Kosin University

Kosin University
고신대학교
MottoCoram Deo (Latin)
Motto in English
Before God
TypePrivate
EstablishedSeptember 1946; 79 years ago (1946)
Location
Busan
,
South Korea

35°4′48″N 129°3′36″E / 35.08000°N 129.06000°E / 35.08000; 129.06000
Websitewww.kosin.ac.kr/kr/index.php?pCode=main
Korean name
Hangul
고려신학대학교
Hanja
高麗神學大學校
Revised RomanizationGoryeo Sinhak Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKoryŏ Sinhak Taehakkyo
Hangul
고신대학교
Hanja
高神大學校
Revised RomanizationGosin Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKosin Taehakkyo
Kosin University

Kosin University (Korean: 고신대학교) is a private Christian university in Busan, South Korea. The name "Kosin" is derived from the name of a denomination of Presbyterian churches in Korea that had organized actions against the Empire of Japan. This university was established in 1946[1][2] at the end of Japanese rule in Korea.

In 2024, Kosin and 19 other Korean universities were banned from accepting international students for a year.[3]

Campuses

Kosin University consists of two campuses: Songdo campus and Youngdo campus.

Songdo campus: Songdo campus is located in Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan.

Youngdo campus: Youngdo campus is located in Youngdo-gu, Busan.

Notable alumni and students

References

  1. ^ "The Presbyterian Churcth in Korea". kosin.org. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. ^ "Kosin University * Ranking". www.scimagoir.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ^ "Korea bars 40 universities from admitting international students". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-30.