Hanyang University is a private research university with a Seoul campus and the ERICA campus in Ansan.[1] It is ranked 155th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 159th, and its own admission guide cites the same position.[2][3] The university’s global status page counts 3,188 degree-seeking international students; the page carries no date.[4]
For the Fall 2026 semester undergraduate tuition ranges from KRW 5,279,000 per semester (humanities and social sciences) to KRW 7,820,000 (music).[3] Most programmes require Korean proficiency (TOPIK level 4 or equivalent) before the degree starts; departments marked ENG are taught in English and ask for an English test instead.[3]
Key facts
| Official name | 한양대학교 (Hanyang University, HYU) |
| Campuses | Seoul Campus (Seongdong District, Seoul; the Office of International Affairs is at 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu[5]) and ERICA Campus (Ansan, Gyeonggi Province)[1] |
| Type | Private research university[1] |
| Founded | 1 July 1939 as the Dong-A Engineering Institute; founder Kim Lyun-joon[1] |
| Students | About 34,700 (25,155 undergraduate, 9,506 postgraduate) per Wikipedia’s infobox; the figure comes from an older university page and may be outdated[1] |
| Degree-seeking international students | 3,188 (page without a date)[4] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 155th (159th the year before)[2] |
| Tuition, Fall 2026, per semester | KRW 5,279,000 (humanities, social science) · KRW 6,150,000 (natural science, sports) · KRW 6,960,000 (engineering) · KRW 6,976,000 (entertainment) · KRW 7,820,000 (music)[3] |
| Korean requirement before the degree starts | TOPIK or TOPIK iBT level 4 or higher, or Hanyang IIE level 4 or higher; ENG departments exempt[3] |
| English-taught programmes | Departments marked ENG, for example Data Science, which asks for TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 and holds an English interview[3] |
| Eligibility | Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; high-school graduates or expected graduates[3] |
| Admission scholarships | HISP 100%, 70% or 50% tuition reduction for up to 8 semesters; TOPIK, English and IIE scholarships; assigned during admission, no separate application[3] |
| Admission guide covers | 2027 Spring guideline for undergraduate (Seoul) and graduate (Seoul and ERICA) international students[5] |
| Official website | hanyang.ac.kr |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About Hanyang University
Hanyang University was founded on 1 July 1939 as the Dong-A Engineering Institute, during the Japanese occupation of Korea, by Kim Lyun-joon.[1] Today it has a Seoul campus in Seongdong District and the ERICA campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan) in Gyeonggi Province.[1]
The university’s Office of International Affairs sits in the International Building at 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.[5] Its global status page counts 3,188 degree-seeking international students next to 1,298 exchange students and several thousand short-term and language-programme participants, without a date.[4]
How is Hanyang University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, Hanyang University is 155th in the world, up four places from 159th.[2] The Korea Herald’s list of Korean placements gives the same position, and the university’s 2027 Spring guide prints it as well.[6][3]
The guide also cites the JoongAng Daily Korean university ranking of 2025, where the Seoul campus is 3rd and the ERICA campus 13th, and QS Asia rank 20th (2026).[3] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Hanyang University?
The 2027 Spring guide for the Seoul campus lists undergraduate departments in these fields, each linked to a tuition field:[3]
- Engineering: architecture, civil and environmental engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical and biomedical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, bioengineering, energy, mechanical, nuclear, industrial and automotive engineering, and Data Science (ENG).
- Humanities: Korean, Chinese, English and German language and literature, history, philosophy.
- Social sciences: political science and international studies, sociology, media and communication, tourism.
- Natural sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry, life science.
- The guide also lists further units in policy science, economics and finance, business, human ecology, performing arts and sport, and music.
Departments marked ENG are taught in English; all others expect Korean proficiency.[3] The Office of International Affairs also lists an English Track Program page and a major guidebook for international students.[5]
How much does Hanyang University cost?
