ListOfUni

Inha University (INHA)

Incheon, South Korea
Visit School Website
  • Private Type
  • 19,582 Students
  • 11 Faculties
  • 1954Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

Inha University is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. Established in 1954, the university has developed strong academic and research capabilities, particularly in engineering, technology, logistics, aerospace, business, natural sciences and medicine. Its location in Incheon also supports close connections with industry, transportation, ports and international business.

Inha places considerable emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary education, industry–academia collaboration and the development of future-oriented talent. Its AI Convergence Research Center, for example, focuses on integrating artificial intelligence with manufacturing, logistics, ports and healthcare.

Acronym INHA
Motto / Slogan Truth
Colour Sky Blue and Deep Blue
Mascot Annyong and Induck
Founded 1954
Location Michuhol, Incheon, South Korea
Address 100, Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, 22212

Mission

To cultivate creative and convergent talent through education and research, while contributing to industrial and social development through innovation and collaboration.

In its AI Convergence Research Center, this mission is expressed more specifically as developing specialised talent for innovative AI-convergence industries and connecting universities with industry to strengthen technological and industrial competitiveness.

Vision

Inha's vision, particularly reflected in its current AI-convergence strategy, is:

“AI-Converged Talent and Technology Dissemination Hub.”

The university seeks to serve as a hub connecting education, research, industry and technology, with AI convergence extending into areas such as manufacturing, logistics, ports and medical/healthcare industries.

Inha University

Objectives

  • Developing creative and interdisciplinary talent capable of solving complex problems across different fields. 
  • Strengthening research and innovation, particularly in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
  • Connecting education with industry through industry–academia collaboration and joint projects. 
  • Providing practical, project-based education that develops problem-solving and professional skills. 
  • Promoting technology commercialisation and practical applications through research, consulting and industry partnerships. 
  • Developing specialised professionals for strategic industries, including manufacturing, logistics, ports and healthcare. 
  • Expanding global and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare students for an increasingly technology-driven and international society.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Frontier College
  2. College of Engineering
  3. College of Natural Sciences
  4. College of Business Administration
  5. College of Education
  6. College of Social Sciences
  7. College of Humanities
  8. College of Medicine
  9. College of Future Convergence
  10. College of Arts and Sports
  11. Global Studies

Reasons to Study at Inha University

  1. Strong Industry Connections

    Inha's history and academic strengths are closely connected with Korea's industrial and technological development. Its programs span areas that are highly relevant to industries such as automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, logistics, electronics, and information technology.

  2. Excellent Opportunities for Research

    The university provides a research-oriented environment, particularly in areas such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace, telecommunications, and other advanced fields.

     

  3. Strong Reputation in Technology and Engineering

    Inha University has a long-standing reputation for technological research and offers programs across engineering, natural sciences, business, logistics, humanities, and social sciences.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

International Students KRW 4,253,000 - KRW 5,462,000

Postgraduate Tuition

International Students KRW 7,667,000 - KRW 9,697,000

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Application Type A

Category:  Applicants whose parents have foreign citizenship.

Application Type B

Category: 

Applicants who have completed entire education

courses (elementary, junior high, high school, and university) outside of South Korea.

-Documents which prove entire education are required: Official certificates of each degree/graduation & transcript.

Nationality:

Applicants who have foreign citizenship. (Applicant with dual nationality including Republic of Korea cannot apply)

Degree Program: 

[Master's and Integrated]

The applicant must have (or will achieve before the date of entrance) a Bachelor

degree(4-year program) or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor degree.

[Doctoral]

The applicant must have (or will achieve before the date of entrance) a Master's degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Master's degree.

Certificate of Language Proficiency: Applicants must submit the certificate of Language Proficiency each department requires. If not, they cannot apply.

 

  • English Proficiency
    : IELTS 5.5 or above, or IBT TOEFL 71 or above

Students from countries where English is their first language or country’s official language do not need to submit language proficiency documents

  • Korean Proficiency (only for KLC major applicants)
    : TOPIK Level 3 or higher, Level 4 or higher from a Korean Language Program in a Korean 4 years university
  • Financial Resources
    : Sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and other expenses.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

  • Master’s: You generally need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
  • PhD: You generally need a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
  • For an integrated Master’s–PhD program, you normally enter with a Bachelor’s degree.

