Far East University (Korea) Explained

Far East University
Motto:성실, 창조, 협동
(Sincerity, Creativity, Cooperation)
Established:1998
Type:Private
Faculty:74
President:Ki-Il Lyu
Undergrad:5,214
City:Eumseong County
State:North Chungcheong
Country:South Korea
Campus:Rural, 64,000 m2
Website:www.kdu.ac.kr
Hangul:극동대학교
Rr:Geukdong Daehakgyo
Mr:Kŭkdong Taehakkyo

Far East University is located in Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong County, North Chungcheong province, South Korea. It was founded in 1998 by Taek-hee Lyu. The school flower is the chrysanthemum.

History

Far East University opened its doors on March 5, 1998. Its first graduating class numbered only 164 students but since then, it has grown rapidly, and by 2009 enrollment had topped 5000.

Organization

The undergraduate courses of Far East University are divided among eight colleges and seven independent departments:

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