Private research university in Daegu, South Korea
Daegu Catholic University|
Former name | Catholic University of Daegu, Hyosung Catholic University, Hyosung Women's University |
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| Motto | Amare Servire |
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1914 |
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| President | Dr. Han-Gee Seong |
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| Students | 15,000 |
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| Undergraduates | 13,000 |
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| Postgraduates | 2,000 |
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| Address | 13-13 Hayang-ro, Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea , , ,
35°54′44″N 128°48′28″E / 35.91219°N 128.80775°E / 35.91219; 128.80775 |
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| Campus | Urban, Multiple sites |
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| Affiliations | Catholic |
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| Website | www.cu.ac.kr |
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Daegu Catholic University (DCU; previously named Catholic University of Daegu) is a private research university in Daegu, South Korea. DCU is known for its academic strength, especially in the field of medical, pharmacy, health science, psychology, social science, and education.
History
The St. Justin Seminary, from which the university claims descent, opened in Daegu on November 1, 1914, having been founded in May of that year. The first four rectors of the school were French missionaries, the first being a Fr. Chargeboeuf, also known by his Korean name Song Duck-mang (송덕망). The first Korean rector, Fr. Choi Min-sun (최민순), who took up the post in 1945, was also the last rector of the seminary, which closed due to the turbulent events of that year, sending most of its students home in May but remaining open until December to allow the final class of 4 to graduate.
In 1952, the Hyosung Women's Junior College (효성여자초급대학) was established, offering instruction to 150 students in the fields of music, literature, and home economics. The following year, it became a four-year college, also offering instruction in pharmacology. The college continued to expand steadily in the following years, establishing its graduate school in 1972 and gaining university status in 1980.
