Seoul Women's University

Seoul Women's University (SWU) is a private university in Nowon District, Seoul, South Korea. The university comprises five colleges and is a doctorate degree-granting institution. History The school was founded in December 1960 by the Presbyterian Church of Korea. The original idea was conceived in the 1920s, but permission was not granted by the Japanese governor at the time. In the late 1950s, the Presbyterian Church of Korea secured US$150,000 by raising funds at an American conference. In its first few years, Seoul Women's University only had two main buildings. Dr. Hwang Kyung Koh served as the first president of the university. Campus today The university now boasts 5 colleges, with 31 majors for undergraduate students, 25 departments for master's degree students, and 13 departments in 2 divisions for students pursuing doctoral degrees. International opportunities Through various partnerships and exchange programs with universities in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Vietnam, China, and Japan, Seoul Women's University offers many chances for people from many countries to interact. Korean students are offered short term cross cultural exchange programs, and international students are offered internships after finishing their studies. Korean students also have the chance to spend a year abroad in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Great Britain, Germany, Vietnam, China, or Japan. Other opportunities include the SWELL English program, and the Bahrom International Program.