Seowon University

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Seowon University, located in the historic city of Cheongju, is a private institution established in 1968, known for its strong programs in Education, Arts & Design, and Police Administration. The university emphasizes practical learning and community engagement, preparing students for professional careers. For international students, Seowon University offers a supportive environment, typically through its Office of International Affairs, which provides Korean language programs, cultural immersion activities, and dedicated support services to help students adapt to life in Korea. While the primary language of instruction is Korean, the university is committed to fostering a global perspective among its students. A distinctive characteristic is its deep roots in teacher training, having originated as a teachers' college, which continues to influence its educational philosophy.

Background

Seowon University (Acronym: SWU, Korean: 서원대학교; RR: Seowon Daehakgyo, colloquially Seowondae) is a four-year private university located in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. It was established in 1968 and was also called Cheongju College of Education by its old name. It is a medium-sized university with 6,825 undergraduate and 168 graduate students. It comprises six undergraduate colleges and two graduate schools. The undergraduate colleges are made up of nine faculties, twenty-five departments, and twenty-three majors. The graduate schools are composed of twenty-seven departments and fifteen majors. It maintains sisterhood relationships with forty-seven universities in fifteen countries: Canada, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, United States, Italy, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Ukraine. This sisterhood relationship is provided to Seowon University students for exchange student programs and field trips.

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