Hanbat National University
국립한밭대학교
- Daejeon
- National/public
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 5% of int'l students
- Students from 16 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩1.86M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 공과·IT·건설환경디자인·AI융합 계열 | ₩2,329,400 |
| Humanities · Social sciences | 인문사회대학 | ₩1,971,180 |
| Business & economics | 경상대학 | ₩1,863,270 |
| Other | 노마드칼리지 (국제학부) | ₩2,329,400 |
Application fee: ₩60,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩4,479,849 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
518 international students from 16 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Language institute276 · 53%
- Master's118 · 23%
- Bachelor's72 · 14%
- Exchange26 · 5%
- PhD25 · 5%
- Other1 · 0%
- Vietnam316
- Mongolia51
- China40
- Kyrgyzstan30
- Ghana26
- Uzbekistan26
- Sri Lanka8
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩283,300 / month
- Double room
- ₩188,100 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- 본교 재학생
- Places
- 1,174 places
- Who can apply
- All International Students enrolled
- Fee
- 298
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Nearest metro stations
대전광역시 유성구 동서대로 125
- 현충원National CemeteryLine 12.1 km · about 39 min walk (estimate)
- 구암GuamLine 12.6 km · about 48 min walk (estimate)
- 월드컵경기장World Cup StadiumLine 12.6 km · about 49 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | Oct 14, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 (until 18:00) | Jan 15, 2027 | 54 days left |
| Transfer | 1차 | Oct 14, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 (until 18:00) | Jan 15, 2027 | 54 days left |
All departments except School of International Studies (freshmen; transfer applicants must also meet it): TOPIK or TOPIK-IBT Level 3 or higher, or enrollment in (or expected completion of) the last semester of a Korean language program at HBNU or another university, or KIIP Stage 3+ / pre-evaluation 61+, or King Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1 or higher (online not recognized). Alternatively, the English track requires IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 79+ plus TOPIK Level 2+. Only scores obtained after December 18, 2024 are recognized.
School of International Studies (Global Software Convergence, Big Data Convergence): IELTS 5.5 or higher, TOEFL iBT 71 or higher, Duolingo English Test 100 or higher, or citizenship of a country where English is native or official; an interview can also establish proficiency.
- Academic Background Check Consent (Form 1) and Financial Support Affidavit (Form 2)
- Language proficiency proof (TOPIK, TOEFL/IELTS, etc.)
- Passport copy
- High school graduation (or expected graduation) certificate and transcript
- Official family relation certificate showing father, mother and applicant
- Bank balance certificate issued within 30 days (Korean residents 16M+ KRW; overseas USD 18,000+)
Descriptions are shown as the university wrote them (Korean or English). Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-04. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 370 | 305 |
| Degree-seeking | 82 | 74 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 288 | 231 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 9% | 5% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 59.6% |
| Employed graduates | 976 |
| Total graduates | 1,819 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Other levels receive smaller reductions.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.