the educational ideals of creativity and volunteering
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HISTORYCUK
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Korea Choongang Education Foundation
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Korea University
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The Cyber
University of Korea
The Cyber University of Korea (CUK) is Korea’s first online university that was founded in
2001 by Dr. Byung Kwan Kim, the former chairman of the Korea Choongang Education Foundation
in accordance with the educational philosophy of providing creativity and service.
In our position as a four-year higher education institution, we are affiliated to both the Korea Choongang Education Foundation and Korea University, which is rightly championed as one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. To ensure that the contents of the CUK courses were in accordance with the reputation and weighty traditions of Korea University, they were developed jointly with such a prestigious private university. Moreover, by sharing such a substantial infrastructure with Korea University, we have now set the standard of higher online education and a high-tech content production system that other institutions will find it hard to follow. In addition, CUK will now take the necessary steps to set the future trends for lifelong learning in Korea through its innovative curriculum, systematic support services for students, and industry-academia/international cooperation with esteemed institutions situated domestically and internationally.
The Cyber University of Korea (formerly Korea Digital University), initially founded in 2001 with 7 departments, has since then, grown to become a university consisting of 2 colleges that contain 14 divisions, 14 departments and 8 degree programs as well as Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies. In 2003, we held the first Online University Academic Forum with the aim of presenting the vision for online education, while in 2010, we established RCI-Korea and developed Korea’s only caregiving training program in collaboration with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, a US-based caregiving institution. In keeping with its ever-expanding efforts, the university opened its graduate school (currently, the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies) in 2013, and launched a free online educational program that provides people with the opportunity to learn the Korean language, Quick Korean, in the same year. Furthermore, CUK will not relinquish its position as a leader in providing online education, specifically in consideration of its role as a pioneer in providing a special participatory lecture program that was available to everyone, ‘CUK ON’ in 2017, while at the same time, converging different fields of studies through the establishment of the Division of Future Convergence.
From the moment President Jin-Sung Kim first took office in 2017, CUK has completely restructured both its education and management system. By adopting a transparent and efficient administration, CUK has been able to strengthen its industry-academia cooperation with major organizations in Korea. Based on these transparent and modern educational/administrative services, CUK continues to take the initiative and will always be the future of online education in the present day.
- Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Sony Korea Co. Ltd.
- Signed a mutual cooperation agreement on Korean language teaching with Korea Times
- Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the University of the Philippines Open University(UPOU)
- Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Open International University of Human Development, Ukraine
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2021
- 07.12Entered the agreement for mutual cooperation with The Korean Institute of Defense Technology
- 07.08Awarded the grand prize for cyber university in education of '2021 National Service' from The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies
- 05.07Entered the agreement for mutual cooperation with Defense Acquisition Program Administration
- 04.28Ranked the 1st cyber university in 2021 Customer Admiration Brand Index(K-CSBI)’
- 04.27Appointed for an educational institution in big data part of 「Match-Job Program」 of Ministry of Education
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2020
- 11.2720th Anniversary for establishment and declared university development plan, VISION 2025
- 09.23Entered the agreement for mutual work cooperation with Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute(ETRI)
- 09.10Awarded the grand prize for cyber university in education of '2020 National Service' from The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies
- 04.14Appointed for the university for 「2020 Adult Student Capability Strengthening Short-term Curriculum」 supported by Ministry of Education
- 02.21Entered the agreement for mutual cooperation with Culture Education Institute in Korea University
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2019
- 06.19Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the King Sejong Institute Foundation
- 05.08Opened the CUK Psychological Counseling Center
- 04.22Selected as the developer for the individual lectures of the “2019 Korea Massive Online Open Course (K-MOOC)” by the Ministry of Education
- 04.02Selected as the supporting university for the “2019 Development of Educational Contents to Enhance the Capacity of Adult Learners at Cyber Universities” by the Ministry of Education
- 03.29Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Woosong University
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2018
- 12.13Won the grand prize in the field of cyber university in the educational sector of the “Web Awards Korea 2018” by the Korea Internet Professionals Association
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12.10Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the University of the Philippines Open University(UPOU)
University of the Philippines Open University(UPOU)
- 11.01Established the CUK Institute of Continuing Education for the Future
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11.01Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Open International University of Human Development, Ukraine
Open International University of Human Development, Ukraine
- 10.30Signed a mutual cooperation agreement on Korean language teaching with Korea Times
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10.22Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Sripatum University(SPU), Thailand
Sripatum University(SPU), Thailand
- 09.28Selected as the developer for the individual lectures of the “2018 Korea Massive Online Open Course (K-MOOC)” by the Ministry of
- 09.05Selected as an educational institution in the field of big data for the “Match-up Program” by the Ministry of Education
- 05.14Selected as the “General Operating Institution for the 2018-2019 Social Integration Program of Immigrants” by the Ministry of Justice
- 04.24Selected as a supporting university for the “2018 Development of Educational Contents to Enhance the Capacity of Adult Learners at Cyber Universities” by the Ministry of Education
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2017
- 11.14Established the CUK Research and Business Foundation
