Hankyong National University

• Established: 1939
• Location: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Number of students: 8000
• Language of instruction: Korean, English
• Type: state.

Hankyong National University is the only public university in Gyeonggi-do. It was founded in 1939 with a charity donation from Pak-Peel Beng as an Agricultural School. At the very beginning of its journey, the university offered general education programs: in addition to agricultural sciences, students studied historical geography, mathematics, dialects, music, self-improvement, gymnastics, English and Chinese. Over time, specialties have become more focused in order to graduate professionals that are competitive in their field.

In order to enter the Top 30 best universities in Korea in the coming years, the university has developed an action plan:

• Improve academic staff
• Open a network of branches in the country
• Introduce innovation in the educational process
• Modernize assistance systems for foreign students and pupils who find themselves in a difficult life situation
• Introduce a student reward system
• Reorganize  programs
• Upgrade the campus.

Today, Hankyong National University, according to analysts, is the strongest in teaching such specialties as ecology, biotechnology, agricultural resources. The Center for Continuing Education operates on the basis of the educational institution, where graduates can receive additional qualifications and expand the range of scientific knowledge.

The university dormitory is a modern seven-story building. All students in need can get a place here: first of all, applications from excellent students, freshmen and foreign students are considered. 2-4 people live in the rooms, there is all the necessary furniture, sanitary rooms for the unit, kitchens, self-study rooms.

Students can cook on their own by buying groceries in city stores. Ready meals can be bought in the dining room and cafeteria.

• Hankyong National University - the only national state university in the province
• A large percentage of practical exercises
• The specialists in demand on the labor market
• Qualified Academic Staff
• Broad research activities
• Small study groups.

On the campus there is a student clinic where students can receive the necessary medical care. A body composition analyzer is available for self-care, thanks to which students can determine the percentage of fat, water, muscles in the body, an individual daily norm of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

For students there is a Psychological Counseling Department, where they can get advice in difficult life situations, help in identifying strengths, undergo psychological tests and examinations.

To coordinate the problem of gender equality, a Gender Counseling Unit was opened, all of which is provided in confidence.

Students hone sportsmanship in the pool, gym, fitness centers. For students with disabilities, all conditions for learning, movement and participation in public life are created.

The academic year for undergraduate and graduate programs begins in September, you can start education at the Center for Continuing Education year-round.

In addition, accommodation, meals and registration fee are paid when submitting documents.

In order to become a student at Hankyong National University , an applicant must provide:

• Certificate of general secondary education with certified translation
• Copies of identity documents of the applicant and parents or legal representatives
• An essay on how an applicant sees his future
• Confirmation of sufficient amount of finance to pay for education
• Registration fee payment receipt
• Original certificate of delivery of TOPIC level 3 and above, TOEFL 530 (CBT197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600.

Some specialties require entrance exams.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision