Hongik University (HU)

About

Hongik University was founded on the educational philosophy of "Pro Hominium Beneficio, service for the benefit of all humankind”.  Hongik University campuses are connected through a cooperative network, consisting of Seoul Campus in the center of university culture, Sejong Campus in Sejong City, a special administrative zone, Daehakro Campus, an international standard educational research center and performance facility, and Hwaseong, the 4th Industrial Revolution Campus, which mainly consists of leading research facilities.

 

Acronym	HU
Nickname	Hongdae
Motto / Slogan	To broadly Benefit Humanity. Service for the Benefit of all Humankind
Colour	Blue
Mascot	Bull
Founded	1946
Location	Mapo, Seoul, South Korea
Address	94, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 04066, Korea 82-2-320-1114

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• College of Engineering
• College of Architecture
• College of Business Management
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Economics
• College of Law
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Design
• College of Science & Technology
• College of Performing Arts

Reasons to Study at Hongik University

1. Where Industry Meets Art

   One of Hongik's distinctive strengths is its integration of art, design, technology and industry. The university's philosophy is reflected in its well-known concept of “Where Industry Meets Art,” making it attractive to students who want both creative and practical skills.

2. Strong Technology and Engineering Programs

   Hongik isn't limited to the arts. It offers programs in areas such as computer engineering, electronic and electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, architecture, AI, industrial/data engineering and autonomous vehicles.

3. Excellent Reputation in Art and Design

   Hongik is particularly well known for fine arts and design. Its College of Fine Arts focuses on creativity, imagination, originality and contemporary artistic practices, and the university has produced many notable Korean artists and designers.

4. Strong Industry Collaboration

   Hongik is developing facilities and research centres designed to connect students and researchers with industry. Its 4th Industrial Revolution Campus in Hwaseong works with more than 300 companies and research institutions, with research areas including AI, semiconductors, smart mobility and autonomous driving.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. Nationality

For an applicant to be eligible for international admission, the applicant and both of his/her

parents must have obtained foreign citizenship before the applicant’s high school entrance.

(the term “parents” refers to biological father and mother, or adoptive father and mother,

but not stepfather or stepmother)

• If either of the applicant’s parents has passed away or are divorced, supporting official

documents must be submitted.

• If either of the applicant or applicant’s parents have Korean background, the applicant must

submit authenticating documents if the applicant or their parents renounced/have lost

Korean citizenship. The fact and date of the loss of Korean citizenship must be specified on the

document.

[One is NOT qualified to apply as an international student, if]

- He/She acquired a foreign citizenship by foreign adoption after entering middle school.

- He/She holds a Korean citizenship with a dual citizenship of another country.

- He/She or either of the parents holds Korean citizenship as of the application deadline.

 

2. Academic Requirements

• Applicants must graduated or is expected to graduate from high school prior to admission

(Students from a country with fewer than 12 years of preliminary and secondary school

education will be considered eligible if they have completed an educational program recognized

by the Korean Ministry of Education as being equivalent to high school graduates).

• Applicant must complete preliminary and secondary regular education officially acknowledged

by Korea or his/her own country.

[Institutions NOT eligible to apply]

- Language schools, college preparation programs, continuing education or adult schools, on-line

education, internet-based study programs, high school equivalency tests (GED in USA, Chinese

self-study exam, etc) or any form of homeeducation (e.g. unstructured home-schooling).

- Nursery, pre-school or language learning institutions.

 

3. Language Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions

• Obtained TOPIK level 1 or over (TOPIK expiration date should be after the first day of the

submission (July 16), TOPIK IBT transcripcts are also accepted)

• Passed Hongik International Language Institute level 1 and over (As of 2026 Winter Semester)

 please refer to pg.12 ‘VI.Document Submission 1-9'

Supporting Documents

• Application Form (Form 1)
• Education History and Citizenship Information (Form 2)
• Letter of Agreement on Attendance Records Verification Request (Form 3)
• High School Certificate of (expected) Graduation
• Transcript of High School Academic Records
• Passport copies or ID cards of the applicant and both of applicant’s parents
• Documents that verify family relationship among the applicant and his/her parents (on the applicant basis)
• TOPIK level 1 and over Transcript or the Hongik International Language Institute certificate level 1 and over (required for all applicants)
• Certificate of Loss of Korean Nationality (only for those losing one)

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Nationality

1. Applicants and their parents must hold foreign citizenship *Those with dual nationality (including Korean nationality) are not recognized as international students.

2. Korean overseas residents or foreign students who completed a total of more than 16 years of education including elementary, junior high, high school and undergraduate education outside Korea.

Overseas Koreans who have not completed the entire 16 years or more of education (equivalent to elementary, middle, high school, and university education in Korea) entirely outside of Korea must apply through the regular admissions track, not the special admissions track for international students. 

