Sungkyunkwan University 802104 215925221 2008-05-30T08:56:48Z Lightmouse 4469495 Units/dates/other using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{for|the former Confucian academy|Sungkyunkwan}} {{for|the subway station to Natural Sciences campus|Sungkyunkwan University Station}} {{for|the university in North Korea|Koryo Songgyungwan University}} {{Infobox_University |name =Sungkyunkwan University |native_name =성균관 대학교<ref>Abbreviations of Sungkyunkwan University in [[Korean Language|Korean]]: 성대(<span lang="KO">成大</span>; ''Seongdae''). In [[English Language|English]]: SKKU</ref> |image_name =Skku logo.png |motto =Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice<br /><span lang="ko">仁義禮智 인의예지</span> |established =1398 / 1946 |type = |endowment = |staff = |alumni = |faculty =4,105 (2007)<ref name="stat">[http://www.skku.edu/New_Page/about/ab_state/ab_st_professor.html], [http://www.skku.edu/New_Page/about/ab_state/ab_st_student.html]</ref> |president =Seo Jeongdon |students = |undergrad =26,542 (2006)<ref name="stat">02</ref> |postgrad =6,747 (2006)<ref name="stat">02</ref> |doctoral = |profess = |city =[[Seoul]], [[Suwon]] |state = |country =[[South Korea]] |campus =[[Urban area|Urban]] |free_label = |free = |colors = [[Green (color)|Green]] {{color box|#00FF00}} [[Blue (color)|Blue]] {{color box|#0000FF}} |mascot = [[Ginkgo]] |affiliations = |footnotes = |website =[http://www.skku.edu www.skku.edu] |address =서울특별시 종로구 명륜동 3가 53번지 (53 Myeongnyun Dong 3 Ga, Jongno Gu, [[Seoul]]) / 경기도 수원시 장안구 천천동 300 (300 Cheoncheon Dong, [[Jangan Gu]], [[Suwon]], [[Gyeonggido]]) |telephone =82-2-760-0115 |coor =37°35′13.5″N 126°59′38.5″E / 37°17′36″N 126°58′28.5″E |logo = }} {{Infobox Korean name |tablewidth = 277 |hangul = 성균관대학교 |hanja = 成均館大學校 |rr = Seonggyungwan Daehakgyo |mr = Sŏngkyunkwan Taehakkyo }} '''Sungkyunkwan University''' is a private university in [[Seoul]] ({{Audio|ko-Seoul.ogg|listen}}) 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|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.<ref>[http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/features/universities2000/schools/multi.overall.html], [http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/features/universities2000/rank_country/index.html#13]</ref> ==Location== The Humanities and Social Sciences [[campus]] in [[Seoul]] is located uphill from the old [[Sungkyunkwan]] [[Confucianism|Confucian institute]], on the same hill as [[Changdeokgung]] and [[Changgyeonggung]], two of [[Seoul|Seoul's]] royal palaces, and [[Jongmyo]]. It is at the following coordinates: {{coord|37|35|13.5|N|126|59|38.5|E}}. The Natural Sciences campus in [[Suwon]] is located within walking distance from [[Sungkyunkwan University Station]], in the north west of the city. It is at {{coord|37|17|36|N|126|58|28.5|E}}. The Agricultural Department's fields are at {{coord|37|17|21.5|N|126|58|5|E}}. These are notable for their large prostrate [[Flag of South Korea|Korean flag]] and map, which lie 0.56km from the Natural Sciences campus main gate on a bearing of 252°. ==History== :''See also: [[Sungkyunkwan]]'' [[Image:Sungkyunkwan 600.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The 600th Anniversary Building]] [[Sungkyunkwan]], also known as [[Sungkyunkwan|Seonggyungwan]], was established in 1398 to offer prayers and memorials to [[Confucius]] and his disciples, and to promote the study of the [[Confucianism|Confucian canon]]. It was located in the capital [[Seoul|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]]". [[Sungkyunkwan]] was [[Korea|Korea's]] foremost institution of higher learning under the [[Joseon Dynasty]] [[Education in the Joseon Dynasty|education system]]. After [[Korea under Japanese rule|the period of Japanese rule]], with the emergence of the [[Republic of Korea]], the old [[Sungkyunkwan]] was reincorporated as a private institution without the sanction of defunct [[Joseon Dynasty]]. As [[South Korea|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 graduates now totals approximately 130,000.