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Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU or Seongdae, Template:Korean) is a private research university with campuses in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The institution traces its origins to the historic Sungkyunkwan founded in 1398 in central Seoul.<ref name="SKKU Official Brochure 2013">[1] SKKU Official Brochure 2013</ref> As the foremost educational institution during the Joseon period, it was governed by the great code of the state administration<ref name="Gyeongguk Daejeon, the great code">[2] Gyeongguk Daejeon, the great code</ref> with royal assent.<ref name="Sungkyunkwan in the code of Gyeongguk Daejeon">[3] Sungkyunkwan in the code of Gyeongguk Daejeon</ref> By a resolution of the Progressive Intellectuals and Confucian scholars, it was restructured as a comprehensive university in the mid-20th century, and has since greatly expanded its academic offerings.

History

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600th Anniversary Building

Sungkyunkwan was established in 1398 and became the most prestigious educational institution in Joseon. Its name means "to make" (Template:Korean), "harmonious society" (Template:Korean), "institute" (Template:Korean).<ref name="history">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The school focused on in-depth study of the Chinese classics, Confucian canon, and contemporary literature; and on how to apply knowledge to governing the nation and to understanding the nature of humanity. It also served as a shrine (see Munmyo) to Confucian sages, and rituals were held regularly to honor them and their teachings.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The school was located within the city walls of Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), Korea's capital during the Joseon Dynasty. It followed the example of the Goryeo-period Gukjagam, which in its latter years was also known by the name "Sungkyunkwan".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Citation</ref>

Numerous Korean historical figures, including Yi Hwang and Yi I, studied at and graduated from Sungkyunkwan. A considerable amount of Korean literature and works of Hanja calligraphy were created and archived by Sungkyunkwan scholars over the centuries.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The history of Sungkyunkwan University can be divided into the ancient university, modern university, and contemporary university eras.

Ancient University Era (1398–1894)

Template:Unreferencedsect During the ancient university era, traditional Confucian education was practiced.

From the establishment of Sungkyunkwan during the reign of King Taejo to the time of King Seongjong, buildings were constructed, systems were established, operating policies were effected, and the school was cemented as the top national educational center.

A long period of recession followed, from 1495 to 1724, that is, from the time of Yeonsangun to that of Gyeongjong. The beginning of this period was marked by a brief closure due to the tyranny of Yeonsangun, when, in 1505, Sungkyunkwan was reduced to a place to hold feasts. Though it was restored to its original status the next year under King Jungjong, during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), Sungkyunkwan was burnt down and rebuilt.

A period of revival followed, from 1725 to 1894, that is, from the reign of King Yeongjo to the time of Gabo Reform. Education at Sungkyunkwan became lively amid political and academic revival, and reformation of the education system was actively developed by Silhak scholars.

Modern University Era (1895–1945)

A period of enlightenment followed, that is, from Sungkyunkwan's founding as a modern university (1895) to the Japanese annexation of Korea (1910). In 1895, a three-year department of Chinese classics (Template:Korean) was established, and various courses such as history, geography, and mathematics were taught. At the same time, a professor appointment system, admission examination system, and graduation examination system were implemented; a semester system was introduced; and modern institutional reforms such as setting the number of teaching days per year and the number of lecture hours per week were effected. Under Japanese occupation (1910–1945), however, Sungkyunkwan lost its position as the highest school in Joseon.

Contemporary University Era (1945–Present)

On 15 August 1945, the Japanese Empire was defeated. In November of the same year, Kim Chang-sook led a foundation that revived Sungkyunkwan as an educational center.<ref name="Simsan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Sungkyunkwan University was thus re-established by collecting some of the property of the hyanggyo and donations from Confucian scholars.

Partnership with Samsung

Samsung partnered with SKKU from 1965 to 1977, and renewed this partnership in 1996. The university claims that this has helped it to pursue globalization and to foster talented graduates.<ref name="Global leading programs with Samsung">[4] Template:Webarchive Global leading programs with Samsung</ref> The partnership has boosted research infrastructure and human resource management, and it has helped the university to develop courses in software development, mobile communications engineering, energy engineering, nanotechnology, business, medicine, and law.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Through the Samsung Global Scholarship Program, 15–25 students are selected annually for Seoul National University's engineering program or to enroll at SKKU's Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB), which partners with top business schools abroad, including the MIT Sloan School of Management, Columbia University, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and the Singapore Management University.<ref name="SKKGSB partners">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Rankings and reputation

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According to the ranking of South Korean universities annually published by the national daily newspaper JoongAng Daily, Sungkyunkwan University is ranked third in South Korea after Seoul National University and Yonsei University.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> For several years, U.S. News & World Report ranked Sungkyunkwan University second in the country.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings (2023), SKKU is ranked 99th globally, and 36th in Asia.<ref name="topuniversities.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the Times Higher Education 2023 world university rankings, SKKU is ranked 170th internationally.<ref name="timeshighereducation.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In the Financial Times rankings, SKK GSB's MBA ranks 82nd worldwide, 15th in Asia, and first in Korea.<ref name="MBA Ranking">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Campuses and transport

Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul)

The university's Humanities and Social Sciences Campus, also housing arts departments, is in central Seoul on the same hill as Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (two of the royal palaces of Joseon). The 1,394,154 m2 campus lies in Myeongnyun-dong, near Daehangno. The nearest subway station is Hyehwa on Line 4, and the university operates shuttle buses between the station and the campus.