- Regular Admissions Track Notice: https://www.hongik.ac.kr/kr/admission/notice-military.do 

- Applicants are fully responsible for any issues arising from not thoroughly understanding the admissions guidelines. 

If an applicant mistakenly applies through the special admissions track for international students due to their own negligence, the application will be canceled and no refund will be issued. 

If the application period for the regular admissions track is still open, the applicant must submit a new application through that track. 

If the application period has already closed, the applicant must wait and apply for the next semester’s admissions process.

 

Degrees Requirements

1. Master/ Combined(MA-Ph.D) Applicants A bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (or expected to receive the degree before the new semester begins)

2. Ph.D. Applicants A Master’s degree from accredited college or university (or expected to receive the degree before the new semester begins)

 

Language Proficiency

How To Apply For Admission

• Online Application : www.jinhakapply.com 
• Required Document Submission
• Qualification Evaluation
• Screening
• Admission Decision
• Additional Document Submission
• Registration
• Acceptance Letter
• Course Registration
• Semester Starts

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-2-320-1056~8, +82 2-320-1278

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  Hongik Art & Design Valley

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Facilities

• Dormitory: The dormitory first opened in April 1990, with the addition of a  women's dormitory in 1993.  Since this time, the dormitory has been expanded to accommodate 493 students, including a four floor South Gate Hall, and three floors of boarding house accomodation and facilities for graduate students.
   

 

• Library: Hongik University Central Library supports the university's educational and research goals and activities through the sharing and dissemination of information. It holds approximately 1.4 million domestic and foreign books, serials, and audiovisual materials, while subscribing to 70,000 academic journals, e-journals, and web DBs.  Hongik University Daehangno Library holds books and materials in the field of performing arts. The collection includes approximately 10,000 performing arts books and periodicals, while the library subscribes to both electronic resources and web DBs.

 

 

• HongikWIFI: Hongik WIFI Service has enhanced wireless network security by adopting authentication and encryption to protect user’s information.
  With 802.11ac, and 802.11ax protocol users can use the updated internet service while current 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g users can keep using the WiFi service.

 

 

• Health Care Center: The goal of the Health Service Center is to provide students, faculty, and staff with primary first aid care, health maintenance and enhancement, and all medical services are provided free of charge.

Accreditations

• Korean University Accreditation: Hongik University is subject to Korea's national university accreditation system administered by the Korean University Accreditation Institute (KUAI).
• Engineering Accreditation: Hongik has engineering programs participating in Korea's ABEEK (Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea) accreditation system. This applies to specific engineering programs rather than the entire university.
• IEQAS / International Education Quality Assurance: Hongik University participates in Korea's government quality-assurance framework for international education institutions, supporting the university's international student recruitment and management.
• Government-recognized higher education institution: Hongik University is a formally recognized private university in South Korea, with its academic programs and institutional operations subject to Korean higher-education regulations.

Vice Chancellor

Notable Alumni

• 
  Joo Woo-jae Model and Entertainer
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  Kim Sung-kyung Television Personality, and Actress
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  Kim Hye-jin Actress
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  Choi Won-young Actor

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History

2024

• Renamed the School of Design Management as the School of Design and Arts Management

2023

• Completed the Art & Design Valley
• Established the AI·Immersive Media Contents department (Seoul, M.A./Ph.D.)

2020

• Established the School of Performing Arts
• Renamed the College of Architecture as The College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Changed the affiliation of the Major in Urban Engineering in The College of Engineering to the Department of Urban Engineering in the College of Architecture and Urban Planning.  Reorganized the Major in Civil Engineering in ... read more
  the College of Engineering into the Department of Civil Engineering.
• Abolished the Major in Transportation in the Graduate School Of Architecture & Urban Design. Renamed the Major in Architectural Design (Seol-gye), Major in Urban Design (Seol-gye), and Major in Interior Design as the Major in Architectural Design, Major in Urban Design, and Major in Interior Architectural Design, respectively.
• In the Graduate School of Education, abolished the Major in Korean Language Education, Major in Technology Education, Major in Business Education, Major in Mathematics Education, Major in History Education, Major in English Education, Major in Primary English Education, Major in Computer Education, and the Major in Classical Chinese Education. Integrated the Major in Curriculum and Instruction, Major in Educational Psychology, Major in Educational Administration, and Major in Lifelong Education into the Major in Education.

 

2009

• Opened Museum of Modern Arts
• Integrated the Department of International Business Management in the College of Business Management as the School of Business Management with Major in International Management Business (China, Japan)
• Changed the Graduate School of International Business to the Graduate School of Business Management and integrated the Graduate School of Tax Studies

 

1961

• According to College Reorganization Act by the government, only Art Department remained open and the name was changed to Hongik Art College. Also there were hardships such government-appointed trustee was dispatched. But in 1962 the name was restored to Hongik College.

 

1946

• Founded as Hong-Moon Higher Educational Institute in Yongsan-gu, on April 25
• Held School Opening Ceremony on June 27