Cheju Halla University is a private university in Jeju City, the principal city of South Korea's island province of Jeju Province. Originally established as a nursing school, it retains a strong emphasis on medicine, although academic programs in many other fields are now offered.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| Location | , , 33°28′34″N 126°28′32″E / 33.47616°N 126.47560°E |
| Website | EN, CH, JP, KOR |
| Cheju Halla University | |
| Hangul | 제주한라대학교 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jeju Halla Daehakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cheju Halla Taehakgyo |
History
editThe school began its existence in 1966 as Jeju Nursing School (제주간호학교), a three-year technical institution. It became Jeju Technical College of Nursing in 1979, Halla Technical College in 1991, and took on its present name in 1998.
2000–
- 2013
- Approved for operating bachelor's degree courses and Associate of Arts degree courses simultaneously for the first time in Korea.
- 2012
- Designated as an institution evaluation certified university (Korea Council for University College Education)
- Designated as a Superior College for Education Capacity Strengthening Project 5 years in a row (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
- Designated as a LINC (Leaders in INdustry-university Cooperation) (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
- 2011
- Designated as a central university for lifelong education in relation to 2011 university lifelong education activation support project (National Institute for Lifelong Education)
- Leading college production project in overseas students Education collaborating with international industrial bodies (The ministry of Education, Science, and Technology)
- Designated for WCC (World Class College)
- Changed name as Cheju Halla University
- Approved for establishing 4 year Bachelors Course in the dept. of Nursing
- 2010
- overseas employment agreement with Shiga Koken Hotel Association, Japan
- An employment agreement with Jeju Tourism Organization
- Selected as Outstanding College by the Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private Schools
- Host to the Jeju Free International City Cultural Tourism Academic Symposium
- 2008
- Operation of joint education program with Nursing School at Newcastle University, Australia
- 2008 Excellent College for Graduate Employment Award (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology)
- Approval for operation of bachelor's degree programs - Dept. of Tourism and Dept. of Computers and Communications Technology
- Selected for support in providing suitable employment for graduating female students (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)
- Selected as the 2009 Best Career Support College (Ministry of Labor)
- A MOU with Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) to provide dual-degree program
- A MOU with the University of Chichester to provide a collaborative education program and a dual degree program
- 2005
- Support for program of restructuring academic curriculum for IT majors (Ministry of Information and Communication)
- Extension of program for supporting cultural-content organizations (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
- Sponsor college for New University for Regional Innovation (NURI) program (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Sponsor college for Regional Innovation System (RIS) (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
- Specialized College in Generating Student Potential in Digital Content Award (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
- 2003
- Special recognition for practicing 'simulation learning system' to enhance student capability in nursing and public health (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Special recognition for nurturing experienced and professional human resources through the 'Problem Based Learning' (PBL) method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Award for Industry-Demand Structured Education System (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Special recognition for excellence in hosting vocational high school open contests (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- 2002
- Special recognition for the Problem Based Learning method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Excellent College for Industry-Demand Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- Award for Excellence in Hosting Vocational High School Open Contests (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- 2001
- Special recognition for adoption of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method (Ministry of Education and Human Resources)
- 2000
- Establishment of Emergency Medicine Education Center and Excellent Management Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- 1999
- Culinary Arts Department receives Excellence in Specialization Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- International Tourism Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- 1998
- School name changed to Cheju Halla College
- Nursing and Health Care Personnel Education Award (Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development)
- 1991
- School name changed to Halla Junior College
- 1985
- Campus moves to 1534 Nohyeong-dong, Cheju City
- 1982
- Ownership transferred to Halla Foundation
- 1972
- Government Authorization for Cheju Nursing Junior College Cheju Nursing Junior College opened
- 1973
- Cheju Nursing Academy opened
- 1969
- Government authorization for the establishment of a Public Junior Nursing Academy
Departments
editInternational School of Tourism & Hospitality