Gimcheon University

What Gimcheon University does

Gimcheon University (김천대학교) is a private Korean higher-education institution located at 214 Daehak-ro, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, founded in 1986 and operating as a school corporation (학교법인) under Korean private education law. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges — Health Care, Nursing, Local Innovation Convergence, Human Care, Engineering, and Arts & Sport Science — serving primarily Korean domestic undergraduates while also recruiting international students through multilingual sites in English, Chinese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese, supplemented by an International Education Center running Korean language courses. Its positioning emphasizes a 40-year tradition as a "Health Science University" and a "Glocal Convergent Human Resource Cultivation" mission oriented to local community leadership.

The institution's operational platform centers on an integrated suite of administrative and student systems: a Comprehensive Information System portal, a Cyber Campus LMS, an Electronic Attendance System, a Smart Library system, a Student Career Management System, and campus-wide WiFi (SK Telecom T-WiFi, LG U+ zone, KT Olleh WiFi, GU network). Physical infrastructure includes South Korea's first apartment-style international-student dormitory, World Vision M/L, built in 2006 with 380 rooms and 1,140 beds, plus library, counseling, healthcare, sports, and shuttle-bus services. Customer support is delivered via direct admissions (ibhak.gimcheon.ac.kr) and third-party platforms Uway Apply and Jinhak Apply, with tuition paid semiannually through Kookmin Bank or Nonghyep virtual accounts.

Gimcheon University generates revenue primarily through recurring per-semester tuition and registration fees, supplemented by ancillary transaction fees for certificate issuance (Korean certificates 500 KRW, English certificates 1,000 KRW, academic transcripts 700 KRW, electronic certificates 2,000 KRW) and auxiliary services such as dormitory housing, bookstore operations, and outsourced IT/administrative functions. Strategic partnerships — including a 2026 scholarship program with IBK Industrial Bank of Korea (awarding 2.5 million KRW to two students), a defense ICT cooperation agreement with LEG-INVEST SARL covering Cameroon's network modernization project, an academic credit-exchange with Yeungnam University, and community programs with the Gimcheon Youth Center — support both the talent-development mission and institutional visibility. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, consistent with Korean private-university norms.

Name

Gimcheon University

Legal name

Gimcheon University (김천대학교)

Website

https://gimcheon.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gimcheon University is a private South Korean university in Gyeongsangbuk-do, founded in 1986, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across health sciences, nursing, engineering, and liberal arts to domestic Korean students and international recruits from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Health science university
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Korean language courses
• International student admissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gimcheon-si

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay tuition and registration fees per semester. Regular semester registration: February for 1st semester, August for 2nd semester. Payment banks: Kookmin Bank and Nonghyep nationwide branches, virtual account transfer.
2. Certificate Issuance Fees: Revenue from issuing official certificates: 500 KRW for Korean language certificates, 1,000 KRW for English certificates, 700 KRW for academic transcripts. Instant issuance available via automated machines.
3. Outsourced Services Revenue: University outsources various administrative functions including university admission application processing to third parties (Jinhak Apply, Uway Apply), tuition collection to banks, certificate issuance, and IT systems maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gimcheon University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across health sciences, nursing, IT/engineering, humanities/social sciences, local innovation convergence, human care, and arts & sport science. The university supplements its academic programs with student services including on-campus housing (a 1,140-capacity dormitory), library services, career/employment support, lifelong education, and Korean language courses for international students, supported by integrated information systems for academic administration.

