Korea Aerospace University

Korea Aerospace University (한국항공대학교 (Traditional Chinese: 韓國航空大學校) [Han'guk Hang-gong Dae-hak-gyo]) is a private university located in Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.

Beginnings (1950s–1960s)
Korea Aerospace University was established as a national school on June 16, 1952. During the Korean War, under the Charter for Transport School, which was granted by the Ministry of Transportation (currently the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs) to develop a civil aviation industry. The university primarily started as a two-year course school, solely with three departments: Department of Flight Operation, Department of Aircraft Power, and Department of Telecommunication Engineering.

After the War, the campus moved to Seoul in 1962, then to Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do in 1963, where it stands today. The school buildings were constructed, including the Hangar, the Flight Training Center and the Electronics & Telecommunication Building. Several institutes such as the Central Library, the Maintenance Factory, the Wireless Lab, the Aviation Research Institute, the Training School for Aviation Tech were also opened.

Expansion (1970s–1990s)
In 1979, the university was taken over by Jungseok Foundation, established by Hanjin Group and it transitioned into a private university.

Through the modifications on quota and name, the establishment of schools, departments and graduate schools were finalized. Auxiliary organizations and institutes were reorganized (see "Centers and institutes").

Furthermore, the Liberal Arts Building, Central Library, the Aviation Control Center, the Mechanical Engineering Building and the Flight Operation Building were opened in the 1970s; the Student's Hall, the Science Building, the Mechanical Engineering Building and the Electronic Engineering Building were constructed in 1990s.

Development (2000s- )
Following a period of consolidation, the university pivoted its efforts toward ensuring internal stability since the early 2000s. Key infrastructures like the Central Library, the Center for Technical Assistance to Small and Medium-sized Industries, the KAU Aerospace Center/Museum, and the New Administrative Building were established. The Library and the Student's Hall were also expanded. In 2006, the university distinguished itself by developing and launching the CubeSat microsatellite, a first among Korean universities.

Pioneering research breakthroughs were realized in the domain of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), with the university achieving the first autonomous formation flight of UAV and the first solar-powered UAV flight for 12 continuous hours in Korea.

In 2007, the institution underwent a significant rebranding, changing its name from Hankuk Aviation University to Korea Aerospace University. Concurrently, it began to enhance its capabilities by creating international connections. It received AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) certification in various areas including flight education, aviation management, air traffic management, and air transportation systems. It also signed MOUs and cooperation agreements with internationally recognized institutions such as the University of Southern California, Drexel University, Oregon State University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and entered into a joint development agreement with General Electric.

Covering a broad spectrum of aerospace fields like Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Air Transportation and Logistics, Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, and Air and Space Law, the university has been appointed to spearhead several national initiatives and collaborative research endeavors with global industry leaders like GE, Airbus, PLANSEE since 2009.

Research activities

 * CDSRC (the Defense Specialized University Research Center), 2011–
 * Maritime Transport Education Project, 2011–
 * GSRC (Global Surveillance Research Center), 2010–
 * Logistics Specialized Education Project, 2010–
 * Seoul Accord Activation Center, 2010–
 * Industrial Technology Development Project, 2010–
 * WPM (World Premier Materials Project), 2010–
 * The Korea Electric Vehicle and Transportation Safety Convergence System Research Consortium, 2010–
 * Haneul Project (for Aerospace Engineers and Global Aviation Experts), 2009–
 * Seven NSLs (National Space Laboratory) and three NRLs (National Research Laboratory), 2008–

Undergraduate

 * College of Engineering
 * School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
 * Mechanical Engineering
 * Aerospace Engineering
 * Aircraft System Engineering
 * School of Electronics, Telecommunication & Computer Engineering
 * Electronic and Avionics Engineering
 * Information and Telecommunication Engineering
 * Software Engineering
 * Department of Materials Engineering
 * College of Aviation and Management
 * School of Air Transportation and Logistics
 * Air Transportation
 * Logistics
 * Air and Space Law
 * Department of Aeronautical Science and Flight Operations
 * School of Business
 * Business Administration
 * Global Aviation Management
 * School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
 * Department of General Studies
 * Department of English

