Through subsequent growth and diversification, the college became Keimyung University in 1978. In 1981 the university merged with the Dongsan Presbyterian Hospital of Taegu, augmenting the university's medical school. Since 1980, KU has been moving to the new 450-acre Sungsuh Campus in the western district of Taegu. Eighty percent of the professors hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their fields. Most of its academic programs, residence halls, and major library are located at the new Sungsuh Campus on 450 acres of the western Taegu.
Most majors offer at least one or two major courses taught in English.
Please contact the ISEP coordinator for further information on courses offered in English. Students will be housed in residence halls. Two meals are provided per day, with a stipend provided for lunch. The first Korean higher education institution founded and run by Koreans. Internationally respected Asiatic Research Center and Korean Cultural Research Center.