Product overview

Gimcheon University operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges including Health Care, Nursing, Local Innovation Convergence, Human Care, Engineering, and Arts & Sport Science. The university provides a unified platform of digital services centered around its Comprehensive Information System (종합정보시스템) for academic administration, supplemented by specialized systems for learning management (Cyber Campus), electronic attendance tracking, career services, library access, and certificate issuance. These services are integrated through the campus intranet and supported by various on-campus facilities including dormitories, dining services, fitness centers, and counseling services. The university also provides international student services including Korean language courses and exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate education across Health Care, Nursing, IT/Engineering, Humanities/Social Sciences, Local Innovation Convergence, Human Care, and Arts & Sport Science colleges, requiring 130-140 credits for graduation. Targeted at prospective and enrolled Korean students and international students.
• Graduate School Programs (대학원) Graduate-level academic programs including general graduate school and specialized graduate school divisions, offering master's and doctoral degrees in various disciplines. Targeted at students pursuing advanced academic research and professional development.
• Korean Language Courses (한국어과정) Korean language courses offered through the International Education Center for foreign students seeking language training as part of degree study, exchange programs, or standalone enrollment.
• Lifelong Education Center (평생교육원) Continuing education programs and lifelong learning opportunities for community members beyond traditional degree-seeking students.
• On-Campus Dormitory (기숙사 - World Vision M/L) Student housing service at World Vision M/L dormitory with 380 rooms accommodating 1,140 students. South Korea's first apartment-style dormitory built to nationwide high standards in 2006, with facilities including lounge, fitness center, dining room, laundry, and WiFi. Targeted at international and domestic students.
• Library Services (도서관) Campus library providing book lending, research materials, electronic databases, and academic information services through a smart library management system for books, lending, and reader information. Targeted at students, faculty, and researchers.
• Employment & Startup Support Center (취업·창업지원센터) Career development services including job postings, employment counseling, and startup support programs. Targeted at students and graduates preparing to enter the workforce or launch ventures.
• Certificate Issuance Service (증명서 발급) Document issuance service for enrollment certificates, transcripts, graduation certificates, academic records, and Korean/English language certificates. Available online and on-campus. Fees: Korean certificates 500 KRW, English certificates 1,000 KRW, academic transcripts 700 KRW, electronic certificates 2,000 KRW. Targeted at students and alumni.
• Teacher Certification Reissuance Service (교원자격증 재발급 서비스) Administrative service for reissuing teacher certifications due to corrections, loss, or other reasons. Targeted at education graduates and certified teachers.
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Issuance (국제학생증 ISIC 발급) International Student Identity Card issuance service for international student verification and benefits access. Targeted at enrolled international students.
• Commuter Bus Service (통학버스) Shuttle bus service connecting the Gimcheon campus with Gimcheon city, including real-time route and schedule information. Targeted at commuting students.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEG-INVEST SARL (렉인베스트)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Gimcheon University signed a business agreement with LEG-INVEST SARL, designated enterprise for Camerun Defense Information and Communications Network Modernization Project. The partnership aims to expand global defense ICT cooperation and establish international joint research and talent cultivation foundation.
• IBK Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK 기업은행)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026IBK Industrial Bank of Korea provides scholarship programs for Gimcheon University enrolled students. The partnership awarded scholarships and certificates to two exemplary students totaling 2.5 million KRW, supporting local talent development. The award ceremony was held on June 11, 2026 at the university grand conference room.
• Yeungnam University (영남대학교)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic credit exchange program between Gimcheon University and Yeungnam University. Students can take courses at partner university with coordinated exam schedules and tuition payment procedures.
• Gimcheon Youth Center (김천시 청년센터)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership hosting youth engagement programs including Wagle Wagle World Cup Cheering Program, providing communication and integration space for local youth aged over 30 participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yeungnam University: Major private Korean university in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Already a credit-exchange partner of Gimcheon, indicating overlapping student recruitment markets and similar regional positioning in the Korean private higher education sector.
• Inje University: Private Korean university with a strong health sciences portfolio including nursing and medical programs. Comparable to Gimcheon in private higher education positioning with health-related academic programs.
• Keimyung University: Private Korean university located in Daegu, the regional capital neighboring Gimcheon. Operates comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across similar scale and disciplines, competing for the same regional student pool.
• Kyungwoon University: Small private Korean university in the Gyeongbuk region with comparable scale and program breadth to Gimcheon, serving a similar demographic of regional students.
• Gachon University: Private Korean university with substantial health sciences and medical programs, similar in private multi-disciplinary structure and regional orientation outside Seoul.
• Daegu Haany University: Private Korean university specialized in Oriental medicine and health sciences. Comparable to Gimcheon's Health Science focus and similar scale, operating in the broader Daegu-Gyeongbuk region.
• Soonchunhyang University: Private Korean university with notable focus on health sciences, medicine, and engineering. Comparable to Gimcheon's multi-disciplinary private structure with significant health-related academic offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic University of Korea: Established private Korean university operating comprehensive programs including health sciences. Represents a broader private incumbent in the Korean higher education landscape.
• Hanyang University: Major private Korean research university with comprehensive programs. Represents a larger-scale private competitor for top students and faculty in Korea, including health-related disciplines.
• Dankook University: Larger established private Korean university with broad academic offerings including health sciences. Represents the kind of broader incumbent private university that competes for the same prospective students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gimcheonuniv23
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gimcheon-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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