Korea University: Opening the Future, Leading the Future, Creating the Future
Korea University aims to overcome the internal and external limitations
it is currently facing and to become a university to lead a new future in the 21st century.
It will reaffirm its reputation as one of the world’s renowned universities by fostering intellectuals
not as weary but as independent pioneers in the era of limitless competition.
It will take the lead in creating a new future by developing knowledge
that can change and lead our society and the world.
Core Values
KU-The Future
PrideInculcating pride
in every member
PracticeWidely contributing
to our society
and the world
ParagonBeing a role model
for Korean universities
Development Objective
To become a global university which contributes to
through world-class education and research
Education
“The cradle of well-rounded, world-class intellectuals”
Fostering intellectuals with talented skills and high character
Nurturing hearts to serve others
Cultivating intelligence to contribute to the world
Research
“Promoting world-class research to contribute to humanity”
Promoting world-class research to contribute to humanity
Contributing to the prosperity of the nation and the world by sharing research achievements
Administration
“Creating values through a world-class university administration”
Realizing a caring, accurate, and prompt administration
Receiving trust from university and society members through its professionalism
Development Strategies
Synergy
Stage 1: Within 3 years
Stage 2: Within 10 years
Education
Stage 1: Constructing a foundation to foster self-regulating intellectuals
Stage 2: Taking a leap toward becoming a university which can cultivate world-class intellectuals
Administration
Stage 1: Constructing a foundation for efficient and professional administrative services
Stage 2: Globalizing the university administration
Research
Stage 1: Constructing a foundation for world-class research achievements
Stage 2: Taking a leap toward becoming a world-class, research-based university