Ajou

Ajou, commonly known as Ajou University, is a private research university located in Suwon, in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple disciplines and emphasizes science, engineering, and technology alongside the humanities and social sciences. The university maintains an international orientation, with English-taught courses and various cross-border programs.

Ajou was established in the early 1970s as a private technical college and has since grown into a comprehensive institution with a global network. The campus sits on a hilly site in Suwon and houses modern teaching facilities, libraries, research centers, and student housing. The university is supported by an affiliated teaching hospital, Ajou University Hospital, which provides medical education, patient care, and clinical research.

Academically, Ajou comprises colleges and schools that cover engineering, information technology, natural and life sciences, business, humanities, and social sciences. It maintains active research programs in areas such as information technology, biotechnology, materials science, and energy. The university pursues partnerships with industry and government to promote innovation and applied research.

Internationally, Ajou maintains partnerships with universities worldwide, supports student and faculty exchanges, and hosts visiting scholars. The campus community includes a diverse student body and a range of student organizations and cultural activities. Ajou aims to combine rigorous scholarship with practical training to prepare graduates for work in Korea and abroad.