Hansung University (HSU)

About

Hansung University is a private university in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded on December 21, 1972. The Hansung University is located in Seongbuk District and Jongno District, Seoul.

Hansung focuses on creative convergence education, interdisciplinary study, AI and digital technologies, design, IT, humanities, social sciences and global education. Its current development plan emphasizes becoming a global innovative university leading the future through creative convergence.
 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. College of Creative Humanities & Arts
2. College of Future Convergence Social Sciences
3. College of Design
4. College of IT Engineering
5. College of Creative Convergence
6. Future Plus College
7. College of Global Talent
8. College of Liberal Education (Sangsangryeok Liberal Arts College)

Reasons to Study at Hansung University

1. International Education

   Hansung University offers programmes designed to develop globally oriented students. Its College of Global Talent includes Korean Language & Culture Education, Global K-Business, Video Entertainment, Fashion & Beauty Creation, SW Convergence and Global Venture Entrepreneurship. These programmes combine academic knowledge with practical and intercultural skills, helping students prepare for further study, international careers and participation in the global economy.

    

2. Career-Focused Learning

   Hansung University connects academic education with career development through employment and career-support programmes. Students can receive career counselling, résumé and interview guidance, recruitment information, job-matching services and opportunities to participate in internships, job fairs and career programmes. These services help students explore career options, develop professional skills and connect their academic studies with future employment opportunities.

3. International Student Support

   Hansung University provides dedicated services to help international students adapt to academic and campus life in Korea. Through its International Admission & Student Services, students can access information and support relating to admission, university life and other student needs. The university also provides career and employment support for international students, helping them understand available opportunities and develop skills for their studies and future careers.

4. Flexible Academic Opportunities

   Hansung University provides a broad academic environment covering humanities, social sciences, business, design, engineering, artificial intelligence, software, media, fashion, beauty, Korean language and culture, and entrepreneurship. Its interdisciplinary structure allows students to explore different fields and develop complementary skills. This flexibility can benefit students who want to combine creative, technological, business or cultural interests with their main area of study.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Nationality Eligibility:

Both parents and students must have foreign nationality.

- The nationality requirement applies only if the applicant and both parents have acquired non-Korean citizenship before the applicant starts the equivalent of a Korean high school curriculum.

- Students with dual nationality (Korean citizenship + other) and stateless person are not eligible to apply for these types of admission.

Academic Requirement

Those who are graduated or expected to graduate from a regular high school or who have been recognized as having

- The elementary and junior high school curriculum is based on the principle of 12 years. If the student has the ability to enroll in a national university, he/she is granted an exceptional 10 or 11 year academic year. (Do not accept exceptions if mixed across the countries)

- G.E.D. (General Equivalency Diploma), Home-schooling, Cyber School(Learning) or etc. are not recognized as academic backgrounds

Transfer to the second year

• Students who have completed (or are expected to complete) the first year of a regular two-year college or university in Korea or abroad, and who have earned (or are expected to earn) at least half of the graduation credits.
• Students who have completed (or are expected to complete) the first year of a regular three-year college or university in Korea or abroad, and who have earned (or are expected to earn) at least one-third of the graduation credits.
• Students who have completed (or are expected to complete) the first year of a regular four-year university in Korea or abroad, and who have earned (or are expected to earn) one-quarter of the graduation credits.
• Students who have completed (or are expected to complete) the first year of a regular four-year university in Korea or abroad, and who have earned (or are expected to earn) one-quarter of the graduation credits.

Language qualifications

Those who satisfy at least one of the following qualification requirements

1. Those who have obtained Level 3 or higher in the Test of Korean Language Proficiency (TOPIK)

• 2. Those who have completed Level 3 or higher of the regular course at a language institute affiliated with an accredited four-year university located in Korea
• 3. Those who have completed a regular Level 4 or higher course at a language institute affiliated with a four-year university in Korea
• 4. Those who passed Level 3 or higher of the university's own Korean language test
• 5. Completion of Level 3 of the Ministry of Justice Social Integration Program or a preliminary assessment score of 61 or higher
• 6. Completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1 or higher
• 7. Long-term residents in Korea (graduates of domestic middle and high schools)
• 8. Applicants with a TOEFL score of 530, IBT 59, or IELTS score of 5.5 or higher (limited to English track applicants)

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Nationality:

Applicants must generally be foreign nationals whose parents are also foreign nationals. 

Applicants with Korean citizenship, including dual/multiple Korean citizens, are not eligible under the foreign-student category. There is also an alternative eligibility route for certain overseas Koreans/foreign applicants who completed the equivalent of Korea’s entire primary, secondary and higher-education curriculum abroad.

Academic Qualification:

Master’s Programme

• Must have completed or be expected to complete a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Applicants may apply regardless of their undergraduate major, although some departments may have additional requirements. 

Doctoral Programme

• Must have completed or be expected to complete a Master’s degree.
• Applicants must satisfy the academic requirements of the relevant doctoral department.

Korean Language Requirement

For Korean-track programmes, applicants generally need TOPIK Level 3 or higher. Other accepted routes include having a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year Korean university, or obtaining an appropriate recommendation as a government-sponsored/exchange student.

Applicants admitted through the applicable Korean-language routes are generally required to obtain TOPIK Level 4 before graduation. Graduates of English-track programmes are exempt from this TOPIK graduation requirement.

English Language Requirement

Applicants to English-track departments/majors must provide one of the accepted English qualifications. The 2026 guide lists:

• TOEFL iBT: 59 or higher under the applicable scoring system
• IELTS: 5.5 or higher
• CEFR: B2 or higher
• TEPS: 600 or New TEPS 202 or higher

The exact requirement should be checked against the department and the applicable admission round.

How To Apply For Admission

STEP 01: Online application

STEP 02: Document Submission (Mail/Visit)

STEP 03: Interview screening (limited to eligible candidates)

STEP 04: Announcement of successful candidates

STEP 05: Tuition Payment/Admission

STEP 06: Registration

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82 2-760-5800, +82 2-760-5598

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Facilities

• Library: The university provides academic information and library services to support study and research. Dedicated study lounges provide spaces for individual study, group work, meetings and seminars. Learning areas include group study rooms, seminar rooms, individual study seats, printing facilities and relaxation areas.

• Sports: Naksan Gymnasium provides indoor sports and fitness facilities, Fitness/training room is available for students, Outdoor facilities include a futsal field and tennis courts, Imagination Ground and Future Ground provide additional outdoor/recreational spaces. A dedicated table-tennis facility is also available in Sangsang Village.

Accreditations

• National Recognition: Officially recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Education of Korea and evaluated in cooperation with the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE).
• Institutional Status: Operates as a fully authorized higher-education institution conferring bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Vice Chancellor

Notable Alumni

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  Choi Yu-hwa Actress
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  Park Ehyun Actress
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  Sang A Im-Propp Fashion Designer
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  Kang Chan-yong Gamer

History

June 2026

Achieved Excellence University (Grade A) in the 2025 'Work-Study Parallel Joint Training Center' performance evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea, and was selected as a Top/Excellent University for 10 consecutive years.

Selected as a 'Mentoring Agency (Operating Agency) for Cohort 2 of the Everyone's Startup Project' organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

May 2026

Selected for the 'Korean Online Open Course (K-MOOC)' organized by the National Institute for Lifelong Education for 6 consecutive years - Level 4 Leading MOOC University (AI & Digital Field) and... read more