Established in 1994, Baekseok University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Cheonan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Chungcheong. This institution also has a branch campus in Seocho. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Baekseok University (BU) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Baekseok University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.