Overview
Hanyang University traces its roots back to 1939 when the DongA Engineering Institute was established, amidst the turbulence of Korea's history. Dr. Lyun-Joon Kim, a patriot and visionary, founded this institute with the aim of advancing his oppressed country through engineering education and technological training. By 1948, Dr. Kim had transformed his modest institute into the nation's first private university, complete with an engineering department. Later, in 1959, the institute evolved into Hanyang University, offering a comprehensive range of academic disciplines.
Hanyang University was the first college in the country to offer engineering and architecture programmes, and it is frequently ranked among the top STEM universities in the country. The university's founding mission — to advance Korea through engineering and technology — is directly embedded in its name: Hanyang (한양) is the Joseon Dynasty's name for Seoul, and the university was built to serve the capital's industrialising nation.
In 2006, Hanyang was chosen as one of twenty-eight project teams for the Brain Korea (BK21) Phase II project, which is the Korean government-sponsored effort to build and promote world-class research universities. Between 2006 and 2009, Hanyang ranked first among Korean institutions in terms of technology transfer income, generating more than 10 billion won. Hanyang runs the Intractable Neurological Disorders Cell Therapy Center.
Hanyang University boasts two campuses: the main campus in Seoul and the ERICA (Education Research Industry Cluster) campus in Ansan, GyeongGi Province, situated within one of Korea's largest industrial complexes. The main Seoul Campus houses various institutions including Hanyang Women's University, Hanyang International Hospital, Hanyang Elementary School, and Hanyang Subway Station. There are 15 colleges and 60 departments on the Seoul campus.
Each year, Hanyang University welcomes over 3,000 international students and sends over 3,300 students on study abroad programmes. Some of the notable names among alumni are Hong Nam-ki (Minister of Economy and Finance and Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea), Choo Mi-ae (Minister of Justice of South Korea), Jang Keun-suk (South Korean Actor), and Im Jong-seok (South Korean Politician).
| ~45% Acceptance Rate | 22,000+ Students | 100+ Countries Represented | Korea's First Private Engineering University (1939) / #1 Korea — Technology Transfer Income |
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Ranking
Hanyang University is ranked #159 in QS World University Rankings 2026. According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, the university is ranked #156; THE World University Rankings places it at #351–400. The U.S. News Best Global Universities places the university at #448 in the world.
Hanyang University is particularly known for its Robot Engineering program on the ERICA campus — Hanyang is a leader in robotics research in Korea. The university's Mechanical Engineering program has strong alumni networks at Hyundai and Kia, making it a "golden ticket" for automotive jobs. Semiconductor Engineering at Hanyang is highly sought-after with Samsung and SK Hynix dominating the chip market.
| Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #159 Globally / #5 in South Korea |
| Times Higher Education 2025 | #351–400 Globally |
| US News Best Global Universities 2025 | #448 Globally |
| QS — Engineering (Subject) | Top 100 Globally |
| National Ranking — Technology Transfer | #1 in Korea (2006–2009) |
| Brain Korea (BK21) Phase II | Designated Research University |
Intakes
Hanyang University operates on a Korean academic calendar with two primary intakes.
Spring Intake (March) — Primary intake; open to all undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Graduate applications: typically open September–October of the preceding year; results by November/December
- UG applications: September–November of preceding year
Fall Intake (September) — Secondary intake; open to all undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Graduate applications: typically March–April; results by June
Important for Indian Students:
- Application fee: KRW 138,000 (approximately ₹8,556) — pay online on the HYU admissions portal
- Apostille Attestation mandatory: Class 12 Marksheet and Migration Certificate must be Apostille Attested by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India
- English programs available at graduate level; Korean programs require TOPIK Level 3+
- Korean Student Visa D-2 required; proof of approximately USD $15,000–$20,000 in funds
- International students may work part-time after first semester with immigration permission
- Post-Study: D-10 Job-Seeker Visa; E-7 Skilled Worker Visa; F-5 Permanent Residency pathway
Note: Polygon Campus primarily assists with graduate-level admissions. Confirm specific intake dates at hanyang.ac.kr.
Top Courses
Hanyang University offers over 170 programs for international students in fields such as Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Data Science. There are 60 departments and 15 colleges on the Seoul campus and additional industry-linked programs at the ERICA campus in Ansan.