Language proficiency
The required language qualification depends on the program. Some programs may require Korean-language proficiency (TOPIK), while English-taught programs can have English-language requirements. The language requirement should therefore be checked against the specific program you want.

Supporting Documents

  • Degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of previous education
  • Other documents specified by the particular department/graduate school.

How To Apply For Admission

Apply Online

  • Click the application icon and select [New User] to begin your application.
  • After saving your application for the first time, you can log in again using :
    • Application Number (automatically generated)
    • Password (set during initial registration)
  • You may review and edit your application after logging in.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +82-32-860-8609, (032)-860-8609

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria
  • Accommodation: Inha University has two residential halls, Woongbijae & Biryongjae.

          Woongbijae

         "Woongbijae" , Dormitory 1, a five-story building with one basement level and five aboveground, can accommodate up to 1,010                students. In addition to regular Inha students, Woongbijae houses exchange students, and is fully accessible for handicapped                  students. Woongbijae also offers LAN access ports, satellite TV reception, DID telephones, and a computer room. Other facilities              include a cafeteria, a laundry room, a small lounge area, providing students with a comfortable living environment.

        Biryongjae

        Inha University opened the new Dormitory 'Biryongjae' , resembling an undulating wave, outwardly appearing a design of nature in         2006. Accommodating over 1,150 students, the new 13 story dormitory is equipped with various modern facilities such as LAN               connection, digital satellite receivers, and DID telephones. The dormitory also provides students with access to a fitness room,               Internet Cafe and various welfare facilities.

 

  • Jungseok Memorial Library: General reading rooms with 1,292 seats, Subject information centres for science & technology, arts & humanities, and social sciences, Group study rooms, Computer facilities, Multimedia centre, Media studio, International Conference Center, A repository with capacity for approximately 1 million books, 724 lockers.

 

  • Sports & Recreation Facilities: Students have access to facilities for sports, physical education and recreation, supporting both academic programmes and extracurricular activities.

School Contact

Address

100, Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, 22212

Phone Number

032-860-7114

Fax Number

032-863-1333

Website Address

https://www.inha.ac.kr/kr/index.do

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

Inha University holds institutional accreditation under Korea's university accreditation system and has programme-level accreditation from internationally and nationally recognised bodies, including AACSB International (Business), ABEEK (Engineering), KAAB (Architecture), KIMEE (Medicine), and KABONE (Nursing). It is also an IEQAS-certified university recognised by Korea's Ministry of Education/NIIED.

 

Vice Chancellor

Notable Alumni

View More Alumni

History

In 1952, in the midst of the Korean War, the first president of Korea, Syngman Rhee proposed the foundation of an educational institute that would provide expertise and hope to a lagging industrial sector. The driving force behind the proposal was the will and determination of a group of Koreans who had emigrated to Hawaii 50 years earlier.

The name 'Inha' comes from the name of 'Incheon' and 'Ha' in Hawaii. In March 1954, with the goal of establishing a world-class engineering university like MIT in the US, Dr. Lee Won Chul, an astronomer who obtained his Ph.D. degree, was the inaugural vice president Lee Ki-bong. On April 24, 1954, he had the entrance ceremony for 179 freshmen. On Ma... read more

rch 14, 1958, the establishment of a graduate school was approved.

Financial resources for the foundation came from the proceeds of the sale of the Korean Christian Institute, an organization founded and managed by Dr. Rhee for the purpose of educating the children of the original emigrants, donations from Korean emigrants in Hawaii and domestic supporters, and a government subsidy. Along with school site donation from Incheon city, the Ministry of Culture and Education approved the foundation of the Inha Institute in February, 1954.


Institute building construction began in earnest, to finally have the Inha Institute of Technology opened later the same year, in the scheme of the parent 6 Departments of Metallurgical, Mechanical, Mining, Electric, Shipbuilding and Chemical Engineering.