Kyung Hee University is known for its College of Korean Medicine, which is considered a leading school in traditional Korean medicine and other traditional Asian medical practices. There are several alumni which are Gong Yoo - actor, G-Dragon - singer, Moon Jae-in - politician, Rain - singer, and Kim Jae-joong - singer.
Student Diversity and Visiting Companies
Kyung Hee has additionally settled a college culture that regards scholarly variety, in light of the firm conviction that accomplishing scholastic variety and examination greatness is the principal worth of colleges. Thus, the University has a solid yet adjusted presence in all noticeable fields of scholastic examination including humanities, sociology, inherent science, designing, expressive arts and sports, and medication, which has accumulated worldwide. Many reputed companies visited the university.