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10.30Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Kazan Federal University, Russia
Kazan Federal University, Russia
- 09.05Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the educational foundation, Korea Polytechnics
- 06.16Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Center for Teaching and Learning of Korea University
- 06.05Signed a mutual cooperation agreement on the “Korean language practice teaching’ with the EiE Korea University International Language Institute
- 05.24Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
- 01.24Selected as a commissioned educational institution for the expert course for multicultural society, “Education set by the Minister of Justice”
- Signed an agreement on “Quick Korean” with the College of Korean Studies of Shandong University, China
- Launched “Quick Korea” to globalize the Korean language online
- Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Kindai University, Japan
- Signed an agreement on “Quick Korean” with the College of Foreign Languages, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
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2015
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12.04Signed a tripartite cooperation agreement to distribute the “Korean Culture Series” in Vietnam
University of Language and International Studies,VNU
- 12.01Opened the CUK Media Center (within Anam campus of Korea University)
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10.10Signed a mutual corporation agreement with the East Rock Institute, United States
East Rock Institute, United States
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12.04Signed a tripartite cooperation agreement to distribute the “Korean Culture Series” in Vietnam
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2014
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11.24Signed an agreement on “Quick Korean” with the College of Korean Studies of Shandong University, China
College of Korean Studies of Shandong University, China
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10.24Signed an agreement on “Quick Korean” with the College of Foreign Languages, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
University of Language and International Studies,VNU
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10.17Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Kindai University, Japan
Kindai University, Japan
- 06.10Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Standard Board for the Korean Certified Education Consultants
- 05.12Signed an agreement with Google
- 05.09Signed an agreement with NAVER Corporation
- 02.24Received the highest grade in all areas (5 areas) in the 2013 Cyber University Capability Assessment
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11.24Signed an agreement on “Quick Korean” with the College of Korean Studies of Shandong University, China
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2013
- 12.04Launched “Quick Korea” to globalize the Korean language online
- 03.04Opened graduate schools
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2012
- 07.20Selected as the “Korean language teacher nurturing institution” by the National Institute of Korean Language
- 05.03Selected as the supporting university for the “Get a Job First-Go to School Later Special Project” of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- 04.24Held the launching event for the multicultural campaign with the CUK
- 02.29Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
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2011
- 01.13Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Asan Institute for Policy Studies
- Held the commemorative event for the establishment of RCI-Korea and signed an MOU
- Singed an MOU on industry-academia cooperation with Microsoft Korea Inc.
- Signed an agreement on the e-learning campaign for multicultural families with Jeollabukdo
- Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the College of Foreign Languages Vietnam National University, Hanoi
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2010
- 11.22Signed the quadripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the distribution and development of e-learning in Vietnam
- 04.22Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Korea CISSP Association
- 03.22Held the commemorative event for the establishment of RCI-Korea and signed an MOU
- 02.26Changed the university's name to the Cyber University of Korea
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2009
- 06.25Won the Chairperson’s Award from the presidential National Brand Committee (e-learning campaign for multicultural families)
- 06.03Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Dosan Academy Co., Ltd.
- 04.06Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Georgia Southwestern State University(GSW)
- 02.10Signed an agreement on the e-learning campaign for multicultural families with Jeollabukdo
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2008
- 10.01Signed an agreement for online educational support for multicultural families with the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS)
- 01.08Signed an agreement on industry-academia cooperation with YBM Sisa Co. Ltd.
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2007
- 08.07Singed an MOU on industry-academia cooperation with Microsoft Korea Inc.
- 04.20Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the College of Foreign Languages Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- 04.20Signed an agreement on the POSCO-Jeollanamdo-Gyeongsangbukdo e-learning campaign for multicultural families
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2006
- 09.14Signed an agreement on industry-academia cooperation with Dong-A.com Co., Ltd
- 02.14Signed an agreement on industry-academia cooperation with the National Pension Service
- Opening ceremony for Korea Digital University
- Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the University of Tennessee at Martin, United States
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2005
- 06.15Signed an agreement on industry-academia cooperation with the Korea Scout Association
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2004
- 11.22Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the Pocheon-Jungmun University College of Medicine
- 03.16Signed an agreement on academic and cultural exchanges with Seoul Museum of History
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2003
- 12.05Signed an agreement on academic and cultural exchanges with the National Theater of Korea
- 09.28Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the University of Tennessee at Martin, United States
- 06.20Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with the KBS Training Center
- 02.12Signed an agreement for the mutual cooperation regarding academic information with the National Assembly Library of Korea
- 01.06Signed an agreement for the joint operation of the digital information department with Samsung SDS
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2002
- 11.20Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Newcastle University, United Kingdom
- 11.15Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Fudan University, China
- 01.14Signed an agreement on academic exchanges with Korea University
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2001
- 02.20Opening ceremony for Korea Digital University