Explore Ajou Experience the World in Korea AJOU

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 • 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 • 14, 000 Students 9, 000 Undergraduate 3, 500 Graduate 1, 500 Others • • • 145 Partner Universities (ISEP Member) • 600 Int’l students • 550 Exchange Students (In& Out) • 100 Courses in English 700 Faculty 2, 400 Staff 9 Colleges 9 Professional & Special Graduate Schools Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Education

Academic Calendar Semester System (16 Weeks) 1 st Semester March ►► Mid June Summer Vacation Mid June ►► End of August Summer School July ►► Mid August 2 nd Semester September ►► Mid December Winter Vacation Mid Dec. ►► February Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Undergraduate 9 Colleges Engineering Information and Communication Natural Sciences Business Administration Nursing Humanities Social Sciences Medicine Law 2 Independent Division of International Studies Division of General Education Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Graduate School Engineering Business Administration Law Information Technology Humanities Medicine Natural Sciences Social Sciences Nursing Independent Div. Energy Systems Molecular Science and Technology Systems Engineering 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 1 st Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Research

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 Ajou

Global Network Sister Universities 145 ISEP 275 HUMAP 87 NAFSA EAIE Ajou Global Network 500 ASEF KAIE Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Partner Universities 145 Partner Universities (as of March, 2008) Europe: 64 North America: 24 Canada (3) U. S. A. (21) Central & South America: 2 Columbia (1) Mexico (1) Austria (3) Denmark (2) France (13) Germany (3) Ireland (2) Netherlands (4) Poland (2) Russia (4) Sweden (5) Ukraine (1) Czech (1) Finland (6) Georgia (1) Iceland (1) Lithuania (2) Norway (1) Romania (5) Spain (1) Switzerland (1) U. K. (6) Africa: 3 South Africa (1) Sudan (1) Tunisia (1) 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) 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 Photo Beer Party English Café & French Café Hwaseong Cultural Festival Buddies & Clubs Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Campus Life

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

Ajou Future

Our Vision Academic Excellence Global Campus Innovative Administration Creative Culture Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea

Our Vision Present One of the Best in Korea Next Decade World-Class University

AJOU UNIVERSITY Thank You Ajou University: www. ajou. ac. kr Office of International Affairs: inter@ajou. ac. kr