Hoseo University is a private Christian university established in 1978. It has developed a distinctive educational identity around Christian values, venture spirit, practical education and social contribution. The university describes its educational approach as developing “real education, real people” and currently promotes the integration of AI with its venture spirit.
Hoseo operates a multi-campus system with campuses in Asan, Cheonan, Dangjin and Seoul. As of 2026, the university lists 67 departments/majors and 9 graduate schools. Its academic offerings span engineering and AI, bio-health, arts and culture, global convergence, business, liberal education and interdisciplinary studies.
The university's international orientation is also reflected in its International Studies division, which focuses on developing students with global expertise, cross-cultural communication skills, practical knowledge and international competitiveness.
| Nickname | Hoseo |
| Motto / Slogan | If you say you can do it, you will |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Departments | 67 |
| Location | Asan, South Chungcheong, South Korea |
| Address | 20, Hoseo-ro79beon-gil, Baebang-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea 31499 |
Hoseo University is founded upon the spirit of Christianity. As a Christ - centered learning community our aim is to equip students with skills and values necessary for lifelong leadership and service through education. Bearing God's love, our faculty, staff members and student body strive for excellence and demonstrate devotion to our neighbors, society, and country.
Through spiritual guidance and practical academic instruction, Hoseo University helps to inspire creative individuals, who will exercise their beliefs, duties and knowledge to affect the world in a meaningful and impactful way.
Hoseo vision 2030 development plan focuses on strengthening specialized fields, cultivating socially contributing talent with a venture spirit, improving student-centred education, strengthening practical research and industry-academic cooperation, enhancing the educational environment, expanding international student recruitment and improving digital/remote education infrastructure.
Hoseo University has a distinctive venture spirit and places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation and practical education. Students have access to venture-related facilities and programmes designed to encourage start-up ideas and business development.
The university is strengthening its focus on artificial intelligence, software, engineering, semiconductors, robotics and digital technologies. Its 2026 academic structure includes an AI Engineering College and several AI- and technology-related programmes.
The university emphasizes hands-on education, practical research and industry-academic cooperation. Its venture facilities, laboratories and industry-linked campuses provide opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to practical projects.
Hoseo operates across multiple campuses and welcomes international students. Its international education programmes and support services provide opportunities for students to develop global perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.
? Application fee for international students: 60,000 KRW
1. Language Proficiency Requirements:
All Majors except Arts and Sports and English track:
TOPIK level 3 and above
Those who have completed 3A or higher at King Sejong Institute
Korea Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) level 3 and above (Level Placement Test 61 points and above)
Hoseo University Language Test (Hoseo TOPIK) level 3 and above
Hoseo University Language Program 3B and above
Applicants who graduated from a Korean high school.
Arts and Sports:
TOPIK level 2 and above
Those who have completed 3A or higher at King Sejong Institute
Korea Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) level 3 and above (Level Placement Test 61 points and above)
Hoseo University Language Test (Hoseo TOPIK) level 2 and above
Hoseo University Language Program 3B and above
Applicants who graduated from a Korean high school.
English Track:
TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 points (NEW TEPS 326 points) and above
English native speaker or having a nationality of a country that uses English as legal/official language.
Korean track candidate who fall within ‘iv’ and ‘v’ conditions from above, 300 hours of Korean
language course need to be proceeded at Hoseo University Korean Language Center. (Expenses is to
be covered additionally)
For the Department of International Studies (excluding the English Track), there is no Korean language
proficiency requirement for admission; however, students are required to take designated Korean language
courses offered by the department after enrollment.
2. Academic Requirements:
Freshman:
·Both the applicant and the applicant’s parent(s) must be non-Korean citizens.
·The applicant must have completed regular primary and secondary education,
equivalent to Grades 1 to 12 in the Korean education system, either in Korea or
overseas.
Transfer:
Junior:
·Both the applicant and the applicant’s parent(s) must be non-Korean citizens.
·The applicant must have graduated from a 4-year degree course or must have
completed 4 semesters and more from a college either in Korea or overseas.
Senior:
·The applicant must have graduated from a (3-year) or 4-year degree course and must have graduated with a similar major from a university or college.
(3-year) which has an agreement related to transfer admission.
·The applicant must meet the language proficiency requirement demanded by the university.
Completion of qualification examinations and programs such as GED, home schooling, online courses, or language schools, etc, from the level of primary, secondary to higher education are not regarded as equivalent to a regular academic school curriculum.
Students who are sponsored by the government, such as GKS students, will be selected with particular conditions.
Common Requirements:
Master’s Program:
- Applicants who have obtained (or are expected to obtain by February 2026) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Korea or abroad.
- Applicants who are recognized by law as having an equivalent or higher level of education.
- Applicants may apply regardless of whether their undergraduate major is in the same or a different field from the department to which they are applying.
Doctoral Program:
- Applicants who have obtained (or are expected to obtain by February 2026) a master’s degree from an accredited university in Korea or abroad.
- Applicants who are recognized by law as having an equivalent or higher level of education.
- In principle, applicants should apply to a program in the same or related field as their master’s degree. However, applicants with sufficient qualifications and research capability may apply to a different field with the approval of the department.
? Foreigners whose parents are both foreigners(foreigners are selected outside the quota through separate screening)
Language Proficiency Requirements
? TOPIK : Level 3 or higher
? Enligsh proficiency test : TOEFL, PBT 550(CBT 210 / iBT 80), IELTS 5.5,
Revised TEPS 297 or higher
Only for English-Speaking courses/ Those who hold the nationality of a country that uses English as a legal official language can replace it with legal documents that have completed higher education in that country(University, Graduate school)
? If they fail to meet the above language requirements, they must complete 300 hours at Korean Language Institute in the university within one year after enrollment (However, if you have not completed the language training course, you may be restricted from enrollment)
Bilingual Course:
Program Description
A program in which more than 50% of the required credits for graduation are offered in a foreign language (or with Korean–foreign language interpretation support).
Eligibility Requirements
? Evaluation through an interview or document screening
? Completion of at least 300 hours of Korean language training (submission of a certificate of 300-hour Korean language study or Hoseo TOPIK test result)
English Track:
Program Description
A course in which 50% or more of the credits required for graduation are conducted in English.
Eligibility Requirements
? Evaluation through an interview or document screening
? Applicants must hold one of the following minimum scores:
TOEFL PBT 550 (CBT 210 / iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, or New TEPS 297 or higher.
United Graduate School of Theology
? Applicants for the Master of Divinity (M.Div., 3-year program) and Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) programs must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Korea or abroad, or possess an equivalent or higher level of education recognized by law.
? Applicants for the Master of Divinity (M.Div., 2-year program) and Master of Theology (Th.M.) programs must hold a bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field from an accredited university in Korea or abroad, or possess an equivalent or higher level of education recognized by law.
? Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program must hold a Th.M., M.Div., or M.T.S. degree, or possess an equivalent or higher level of education recognized by law. Alternatively, applicants who already hold a doctoral degree and have been ordained as ministers for at least three years are also eligible to apply.
All international applicants must consult with the Office of International Affairs before application and apply through the Office.
Graduation is possible only after fulfilling all requirements prescribed in the Graduate School Regulations, including completion of required credits, major comprehensive examination, foreign language test (including TOPIK), and thesis submission.
According to the decision of the Graduate Admission Committee, applicants whose values or conduct are deemed inconsistent with the founding philosophy of the university may be disqualified.
Since transfer is not possible after admission, it is necessary to fully understand the major and curriculum before admission.