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Bicheondang and 600th Anniversary Hall
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Shuttle buses outside the Student Center

Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon)

The Natural Sciences Campus, housing natural science, engineering, medicine, and sports departments, is within walking distance of Sungkyunkwan University Station in Yuljeon-dong, northwest Suwon. The 101-hectare campus, 45 km south of Seoul, was established in 1978. At 2,199,187 m2, it is more spacious than the campus in Seoul, so sports facilities and a botanical garden are located on this campus.

Symbols

SKKU's motto is "Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, and Wisdom" (Template:Korean), and reflects the basic spirit of Neo-Confucianism.<ref name="Educational philosophy">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The university's symbol—the ginkgo leaf—is derived from the giant ginkgo trees (Natural Monument No. 59) at Myeongnyundang. Both trees are male, and thus do not bear fruit. They are believed to have been planted circa 1519 by Yun Tak, a former chief scholar of Sungkyunkwan.<ref name="Trees">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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An old ginkgo tree at Sungkyunkwan

Student housing and dormitories

The university has several on-campus dormitories. The Humanities and Social Sciences campus in Seoul has ten dormitories and housing facilities, namely C-house, E-house, G-house, I-house, K-house, M-house, Crownville A, Crownville C, LWG House, and Victory House, while the Natural Sciences Campus in Suwon has five dormitories, namely In-Kwan, Ui-Kwan, Ye-Kwan, Shin-Kwan and Ji-Kwan.<ref name="Dorms">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Research

The university spends heavily on research and development, mostly sponsored by Samsung, Hyundai, and government agencies. Notable researchers include Clarivate Citation Laureate Park Nam-Gyu (2017),<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and physics professor Lee Young-hee, director of the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics in the Institute for Basic Science. Both scientists frequently publish in Nature.<ref name="natureindex.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology

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Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology

Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) was founded on 1 March 2005 as one of the four core programs of Sungkyunkwan University's VISION2010+ plan to be ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. With financial support from Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, it aims to become one of the world's top five nanotechnology institutes. The current director of SAINT is Sungjoo Lee.<ref name="SAINT">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

N-Center

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N-center

The N-Center houses the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics in the Institute for Basic Science, led by physics Professor Lee Young-hee,<ref name="CINP">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and the Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research (CNIR), led by Prof. Seong-Gi Kim.<ref name="CNIR">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

School of Medicine

Students from the School of Medicine train at Samsung Medical Center's hospitals, and many students on campus are first-year undergraduates and postgraduate students.

International programs

Template:Expand section Over 10% of the university's undergraduates are international students. There were over 2,700 international students enrolled at SKKU in 2013, and each year more than 2,000 Korean students from SKKU go abroad. SKKU maintains partnerships with over 653 universities in over 73 countries, and has agreements with 21 overseas institutions to offer dual-degree programs.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Facilities

Libraries

In 1946, with the re-establishment of the university, Jongyeonggak, Bicheondang and Myeongnyundang were used as libraries until a new library was built. Another library opened on the Natural Sciences Campus in 1979, and a Library of Medicine was established in 1998. In 1999, the Law Library opened, and in 2000, Jongyeonggak was newly established. Samsung Library was built in 2009, and the Central Library was refurbished in 2011.<ref name="Libraries"/> In total, SKKU's libraries hold more than 2.15 million books—the ninth largest collection of books in university libraries in South Korea.

Samsung Library

Built in 2009,<ref name="Libraries">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> this library, alongside typical library functions, houses a digital media room where students can watch movies, and a sleeping arena.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Learning Factory

SKKU Learning Factory is a student facility at the Natural Sciences campus where creative ideas can be made physically as prototype products using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router, and Arduino. The center was established by the Fusion Based Creative Informatics Human Resources Development Team.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Sports facilities

Operating under the College of Sports Science, there are several student sports clubs including a baseball club, floor ball club, tennis club, basketball club, soccer club, volleyball club, and cricket club.<ref name="Clubs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> There is a full-size soccer field, basketball court, tennis courts, athletics track, and baseball fields on the Natural Sciences Campus.

Notable alumni

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Politics, diplomacy and public service

Sports

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Entertainment

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Song Joong-ki

Historical figures

See also

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References

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