Gwangju Health University
Gwangju Health University (GHU) is a private bachelor's degree-granting community college located in Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea. Established in 1972, GHU, has received national accreditation by the Ministry of Education as a World Class College in 2013, rated "Level A" for Structure Reformation Evaluation in 2016, and rated "Level S" for Specialized Education since 2015. There are over 4,000 students attending one of fourteen academic programs on campus. The academic programs at GHU focus on humanities and social sciences and the natural sciences. Various 2-year associate degree programs, 3-year associate degree programs , 4-year bachelor's degree program, and intensive study programs for a bachelor's degree (전공심화과정) are offered at GHU. GHU Accreditation. 2018 University Reform and Institutional Autonomy by the Ministry of Education (South Korea) 2017 University Reform and Institutional Autonomy by the Ministry of Education 2016 Level A rating for Structure Reformation Evaluation by the Ministry of Education 2015 Level S rating for Specialized Education by the Ministry of Education 2013 World Class College rating by the Ministry of Education GHU Milestones. 2016 GHU was awarded the highest recognition for being a Specialized College of Korea by the Ministry  of Education. 2015 GHU was evaluated as “Grade A” by the Ministry of Education for its structural organization. 2015 GHU was awarded the highest recognition for being a Specialized College by the Ministry of Education. 2014 GHU was selected to run a Foreign Language School for the Summer Universiade Gwangju 2015. 2013 GHU was evaluated with the highest marks for Teacher Education Evaluation Systems by the Ministry of Education. 2011 GHU changed its name to Gwangju Health University. 2010 GHU was awarded “Excellence” in Higher Education Capability Enhancement Projects by the Korean Council for College Education. 2006 GHU was recognized  for its Customized Education Support Projects by the Ministry of Education. 2005 GHU was recognized for its Customized Education Support Projects by the Ministry of Education. 2000 GHU was recognized for Excellence in its Specialization Programs by the Ministry of Education. 1971 GHU was given approval from the government to establish itself as the Speer Women's Technical School. GHU Facilities. GHU has a multifunctional residence hall, Samuel Student Residence Hall, which can provide housing for 600 students including international students. GHU has two on-campus coffee shops. GHU has a large athletic field.