📍 Seoul, South Korea · Est. 1945
Ewha Womans University, established in 1886, is located in Seoul, South Korea. It holds institutional accreditation from the Korean Council for University Education, which is the national accrediting body for higher education institutions in South Korea. The university operates a campus that spans approximately 560,000 square meters. Ewha Womans University offers a comprehensive range of academic programs across various disciplines, structured into colleges and graduate schools. Undergraduate education is organized into colleges such as the College of Liberal Arts, College of Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Music, College of Fine Arts, College of Education, College of Business Administration, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Art & Design, College of Scraton, College of Health Sciences, College of Convergence Science, and College of Future Convergence. Each college encompasses multiple departments and majors, providing specialized education within its respective field. For instance, the College of Liberal Arts includes departments like Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, German Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, Japanese Language & Literature, Christian Studies, Philosophy, History, and Art History. The College of Social Sciences offers programs in Political Science & International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Social Welfare, and Psychology. The College of Natural Sciences provides education in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Earth System Sciences. The College of Engineering offers programs in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Food Science and Biotechnology. The College of Music includes departments for Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Composition, Korean Music, and Dance. The College of Fine Arts covers Oriental Painting, Western Painting, Sculpture, Environmental Sculpture, and Ceramics. The College of Education prepares students for careers in education with departments such such as Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and various subject-specific education departments (e.g., Korean Language Education, English Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education). The College of Business Administration offers majors in Business Administration, International Business, and Finance. The College of Medicine provides medical training, while the College of Nursing offers nursing education. The College of Pharmacy focuses on pharmaceutical sciences. The College of Art & Design covers areas like Textile Art, Fashion Design, and Visual Communication Design. The College of Scraton is an interdisciplinary college offering a liberal arts curriculum. The College of Health Sciences includes departments like Health Education and Management, and Food & Nutrition. The College of Convergence Science focuses on emerging interdisciplinary fields. The College of Future Convergence offers programs designed for the evolving demands of various industries. At the graduate level, Ewha Womans University operates a General Graduate School, along with several specialized graduate schools. The General Graduate School offers master's and doctoral programs across a wide array of academic disciplines, mirroring and expanding upon the undergraduate offerings. This includes advanced degrees in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, arts, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and education. For example, students can pursue master's or doctoral degrees in fields such as Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, History, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Music Performance, Composition, Fine Arts, Art History, Education Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Business Administration, Public Health, Pharmacy, and various medical specialties. Specialized graduate schools at Ewha Womans University cater to specific professional and academic interests. These include the Graduate School of International Studies, which offers programs in International Business, International Relations, and Korean Studies. The Graduate School of Education provides advanced training for educators and researchers in various educational fields. The Graduate School of Social Welfare focuses on social work practice and research. The Graduate School of Business offers MBA programs and other business-oriented master's degrees. The Graduate School of Design provides advanced studies in various design disciplines. The Graduate School of Theology focuses on theological education and research. The Graduate School of Law offers legal education, including a Juris Doctor (JD) program. The Graduate School of Policy Science offers programs related to public policy and administration. The Graduate School of Clinical Health Sciences focuses on health-related research and clinical practice. The Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation trains professional translators and interpreters. The Graduate School of Art & Design provides advanced studies in fine arts and design. The Graduate School of Music offers specialized programs in music performance, composition, and musicology. These graduate schools contribute to advanced research and professional development within their respective fields. Ewha Womans University maintains academic strengths in several areas. Its programs in women's studies and gender studies are notable, reflecting its historical mission and institutional focus. The university also has a history of contributions in fields such as Korean language and literature, art history, and various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. Research activities are conducted across its colleges and graduate schools, with faculty engaged in projects funded by national research agencies and international collaborations. The university has research institutes and centers dedicated to specific areas of inquiry, supporting scholarly work and interdisciplinary collaboration. Examples of such centers include the Ewha Institute for Women's Studies, the Asia-Pacific Women's Information Network Center, the Institute of Korean Studies, the Ewha Institute of Law, the Ewha Institute of Medical Science, and various engineering and natural science research laboratories. These institutes serve as platforms for faculty and graduate students to conduct advanced research, publish findings, and organize academic events. The university's campus provides facilities for academic, research, and student life activities. This includes classroom buildings, lecture halls, research laboratories, libraries, student dormitories, dining facilities, sports facilities, and administrative offices. The Ewha Womans University Library system comprises a central library and several specialized branch libraries, offering extensive collections of books, journals, and digital resources to support teaching and research across all disciplines. The university also operates a university hospital, which serves as a teaching hospital for its medical and nursing students and provides healthcare services to the community. Student support services include academic advising, career counseling, psychological counseling, and various extracurricular programs. The university hosts a range of student clubs and organizations catering to diverse interests, including academic, cultural, artistic, and athletic activities. International student services are also provided to support the needs of non-Korean students attending the university.
