Sogang University
Sogang University (SU, Korean: 서강대학교; lit. West River University) is one of the top private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1960 by Fr. Theodore Geppert, SJ with the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus. Sogang is the oldest Jesuit institution of higher education in South Korea.
서강대학교 | |
| Latin: Universitatis Soganensis | |
Former name | Sogang College (SC) (1960–1970) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Obedire Veritati (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Obey the Truth" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | April 18, 1960 |
| Founder | Fr. Theodore Geppert, S.J. |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Society of Jesus) |
Academic affiliations | ACUCA AJCU-AP AACSB |
| Chairman | Fr. Park Mun-su (Francis Xavier Buchmeier), S.J. |
| President | Rev. Luke Sim Jong-hyeok, S.J. |
Academic staff | 439 (Full-time) 741 (Part-time) |
Administrative staff | 183 (Full-time) 80 (Part-time) |
| Students | 15,111 |
| Undergraduates | 11,199 |
| Postgraduates | 3,912 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban (53 acres) |
| Colors | Cardinal Silver |
| Mascot | Albatross |
| Website | www |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 서강대학교 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Seogang Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏgang Taehakkyo |
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