1. Application form(prescribed form of the graduate school) Korean or English
2. Study plan (prescribed form of the graduate school) Korean or English
3. Application form for international students(prescribed form from Hoseo
University) - Chinese, English available
4. Bachelor/Master Certificate of (expected) Graduation (or expected graduation
certificate)
5. Transcript of Bachelor/Master Academic Records
6. Passport copies and ID cards of the applicant and both of applicants’ parents
7. Documents that verify family relationship among the applicant and his/her parents(on the applicant basis)
- If either of the applicant’s parents has passed away or are divorced, certificate of divorce or death must be submitted
8. 2 photos (3.5cm X 4.5cm)
9. Language proficiency certificate within the validity period
10. A bank balance certificate showing a deposit of at least 16,000,000 KRW (or equivalent) maintained for a minimum of three months by the applicant or the applicant’s parent (if the applicant is a minor).
? Documents not written in Korean or English must be accompanied by notarized Korean or English translations.
? If more than one name of the applicant appears on the documents, Certificates issued by the court confirming that the different names indicate the same person must be submitted.
? Submitted documents will not be returned.
? The transcripts and diplomas(and other documents, if required) issued by High school/ University outside of Korea must be certified by a consular officer at a Korean consulate in the country where the school/university is located. Documents from a member nation of the Apostille Convention may be authenticated with an Apostille.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +82-41-540-9522
University Institutional Accreditation
Hoseo University holds Korean university institutional accreditation through the Korean University Accreditation Institute (KUAI). The current accreditation period is:
IEQAS Certification
Hoseo University is listed by the Korean government's Study in Korea system as an IEQAS-certified university — the International Education Quality Assurance System used to assess the quality of international education at Korean universities
As of 2026, Kang Il-gu is the President of Hoseo University. The university's official President's Message identifies him as the current president, and the Hoseo Educational Foundation lists his current term as September 20, 2023 – September 19, 2027.
02.24
42nd Spring Commencement Ceremony (Bachelor's 2,444, Master's 320, Doctoral 153)
02.23
Department of Early Childhood Education, Achieved Top Grade A in Teacher Training Institution Evaluation (Ministry of Education, Korea Educational Development Institute)
02.19
Acquired Ministry of Education International Education Quality Assurance (IEQAS) for 12 Consecutive Years, 'Top in Internationalization Competence'
02.05
Professor Lee Yong-jae of the Department of Social Welfare Receives Commendation from the Minister of Employment and Labor in Recognition of Achievements in the Development of the Industrial Accident Compensation Rehabi... read more
01.15
Moon Cheol-hee, Director of the Next-Generation Display Innovation Convergence College Project Group, Receives Minister of Education Commendation for Contribution to 'Next-Generation Display Education Innovation'
12.30
Joint development of the nation's first 'Guidelines and Manual for Pesticide Efficacy Testing for Industrial Animals' (supported by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency)
11.16
Selection for the Innovation City Relocated Public Institution Linkage Development Project (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
10.22
Dr. Kim Dae-hyun Inaugurated as the 11th President
12.31
Attorney Kim Sang-won of Hannuri Law Firm Inaugurated as the 5th Chairman
12.23
Acquired Preliminary Accreditation in 2009 (Korea Accreditation Board for Engineering Education):
8 Advanced Programs (Architectural Engineering, Display Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronic Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering)
12.03
Signed a government-academia cooperation agreement with the Central Branch of the National Forensic Service
02.28
Opening of the Second Campus (Sechul-ri, Baebang-myeon, Asan-si); Dr. Kang Seok-gyu inaugurated as the first president of Hoseo University
1980
12.29
Authorized for reorganization into Hoseo College; Cheonwon Academy renamed Hoseo Academy
12.28
Approval for the establishment of Cheonwon Technical College
09.28
Groundbreaking for Building No. 1 (1,256 pyeong) (This day was designated as the school's founding anniversary)
07.19
Approval for the establishment of Cheonwon Academy School Foundation
06.19
Approval of plan to establish Cheonwon Technical College; purchase of 60,000 pyeong in Anseo-dong, Cheonan City for school site
03.31
Application for the establishment of Cheonwon Academy School Foundation.