Ewha Womans University

Ewha Womans University
이화여자대학교
Other name
Idae (이대·梨大)
Motto
진·선·미 (眞·善·美)
Motto in English
Truth·Goodness·Beauty
TypePrivate research higher education institution
Established1886; 138 years ago (1886)
FounderMary F. Scranton
PresidentEun Mee Kim
Academic staff
980
Administrative staff
55
Students20,330[1]
Undergraduates14,812
Postgraduates5,518
Location,
South Korea

37°33′45″N 126°56′42″E / 37.56250°N 126.94500°E / 37.56250; 126.94500
CampusUrban, 54.5 ha (135 acres)
Colors  Ewha green
Websitewww.ewha.ac.kr
Korean name
Hangul
이화여자대학교
Hanja
Revised RomanizationIhwa Yeoja Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerIhwa Yŏja Taehakkyo

Ewha Womans University (Korean이화여자대학교; Hanja梨花女子大學校) is a private women's research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally founded as Ewha Haktang on May 31, 1886, by a missionary Mary F. Scranton. Currently, Ewha Womans University is one of the world's largest female educational institutes and one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. Ewha Womans University has produced numerous South Korean women leaders, including politicians, CEOs, and legal professionals.

  1. ^ "Ewha Information". Ewha Womans University Official Website.