Korean word

학부

Pronunciation

Romanizationhakppu

Meaning

  • nouncollege

Example

저는 학부에서 수업을 들어요.cheo neun hak ppu e seo su eo beul teu reo yo

I take classes in college.

Illustration for 학부 (college)

More examples

그 학부는 컴퓨터공학으로 유명해요.keu hak ppu neun keom pyu teo gong ha geu ro yu myeong hae yo

That college is famous for computer engineering.

Core concept

An academic division within a university that groups students by broad field or administrative affiliation.

Common phrases

  • 학부 과정hak ppu kwa jeong

    undergraduate program

  • 학부 전공hak ppu cheon gong

    undergraduate major

  • 학부 사무실hak ppu sa mu sil

    college office

Similar words

전공cheongong: A specific subject or skill field chosen for focused study at university or work.
학과hakkkwa: A school department that organizes teaching and students around one field of study.

Definition in Korean

대학에서 학생의 전공과 소속을 구분하기 위한 교육·행정상의 단위로 사용하는 명칭tae ha ge seo hak ssaeng ui cheon gong gwa so so geul ku bun ha gi wi han kyo yuk haeng jeong sang ui ta nwi ro sa yong ha neun myeong ching

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines the roots for learning and division to name an organized academic unit.

Usage tips

  • Korean 학부 (hakppu, "college") usually names a larger university unit, while an individual major is a more specific area within it.

Other meanings

  • undergraduate programnoun

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