| Field | Tuition per semester, KRW | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities and social science | 5,279,000 | Humanities, social science, economics and finance, business, international studies, policy science |
| Natural science and sports | 6,150,000 | Natural sciences, human ecology, sports management and sports science |
| Engineering | 6,960,000 | Engineering |
| Entertainment | 6,976,000 | Performing arts and sport (film and theatre, dance) |
| Music | 7,820,000 | Music |
These amounts are based on the Fall 2026 semester and are subject to change according to university policy.[3] The guide covers tuition but gives no cost-of-living figures; it carries appendices on dormitories in Seoul and ERICA.[3]
Scholarships for newly admitted students
- Hanyang International Scholarship Program (HISP): 100%, 70% or 50% tuition reduction, based on the document evaluation or artwork, for eight semesters if a GPA of 2.5 is kept each semester.[3]
- English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 earns a 30% reduction in the first semester.[3]
- TOPIK: level 6 earns 100% and level 5 earns 50% in the first semester; graduates of Korean high schools are not eligible for the level 5 award.[3]
- Hanyang IIE (Korean language programme): level 6 earns 100% and level 5 earns 50% in the first semester.[3]
- Alumni family scholarship: 30% for freshmen whose parent graduated from Hanyang, for eight semesters with a GPA of 2.5.[3]
These scholarships cannot be combined with other on-campus scholarships; with several awards the largest applies. They are selected during admission, with no separate application.[3]
Scholarships for enrolled students
The Hanyang International Excellence Awards go to enrolled international students with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the previous semester and a valid TOPIK score, refunding 30%, 50%, 70% or 100% of one semester’s tuition. Applications open in early March and early September through the university portal. The page is in Korean.[7]
How do you apply to Hanyang University?
The 2027 Spring guide describes six steps: online application through the Office of International Affairs site, submission of documents by post only, document evaluation, an artwork review and interview for relevant departments only, announcement of the result on the same site, and tuition payment.[3] The guide’s key announcements include that on-site submission is not accepted.[3]
Eligible freshmen hold foreign nationality and have parents who are both foreign nationals; they must have graduated or be expected to graduate from high school. Transfer applicants need two completed years at a four-year university or a vocational college degree. Home-schooling, cyber learning, adult education and high-school equivalency tests are not acceptable.[3]
The guide is also published in Korean and Chinese; the Korean version prevails if translations conflict. We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme; the guide’s schedule section has them. Download the guides from the admission page of the Office of International Affairs.[5]
Which language level do you need?
Korean track (most departments): applicants must satisfy one Korean standard, TOPIK or TOPIK iBT level 4 or higher, or a Hanyang Institute of International Education (IIE) transcript at level 4 or higher.[3] Admission is decided on academic ability first. Accepted applicants who do not yet meet the Korean standard may be admitted but must take a leave of absence and study Korean until they do, then re-enrol and start the degree.[3]
ENG departments: departments marked ENG teach in English and are exempt from the Korean standard. Applicants submit an English proficiency test score; for Data Science the guide names TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 and says there is an English interview. Check each ENG department’s note for its own requirement.[3]
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) students follow the Korean standard set by NIIED instead.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tuition at Hanyang University?
For the Fall 2026 semester undergraduate tuition is KRW 5,279,000 (humanities and social science), 6,150,000 (natural science and sports), 6,960,000 (engineering), 6,976,000 (entertainment) or 7,820,000 (music) per semester. It can change under university policy.[3]
What is the QS ranking of Hanyang University?
Hanyang is 155th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 159th.[2]
Do I need to speak Korean to study at Hanyang?
For most departments you need TOPIK level 4 (or Hanyang IIE level 4) before the degree starts, though you can be admitted first and take a leave of absence to reach it. Departments marked ENG are taught in English and are exempt.[3]
Does Hanyang offer scholarships to international freshmen?
Yes. The Hanyang International Scholarship Program gives 100%, 70% or 50% tuition reductions for up to eight semesters, and separate TOPIK, English and IIE scholarships apply to the first semester. They are assigned during admission.[3]
Which Hanyang campus does the undergraduate international guide cover?
The 2027 Spring guideline notice lists undergraduate programmes for the Seoul campus and graduate programmes for Seoul and ERICA.[5]
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Sources
[1] Wikipedia: Hanyang University (history, campuses, legal type; student figures cite an older university page)
[2] Korea JoongAng Daily: SNU leads Korean campuses in latest QS world rankings (article of 18 Jun 2026)
[3] Hanyang University Office of International Affairs: 2027 Spring Admission Guideline for International Students, undergraduate (PDF) (file uploaded 24 Aug 2026 according to its path; tuition is based on the Fall 2026 semester)
[4] Hanyang University Office of International Affairs: Global status (page without a date)
[5] Hanyang University Office of International Affairs: Home and Regular Admission Guide (page without a date; the home page notice dates run to 24 Aug 2026)
[6] The Korea Herald: Korean universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 18 Jun 2026)
[7] Hanyang University Office of International Affairs: Scholarships (in Korean) (page without a date)
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