DONGGUK UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1906, Dongguk University is one of the most prominent private institutions in Korea. Dongguk University has led Korean society, having produced over 200,000 graduates on a firm foundation of tradition and excellence. In 2006, Dongguk University celebrated its 100th anniversary. Looking forward to the coming century, Dongguk is striving to become the most prestigious private university in Korea, and a distinguished global institution. In the 21st century, we are entering a world ... of increasing competition. Rapid changes in industry, technology, and social structure have also changed society's vision of the ideal workforce. The paradigm of university education must move away from convention, and transform itself in order to satisfy these new demands. Dongguk University ceaselessly strives to keep pace with the demands of the times, and to establish itself as a competitive global institution of higher education. Centering on the 'RE_START Project',the university's main developmental strategy, Dongguk is initiating change and innovation in the community, preparing for future demands, reforming school systems and curriculums, and venturing into new business systems, such as introducing autonomous college administrations. Also, with specialized expertise in the cutting-edge fields of bio-technology (BT), nanotechnology (NT), information technology (IT), and cultural technology (CT), Dongguk focuses on nurturing future leaders.More