Hongik University (Sejong Campus)
홍익대학교
- Sejong
- Private
- University
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 8% of int'l students (2024)
- Students from 9 countries
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
We have not collected this university's tuition for international students yet — check its international admission guide. At many of the universities we checked, international students pay more than Korean students; at some, the amount is the same.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩9,244,386 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
81 international students from 9 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
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.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩491,800 / month
- Double room
- ₩312,800 / month
- Quad or larger
- ₩184,900 / 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.
The university reports no dormitory for international students. Plan for off-campus housing.
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
세종특별자치시 조치원읍 2639
No metro station within 3 km of this campus. Check bus routes in a map app.
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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.
This guide is for a past intake. The next dates are not published yet.
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 1차 | 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 |
All applicants (freshman, undergraduate): TOPIK level 1 or over (TOPIK IBT transcripts accepted; expiration date must be after the first day of submission, July 16), or Hongik International Language Institute level 1 or over (as of 2026 Winter Semester). Admitted students take Korean classes by level: levels 4-6 (Criteria A) one required class; level 3 (Criteria B) five designated Korean classes in the first semester; levels 1-2 (Criteria C) must take a leave of absence and complete at least 2 semesters (6 months) at Hongik International Language Institute (tuition approx. KRW 3,600,000).
- Application Form (Form 1), Education History and Citizenship Information (Form 2), Letter of Agreement on Attendance Records Verification Request (Form 3), filed online and submitted signed
- High school certificate of (expected) graduation and high school academic transcript, with consular certificate or Apostille (China: 學信网 online certificate or specified alternatives)
- Passport or ID card copies of the applicant and both parents
- Documents verifying family relationship among applicant and parents (e.g. Family Relation Certificate or birth certificate)
- Arts (excluding Art Studies): letter of recommendation, portfolio (max 5 pieces) and portfolio pledge; Performing Arts: performance video
- Admitted students: certified bank balance (KRW 20,000,000 or higher) and other additional documents, 2027-01-13 to 2027-01-26
- Documents not in Korean or English need a notarized Korean or English translation
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 | 92 | 86 |
| Degree-seeking | 92 | 86 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 0 | 0 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 8% | 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 | 63.6% | 63.4% |
| Employed graduates | 785 | 762 |
| Total graduates | 1,313 | 1,286 |
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
We haven't collected this university's scholarships for international students yet — ask its international office what's currently offered. Most Korean universities reduce first-semester tuition for international students based on a TOPIK or English score; compare the universities we have checked.
Compare scholarships at Korean universities by TOPIK level →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.