Kosin University (Korean: 고신대학교) is a private Christian university in Busan, South Korea. The name "Kosin" is derived from the name of a denomination of Presbyterian churches in Korea that had organized actions against the Empire of Japan. This university was established in 1946[1][2] at the end of Japanese rule in Korea.
고신대학교 | |
| Motto | Coram Deo (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Before God |
| Type | Private |
| Established | September 1946 |
| Location | , South Korea 35°4′48″N 129°3′36″E / 35.08000°N 129.06000°E |
| Website | www |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고려신학대학교 |
| Hanja | 高麗神學大學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Goryeo Sinhak Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Koryŏ Sinhak Taehakkyo |
| Hangul | 고신대학교 |
| Hanja | 高神大學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Gosin Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kosin Taehakkyo |
In 2024, Kosin and 19 other Korean universities were banned from accepting international students for a year.[3]
Campuses
editKosin University consists of two campuses: Songdo campus and Youngdo campus.
Songdo campus: Songdo campus is located in Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan.
- College of Medicine – Kosin university Gospel hospital is the one of leading hospitals in Korea for cancer treatment. This hospital was established by the famous founder Dr. Chang Kee-ryo.
- College of Nursing
Youngdo campus: Youngdo campus is located in Youngdo-gu, Busan.
- College of Theology
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Arts
Notable alumni and students
edit- Im Ji-kyu, actor
References
edit- ^ "The Presbyterian Churcth in Korea". kosin.org. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Kosin University * Ranking". www.scimagoir.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Korea bars 40 universities from admitting international students". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-30.