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Handong Global University

country rank  38
world rank  4323

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University Overview

Founded in 1994, Handong Global University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Pohang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Gyeongsang. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Handong Global University (HGU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Handong Global University (HGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this South Korean higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name 한동대학교
Acronym HGU
Founded 1994
Motto Why Not Change the World?

University Location

Address 558 Handong-Ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu
Pohang
791-708 North Gyeongsang
South Korea
Tel +82 (54) 260 1111
Fax +82 (54) 260 1149

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Handong Global University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Handong Global University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 20-30%
Admission Office 558 Handong-Ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu
Pohang 791-708
(54) 260 1084

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Handong Global University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 4,000-4,999
Academic Staff 300-399
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Rural
Religious Affiliation Christian-Presbyterian Christian-Presbyterian Onnuri Community Church - www.onnuri.org

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Handong Global University's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministry of Education of Korea


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Korean Council for University Education (KCUE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Handong Global University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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Please visit the official website of Handong Global University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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