Seoul Campus — College of Engineering (Flagship)
- BSc / MSc / PhD in Mechanical Engineering — Hyundai / Kia alumni network; automotive golden ticket
- BSc / MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering
- BSc / MSc / PhD in Computer Science and Engineering — very popular for Indian students
- MSc / PhD in Artificial Intelligence — growing rapidly
- MSc / PhD in Chemical Engineering
- MSc / PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- MSc / PhD in Biomedical Engineering
ERICA Campus, Ansan — Industry-Linked Engineering
- BSc / MSc in Robot Engineering — Hanyang's flagship; leader in robotics research in Korea
- BSc / MSc in Semiconductor Engineering — Samsung, SK Hynix recruitment pipeline
- BSc / MSc in Electronic Engineering
- BSc / MSc in Information System
Seoul Campus — College of Business and Economics
- BA / MA in Business Administration
- MA in International Business — English-taught
- MSc in Finance
- MBA (full-time and part-time)
Seoul Campus — College of Natural Sciences
- BSc / MSc / PhD in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Biology
- MSc / PhD in Data Science and AI — growing program
Seoul Campus — College of Medicine / Pharmacy
- MD (Doctor of Medicine — highly selective)
- BSc / MSc in Biomedical Sciences
- MSc in Pharmacy
College of Humanities / Social Sciences / Law
- BA / MA in Korean Language and Literature / History / Political Science / Sociology
- LLB / LLM in Law
College of Arts and Physical Education
- BA in Music / Theater and Film / Dance
- BSc in Physical Education / Sports Science
Cost of Studying at Hanyang University
The bachelor's programs at Hanyang have a duration of 4 years and charge KRW 9,535,960 – 13,622,800 per year from international students. Master's programs have a duration of 2 years with a tuition fee ranging from KRW 16,347,360 – 20,434,200 per year for international students.
Seoul is South Korea's most expensive city for living, though significantly cheaper than Tokyo, Sydney, or London. The ERICA campus in Ansan is notably cheaper for daily expenses. Note: 1 KRW ≈ ₹0.062.
| Type of Expense | Annual Cost (KRW) | Annual Cost (INR Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UG Tuition — Humanities / Social Sciences / Law | KRW 9,535,960/year | ₹5.91L/year |
| UG Tuition — Engineering / Science / Medicine | KRW 11,000,000 – 13,622,800/year | ₹6.82L – ₹8.45L/year |
| PG Tuition — Master's (all disciplines) | KRW 16,347,360 – 20,434,200/year | ₹10.14L – ₹12.67L/year |
| PhD Programs | KRW 16,347,360 – 20,434,200/year | ₹10.14L – ₹12.67L/year |
| MBA (full-time per year) | KRW 20,000,000 – 30,000,000/year | ₹12.4L – ₹18.6L/year |
| Application Fee | KRW 138,000 | ₹8,556 |
| Health Insurance (Korean NHIS) | KRW 700,000 – 1,200,000/year | ₹43,400 – ₹74,400/year |
| On-Campus Dormitory (Seoul campus) | KRW 400,000 – 650,000/month → KRW 4,800,000 – 7,800,000/year | ₹24,800 – ₹40,300/month → ₹2.98L – ₹4.84L/year |
| On-Campus Dormitory (ERICA campus, Ansan) | KRW 250,000 – 400,000/month → KRW 3,000,000 – 4,800,000/year | ₹15,500 – ₹24,800/month → ₹1.86L – ₹2.98L/year |
| Off-Campus Accommodation (Seoul — shared apartment) | KRW 500,000 – 900,000/month → KRW 6,000,000 – 10,800,000/year | ₹31,000 – ₹55,800/month → ₹3.72L – ₹6.70L/year |
| Food & Personal Expenses | KRW 400,000 – 700,000/month → KRW 4,800,000 – 8,400,000/year | ₹24,800 – ₹43,400/month → ₹2.98L – ₹5.21L/year |
| Transport (Seoul Metro / Hanyang Subway Station — T-Money) | KRW 80,000 – 150,000/month → KRW 960,000 – 1,800,000/year | ₹4,960 – ₹9,300/month → ₹59,520 – ₹1,11,600/year |
| Books & Study Materials | KRW 100,000 – 300,000/month → KRW 1,200,000 – 3,600,000/year | ₹6,200 – ₹18,600/month → ₹74,400 – ₹2,23,200/year |
| Total Estimated Annual COA (UG — Seoul) | KRW 25,000,000 – 38,000,000/year | ₹15.5L – ₹23.56L/year |
| Total Estimated Annual COA (PG — Seoul) | KRW 30,000,000 – 45,000,000/year | ₹18.6L – ₹27.9L/year |
Note: All INR conversions calculated at 1 KRW = ₹0.062. The ERICA campus in Ansan provides access to Korea's largest industrial complex at significantly lower living costs than Seoul — ideal for students entering Robot Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or industrial research. Korean D-2 Student Visa requires proof of approximately USD $15,000–$20,000 in funds. Please refer to HYU's official fees page (hanyang.ac.kr) for the most current 2025–26 fee schedule.
