Incheon National University

Incheon National University (INU; Korean: 인천대학교), previously also known as University of Incheon (UI), is a national university in Incheon, South Korea. It is located in Songdo International Business District in Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). The university operates the main campus Songdo, and sattilite campuses in Michuhol and Dohwa-dong. Brief history INU was originally founded as a private college known as the Incheon Technical College in January 1979 as a part of Sunin Academy. Later, it was renamed Incheon College in December 1979 before it was chartered as a comprehensive four-year university in 1988. In 1994, the university was renamed to University of Incheon, which was a municipality-funded university. INU was relocated from Dohwa-dong in Nam-gu to a new location at Songdo in 2009. In February 2009, Incheon Institute for Korean Language Studies was opened. Also In July 2009, construction of Sondgo campus (Main Campus) was completed. In 2010, the university merged with Incheon City College, resulting in expanded educational offer. In February 2013, the university was nationalized and renamed as the Incheon National University. Campus Incheon National University's campus is located in Songdo. Academics Undergraduate schools UI's 65 academic departments and programs are organized into 11 colleges and schools. Graduate schools Established on November 27, 1984, the Graduate School currently includes 35 masters and 28 doctoral degree programs. Ranking 4th national university in Korea from 2022 JoongAng Ilbo university ranking (Overall category). 3rd for creating and supporting start-up from 2022 JoongAng Ilbo university ranking (Student start-up category). 18th most innovative university in the world, and 2nd in South Korea from 2023 World Universities of Real Impact (WURI) ranking. 1st for creating student-driven start-ups among national universities and 8th among all universities in Korea from 2020 Korea Economic Daily. Office of International Affairs and Korean Language Institute The Office of International Affairs provides opportunities to learn through Student Exchange Program, Short-term language training programs globalizing the university through expanding sister relationships with the universities whole over the world. Web site of Office of International The Korean language program was founded for the purpose of teaching the Korean language to foreigners and Korean students from overseas. The Incheon Institute for Korean Language Studies focuses on the linguistic abilities of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and offers opportunities to experience a taste of Korean history, culture, and society together with the Korean language. The institute consists of certified teachers with graduate school education and vital experience teaching. Students from over the world, including China, Mongolia, Thailand, Canada, and The United States, are currently registered for classes and are studying the Korean language. Confucius Institute Confucius Institute at Incheon National University is supported by the Chinese government. The Chinese government has been supporting language institutes around the world for the spread of the Chinese language and culture. In Korea, the Chinese government has selected Incheon National University and has given support in the established of a Confucius Institute. The educated curriculum receives academic guidance of the Chinese Education Ministry. Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation The Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation (IACF) of Incheon National University was established in May 2004 as a special corporation. Its purpose is to collaborate with industry in cultivation human resources with creative minds, promoting industry-oriented education and to develop new knowledge and technology for the improvement of industry, and with the profits from intellectual property to provide financial assistance for education and research. INU Holdings INU Holdings is a technology holdings company which deals with technologies developed by students and professors of Incheon National University. So far, INU Holdings is the 6th technology holdings company of a university in Korea. It was opened last year and so far has established 3 subsidiary companies. It has strong cooperation with the IACF. Green Pioneer Co. Green Pioneer started as a spin-off company established by a professor of biology in UI with the support from school. Now, it is a subsidiary company of INU Holdings. Its key business facets are distribution of photosynthesis assessment instruments (PAM) and biokits. It also obtains an ISO listed technology in the field of toxicology. Notable people Kim Kyo-Heung, politician, Member of Parliament, Secretary General of the National Assembly Bae Jin-Gyo, politician, Member of Parliament Lee Dong-Joo, politician, Member of Parliament Park Chang-kyu, politician, Incheon Metropolitan City Council Che Sun-Joo, business woman, CCO, Naver Joo Jin-mo, actor Jung Suk-won, actor Sunwoo Sun, actress Kim Da-Mi, actress Lee Sun-hee, singer Lee So-Ra, singer Jang Min-hee, sports archer, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold medallist See also List of national universities in South Korea List of universities and colleges in South Korea Education in Korea References External links Official website (in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese)