1. Explore Ajou Experience the World in Korea AJOU UNIVERSITY SUWON, KOREA

2. Contents Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea About Ajou Education Research Global Ajou Campus Life Our Vision

3. About Ajou

4. Population: 1 Million 30 km (20 miles) from Seoul Hwaseong Fortress: UNESCO World Heritage Home to Global Industries: Samsung Electronics Location Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Suwon, Gyeonggi “Perfect balance between Serious Academic Environment and Dynamic City Culture”

5. Brief History Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea 1971 Agreement on the Foundation of Technology College between French & Korean Governments 1973 Establishment as Ajou Engineering College 1977 Establishment of Daewoo Educational Foundation 1981Growth to Ajou University 1994Opening of Ajou University Hospital

6. Facts & Figures Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea 14,000 Students 9,000 Undergraduate 3,500 Graduate 1,500 Others 700 Faculty 2,400 Staff 9 Colleges 9 Professional & Special Graduate Schools 145 Partner Universities (ISEP Member) 600 Int’l students 550 Exchange Students (In& Out) 100 Courses in English

7. Education

8. Academic Calendar Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Semester System (16 Weeks) 1 st SemesterMarch ►► Mid June Summer VacationMid June ►► End of August Summer SchoolJuly ►► Mid August 2 nd SemesterSeptember ►► Mid December Winter VacationMid Dec. ►► February

9. Undergraduate Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea  Engineering  Humanities  Information and Communication  Social Sciences  Natural Sciences  Medicine  Business Administration  Law  Nursing 9 Colleges 2 Independent Div.  Division of International Studies  Division of General Education

10. Graduate Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Graduate School Professional Graduate Schools  Information and Communication  International Studies  Industry  Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)  MBA  Education  Public Affairs  Public Health  Information Communication and Technology  Engineering  Information Technology  Natural Sciences  Business Administration  Humanities  Social Sciences  Law  Medicine  Nursing  Energy Systems  Systems Engineering  Molecular Science and Technology  Education Independent Div.

11. Excellent Faculty Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Nations where faculty earned doctoral degree

12. Outstanding Students Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea National University Entrance Examination: Students Admitted from 1998-2002 Top 4.61% on Average Employment Rate after Graduation (Full-time Regular Jobs in 2005) Ranked 1 st

13. Research

14. Major Research Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Molecular Science Energy Nano Technology Information Communication Medical & Generic Science Wireless Internet Ubiquitous Digital Media NRL –Communication DSP and SOC Lab –Real Time Packet Analysis Lab –NRL for Thermo Mechanical Properties –Research Institute for Neural Science and Technology

15. Global Ajou

16. Global Network Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Ajou Global Network 500 Sister Universities 145 Sister ISEP275ISEP275 HUMAP87HUMAP87 ASEFASEF NAFSANAFSA EAIEEAIE KAIEKAIE

17. Partner Universities Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea North America: 24 Canada (3) U.S.A. (21) Central & South America: 2 Columbia (1) Mexico (1) Africa: 3 South Africa (1) Sudan (1) Tunisia (1) Asia-Pacific: 52 Australia (5) China (19) India(1) Indonesia (2) Iran (1) Israel (1) Japan (4) Malaysia (2) Nepal (2) New Zealand (2) Thailand (3) The Philippines (2) Uzbekistan (1) Vietnam (7) Europe: 64 Austria (3)Czech (1) Denmark (2)Finland (6) France (13)Georgia (1) Germany (3)Iceland (1) Ireland (2)Lithuania (2) Netherlands (4)Norway (1) Poland (2)Romania (5) Russia (4)Spain (1) Sweden (5)Switzerland (1) Ukraine (1)U.K. (6) 145 Partner Universities (as of March, 2008)

18. International Programs Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Graduate School of International Studies Graduate School of International Studies Student Exchange: Dormitory Scholarship Faculty Exchange Dual Degree International Summer School: Cultural Trip Scholarship A.F.N. Program Business Study Tour English Language Studies Internship

19. Special Activities Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea International Day Industrial Site Tours Field Trips Temple Stay Photo Photo, UCC, Presentation Contest Beer Party English Café & French Café Hwaseong Cultural Festival Buddies & Clubs

20. Campus Life

21. Campus Facilities Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Campus Housing –2,360 Beds –Western & Asian style foods, Bakery –High Speed Internet Access –Gymnasium Campus Plaza –Ajou Univ. Language Institute –Continuing Education Center –Psychology Counseling Center –Bakery / Restaurants –Gymnasium/ Swimming Pool –Book Store

22. Campus Facilities Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Digital Library - Various Multi-media Equipment - 11,000 CDs and DVDs - 6,500 Electronic Journals & 1,700 Electronic Books - Online Access to the National Assembly Library University Hospital - 31 Departments - No. of Beds: 1,033 - Medical Doctors: 500 - Nurses: 850 - Medical Technicians: 300

23. Dynamic Activities Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Student Associations 57 Extracurricular Associations 123 Academic Clubs

24. Contribution Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea ALIA: Ajou Love In Action NEPAL: Never Ending Peace And Love Ajou volunteer associations

25. Ajou Future

26. Our Vision Explore AJOU, Experience the World in Korea Global Campus Academic Excellence Creative Culture Innovative Administration

27. Present One of the Best in Korea Next Decade World-Class University Our Vision

28. Thank You Ajou University:www.ajou.ac.kr Office of International Affairs:inter@ajou.ac.kr AJOU UNIVERSITY