Sookmyung

Sookmyung Women's University

Sookmyung
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South Korean university

About Sookmyung Women's University

According to Wikipedia, Sookmyung Women's University is a private women's research university in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung is Korea’s first royal private educational institution for women. Sookmyung is one of the world's largest female educational institutes and one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. The university's name is derived from the Hanja characters of sook and Myung, which mean "elegant" and "bright" respectively. With its more than a century-long legacy and history, Sookmyung is renowned as one of the best women's universities nationwide. According to JoongAng Daily's 2018 university rankings, it has been ranked as the second-best women's university in Korea and is ranked nr. 20 on South Korea's list of best universities.

Sookmyung Women's University's Online Degrees

What Is Sookmyung Women's University Known For?

Sookmyung Women's University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Sookmyung Women's University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Business
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Management
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Entrepreneurship
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International Business
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Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Pedagogy
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Communications
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Journalism
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Rhetoric
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Graphic Design
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communications Degrees
Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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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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Literature
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Philology
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Writing
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Etymology
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literature Degrees
History
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American History
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history Degrees
Medical
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Nutrition
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Epidemiology
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Pharmacology
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medicine Degrees
Computer Science
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Information Systems
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Programming
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computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
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Statistics
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math Degrees
Law
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Civil Law
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Common Law
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Criminal Law
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Biology
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Ecology
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Horticulture
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Agriculture
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biology Degrees
Engineering
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Architecture
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Electrical Engineering
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Space Science
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engineering Degrees
Nursing
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nursing Degrees
Economics
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International Economics
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Macroeconomics
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economics Degrees
Philosophy
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Ethics
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Logic
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Aesthetics
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philosophy Degrees
Earth Sciences
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Environmental Science
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Geography
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earth-science Degrees
Chemistry
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chemistry Degrees
Anthropology
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anthropology Degrees
Social Work
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Empowerment
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social-work Degrees
Psychology
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Criminal Psychology
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Counseling
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psychology Degrees
Sociology
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Gender Studies
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Women's Studies
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sociology Degrees
Criminal Justice
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Criminology
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Policing
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criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Sookmyung Women's University's Most Influential Alumni?

Han Young-sil
A Nutritionist.
Huh Young-ja
A Korean poet .

Who Are Sookmyung Women's University's Most Influential Faculty?