Hongik University
홍익대학교
- Seoul
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: rated excellent
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 0% of int'l students
- Students from 53 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩5.03M/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.
It is also one of the schools rated excellent, which get the simplest visa procedure and priority in government programmes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities · Social sciences · Business & economics | 인문계열 (서울: 문과대학·법과대학·경제학부·경영대학 / 세종: 상경대학·광고홍보학부) | ₩5,025,200 |
| Natural sciences · Engineering | 자연계열/미술계열 — 자연계열 (공과대학, 건축도시대학, 세종 AID융합과학기술대학 등) | ₩6,527,200 |
| Arts & sport | 자연계열/미술계열 — 미술계열 (미술대학, 세종 조형대학) | ₩6,527,200 |
| Arts & sport | 공연예술학부 (서울만 해당) | ₩7,174,200 |
Application fee: ₩150,000
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 ₩9,101,270 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
1,884 international students from 53 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
- Bachelor's661 · 35%
- Language institute499 · 26%
- Master's456 · 24%
- PhD203 · 11%
- Exchange64 · 3%
- Associate degree1 · 0%
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
- ₩708,600 / month
- Double room
- ₩384,000 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩246,900 / 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
- Anyone who want to stay
- Fee
- 125
- Places
- 77 places
- Fee
- About $1,170 in one semester(2 people/1 room)
- Who can apply
- 재학생
- Fee
- 140,000/170,000
- Who can apply
- 원하는 학생 누구나 가능함
- Fee
- 170,200원
- Who can apply
- 재학생
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.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
서울특별시 마포구 와우산로 94
- 상수SangsuLine 6570 m · about 11 min walk (estimate)
- 홍대입구역Hongik Univ.경의중앙선590 m · about 11 min walk (estimate)
- 홍대입구Hongik Univ.국제공항선 · Line 2600 m · about 11 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.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Visa and registration support
- Buddy programme
- Counselling
- Student insurance
This guide is for a past intake. The next dates are not published yet.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | Jul 16, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026 (until 16:00) | Dec 18, 2026 | ||
| Graduate school | 단일 모집 | Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 (until 24:00) | Dec 7, 2026 |
- Email:
- huiss@hongik.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82-2-320-3222~3223 (Seoul degree-student support); exchange office +82-2-320-3224
- Office hours:
- Weekdays 9:00-17:30 (9:00-17:00 from November to February), lunch 12:00-13:00; same during vacations
- Address:
- (04066) 서울시 마포구 와우산로 94(상수동) 홍익대학교 정보통신센터 107호(Q107)
- Other channels:
- Chinese page https://oia.hongik.ac.kr/oia-c · International Student Lounge Q109 02-320-3329 (학기중 9:30-19:30) · Sejong campus 국제학생지원실 +82-44-860-2253 · Fax 02-320-3339
All applicants (new admission): Only applicants with a TOPIK Level 1 or above score or those who have completed Korean Level 1 or above at Hongik University's International Language Institute may apply.
Korean language courses after admission (Criterion A: TOPIK Levels 4 to 6): Students with TOPIK Levels 4 to 6 (Criterion A) must take one designated Korean language course and then take their department's courses.
Korean language courses after admission (Criterion B: TOPIK Level 3): Students with TOPIK Level 3 (Criterion B) must take five designated Korean language courses in their first semester.
Korean language courses after admission (Criterion C: TOPIK Levels 1 to 2): Students with TOPIK Levels 1 to 2 (Criterion C) must take a leave of absence in their first semester and take the Korean language program at the International Language Institute for at least 2 semesters (6 months).
Graduation requirement: Students must obtain TOPIK Level 4 or above before graduation in order to graduate.
- Application form (Form 1)
- Educational history and nationality information (Form 2)
- Consent form for verification of foreign school education (Form 3)
- High school graduation (expected) certificate (apostille/consular verification)
- High school transcript
- Copies of the passports or ID of the applicant, father and mother
- Documents equivalent to a family relationship certificate
- TOPIK Level 1 or above, or Hongik University International Language Institute Level 1 or above, score certificate
- Certificate of loss (renunciation) of Korean nationality (if applicable)
- Fine Arts: recommendation letter, portfolio and pledge
- School of Performing Arts: practical performance video
- Additional documents for admitted students: bank balance certificate (KRW 20,000,000 or more), etc.
