Daejin University (Korean대진대학교) is a private university located in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was founded by Daesun Jinrihoe in November 1991 and opened in March 1992.

Daejin University
대진대학교
TypePrivate
EstablishedNovember 15, 1991
Location,
37°52′18″N 127°9′22″E / 37.87167°N 127.15611°E / 37.87167; 127.15611
Websitedaejin.ac.kr
Daejin University
Hangul
대진대학교
Hanja
大眞大學校
Revised RomanizationDaejin Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerTaejin Taehakkyo

The university operates Daejin University China Campus, a study abroad program based at the campuses of two universities in China: Soochow University and Harbin Normal University.[1][2]

Academics

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Undergraduate courses of study are divided among six colleges: Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Sciences and Engineering, and Arts. Training is also provided at the graduate level, through specialized graduate schools of Education, Industry, Business Administration and Legal Affairs.

History

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The university was established in 1991 by the Daesun Jinrihoe, a Korean religious group. The location was chosen due to its position near the midpoint of the line connecting Halla-san with Baekdu-san, and thus at the symbolic heart of the Korean peninsula.[3]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Daejin University (2010). Daejin University China Campus Archived 2012-07-29 at archive.today. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Competitive Analysis of Daejin University". crossculturalreviews.blogspot.kr. 18 February 2007. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
  3. ^ Daejin University - Features of the University Archived 2001-02-12 at archive.today.
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