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Ewha takes the 1st place in ‘the Leiden ranking 2013’ among korean universities.

Ewha ranks first among Korea’s domestic universities following POSTECH and KAIST in ‘the Leiden ranking 2013’, which evaluates the quality of the theses of 500 major universities worldwide. Ewha confirmed its status as a global research-centered university, occupying 1st place this year and 2nd place last year among Korean universities. The combination of faculty who strive for world class research and education, passionate students and Ewha’s efforts contributed to its status in the Leiden ranking. ‘The Leiden ranking’ is the evaluation index provided each year by Leiden University in The Netherlands. It is regarded as a more objective and advanced indicator than many other rankings. It concentrates on scientific performance by measuring universies’ research citation scores without relying on highly subjective data such as reputation surveys. ‘The Leiden Ranking 2013’ is based on the total number of papers among the top 10% of most-cited research papers published between 2008-2011. It means that ‘the higher a university’s Leiden rank is, the higer proportion of the outstanding theses it has.’ Korea's Universities Ranking R 2013 2011/2012 1 Ewha Seoul N.. 2 Sungkyunkwan Ewha 3 Seoul N.. Chonbuk N.. 4 Chonbuk N. Yonsei. 5 Ulsan. Korea This is not the first time that Ewha takes 1st place in an evaluation of universities. Ewha ranked first in the number of citations per thesis in the Joseon QS World University Rankings among domestic private universities (ranking 2nd among domestic universities) in 2012. Ewha was also ranked 1st among domestic universities in the qualitative assessment of research papers posted in Science Citation Index by Korean universities. Ewha has operated the ‘Ewha Global Top 5’ as a project to develop research competence since 2011. It invests 100,000,000 won (about 100,000 USD) to develop specialized fields of study to lead Ewha’s path to becoming a global leader among universities. In 2011 Ewha also signed a joint Research and Development agreement with Solvay, an international chemical company based in Belgium, to expand research opportunities and cultivate global women talents in the field of science. The construction of the R&D (Research & Development) center will be completed in December 2013, and Solvay has invested $21,500,000 toward the collaboration. Additionally, basic science research will be conducted by IBS(Institute of Basic Science) with the aid of Korea’s government, which has commiteed 10 billion won (one million USD) in funds each year for 10 years, for a total of 100 billion won (10 million USD). These supports and collaborations are expected to contribute to the higher scientific achievement of Ewha.
- No.17
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.05.08
- Views10308
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Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies

Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies According to results of a study investigating from which university women executives of Korea's top 100 companies have graduated, Ewha has the highest number female executive alumnae, surpassing Seoul National University. According to '2013 women executives of top 100 listed companies and KOSDAQ top 100 enterprises' academic background report' released on February 20th by UnicoSearch, a company specializing in headhunting, 16 of 114 women executives from 33 corporations were graduates of Ewha (14% of the total). In the previous study from 2011, Ewha ranked 2nd (9 alumnae) after Seoul National University (14 alumnae), demonstrating its strength as the cradle of women leaders. The results of the report on female executives in top 100 companies revealed 10 companies with 13 female executives in 2004; 13 companies with 22 female executives in 2006; 21 companies with 51 female executives in 2010; and 30 companies with 76 female executives in 2011. In 2012, the number of female executives in the top 100 companies surpassed 100 for the first time. The more than 40% from 2011 to 2012 indicates a consistent and rapid increase in the number of women executives. In particular, Ewha's English Language & Literature major was highlighted for producing the greatest number of women executives within a single major. Four alumnae executives in top 100 companies hold degrees from Ewha in English Language & Literature: Shim Suok ('84), Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics Co; Park Gyeonghui ('90), Vice President of Samsung Securities Co.; Lee Deoksun ('89) Vice President of KT Corporation; and Jang Seongok ('81), Vice President of Hyosung. Of the top 100 companies included in the report, KT Corporation had the highest number of women executives, numbering 26 in total. In February 2013, during new personnel appointments, KT promoted women into 30% of directorial positions, including Ewha alumnae Choi Eunhui (Political Science & International Relations,'87) and Song Huigyeong (Computer Science, '87). In addition, Internet business enterprises such as Naver and Daum are actively engaging women leaders. They feature women executives including Min Yunjeong (English Language & Literature, '87), New Business Department Director in Daum; Kim Miyeong (Computer Science, '94), President of Socialinus; and Chae Yura (Korean Language & Literature '91), President of Orangecrew, a subsidiary company of Naver.
- No.15
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.15
- Views9130
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Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, Launching ODA in Cambodia

Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation (Head: Professor Mi-hye Kim) visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia from January 25 (Friday) to January 31 (Thursday). The group engaged in lectures and various programs, including a workshop for NGO cooperation for students of Royal University of Phnom Penh. ‘A project supporting growth of universities leading global cooperation’, run by Korea’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), enhances Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and bolsters university capacity in developing countries by sharing information about the systems, resources, and experiences of Korean universities with the countries. Ewha, having led numerous initiatives in international cooperation, was selected as a leading university in global cooperation in April 2012. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, composed of the departments of Social Science, International Studies, Korean Studies, and Environmental Science & Engineering, is working on expanding ODA at higher basic education level in Cambodia. It is also running a project to establish a Cambodia Development Institution. During the trip, Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation visited the president’s board at RUPP and sought to activate exchanges between two universities. It also initiated the first short-term lecturing program sponsored by RUPP-EWHA Cambodia Development Institution, which will explore the economic development of Korea to RUPP students and offer opportunities to research economic development models adaptable to Cambodia. Moreover, the group ran a NGO cooperation workshop around the topic of ‘future and social welfare of Cambodia’, and launched ‘the first RUPP-EWHA speech contest in Korean’ to encourage and support RUPP students in the department of the Korean language. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation also visited the ‘Ewha Srang Elementary School’ and observed classes in the department of Social Welfare and department of Environmental Science & Engineering at RUPP. Professors from the department of Social Welfare awarded the Ewha Scholarship, collected by professors of the department of Social Welfare, to five graduate students.
- No.13
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.02.22
- Views8821
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Ewha among Top Five Universities for Graduates Passing Bar & Civil Service Exams

Ewha’s mission to foster top women talents who will lead Korea in the future is paying off. In a recent announcement of candidates who successfully passed the bar and civil service examinations, Ewha was listed among the top five universities in the number of candidates passing the exams. According to results of the 54th edition of the bar exam, announced by the Ministry of Justice on November 21st, a total of 39 Ewha graduates passed the exam. Ewha has traditionally been the hub for female leaders in the legal field, maintaining 4th or 5th place for turning out successful candidates in the bar exam for the past three consecutive years (4th place in 2010; 5th place in 2011 and 2012) Over the years, Ewha has produced a total of 621 successful candidates for the bar exam, including this year’s successful applicants dating back to Korea’s first female lawyer, Ewha graduate Tae-Young Lee (Home Economics, 1936). Additionally, a total of nine Ewha graduates passed the 56th civil service exam (the 5th grade administrative public test), as announced by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security on November 27th, 2012. In this area, Ewha has come in 5th place among universities in 2009, 2010, and 2012. In total, 204 successful candidates have originated from Ewha, including nine qualified candidates this year. This year, more than 10,306 candidates took the bar exam, with a success to failure ratio of around 1:10. Among the 9,738 test takers for the civil service exam, 267 passed the exam, resulting in a success to failure ratio of around 1:36.
- No.11
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.12.03
- Views8454
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Ewha to Receive 90 Million USD over 10 Year Period from Korea Institute for Basic Science