- Internationalization Scholarship100% of tuitionSelected from new students with S-TOPIK Level 5 or higher (up to 2 per country, 10 in total: 4 in March / 6 in September); covers admission fee and tuition, and the on-campus dormitory fee (double room) for regular semesters (for those who move into the dormitory)Applies to: 4 years (5 years for Architecture); from the 2nd semester, requires 12 credits in the previous semester and a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Korean Language Excellence Scholarship50% of tuitionSeoul Campus: S-TOPIK Level 4 gives 50% of tuition and dormitory fee, Level 5 gives 60%, Level 6 gives 70% (Level 5 or higher for the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts); 1 semester after admissionApplies to: 1 semester at Seoul Campus (1-2 years at Sejong Campus)
- Scholarship for Graduates of the International Language Institute30% of tuitionThose who completed 2 or more semesters of the Korean language course at the International Language Institute and completed Level 4 or higher; 30% of tuition + 30% of dormitory feeApplies to: 1 semester after admission
- Academic Excellence Scholarship (international students)1,200,000 KRWFrom the 2nd semester of the 1st year, with 12 or more credits in the previous semester: GPA 4.0+ full tuition, 3.5-4.0 80%, 3.0-3.5 60%, 2.5-3.0 40%, 2.0-2.5 KRW 1,200,000; top 3% for the Colleges of Architecture and Fine ArtsApplies to: Every semester
- Language Certification Scholarship100,000 KRWEnrolled students who submit proof of an S-TOPIK level of 4 or higher that is higher than at admission: KRW 100,000 the first time, and KRW 40,000 for the exam fee each time the level improves thereafter
- University Academic Excellence Scholarships (Hongik Ingan / Jaju / Changjo / Hyeopdong / Jeongjin)900,000 KRW15 or more credits, no academic warning, department recommendation: 4.0+ full tuition, 3.5+ 80%/60%, 3.3+ 40%, 3.0+ KRW 900,000Applies to: Every semester
- International Student Helper (Buddy) Volunteer Scholarship180,000 KRWEnrolled students fluent in a foreign language; 15 volunteer hours recognized per semesterApplies to: Semester
Three on-campus dormitories (Dormitory 1: undergraduate quadruple rooms; Dormitory 2: 24 floors, double rooms for undergraduate/graduate/international students; Dormitory 3: single and double rooms) and graduate dormitories (Nammun Hall / Hapsukso); 1,757 students in total. Accommodating international students: Dormitories 2 and 3, Nammun Hall (men), Hapsukso (women). Move-in dates: end of February for the 1st semester, end of August for the 2nd semester.
See the dormitory website for costs (no amounts on the OIA page)
How to apply: Apply through the dormitory website (Dormitory 1: 02-320-1591~2, Dormitory 2: 02-320-2402~5, Dormitory 3: 02-338-7440~4)
Founded 2002; 6 levels; 4 semesters/yr (spring, summer, fall, winter), 10 weeks, Mon-Fri; 1-2 cultural classes per semester. Phone +82-2-320-1372 (Chinese), 1373 (English), 2373 (Japanese). Level 4 completion exempts the Korean test at admission. Fee not found (KLEC site unreachable).
↗OIA guides D-2 visa (Standard Admission Certificate application early Feb/early Aug; hikorea visit reservation; fee KRW 130,000; financial proof USD 20,000), extension (from 4 months before expiry; KRW 60,000), ARC within 90 days (KRW 30,000), leave-of-absence/return visa and departure reports, TB test guidance for listed countries.
1:1 buddy (helper) programme, 50+ hours per semester, volunteer hours and scholarship; apply each semester at the support office.
Psychological counselling in Chinese and English (Student Counselling Center Q301, 02-320-1356, higuidance@hongik.ac.kr), peer mentoring, department advisor counselling.
Study tutoring and Korean writing clinic (Q213, 02-320-3287, ctl-1@hongik.ac.kr).
Health insurance mandatory; NHIS KRW 56,030/month (2022 figure) or school group insurance (KB, KRW 34,000 per 6 months) paid with tuition.
ISL lounge (Q109) for information, exchange and new-student helper support; staff manage buddy programme.
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. 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 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 1,447 | 1,394 |
| Degree-seeking | 984 | 937 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 463 | 457 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 2% | 0% |
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 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 65.5% | 65.6% |
| Employed graduates | 1,638 | 1,435 |
| Total graduates | 2,888 | 2,643 |
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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Scholarships for international students
Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
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.