Korea University

Korea University (Korean: 고려대학교 (高麗大學校) goryeo daehakkyo) is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in the present-day town of Susong in 1905, the school moved to Anam in 1934. The university is one of the oldest in... More

School type:

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • Korea University, Seoul,
  • Korea University, main campus

Education

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 82
  • 2-3290-1152

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 35,295
  • May 1, 2011

Colors:

Campuses:

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 25,399
  • May 1, 2011

Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 9,896
  • May 1, 2011
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Organization

Address

Korea University Headquarters

Anam-dong Seongbuk-gu
Seoul South Korea

Date founded:

  • 1905

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • President
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Ranked item

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year
  • 190
  • 2012

US News & World Report: World's Best Universities of 2012

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