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Explore Ajou Experience the World in Korea. AJOU UNIVERSITY SUWON, KOREA. Contents. About Ajou. Education. Research. Global Ajou. Campus Life. Our Vision. Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea. About Ajou. Location. Suwon , Gyeonggi. Population: 1 Million
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Explore Ajou Experience the World in Korea AJOU UNIVERSITY SUWON, KOREA
Contents About Ajou Education Research Global Ajou Campus Life Our Vision Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Location Suwon , Gyeonggi • Population: 1 Million • 30 km (20 miles) from Seoul • Hwaseong Fortress: UNESCO World Heritage • Home to Global Industries: Samsung Electronics “Perfect balance between Serious Academic Environment and Dynamic City Culture” Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Brief History 1971 Agreement on the Foundation of Technology College between French & Korean Governments 1973 Establishment as Ajou Engineering College 1977 Establishment of Daewoo Educational Foundation 1981 Growth to Ajou University 1994 Opening of Ajou University Hospital Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Facts & Figures • 145 Partner Universities • (ISEP Member) • 600 Int’l students • 550 Exchange Students (In& Out) • 100 Courses in English • 14,000 Students • 9,000 Undergraduate • 3,500 Graduate • 1,500 Others • 700 Faculty • 2,400 Staff • 9 Colleges • 9 Professional & Special Graduate Schools Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Academic Calendar Semester System (16 Weeks) 1st Semester March ►►Mid June Summer Vacation Mid June ►► End of August Summer School July ►► Mid August 2nd Semester September ►► Mid December Winter Vacation Mid Dec. ►► February Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Undergraduate 9 Colleges Engineering Humanities Information and Communication Social Sciences Natural Sciences Medicine Business Administration Law Nursing 2 Independent Div. • Division of International Studies • Division of General Education Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Graduate Graduate School • Engineering Information Technology Natural Sciences • Business Administration Humanities Social Sciences • LawMedicine Nursing Independent Div. • Energy Systems Systems Engineering • Molecular Science and Technology Education Professional Graduate Schools Information and Communication International Studies Industry Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) MBA Education Public Affairs Public Health Information Communication and Technology Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Excellent Faculty Nations where faculty earned doctoral degree Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Outstanding Students National University Entrance Examination: Students Admitted from 1998-2002 Top 4.61% on Average Employment Rate after Graduation (Full-time Regular Jobs in 2005) Ranked 1st Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Major Research • Molecular Science • Energy • Nano Technology • Information Communication • Medical & Generic Science • Wireless Internet • Ubiquitous • Digital Media • NRL • Communication DSP and SOC Lab • Real Time Packet Analysis Lab • NRL for Thermo Mechanical Properties • Research Institute for Neural Science and Technology Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Global Network Sister Universities 145 NAFSA ISEP 275 Ajou Global Network 500 EAIE HUMAP 87 ASEF KAIE Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Partner Universities 145 Partner Universities (as of March, 2008) Europe: 64 Austria (3) Czech (1) Denmark (2) Finland (6) France (13) Georgia (1) Germany (3) Iceland (1) Ireland (2) Lithuania (2) Netherlands (4) Norway (1) Poland (2) Romania (5) Russia (4) Spain (1) Sweden (5) Switzerland (1) Ukraine (1) U.K. (6) Asia-Pacific: 52 Australia (5) China (19) India(1) Indonesia (2) Iran (1) Israel (1) Japan (4) Malaysia (2) Nepal (2) New Zealand (2) Thailand (3) The Philippines (2) Uzbekistan (1) Vietnam (7) North America: 24 Canada (3) U.S.A. (21) Central & South America: 2 Columbia (1) Mexico (1) Africa: 3 South Africa (1) Sudan (1) Tunisia (1) Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
International Programs Graduate School of International Studies Student Exchange: Dormitory Scholarship Faculty Exchange Dual Degree International Summer School: Cultural Trip Scholarship A.F.N. Program Business Study Tour English Language Studies Internship Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Special Activities International Day Industrial Site Tours Field Trips Temple Stay Photo, UCC, Presentation Contest Beer Party English Café & French Café Hwaseong Cultural Festival Buddies & Clubs Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Campus Facilities • Campus Housing • 2,360 Beds • Western & Asian style foods, Bakery • High Speed Internet Access • Gymnasium • Campus Plaza • Ajou Univ. Language Institute • Continuing Education Center • Psychology Counseling Center • Bakery / Restaurants • Gymnasium/ Swimming Pool • Book Store Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Campus Facilities • Digital Library • - Various Multi-media Equipment • - 11,000 CDs and DVDs • - 6,500 Electronic Journals & 1,700 Electronic Books • - Online Access to the National Assembly Library • University Hospital • - 31 Departments • - No. of Beds: 1,033 • - Medical Doctors: 500 • - Nurses: 850 • - Medical Technicians: 300 Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Dynamic Activities Student Associations 57 Extracurricular Associations 123 Academic Clubs Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Contribution ALIA: Ajou Love In Action NEPAL: Never Ending Peace And Love Ajou volunteer associations Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Our Vision Academic Excellence Global Campus Innovative Administration Creative Culture Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea
Our Vision Next Decade World-Class University Present One of the Best in Korea
AJOU UNIVERSITY AJOU UNIVERSITY AJOU UNIVERSITY Thank You Ajou University: www.ajou.ac.kr Office of International Affairs: inter@ajou.ac.kr