Sungkyunkwan University
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Private university in Seoul, South Korea
About Sungkyunkwan University
According to Wikipedia, Sungkyunkwan University is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. The institution traces its origins to the historic Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 in central Seoul. As the foremost educational institution during the Joseon period, it was governed by the great code of the state administration with royal assent. By a resolution of the Confucian scholars, it was restructured as a comprehensive university in the mid-20th century, and has since greatly expanded its academic offerings. Sungkyunkwan University is considered one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, ranking 145 in the world and 6th in Korea.
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What Is Sungkyunkwan University Known For?
Sungkyunkwan University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Communications
- Medical
- History
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Economics
- Law
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
Sungkyunkwan University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Business
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Management
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Finance
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Sales
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Education
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Higher Education
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Vocational Education
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Special Education
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Public Policy
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Engineering
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Applied Physics
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Architecture
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Biomedical Engineering
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Chemistry
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Nanotechnology
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Physical Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
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Computer Science
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Informatics
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Information Technology
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Artificial Intelligence
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Communications
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Journalism
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Linguistics
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Grammar
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Medical
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Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
#88
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Mental Health
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History
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Modern History
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Medieval Studies
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American History
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Comparative Religion
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Literature
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Etymology
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Writing
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Literary Theory
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Economics
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Macroeconomics
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Mathematical Economics
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Econometrics
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Law
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Labor Law
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Civil Law
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Environmental Law
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Biology
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Neuroscience
#305
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#308
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Agriculture
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Biochemistry
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Philosophy
#894
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#960
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Eastern Philosophy
#6
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Logic
#547
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#591
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Ethics
#1003
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#1007
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Physics
#653
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#694
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Astronomy
#655
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#685
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Astrophysics
#634
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#639
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Nuclear Physics
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#1025
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Mathematics
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#1027
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Statistics
#466
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Differential Geometry
#279
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#282
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Measure Theory
#618
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#652
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Psychology
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#1001
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Cognitive Science
#208
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Cognitive Psychology
#270
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Experimental Psychology
#251
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#257
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Earth Sciences
#875
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Geography
#442
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Environmental Science
#854
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#854
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Geodesy
#962
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Sociology
#817
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#829
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Organizational Studies
#17
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#17
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Gender Studies
#377
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Social Engineering
#606
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Criminal Justice
#1063
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Law Enforcement
#3750
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Who Are Sungkyunkwan University's Most Influential Alumni?
Sungkyunkwan University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Chemistry, and Education. Here are some of Sungkyunkwan University's most famous alumni:
- Byung-hyun Kim
- A South Korean baseball player.
- Moon So-ri
- A South Korean actress.
- Kim Jun-young
- A Korean academic, Ph.D. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis 1984.
- Kim Yeon-chul
- A South Korean associate professor.
- Shin Goo
- A South Korean actor.
- Song Joong-ki
- A South Korean actor.
- Ha Hyung-joo
- A South Korean judoka.
- Carlos Gorito
- A Brazilian television personality active in South Korea.
- Krystal Jung
- A Korean-American singer and actress.
Who Are Sungkyunkwan University's Most Influential Faculty?
Sungkyunkwan University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Chemistry, and Education. Here are some of Sungkyunkwan University's most famous alumni:
