Overview
Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Nursing was established in 2026 within the College of Nursing, building on a distinguished tradition that began in 1903 with Korea’s first nursing education institution. Rooted in this legacy, the College launched the nation’s first undergraduate nursing program in 1955 and a master’s program in 1960, laying the foundation for modern nursing education in Korea. Drawing on this history, the College of Nursing has continued to advance educational innovation as a pioneering and leading institution in Korean nursing education. Since introducing a master’s program for Advanced Practice Nurses in 2004, it has cultivated highly skilled clinical professionals; this program was further strengthened through its integration into the Graduate School of Nursing in 2026. The School provides a structured pathway for practicing nurses to develop advanced clinical expertise and sound clinical judgment. With specialized tracks in Clinical Nursing Education, Global Health and Nursing Policy, and Precision Nursing, it prepares graduates to lead in clinical practice, education, policy, and technology-driven healthcare, and to broaden the scope and impact of nursing in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
History
| 2026.03 | Established the Graduate School of Nursing |
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| 2026.03 | Appointed Prof. Hyo Jung Park as the first dean |
The aim of education
- The educational mission of the Graduate School of Nursing is to cultivate professionals with advanced expertise and integrative thinking in the fields of advanced practice nursing, clinical nursing education, global health and nursing policy, and precision nursing.
The specific objectives are as follows:- Strengthening professional knowledge and practice competencies
To enhance theoretical knowledge and practical competencies necessary for delivering evidence-based advanced nursing practice. - Advancing research capacity in nursing policy and precision nursing
To develop the ability to conduct research utilizing policy analysis and cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in the field of precision nursing. - Enhancing clinical education competencies
To promote systematic learning of knowledge required for clinical education and to strengthen competencies in practice-based instruction and mentorship within clinical settings.
- Strengthening professional knowledge and practice competencies
Departments / Majors
| Department | Major |
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| Advanced Practice Nursing |
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| Integrated Nursing |
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Affiliated Research Institute
- Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science (ERINS)