Overview
Established in 1946, the Konkuk University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Konkuk University (KU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Konkuk University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Konkuk University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 건국대학교 |
| Acronym | KU |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Sincerity, Fidelity, Righteousness |
| Colours | Green |
| Mascot | KonWoo and KonHee the Bull |
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University Location
| Address | 1 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu Seoul 143-701 Seoul South Korea |
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+82 (2) 450 3259 |
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+82 (2) 452 3257 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Konkuk University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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Konkuk University's main LinkedIn profile
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