KDU at a Glance
Founded in 1981, Kyungdong University (KDU) has emerged as one of the leading universities nurturing professionals in demand both in Korea and abroad. Currently over eight thousand students are enrolled at KDU’s three campuses throughout the country – Global Campus in Goseong-gun (Gangwon-do), Metropole Campus in Yangju-si (Gyeonggi-do), and Medical Campus in Wonju-si (Gangwon-do).
Global Campus
Competent Professionals and Global Leaders
KDU Global offers various undergraduate degree programs in English and Korean as well as language and vocational training courses for international students. All undergraduate curriculums incorporate five concurrent major-specialization tracks and liberal education courses aimed at enhancing language, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills of students. The ultimate mission of KDU Global is to guarantee professional and personal success of its graduates by equipping them with the competencies sought after in industries and communities of the 21st century.
Metropole Campus
Skills for Urban Industries
Undergraduate degree programs at KDU Metropole are designed to accommodate the needs of students who wish to build their careers in public sectors and urban industries. All courses are taught in Korean.
Medical Campus
Talents in Healthcare
KDU Medical offers numerous undergraduate degree programs in healthcare services and medical technologies. Medical Campus is a prominent intensive training site for medical sector professions in the country. All courses are taught in Korean.
Three Campuses, Three Frontiers, One Vision!
Why KDU Global
Accredited University
Kyungdong University (KDU) is fully Accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea by surpassing the requirements on assuring the quality of education, enhancing its competitiveness and role in education and social responsibility, promoting program specializations as well as establishment and continuous improvement of its international compatibility around the world.
Specializations-based, Competencies-oriented Education
KDU ranks No.1 in South Korea in terms of employment rate of the graduates thanks to its historic and consistent commitment to provide employment-oriented education delivering concrete specializations and competencies highly demanded in the local and international labor markets.
Emerging Leader in International Education
In a matter of a few years, KDU Global has emerged as one of the most favorable destinations for international students planning to obtain quality education and wishing to be exposed to promising opportunities in South Korea and abroad.
Extensive Scholarships and Financial Aids
KDU Global offers extensive scholarships and alternative forms of financial aid to both domestic and international students. All international students have substantially benefited from the existing opportunities throughout their studies.
Multicultural Environment in Harmony
The international students at KDU represent over 50 nations from all parts of the world. An expanding multicultural environment, promoting harmony and understanding among global communities, combined with abundant opportunities to establish international networks is one of the key advantages KDU presents to its students.
Global Student Mobility
KDU Global has pioneered a new vision for international education in South Korea by launching the Global Student Mobility Project (GSMP). GSMP is a global network of higher educational institutions that provides a unique opportunity to all students to experience the world and earn their degrees. An exciting journey to become true global citizens and competent professionals starts at KDU!
Part-time Job Assistance for International Students
Within the scope of extensive industry-academia collaboration with over 70 local businesses in Gangwon-do province, KDU Global provides part-time job assistance services for international students during their studies. Working part-time is a chance for the students not only to support themselves financially, to a limited extent, but also to interact with the local people, improve their Korean language proficiency, and utilize their classroom knowledge and skills in practice.
Comprehensive Student Counselling and Mentoring System
KDU Global practices a comprehensive individual mentoring and support system for international students. Given the undeniable challenges international students face in a foreign country, one-on-one counseling and supervision is one of the key operational principles KDU Global upholds for the sake of success of each and every student.
Exceptional Geographic Location and Environment
KDU Global offers an ideal educational setting blessed with natural surroundings. Students enjoy the view of the Seorak Mountains and the East Sea just a few hundred meters away from their classrooms. Beautiful lakes and pine forests contribute even more to the harmony and balance at KDU Global making it one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea.