Graduate

 * Graduate School
 * Master's Course
 * Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
 * Space Technology
 * Materials Engineering
 * Electronic Engineering
 * Telecommunication & Information Engineering
 * Computer Engineering
 * Aviation Management
 * Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics
 * Business Administration
 * English
 * Air & space Law
 * Doctor's Course
 * Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
 * Space Technology
 * Materials Engineering
 * Electronic Engineering
 * Telecommunication & Information Engineering
 * Computer Engineering
 * Aviation Management
 * Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics
 * Business Administration
 * English
 * Graduate School of Aviation & Management
 * Aviation Industry Group(Master)
 * Techno-Management
 * Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics
 * Air & space Law
 * Aviation Management
 * Business Administration Group(Master)
 * Business Administration
 * Airline Management
 * Tourism Management
 * Advanced Management Program

Laboratories

 * School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
 * Micro & Nano Heat Transfer Laboratory
 * Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
 * Space System Research Laboratory
 * Welding Laboratory
 * Fluid Power Control Laboratory
 * Applied Aerodynamic Laboratory
 * Spacecraft Control Laboratory
 * System Design Optimization Laboratory
 * School of Electronics, Telecommunication & Computer Engineering
 * Logic Circuit Laboratory
 * Data Mining Laboratory
 * Radar Signal Processing Laboratory
 * Parallel & Distributed Processing Laboratory
 * Applied Network Research Laboratory
 * Navigation & Information Systems Laboratory
 * Mobile Communication Laboratory
 * NGN Laboratory
 * RF Circuit Laboratory
 * Silicon Graphics Laboratory
 * School of Air Transport, Transportation and Logistics
 * Ubiquitous Technology Application Research Center

Centers and institutes

 * Global Aviation Training Institute (GATI)
 * Institute of International Culture and Education
 * KAU Aerospace Museum
 * Central Library
 * R&D Residence Complex
 * Computing Center
 * Air Traffic Control Station
 * University Newspaper
 * University Broadcasting Station
 * University Press Office
 * Research Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Technology
 * Aerospace and Aviation Electronics Research Center
 * Institute for Community Research
 * Institute for Aircraft Safety and System Management
 * Institute for Aviation Industry, Policy and Law
 * Student Counseling Center
 * Institute for Business Studies
 * Institute for Humanities and Natural Science
 * Center for Technical Assistance to Small and Medium-sized Industries
 * IT Research Center
 * Institute of Transportation and Logistics
 * Research Center for Internet Information Retrieval
 * Advanced Broadcasting Media Technology Research Center
 * Ubiquitous Technology Application Research Center (UTAC)
 * KAU Research Center for Robotics
 * Information Protection Research
 * Innovating Engineering Education Center
 * Innovating Aviation and Management Education Center
 * Center for Teaching and Learning

KAU Aerospace Museum
Korea Aerospace University established the KAU Aerospace Museum in pursuance of expanding the understanding on aviation and aerospace for the public in August 2004. With the area of 780m2, the museum exhibits more than 800 aviation and aerospace parts. It is structured with an Aerospace Zone, which exhibits the history of aerospace, a Flight Simulator, a Virtual Experience, an Experience Zone, which displays various plastic airplane and a Future of Aerospace Zone, which exhibits the history and principle of rocket and satellite. KAU Aerospace Museum also earned the first accreditation from the FAI(Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) in Korea and was selected for receiving a benefit from 'Boeing GCC Fund'.

