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Handong Global University
Motto “Why Not Change the World?”
Established 1995
Type Private
President Kim Young-gil
Staff 120
Undergraduates 3200
Postgraduates 300
Location Pohang, Gyeongsang, South Korea
Campus Rural
Nickname HGU
Website [1]

Handong Global University is a privately run, four-year university located in Pohang, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.

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[edit] Overview

Handong Global University strives to be a “World-Changing Global Leadership University,” educating 21st century leaders for Korea and the world. To achieve this goal, the university emphasizes academic excellence, moral character, language skills, social development, computer proficiency, Christian commitment, interdisciplinary majors, a global perspective, and service projects. International programs are available at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The student body numbers 3200 students and comes from 59 different countries.

Undergraduate programs are organized under eleven schools: School of Global Leadership School of International Studies, Languages, and Literature School of Management and Economics School of Law School of Communication Arts and Sciences School of Counseling and Social Work School of Spatial Environment System Engineering School of Industrial and Information Design School of Life and Food Sciences School of Computer Sciences and Electronic Engineering School of Social Science and Industrial Education

While the university offers 30 to 35% of its courses in English in any given semester, the majors that English speaking foreign students can pursue are: Information Technology Global Management and Business US and International Law Korean Studies

To graduate, a student must complete 140 credits, including two 33 credit majors, 21 credits of liberal arts courses, 12 credits of Korean language, 9 credits of Christian studies, 8 credits of computer studies, 6 semesters of chapel attendance, courses in both English and Chinese language, and mandatory courses in leadership training, character development, and reading.

Graduate programs are offered by seven schools. Although graduation requirements vary from one school to another, all programs emphasize active scholarship, Christian vocation and values, appreciation for objective truth, problem-solving and practical knowledge, creative and critical thinking, research and service.

[edit] Academic facilities

Handong Global University has seven academic buildings and 70 modern classrooms, many of which are equipped for multimedia and computer-assisted instruction. The University library archives is located on the first floor of the Main Library Education Building. The Library contains three computer labs, four large community study rooms, and multiple smaller study rooms for smaller study groups. In addition, there are 12 computer labs on campus, each with access to the internet and the university intranet. Each dormitory room also has four computer terminals with connections to the internet and intranet. The Law library at the Handong International Law School is the only US-styled library of its kind in Asia.

The university has one of the best English language programs in Korea, a video production lab, a GIS lab, science and technology labs, a video conferencing court room, seminar rooms, and an outdoor performance area for large scale productions.

The university also sponsors eight research Institutes and two Techno-Business Incubators.

[edit] Costs (2005)

The cost of attending Handong Global University is generally lower than costs at other universities in Korea. The average tuition charge is approximately $3000 or 3,200,000 won per semester, although tuition will vary from 2,528,000-3,276,000 won depending on a student’s program. In addition, there is an admission fee of 550,000 won for new students, a student activity fee of 25,000 won, and dormitory fees totaling 1,395,000 won (half of which is for campus meals) per semester. Students also will need approximately 300,000 won ($300) per semester for food and 3000 won ($300) won per semester for books. Personal expenses may vary considerably depending on each student’s needs and choices.

[edit] Financial aid

Because Handong Global University does not charge high tuition and fees, every student gets a financial benefit from these reductions. In addition, the university offers scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. Many generous sponsors have also established scholarship funds to assist students in specific demographic or academic categories. International students may also apply for full or partial scholarship grants. Handong University provides generous academic grants and scholarships for students coming from the developing countries or social-economic backgrounds that may pose an obstacle to higher education.

[edit] Faculty

The faculty at Handong Global University are exceptional for many reasons. Most hold terminal degrees in their fields of instruction; many have Ph.D.s from leading universities in the world. To teach foreign languages and to enhance the global environment at HGU, the university has recruited many international faculty who are native speakers of English and Chinese. Especially important is the commitment of HGU faculty to mentoring students, supporting global and cross-cultural perspectives, and integrating Christian values with their academic specialties. Faculty who teach at Handong are all professing Christian who have signed their adherence to the University Statement of Faith, which can be found on the university's website.

[edit] Location

Covering approximately 200 acres, Handong is located in Pohang, South Korea. Pohang boasts one of the fastest growing populations in South Korea, currently numbering approximately 500,000. Pohang City is known to the world as the headquarters for several large steel factories, two of which are Posco and INI Steel. Posco is Korea’s largest steel mill which supplies 50-70% of its output toward domestic steel needs. Pohang is a seaport city renown in the region for its variety of fresh fish markets and its proximity to KyungJu (30 minutes), the ancient Capital city of the Shilla Dynasty. The city is expected to grow by 30% in the next three years with the completion of a new sea cargo port and the presence of Hyundai Shipyards.

Handong is located in the rolling hills of the “North Beach” district of Pohang, between the city itself and a smaller town called Heung-Hae. Perched atop a hill, the campus looks out over the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and surrounding rice fields. A small lake borders the east-side while undeveloped expanse of land borders the southern campus. Only 1/3 of the campus property has been developed; the remaining land is expected to be finished by 2010.

[edit] Admission requirements

Admission to Handong Global University is competitive, and applicants are evaluated on three criteria: previous academic performance, an interview, and English proficiency. To be considered for admission, high school students from Korea must have an outstanding academic record and be ranked in the top 5% of the National Entrance Exam. Transfer students must achieve minimum scores on English proficiency tests (570 or higher on TOEIC; 452 or higher on TEPS; 170 or higher on TOEFL); in addition, they must have completed at least 70 university level credits (60 credits if a student is transferring from a university outside Korea). Applicants from outside Korea must meet standards that are equivalent to those of the Korean educational system. More information about admissions can be found at the university website: www.handong.edu.

[edit] Application information

The application and selection process includes two stages: the document stage and the interview stage. To apply, a student must submit the following documents.

  • A completed application form
  • One self-introduction form
  • An original copy of the applicant’s high school transcript
  • One copy of the financial statement form
  • A copy of the applicant’s entry document into Korea (if applicable)
  • A copy of the applicant’s “Birth Statement” book (or birth certificate) issued by a government office
  • A copy of the applicant’s foreign registration card, as well as her/his parent’s foreign registration cards (if applicable)

Note: If transcripts and supporting documents are in languages other than English or Korean, applicants must have them translated and certified before submitting them to HGU. Translations must be certified by a Korean consulate or embassy in the applicant’s country of origin, or by the embassy of the applicant’s country in Korea.

When the document file is complete, the Office of Admissions will evaluate the documents and invite selected applicants for an interview. During the interview stage, applicants will be tested for mathematical abilities and language abilities (Korean and English). When the Admissions Committee has reviewed an applicant’s documents and the results of the interview, the application process is complete, and the Committee will inform each applicant if she/he has been granted admission to HGU


[edit] Undergraduate colleges

  • Global Leadership School
  • International Studies, Language and Literature (ISLL)
  • Management and Economics
  • School of Communication Arts and Science
  • Industrial and Media Design
  • Spatial Environment System Engineering
  • Mechanical and Control System Engineering
  • Life and Food Sciences
  • Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
  • School of Law
  • Counseling and Social Welfare

[edit] Graduate colleges

  • International Law School
  • Information Technology
  • Bio-Technology
  • Mechanical and Control System Engineering
  • Spatial Design and Engineering
  • Global Management
  • Interpretation and Translation

[edit] External links

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