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Kyung Hee Cyber University

Kyung Hee Cyber University (abbreviated to KHCU; Korean: 경희사이버대학교) is a virtual, South Korean higher education institution that offers online bachelor's and master's degree programs.[4] Founded in 2001, it has been recognized as the best cyber university in South Korea by both the Ministry of Education and the Korea Management Association.[5]

Kyung Hee Cyber University
경희사이버대학교
Motto
"학원의 민주화, 사상의 민주화, 생활의 민주화"[1]
Motto in English
"Democratization of school, democratization of thought, democratization of living"[2]
TypePrivate
EstablishedMarch 3, 2001 (2001-03-03)
PresidentInwon Choue
Undergraduates12,000
Postgraduates5,700
Location
Seoul
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South Korea
CampusUrban
LanguageKorean and English
ColorsCrimson   
MascotLaughing Lion[3]
Websitewww.khcu.ac.kr(Korean),
khcu.ac.kr/en/(English)
Korean name
Hangul
경희사이버대학교
Hanja
慶熙사이버大學校
Revised RomanizationGyeonghui Saibeo Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKyŏnghŭi Saibŏ Taehakkyo

Kyung Hee Cyber University is part of the Kyung Hee University System which offers comprehensive education from kindergarten through graduate school.[6] The cyber university along with the programs it offers were constructed based on the tradition and knowledge of Kyung Hee University (KHC), a private higher education institution with over 70 years of history and expertise.[7]

History

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Kyung Hee Cyber University was established on March 3, 2001 as the first online initiative by the Kyung Hee University System.[8]

In 2018, Kyung Hee Cyber University was awarded the grand prize in online education at the 2018 Korea Customer Satisfaction & Power Brand Awards.[9]

Academics

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Departments

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Overseas culture tour

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Kyung Hee Cyber University currently has 38 partner universities or institutions throughout Asia, 14 in North America, five in South America, five in Oceania, six in Europe, and four international alliances.[11]

Notable alumni

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As the Korean entertainment industry often provides both inconsistent and long schedules, South Korean singers, actors, and actresses have enrolled into cyber university as an alternative that does not limit them to a specific time or space.[12]

The singers, actors, and actresses that have graduated from Kyung Hee Cyber University or are still enrolled include:

References

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  1. ^ "경희소개: 대학교훈". Kyung Hee Cyber University (in Korean). January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "About the University: Kyung Hee Spirit". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "About the University: Emblem/Flower/Mascot". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "About the University: Merit". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "경희사이버대, 2017학년도 1학기 신·편입생 모집". MTN News via Naver (in Korean). November 30, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "In Celebration of the 70th anniversary, Kyung Hee Presented their Visions for the Future". Kyung Hee University. June 27, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "경희사이버대, 2020학년도 신·편입생 모집". PoliNews (in Korean). January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  8. ^ "About the University: 2001 History". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "About the University: 2018 History". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "About the University: Departments". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "About the University: Partner Universities or Institutions". Kyung Hee Cyber University. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "'3년 연속 브랜드파워 1위' 경희사이버대, 2018년 2학기 신입생 모집". Busan News (in Korean). May 31, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2021.

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