# Cheju Halla University

Cheju Halla University is a private university in Jeju City, the principal city of South Korea's island province of Jeju Province. Originally established as a nursing school, it retains a strong emphasis on medicine, although academic programs in many other fields are now offered.

## History

The school began its existence in 1966 as Jeju Nursing School (제주간호학교), a three-year technical institution. It became Jeju Technical College of Nursing in 1979, Halla Technical College in 1991, and took on its present name in 1998.
2000–
* 2013
** Approved for operating bachelor's degree courses and Associate of Arts degree courses simultaneously for the first time in Korea.
* 2012
** Designated as an institution evaluation certified university (Korea Council for University College Education)
** Designated as a Superior College for Education Capacity Strengthening Project 5 years in a row (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
** Designated as a LINC (Leaders in INdustry-university Cooperation) (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
* 2011
** Designated as a central university for lifelong education in relation to 2011 university lifelong education activation support project (National Institute for Lifelong Education)
** Leading college production project in overseas students Education collaborating with international industrial bodies (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
** Designated for WCC (World Class College)
** Changed name as Cheju Halla University
** Approved for establishing 4 year Bachelors Course in the dept. of Nursing
* 2010
** overseas employment agreement with Shiga Koken Hotel Association, Japan
** An employment agreement with Jeju Tourism Organization
** Selected as Outstanding College by the Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private Schools
** Host to the Jeju Free International City Cultural Tourism Academic Symposium
* 2008
** Operation of joint education program with Nursing School at Newcastle University, Australia
** 2008 Excellent College for Graduate Employment Award (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology)
** Approval for operation of bachelor's degree programs - Dept. of Tourism and Dept. of Computers and Communications Technology
** Selected for support in providing suitable employment for graduating female students (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)
** Selected as the 2009 Best Career Support College (Ministry of Labor)
** A MOU with Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) to provide dual-degree program
** A MOU with the University of Chichester to provide a collaborative education program and a dual degree program
* 2005
** Support for program of restructuring academic curriculum for IT majors (Ministry of Information and Communication)
** Extension of program for supporting cultural-content organizations (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
** Sponsor college for New University for Regional Innovation (NURI) program (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Sponsor college for Regional Innovation System (RIS) (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
** Specialized College in Generating Student Potential in Digital Content Award (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
* 2003
** Special recognition for practicing 'simulation learning system' to enhance student capability in nursing and public health (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Special recognition for nurturing experienced and professional human resources through the 'Problem Based Learning' (PBL) method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Award for Industry-Demand Structured Education System (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Special recognition for excellence in hosting vocational high school open contests (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
* 2002
** Special recognition for the Problem Based Learning method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Excellent College for Industry-Demand Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** Award for Excellence in Hosting Vocational High School Open Contests (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
* 2001
** Special recognition for adoption of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources)
* 2000
** Establishment of Emergency Medicine Education Center and Excellent Management Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
* 1999
** Culinary Arts Department receives Excellence in Specialization Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
** International Tourism Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
* 1998
** School name changed to Cheju Halla College
** Nursing and Health Care Personnel Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
* 1991
** School name changed to Halla Junior College
* 1985
** Campus moves to 1534 Nohyeong-dong, Cheju City
* 1982
** Ownership transferred to Halla Foundation
* 1972
** Government Authorization for Cheju Nursing Junior College Cheju Nursing Junior College opened
* 1973
** Cheju Nursing Academy opened
* 1969
** Government authorization for the establishment of a Public Junior Nursing Academy

## Departments

School of Nursing
School of Health Sciences
International School of Tourism & Hospitality
School of Social Welfare
School of Information Technology & Architecture
School of Equine Science
School of Arts