Founded in 1947, Dankook University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Yongin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gyeonggi. This institution also has a branch campus in Cheonan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Dankook University (DKU) is a very large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Dankook University (DKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. DKU 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.