Scholarships
Key funding opportunities include:
- HIEA (Hanyang International Excellence Award) — Admission Scholarship — Based on academic evaluation score (Class 12 grades + language score + interview), students can get a tuition waiver for the first semester; benefits: 100%, 70%, 50%, or 30% tuition waiver; once enrolled, maintaining a good GPA allows continuation of scholarship; automatically assessed at admission — no separate application required
- Continuing Merit Scholarship — For enrolled students maintaining good academic performance; tuition waiver from 30%–100% based on GPA standing; assessed every semester
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP) — University Track at HYU — Fully funded; covers tuition, monthly stipend KRW 900,000–1,000,000 (approximately ₹55,800–₹62,000/month), settlement allowance, health insurance, and round-trip airfare; apply through the Korean Embassy in India (Embassy Track) or through Hanyang directly (University Track)
- Korean Government Support Program for Foreign Exchange Students — Awarded to full-time international students with excellent academic backgrounds; partial tuition support
- Global Korea Scholarship for Science and Engineering Students — Specific scholarship for students enrolled in full-time science and engineering programs; significant tuition support
- Research Assistantship (RA) Funding — Most graduate students in research-based programs receive RA funding through their supervisor's research grants; typically KRW 500,000–2,000,000/month (approximately ₹31,000–₹1,24,000/month)
- Brain Korea (BK21) Research Fellowship — Government-funded research fellowships for outstanding PhD students in designated research excellence areas; competitive; apply through departments
Note: Indian students applying to Hanyang's Engineering programs should apply in the first intake round (Spring) — scholarship budgets are fullest and the HIEA admission scholarship evaluation is most generous early in the cycle.
Admissions
According to unofficial sources, Hanyang University acceptance rate stands at 45%, making it competitive for admission. Competitive programs (Engineering, Medicine, Robotics, Semiconductor Engineering) have significantly lower effective acceptance rates.
For Graduate (Master's / Doctoral) Programs:
- 4-year Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (approximately 75%)
- English Proficiency for English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 80+; MOI certificate accepted for English-medium degree holders
- TOPIK Level 3–4 for Korean-taught programs
- Statement of Purpose / Study Plan; CV / Résumé; 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Apostille-attested degree and transcripts (mandatory for India)
- Application fee: KRW 138,000 (approximately ₹8,556); submit both online application and hard copies by mail
For Undergraduate Programs:
- Higher secondary certificate (Class 12 / CBSE / ISC) with strong academic record; minimum 75%+
- English proficiency: IELTS 5.5+ for English-track programs; TOPIK 3+ for Korean programs
- Apostille-attested Class 12 documents mandatory
Indian students can check Hanyang's specific admission requirements for their chosen program directly through Polygon Campus.
Placements
Hanyang University placement rate is 94.1%, meaning that out of every 100 students, around 94 secured employment. Hanyang University is well-known for its strong ties with industries, facilitating practical experiences and employment opportunities for students. It offers over 170 programs for international students in fields such as Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Data Science.
Hanyang's Mechanical Engineering alumni network at Hyundai and Kia makes it a "golden ticket" for automotive jobs. Semiconductor Engineering graduates find roles at Samsung and SK Hynix. The Robot Engineering program on the ERICA campus makes Hanyang the leader in robotics research in Korea.
Jobs After Graduating from Hanyang University
| Job Profile | Average Annual Salary (KRW) | Annual Salary (INR Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics / Automation Engineer | KRW 50,000,000 – 1,00,000,000 | ₹31.0L – ₹62.0L |
| Automotive Engineer (Hyundai / Kia) | KRW 50,000,000 – 95,000,000 | ₹31.0L – ₹58.9L |
| Semiconductor / Electronics Engineer | KRW 55,000,000 – 1,10,000,000 | ₹34.1L – ₹68.2L |
| Software / AI Engineer | KRW 50,000,000 – 1,00,000,000 | ₹31.0L – ₹62.0L |
| Medical Doctor / Specialist | KRW 70,000,000 – 1,80,000,000+ | ₹43.4L – ₹1,11.6L+ |
| Chemical / Energy Engineer | KRW 45,000,000 – 90,000,000 | ₹27.9L – ₹55.8L |
| Finance / Management Consultant | KRW 45,000,000 – 90,000,000 | ₹27.9L – ₹55.8L |
| Research Scientist / Academic | KRW 40,000,000 – 85,000,000 | ₹24.8L – ₹52.7L |
Note: All INR conversions calculated at 1 KRW = ₹0.062. Hanyang's proximity to Hyundai Motor City, Korea's largest automotive complex, and its direct ERICA campus links to Ansan's industrial clusters give engineering graduates immediate access to Korea's most critical manufacturing sectors. Actual salaries vary by role, employer, location, and experience.
Hanyang University's career support ecosystem includes:
- Career Development Centre — Job fairs, employer presentations, CV workshops, mock interviews, internship placement, global career counselling, and the HYU CareerNet online portal
- 94.1% Graduate Employment Rate — One of the strongest graduate employment rates among Korea's major private research universities
- Korea's First Engineering University Legacy — Hanyang was the first college in the country to offer engineering and architecture programmes; 85 years of engineering alumni relationships with Hyundai, Kia, LG, Samsung, SK Hynix, and POSCO create a uniquely powerful employer network
- ERICA Campus Industrial Cluster — The ERICA campus is situated within one of Korea's largest industrial complexes in Ansan; direct on-campus recruitment by Korea's leading manufacturers; Robot Engineering graduates enter an industry that is rapidly automating Korean factories
- Post-Study Work Options in Korea — D-10 Job-Seeker Visa; E-7 Skilled Worker Visa; F-5 Permanent Residency pathway for high-skilled graduates
For personalised guidance on Hanyang University admissions, connect with the experts at Polygon Campus today.