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Sangji University

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Type
  
Private

Academic staff
  
222

Total enrollment
  
8,451 (2014)

Founded
  
8 March 1974

Colors
  
Blue, Green

Established
  
1974

Students
  
7,576

Phone
  
+82 33-730-0114

Motto
  
GENS21

Location
  
Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea

Campus
  
Urban 1,694,679 square metres (418.764 acres)

Address
  
83, Sangjidae-gil, Wonju-si, Kangwon, South Korea

Province
  
Gangwon Province, South Korea

Notable alumni
  
Kim Heechul, Chun Jung‑myung, Kang Full, Chung Jung Myong, Park Hong Jo

Similar
  
Halla University, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung‑Wonju National University, Kangwon National University, Gachon University

Sangji University (상지대학교) is a private university located in Wonju, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Established in 1955, it has seven colleges and six graduate schools. Its top areas of study are Oriental Medicine (one of only 11 in the country) and Tourism. The Sangji Foundation also manages Sangji Yeongseo College and Sangji Girls Middle and High Schools.

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Location

The scenic campus is located on a hill in Woosan-dong and offers a wonderful view of Mt. Chiak. Many students commute to Sangji University from Seoul, which is less than two hours away.

Facilities

  • Since 2007, the university has offered an English Cafe on campus for students to practice English.
  • The university is focused on environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems.
  • Notable alumni

  • Entertainment
  • Kim Hee-chul (김희철): singer - MC
  • Chun Jung-myung (천정명): actor
  • Athletics
  • Kim Jung-Joo (김정주): boxer, 2-time Olympic Bronze Medalist
  • Arts
  • Kang Full (or Kang Do-young) (강풀 or 강도영): Webcomic Artist
  • References

    Sangji University Wikipedia