Yong In University

Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Founded as a judo school, it expanded to the present-day comprehensive private university offering both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Yong In University
용인대학교
Motto道義相磨 欲而爲人
도의를 갈고 닦아 사회에 이바지할 수 있는 인간이 되자 (Korean)
Motto in English
Contribute to society by cultivating a strong sense of individual justice and morality
TypePrivate
Established1953
PresidentPark, Sun-Kyong
Academic staff
374 (Full-time)
607 (Adjunct)
Administrative staff
234
Students15,097
Undergraduates11,516
Postgraduates3,581
Location
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
,
South Korea

37.227°N 127.168°E / 37.227; 127.168
CampusUrban
ColorsYongin Green
Websiteint.yongin.ac.kr/eng/
Yong In University
Hangul
용인대학교
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYongin Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerYong'in Taehakkyo

The history of Yong In University

Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong, Choin-gu, Yongin-shi, Kyonggi Province, Korea. The school opened as Korea Judo School in 1953 under the founding slogan of "Be the one who contributes to society through moral cultivation." It was commissioned as a four-year undergraduate school in 1971 and changed its name to Korea Physical Science College to the current name, Yong In University in 1993. Started as a physical education college, it is a private university with total 35 departments for both day and night sessions in the 6 colleges: Martial Art, Physical Science, Culture & Art, Business Administration, Environmental Science and Health & Welfare. Also, the university has established 7 special graduate schools in Education, Physical Science, Art, Business, Rehabilitation & Health Science, Taekwondo, Cultural Asset and one general graduate school with 8 subordinate organizations including the Central Library and 18 affiliate organizations to develop competitive global talents.

Colleges

Graduate School

International Exchange Programs

Foreign Language Education Program Yong In University has audio video labs and is operating training programs to provide counselling, guidance and person-to-person tutoring by professors.[1]

Study Abroad System The university runs language programs and holds foreign language contests (English, Chinese, Japanese) every semester hosted by the International Education Institute, providing study abroad opportunities in each semester to awarded students.[2]

Exchange Student Program Exchange students can choose among English, Japanese and Chinese-speaking countries. They are selected based on their language proficiency and are given chances to study abroad either in March/April for the first semester and September/October in the second semester.[3][4]

International Exchange Partners

Global in Yong In University

Grade/graduation

Early graduation

This is a system to confer an undergraduate degree to outstanding students who have acquired credits required for graduation within six to seven semesters.[5]

Credit Exchange with Open Cyber University (OCU)

The student can acquire maximum six credits per semester online.[6]

Credit Exchange Program

Yong In University has an agreement with 26 other universities in Kyonggi-Incheon area to exchange students and to acknowledge credits earned at the partner school.[7]

Professional Teacher Education Program

Students who enroll in the college of education or departments in which teaching course is established/approved can acquire a certificate for secondary school teacher(Level 2).[8]

Scholarship program

Scholarship Program, Payment regulations

Campus life

Research activities

Dissertation presentations and academic events on majors are held by college and department, academic society, circle. Dissertations are published on and off campus journals and relevant lectures are held as well.[9][10]

University Magazine Publication

The School Paper Editing Committee publishes school paper Danho every year. Information on social issues, dissertation, essay and literature are included. Outstanding works are awarded the Baekho Literature Award every year.[11]

University Festival

This is a festival of academic lectures, presentations, exhibition of illustrated poems, singing contest, broadcast festival, concerts by circles and scheduled events. School faculty, alumni and campus neighbors participate.[12]

University Sports Festival

This is a festival in which colleges and departments compete against one another in sport. [13]

Auxiliary organizations

University Library

With Academic Information Support Section and Academic Information Reading Section, Yong In University Central Library comprises 2 five-story buildings (total 7,606㎡). [14]

University Museum

The museum, located within Yong In University campus, accommodates exhibit hall, storages, data rooms, preservation rooms and research rooms of 795㎡. Exhibitions and academic conferences are held in the museum, which is registered as the career certifying institution and the professional institution for the exploration of culture assets and the survey on landmarks.[15]

Office of Athletics

The Directorate was established to provide support to sports talents and the training team.[16]

University Newspaper and Broadcasting Center

The university newspaper is a media body of the university.[17]

The Education Broadcast System was opened on October 23, 1986.[18]

Center for Industry and Academic Cooperation

The committee provides administrative support and assistance in human resource development, R&D, technology transfer through research commissioned and coordination with industrial bodies.[19]

Sports & Wellness Research Center

Office of Information Management

This provides information dissemination system via high speed wireless network, all-in-one information system, lecture support system, portal system, etc.[20]

Affiliated institutes

Campus
  • Yong In University campus
  • Administrative offices
  • College of Martial Arts
  • College of Sports Sciences
  • College of Arts & Culture
  • College of Business and Public Administration
  • College of Environmental
  • College of Public Health & Welfare
  • Yong In University Library
  • Gymnasium
  • Insung Hall (Student Union)
  • ROTC
  • Dormitory
  • Track and field
  • Golf driving range
  • Multi-purpose sports field
  • Open-air theater

Notable alumni

References
  1. 2011 Yong In University brochure
  2. 2011 Yong In University brochure
  3. 2011 Yong In University brochure
  4. [source: Yong In University 50年史 p.253-258]
  5. source: Yong In University brochure p.13
  6. source: Yong In University brochure
  7. source: Yong In University Brochure p.13
  8. source: Yong In University Homepage p.13
  9. [source: Yong In University brochure p.14]
  10. [source: university guidebook p.497]
  11. source: Yong In University brochure p.14
  12. [source: university guidebook p.496]
  13. source: Yong In University brochure p.14
  14. [source: 龍仁大學敎 50年史 p1035~1036]
  15. source: Yong In University brochure
  16. [source: Yong In University 50年史 p1049]
  17. source: Yong In University brochure
  18. source: Yong In University brochure
  19. source: Yong In University brochure
  20. source: Yong In University Brochure
  21. "Dong Hyun Kim UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
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