Year of foundation: 1949
Approx. number of students: 29,000
MCI partner since: 2006
The City
Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea counting among the world's largest cities. Almost half of South Korea's population lives in the Seoul National Capital Area, and nearly a quarter in Seoul itself, making it the country's foremost economic, political and cultural center.
Seoul is geographically set in a mountainous and hilly terrain. Within the Seoul Capital Area lie five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo, Namhansanseong, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon dynasty. Furthermore the city has a very modern architecture with iconic landmarks including the N Seoul Tower, the 63 Building, the Lotte World Tower and many others.
The University
Kyung Hee University is a private university; it has a second campus (Global Campus) in the suburban city of Suwon. MCI Management & Law students study in Seoul; they usually find accommodation in a student dormitory. 