Ewha Selected by Korea Institute for Basic Science, Designated to Receive 10 Billion KRW Annually for 10 Years On October 8 (Monday), Ewha Womans University was selected as an ‘Institute for Basic Science’ by the Korea Institute for Basic Science. The Korea Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a research organization established to develop knowledge and fundamental technology through world-class basic science research. It offers research funds of up to 10 billion KRW (approximately 9 million USD) per year for ten years to fifty Institutes for Basic Science, including Ewha, campus research organizations, and outside research organizations. The financial support is designed to stimulate the production of creative knowledge and fundamental technologies through world leading research. The institute initially selected ten research directors and later selected seven additional directors, including Dr. Gabriel Aeppli, who will lead Ewha’s research efforts. The seven directors, including three foreign scholars, are leading international researchers in the fields of basic sciences such as physics, life, and chemistry. Professor Aeppli is the fellow of the Royal Society and renowned expert in nanotechnology and physics. IBS’s research endeavors, which will be based at Ewha, include plans to establish the Seoul Institute for Atomic Scale Science and Engineering (SIASSE) under the initiative of Professor Gabriel Aeppli. The center will focus on the development of artificial intelligence systems through incorporating studies from various fields such as Electronics, Biotechnology, and Biological Systems. Ewha is benefiting from its established strength in science fields: its designation as an Institute for Basic Science comes after an agreement signed in May 2011 to collaborate with Solvay, an international chemical corporation, and an invitation to the Korea Basic Science Institute’s Seoul Western Center to study and develop technologies of NBPT in April 2012.
- No.9
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.10.19
- Views9228
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Four Ewha Departments Receive Top Ranking in JoongAng Ilbo Evaluation

The JoongAng Ilbo, one of Korea’s most influential newspapers, announced on Sept. 03 (Mon) ~ 4 (Tues) that Ewha’s Departments of Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, and Environmental Engineering rose to the top of a national evaluation carried out by the newspaper. Mathematics, Physics and Environmental Engineering departments were ranked exclusively on the top levels among all the other universities in Korea, indicating the success of 'Science Ewha' project of the university to strengthen competitiveness in these area. Sociology was highly ranked two year consecutively from 2011. In addition, departments of History, Nutritional Science & Food Management, Statistics are also ranked in high level this year cementing its reputation at the top of these fields in the nation. Among all private universities included in the evaluation Ewha received the number one ranking in Mathematics, Physics, and Environmental Engineering. In May 2011, Ewha signed an agreement with the global chemical company Solvay and became the first university to cooperate with an international industry. In August, Ewha also started ‘Ewha Global Top 5 Project’ by investing 100 billion won (around 88 million USD) over the course three years to base its special R&D and forced Science Ewha’s potential. The Department of Mathematics, which specializes in applied mathematics with a basis of pure mathematics, has been particularly successful in engaging in doctoral level research collaboration. As a result, the department is ranked number one in internal and external research funding among all other universities, and also received the high scores in scholarship and low attrition rate. The criterion used in the 2012 evaluation was different from past years, requiring the universities to have a high score across all areas in order to receive a high overall score. The four departments that received the top ranking-Physics, Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, and Sociology- are therefore shown to demonstrate consistent excellence across all areas evaluated.
- No.7
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.09.10
- Views8198
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Empowering Education Support Project Chooses Ewha as Support Recipient

“Empowering Education Support Project” Chooses Ewha as Support Recipient The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology University (hereinafter MEST) has selected Ewha as a recipient of the higher education capacity building project designed to lend support to top universities in Korea. The "Empowering Education Support Project" will provide training and capacity building programs, using selected indicators within university education, competence and performance to measure the impact of the project. The university received funding to support the development of self-empowerment strategies that will allow the education business to operate more autonomously. The ministry selected 97 schools, including Ewha, from an initial list of 143 applications. Selection criterion included average college tuition per student, enrollment size, employment, and other education indicators. As a result of the support, Ewha will allocate 2.462 billion won (USD2.4 million) this year to help students' career development and launch a variety of capacity building programs.
- No.5
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.06.14
- Views8005
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International Students in Good Hands at Ewha