Flight Training Center
Flight Training Center (FTC) at Korea Aerospace University, one of the subsidiaries of GATI, was established to produce global-standard pilots for airlines and the military. The FTC provides a civil aviation pilot training program entrusted to KAU by Korean Air. For the development of general aviation, the FTC also has a flight training course for members of the public who wants to learn the basics of aviation.

FTC-Susaek
On the KAU campus, FTC-Susaek operates a private pilot course and instrument rating course, both certified by Korea's Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. FTC-Susaek operates an academic training course for APP ab-initio cadets and Korean Air (KAL) pilots, as well as a flight training course for the public.

FTC-Jungseok
FTC-Jungseok operates a jet transition course for Korean Air (KAL) pilots. FTC-Jungseok operates four CE-560s and two CE-525 aircraft, as well as CE-525 and CTN-II simulators for the course.

FTC-Uljin
At Uljin Airport on South Korean's eastern coast, FTC-Uljin operates a pilot training course certified by Korea's Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The airline pilot training program adheres to stringent global standards. FTC-Uljin operates seven brand new single engine aircraft with glass cockpits, as well as a multi-engine aircraft and two FTDs used for flight training.

Korean Language Program
The Korean Language Education Center (KLEC), established in July 2006, founded the Korean Language Program to meet the growing demand from foreign students for qualified, innovative, and progressive Korean language training. The program implements a proven program that has been nationally recognized as the most effective method of language acquisition to date. The curriculum is supported with supplemental materials such as exercise books.

Study abroad
Korea Aerospace University provides study abroad programs for students to gain overseas experiences. The programs are NASA and Boeing Fieldtrip, Research Internship at University of Southern California (USC), Work & Travel Program at University of North Dakota (UND), visiting overseas firms by self-designed plan, and others.

Partner universities (by continent)

 * North America
 * Drexel University, U.S.
 * Eastern Kentucky University, U.S.
 * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, U.S.
 * Florida Institute of Technology, U.S.
 * Green Mountain College, U.S.
 * Long Island University, U.S.
 * McGill University, Canada
 * Marquette University, U.S.
 * Michigan Technological University, U.S.
 * Northrop-Rice Aeronautical University, U.S.
 * Ohio State University, U.S.
 * Ohio University, Avionics Engineering Center, U.S.
 * Oregon State University, U.S.
 * Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, U.S.
 * Saint Louis University Parks College, U.S.
 * University of Arizona, U.S.
 * University of Florida, U.S.
 * University of Nebraska Kearney, U.S.
 * University of North Dakota, U.S.
 * University of Southern California, U.S.
 * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, U.S.
 * Asia
 * Fudan University, China
 * Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China
 * Civil Aviation University of China, China
 * Nanchang Institute of Aeronautical Technology, China
 * Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China
 * Qiqihar University, China
 * Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
 * Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, China
 * Yanbian University of Science and Technology, China
 * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
 * India Hindustan University, India
 * Vellore Institute of Technology, India
 * Japan Chuo Gakuin University, Japan
 * Japan Aviation Academy, Japan
 * Kyoto University, Japan
 * National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan
 * University of Malaya, Malaysia
 * Ulaanbaatar College, Mongol
 * Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University, Myanmar
 * University of Computer Studies, Yangon
 * Angeles University, Philippines
 * Bulacan State University, Philippines
 * Saint Paul University, Philippines
 * University of Cebu, Philippines
 * University of Reginal Carmeli, Philippines
 * University of Saint Tomas, Philippines
 * University of Bangkok, Thailand
 * Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan
 * Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
 * Europe
 * Cranfield University, U.K
 * Imperial College of Science, Tech and Medicine, U.K
 * University College London, U.K
 * Brunel University, U.K
 * Russia Academy of Civil Aviation, Russia
 * Moscow State Aviation Institute, Russia
 * University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
 * International Space University, France
 * Leiden University, Netherlands
 * National Aviation University, Ukraine
 * Oceania
 * Central Queensland University, Australia
 * University of Sydney, Australia
 * Massey University, New Zealand