Established in 1982, Gachon University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Seongnam (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gyeonggi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Gachon University is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Gachon University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Gachon University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.