Sangji University (상지대학교) is a private university located in

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, Gangwon Province,

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. Established in 1955, it has seven colleges and six graduate schools. Its top areas of study are

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(one of only 11 in the country) and

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. The Sangji Foundation also manages Sangji Yeongseo College and Sangji Girls Middle and High Schools.

Location

The scenic campus is located on a hill in Woosan-dong and offers a wonderful view of Mt. Chiak. Many students commute to Sangji University from

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, which is less than two hours away.

Facilities

*Since 2007, the university has offered an

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Cafe on campus for students to practice English. *The university is focused on environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems.

Notable alumni

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Kim Hee-chul Kim Hee-chul (; born July 10, 1983), better known mononymously as Heechul, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior and has further participated in its subgroup Supe ...

(

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) * Kim Jung-Joo * Yumi Heo

References

Private universities and colleges in South Korea 1974 establishments in South Korea Educational institutions established in 1974 {{SouthKorea-university-stub

Location

Facilities

Notable alumni

See also

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