International Students in Good Hands at Ewha Ewha qualifies in the top 5 percent in an evaluation of the rate of both outbound and inbound exchange students. Ewha was also marked as notable for its medical checkup for international students, requirement of basic level in the Test of Proficiency in Korean, and differential rate of scholarship for international students. In the October of 2011, a total of 430 international students were enrolled in Ewha – 199 as undergraduate and 231 as graduate students. The Office of Admission, Ewha Language Center, and the Office of Global Affairs cooperated to attract and select international students. Ewha also promoted its brand name to recruit more international students by not only contacting many embassies and partner universities, but also participating in international education fairs. Compared to other universities, Ewha was proven to manage international students well on their campus lives and academic affairs. To lessen international students’ housing cost, Ewha allows international students to apply for rooms in Hanwoori Hall and the Graduate School Dormitories, as Korean students at Ewha can. Currently, about 40 percent of Ewha’s international students live on campus. The scholarship policies at Ewha are also designed to give significant financial assistance to international students. Scholarships available for international students vary from omitting the entrance fee to a full scholarship for four years, and students in the Ewha Global Partnership Program are entitled to scholarships for four years to the max. Aside from the help with basic living costs, Ewha offers various programs to international students. The OGA holds an orientation and a welcoming ceremony before the school year starts to give international students useful information they need to kick off successfully at Ewha. In addition to the Mini Olympics and the Global Festival, which the OGA sponsors throughout the school year, events such as the International Cultural Festival and the Korean Speaking Contest hosted by other institutions at Ewha allow international students to experience Korean culture and the home countries of other students. “Ewha’s institutions hold such programs for international students, giving a genuine welcome and helping them become more familiar and comfortable with the Korean language and school life that awaits them,” says the Office of Global Affairs. ◀ In the Korean level three class, international students pay attention to their teacher as she instructs them to divide into partners and converse about their favorite Korean song.
- No.3
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.06.14
- Views8697
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Ewha Selected the Best University for Hosting Foreign Students

Ewha Selected the Best University for Hosting Foreign Students Ewha has been selected the best university for its capacity to host and maintain foreign students by the evaluation carried by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The evaluation was initiated to strengthen the quality of hosting foreign students. The number of the foreign students studying in Korea has increased and reached the total of 90 thousand a year. 347 universities were evaluated through quantity evaluation and some excellent cases have been evaluated through field evaluations. Ewha is known to have achieved high scores in every categories of the evaluation. Ewha has been ranked the upper 5% of the Korea universities in the ratio of students participating in outbound programs and exchange programs. Ewha was recognized for providing complete system to invite excellent students through well informed curriculum and actual syllabus to the potential visiting foreign students. Ewha also newly established the Global Service Center for the foreign faculty and students providing information of corporate internship programs and presentations for entering the graduate schools. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology intends to set up a good standard in hosting and maintaining foreign students through this evaluation, thus enhancing the quality of the maintenance of the foreign students and motivating other universities to benchmark model cases.
- No.1
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.01.12
- Views8698
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Ewha Selected as the Best University Library...

Ewha Selected as the Best University Library from '2010 University Library Evaluation' The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology selected Ewha University Library one of the best libraries in the '2010 University Library Evaluation'. Ewha is awarded with the Minister Award and is supported with sixty million won to purchase the international academic research library. This evaluation was held to enhance the quality of the provided services of the university libraries nationwide and 58 universities participated in the evaluation. The libraries were evaluated based on its operation and measuring index on the first level and user satisfactory on the second level. Ten outstanding universities were selected. Ewha was evaluated the best in the category of 'strengthening the contents and roles of 'university information intelligence center'. This reflects the service quality of the production of the library. The University Library collects, preserves, and provides research results produced by Ewha Womans University using 'dCollection EWHA' which is an on-line storage that collects and preserves and distributes the academic documents of organizations. In addition, The Library services online digitalized antique books and preserves the original copies, providing diversity of contents. In addition, Ewha University Library provides online web-site services that enhance the accessibility to the library contents through 'Google scholar', 'Naver professional information service', and other online services.
- No.-1
- Writer홍보실
- Date2010.12.20
- Views7970

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