{{Fact|date=October 2007}} Sungkyunkwan now operates two campuses: the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus in [[Seoul]] and the Natural Sciences Campus in [[Suwon]]. ===Chronicle=== *'''1398''': The foundation of [[Sungkyunkwan]] (1400-1418) Taejong initiates a tradition for royal princes to enter [[Sungkyunkwan]]. *'''1475''': Jongyeonggak, the first library, is established. *'''1519''': Planting of the pair of [[Ginkgo]] trees ([[Natural monuments of South Korea|Natural Monument No.59]]) that became the University's symbol. *'''1592''': Munmyo, the Confucian Shrine, is destroyed in a fire. *'''1601''': Munmyo is reconstructed. *'''1895''': [[Sungkyunkwan]] is reformed as a modern three-year university. *'''1911''': The University is renamed Kyonghagwon by the Japanese Colonial Government. *'''1946''': Sungkyunkwan college reopened on [[September 25]].<ref>[http://www.skkok.com/?_page=11 ::: 자랑스런 성균관 꽃피우는 유교문화 올바른 인성교육 성균관 예절교실 :::<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *'''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 in [[Suwon]]. *'''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 Complex 1 is constructed; The Wisdom Hall(dormitory) 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''': The Law Building is constructed; Su Seon Hall is renovated; Hoam Hall is renovated; The International House is constructed; : SKK Graduate School of Business is launched in collaboration with the [[MIT Sloan School of Management]]. *'''2005''': The Research Complex 2 is constructed. *'''2006''': The Graduate School of Mobile Systems Engineering, which is sponsored by [[Samsung Electronics]], is established; The PACE(Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) Center is established; The Semiconductor System Engineering Course, which is sponsored by [[Samsung Electronics]], is established. ==Motto== [[Image:P1.gif|thumb|300px|Motto]] The University's motto, "Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, and Wisdom" (仁, 義, 禮, 知) 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 monuments of South Korea|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skku.ac.kr/about/ab_symbol/ab_sy_tree.html|title=교목 (은행나무)|work=Sungkyunkwan University website|accessdate=2006-04-24}}</ref> Planted in 1519 by Yun Tak, a former president of [[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 [[Culture of Korea|Korean culture]]. ==Faculties== [[Image:Sungkyunkwan University Suwon Engineering Building 2 Trees 1.JPG|thumb|200px|The 2nd Engineering Building]] Data from April 2007 <ref>[http://www.skku.edu/New_Page/about/ab_state/ab_st_professor.html 대학현황 > 교수현황<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br /> - School of Confucian and Oriental Studies: 12<br /> - College of Humanities: 70 <br /> - College of Law: 40 <br /> - School of Social Sciences: 49 <br /> - School of Economics: 35 <br /> - School of Business Administration: 53 <br /> - School of Human Life Sciences: 14 <br /> - College of Education: 19 - School of Art: 26 <br /> - University College : 13<br /> - Natural Sciences: 67 <br /> - Information and Communication Engineering: 70<br /> - Engineering: 133<br /> - Pharmacy: 41 <br /> - Life Science and Natural Resources: 19 <br /> - Sport Science: 13 <br /> - Medicine: 497 <br /> - [[Sungkyun Language Institute]]: 32 <br /><br /> Full-Time Professors: 1,074; Emeritus Professors: 130; Research Professors: 190; Clinical Professors: 70; Associate Professors: 1,562; Lecturers: 803; Adjunct Professors: 181; Visiting Professors: 91; Exchange Professors: 1; Others: 3; '''Total: 4,105''' ==Campus== ===Humanities and Social Sciences Campus=== The deep roots of the university are so strongly entwined with [[Seoul]] that the university cannot be described in isolation from the city. Like the university, [[Seoul]] is the center of [[South Korea|Korea's]] remarkable economic growth over the past 40 years with its unique tradition and current modernity. [[Seoul]] was the seat of government as early as the [[Baekje]] Kingdom for over 1,500 years. However, the city became more important with the establishment of the [[Joseon Dynasty]] in 1392, when it became the capital city. The university is located inside [[Seoul]] city walls, within the original capital of [[Joseon]]. Located uphill from the original [[Seonggyungwan]] site, the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus is spread over a hill looking down on [[Jongmyo]] Royal Shrine, which has been designated by [[UNESCO]] as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Just like [[Seoul]], the university grew rapidly, and the expansion called for a new campus. The original site was preserved as the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus, while the expanding science programs were moved to a new campus in [[Suwon]]. Currently, 6 schools, 3 colleges and many graduate schools call