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Gwangju University

Gwangju University Gwangju University was founded in 1980 by Dr. Kim In-Kon with the spirit of fostering honest and competent individuals. The university is highly reputed for its excellent educational conditions, high ratio of faculty members, and modern facilities. As of 2018, around 7,000 students were enrolled in 42 departments across 5 colleges, and about 75,000 students have graduated. Gwangju University offers excellent welfare facilities for students, including dormitories that can accommodate up to 2,000 students, equipped with air-conditioning and high-speed internet. The university supports students and graduates in finding employment through special programs such as industrial internships and start-up support, a program Gwangju University introduced for the first time in Korea. Furthermore, it has academic exchange agreements with around 60 universities in the USA, Japan, China, Russia, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Nigeria, and is nurturing a global workforce through student exchange programs.