During the past half century, Myong Ji University has striven to live up to its well earned reputation as one of the leading private institutions of higher learning in Korea.  Academic excellence has always been, and will continue to be, the hallmark of the learning experience here at Myong Ji. We also endeavor to imbue our students with the noble Christian values codified in our Founding Spirit.         Since Myong Ji first opened its doors during the formative years immediately following the national liberation of our nation from the yoke of Japanese colonial rule, it has made quantitative and qualitative strides perhaps unequaled in the annals of Korean education.  We have now grown to two campuses (one in downtown Seoul and the other in scenic Yongin), with 6 colleges (entailing 34 departments and divisions), a graduate school, and 8 specialized postgraduate programs. Graduates of Myong Ji, now 74,000 strong, continue to leave their marks in fields as diverse as Childhood Education to Computer Science, both here and abroad.   Our Korean faculty, a considerable number of whom have earned their terminal degrees in leading institutions worldwide, are now engaged in joint projects with foreign scholars, effectively leading Myong Ji into the world arena by bringing the world to Myong JI. The success of our 'Research Park' and 'Research Academy' programs is a testimony to our continuing efforts to become the hub of advanced research and development. Come join Myong Ji, as it seeks to meet the challenges of the new millennium.      -Myongji Spirit Founding Spirit    The Myong Ji Educational Foundation was established on the time-honored Christian precepts of faith in God and respect for one's parents, love of one's neighbors as for oneself, and the preservation of the environment. It is, therefore, the stated purpose of the Foundation to imbue the students with the Christian faith, so that they may become devoted and capable leaders who can contribute to the advancement of our culture and national prosperity and ultimately to the realization of world peace. School Mission Statement Our mission is to cultivate students into 1. Christians of admirable moral character and integrity 2. Professionals steeped in ceative and innovative spirit 3. Contributing members to national prosperity 4. Global-minded souls working for world peace    - Myongi History   Myongji History 1940s July 21,1948 The Junior College of Home Economics is founded. Sep.7,1948 The School opens its doors. July.29,1949 The first class graduates. 1950s July.1,1952 The Seoul Junior College of Home Economics is replaced by Keun-Wha Women's Junior College. Mar.7,1955 Keun-Wha Women's Junior College is renamed the Seoul Women's Junior College. Jun.23,1956 Dr. Sanguine You assumes the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees. The Founding Sprit and Educational Objectives are devised and proclaimed. Feb.8,1956 Dr. You implements a comprehensive reorganization of the institution, on the basis of which Seoul Liberal Arts & Sciences Teachers' College is newly established. 1960s Aug.17,1960 Dr.Tae-shik Min assumes the Deaship of the College. Oct.13,1961 Dr.sanguine You assumes the Deanship of the College, in conjunction with his responsibilities as the Chair of the Foundation. Feb.271962 The school is renamed Seoul Liberal Arts & Sciences Practical Colege. Sept.26,1963 The Foundation officially changes its name to the Myongji Foundation. Oct.21,1963 The School is renamed Myongji Primary College. Dec.16,1963 Myongji College (a four year institution) is newly established, in conjunction with Myongji Junior College. jan.16,1963 Dr.sanguine You assumes the Deanship of Myongji College. Jan.18,1964 Myongji Foundation is reorganized into The Myongji Educational Foundation Dec.15,1967 Graduate School is founded(programs in management and Business Administration are newly established). Dec.26,1967 Professor Sun-gi Kim is named Dean of the Graduate School. Feb.28,1968 Myongji Primary College closes its doors. 1970s Dec.10,1972 Kwan dong University(in Kang-nung) is annexed to the Myongji Educational Foundation. Jan. 8, 1973 The doctoral program is established within the Graduate School. Jan. 21, 1974 Myongji Junior College is established (3 degree programs, 480 sudents). Jan. 23, 1975 Dr. Il-kyoung park assumes the Deanship of Myogji College. Jan. 22, 1976 The administrative headquaters is relocated to the current Namgajwa-dong Campus. July. 7, 1979 A ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Yong In Campus is held. 1980s Jan. 16, 1980 Dr.Tong-sub park assumes the Deanship of Myongji College. Sept. 1, 1980 Sophomores in the Departments of Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Management move to the yong-in Campus. Mar. 8, 1983 The administrative headquarters moves to Yong-In Campus. Sep. 8, 1983 Myongji is granted university status by the Ministry of Education. Mar. 2, 1984 Dr.Il-kyoung Park becomes the first president of Education. Nov. 27, 1984 The Graduate School of Information Science is founded. Dec. 1, 1986 The Institute for Adult and Continuing Education is founded. Mar. 1, 1987 Dr.yun-teak Chong assumes the Presidency of Myongji University. Nov. 3, 1987 myongji General hospital and Myongji Hospital of Oriental Medicine ard established. Nov. 9, 1987 The Graduate School of Adult & Continuing Education is founded. Feb. 1, 1988 Dr.sanguine You assumes the Presidency of Myongji University. Nov 30, 1988 The Graduate School of International Trade is founded. Oct. 28, 1989 The University is divided into two campuses : the Yong-in Main Campus(Colleges of Engineering, natural Science, and Arts & Physical Education)and the Seoul Campus(Colleges of Humanities & Social Science, Law & Political Science, Business & Commerce) 1990s Dec. 9, 1990 The Graduate School of Industrial Technology is founded. Feb. 1, 1992 Dr.yong-duk Lee becomes Myongji University's 3rd President. Sep. 1, 1992 The Graduate School of Education is founded. Sep. 4, 1993 The Graduate School of Transportation Engineering is founded. Mar. 17, 1994 Dr.Kun Ko becomes the 4th President of Myongji University. Aug. 5, 1995 The Social Education Institute is established on the Yong-In Campus. Oct. 18, 1995 The Graduate School of Distribution and Logistics and the Graduate School of local Autonomy are founded. The Graduate School of International Trade and Graduate School of management Infornation are renamed the Graduate School of International Business & Trade, and the Graduate School of Securities and Insurance, respectively. Nov. 2, 1996 Graduate School of Transportation Engineering is renamed Graduate School of Transportation Engineering and Tourism. Jun. 30. 1997 Dr. Ja Song is inaugurated as 5th President of the University Oct. 25. 1997 The Graduate School of International Business & Trade and Graduate School of Industrial Technology are respectively renamed Graduate School of Trade and Business Administration and Graduate School of Industry. Nov. 2, 1999 The Graduate School of Securities and Insurance and Graduate school of trade and Business Administration are merged into the Gradaute School pf Investment Information. The Graduate School of Archival Science is founded. July. 18, 2000 The Graduate School of Culture and Arts is founded.The Graduate School of Information and Telecommunication Management is founded. Dec. 4, 2000 Dr.Jungho Sonu is inaugurated as the 6th President of the Main and Seoul campus. The University now has 6 colleges offring 30 undergraduate programs,40 master's programs and 31 doctoral programs. Mar. 1, 2001 Dr.Brung-yoon Cho becomes the vice-president of the main and Seoul Campus.The University now has 6 colleges offring 30 undergraduate programs, 40 master's programs amd 31 doctoral programs.