the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus their home. To commemorate the founding philosophy of the university, the 600th Anniversary Memorial Hall, which houses the Academy of East Asian Studies, was constructed on this campus. This new facility has a floor space of 31,930 square meters as well as four underground levels and six above-ground storeys. ===Natural Sciences Campus=== [[Image:Sungkyunkwan University Suwon Hill 1.JPG|thumb|200px|Natural Sciences Campus Hill]] The university's modern Natural Sciences Campus was established in 1978. This campus is situated 45km away from the south of [[Seoul]], on a {{convert|250|acre|km2|sing=on}} site. The campus is home to 5 schools, 2 colleges and various graduate schools. The management of the Natural Sciences Campus is considered a paragon of educational administration in Korea.{{Fact|date=October 2007}} When the new campus was built, the idea of an equal dual campus system was new to Korean higher education; this system remains unique in Korea. Some comprehensive universities located in large cities have tried to meet the need for expansion by founding separate, usually smaller campuses in rural areas. Besides solving the problem of physical expansion, the separate campus system brought the University many opportunities for growth. [[Suwon]] preserves the traditional beauty of the [[Joseon]] era (1392-1910), but it also now flourishes as a center for business, education and economic research, due to its proximity to major industrial complexes. In an effort to serve society by building a bridge between academia and the industrial sector, another initiative, the Science Technology Park (STP), is being developed at this campus. The university, industries in the surrounding area, and the [[Government of South Korea|government]] have combined forces in this project. ===Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nano Technology=== [[Image:PHOTO0705200006.jpg|250px|thumb|Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology]] SAINT is the abbreviation of Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology. This institute opened on March, 2005. SAINT was founded on March 1, 2005 as one of the 4 core programs of Sungkyunkwan University’s VISION2010+ plan to be ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. With the financial support from Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), It's goal is to become one of the top 5 nanotechnology-related institutes by the year 2010, Dr. [[Sumio Iijima]] who discovered [[carbon nanotubes]] is the Dean of SAINT now. ==Budget and facilities== [[Image:Sungkyunkwan University Suwon New Library under Construction.JPG|thumb|200px|New science library under construction]] Annual Budget: 2,873 billion won<ref>[http://eng.skku.edu/about/A3d.html Sungkyunkwan University<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> :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: 1,763,000 (bound volumes) :Central Library: 998,000 / Science Library: 658,000 / Library of Medicine: 60,000 / Law Library: 47,000 Experimental Equipment Holdings: 779 billion won (approx. 42,000 in counting) :Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 45 billion won (approx. 19,000 in counting) :Natural Sciences Campus: 734 billion won (approx. 23,000 in counting) University Area: {{convert|887|acre|km2}} :Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 344 acres / Natural Sciences Campus: {{convert|543|acre|km2}} :(including Tobong Varsity Teams Training Center: 3.6 acres / Botanical Gardens: 81 acres / :Samchuk Seaside Retreat: 0.6 acres / Research Area: 319 acres / Other forests and fields: 9.5 acres) Building Area: 78 acres :Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: 34 acres :Natural Sciences Campus: 44 acres ==References== {{reflist}} ==See also== {{commonscat|Sungkyunkwan University}} *[[List of Korea-related topics]] *[[List of colleges and universities in South Korea]] *[[Education in the Joseon Dynasty]] *[[Seonggyungwan]] *[[Education in South Korea]] *[[Daehangno]] *[[Suwon]] *[[Samsung Global Scholarship Program]] ==External links== *{{ko icon}} [http://www.skku.edu Official site] *{{en icon}} [http://eng.skku.edu Official site] {{coor title dms|37|35|14|N|126|59|39|E|region:KR_type:landmark}} [[Category:1398 establishments]] [[Category:Universities and colleges in Seoul]] [[Category:Suwon]] [[de:Sungkyunkwan University]] [[fr:Université Sungkyunkwan]] [[ko:성균관대학교]] [[ja:成均館大学校]] [[zh:成均馆大学]]