Hongik University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2002 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #594 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #36 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #18 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #624 of 1,013 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- hongik.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 35%*
* Hongik University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
Research profile
Hongik University has published 9,292 scientific papers with 112,383 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Electrical Engineering.
Hongik University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 12 |
| 1992 | 11 | 20 |
| 1993 | 26 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 | 32 |
| 1995 | 44 | 55 |
| 1996 | 51 | 92 |
| 1997 | 47 | 117 |
| 1998 | 72 | 180 |
| 1999 | 63 | 184 |
| 2000 | 110 | 272 |
| 2001 | 114 | 304 |
| 2002 | 228 | 532 |
| 2003 | 191 | 590 |
| 2004 | 173 | 710 |
| 2005 | 201 | 974 |
| 2006 | 271 | 1199 |
| 2007 | 278 | 1561 |
| 2008 | 250 | 1815 |
| 2009 | 295 | 2239 |
| 2010 | 352 | 2597 |
| 2011 | 311 | 2959 |
| 2012 | 337 | 3414 |
| 2013 | 424 | 3845 |
| 2014 | 392 | 4333 |
| 2015 | 463 | 4979 |
| 2016 | 515 | 5341 |
| 2017 | 527 | 5993 |
| 2018 | 552 | 7133 |
| 2019 | 587 | 8543 |
| 2020 | 620 | 10326 |
| 2021 | 580 | 12475 |
| 2022 | 550 | 13716 |
| 2023 | 541 | 13938 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Liberal Arts/Business/Education: 3,3m. per semester; Arts/Engineering: 4,5m. (KRW) |
|---|
Hongik University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hongik University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Advertising and Publicity, Aesthetics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Business Administration, Business Education, Ceramic Art, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Curriculum, Design, Display and Stage Design, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, Furniture Design, German, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Higher Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Insurance, Interior Design, International Business, Jewellery Art, Korean, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Management, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Metallurgical Engineering, Multimedia, Museum Studies, Music, Native Language Education, Naval Architecture, Packaging Technology, Painting and Drawing, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Photography, Physics, Primary Education, Printing and Printmaking, Private Law, Psychology, Public Relations, Real Estate, Sculpture, Software Engineering, Structural Architecture, Taxation, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies, Video, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Advertising and Publicity, Aesthetics, Architecture, Art History, Art Management, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, German, Handicrafts, History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Korean, Law, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Public Relations, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning |
Hongik University alumni
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Gray
- Occupations
- singercomposerrecord producer
- Biography
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Lee Seong-hwa, better known by his stage name Gray (Hangul: 그레이; stylized as GRAY), is a South Korean rapper, singer and record producer. In 2012, he released his debut single "Blink" (Korean: 깜빡; RR: Kkamppak). In 2021, he released his first studio album Grayground. He is currently signed to hip hop label AOMG.
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Loco
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Kwon Hyuk-woo, better known by his stage name Loco (Hangul: 로꼬), is a South Korean rapper signed to hip hop label AOMG. His name "loco" means "crazy" in Spanish. He won the first season of Mnet's rap competition Show Me the Money in 2012.
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Noh Hong-chul
- Occupations
- comedianactorentrepreneur
- Biography
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Noh Hong-chul is a South Korean entertainer and entrepreneur. He is the co-host of the variety show Talents for Sale. He previously appeared on the television programs Infinite Challenge and I Live Alone. He had a cameo in the popular music video "Gangnam Style" which featured his trademark pelvic thrusting jeojil dance (저질댄스).
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Joo Woo-jae
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
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Joo Woo-jae is a South Korean model-turned-actor. He is known for his roles in television series' such as Come and Hug Me (2018), and Strong Woman Gang Nam-soon (2023); and is currently a cast member of Hangout with Yoo (since 2023).
Hongik University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Sejong Campus | Advertising and Publicity, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Media Studies, Naval Architecture, Public Relations, Software Engineering, Sports, Structural Architecture, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Centre : Color Design | Design, Fine Arts |
| College : Architecture | Architecture, Interior Design |
| College : Business Administration | Business Administration, International Business |
| College : Business Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing |
| College : Design and Arts | Communication Arts, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia, Video, Visual Arts |
| College : Economics | Economics |
| College : Education | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education |
| College : Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Town Planning |
| College : Fine Arts | Ceramic Art, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| College : Law | Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, English, French, German, Korean, Linguistics, Literature |
| College : Science and Technology | Architecture, Bioengineering, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Naval Architecture, Power Engineering, Structural Architecture, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Department/Division : Industrial Sports | Sports |
| Graduate School : Advertising and Public Relations | Advertising and Publicity, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations |
| Graduate School : Architecture and Urban Design | Architectural and Environmental Design, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, Town Planning, Transport Engineering |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Art Management, Business Administration, Taxation |
| Graduate School : Education | Art Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Continuing Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Primary Education |
| Graduate School : Film and Digital Media | Design, Film, Media Studies, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Fine Arts | Art Management, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| Graduate School : Games | Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Software Engineering, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : General Studies | Arts and Humanities, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences |
| Graduate School : Industrial Arts | Handicrafts, Industrial Design |
| Graduate School : Industry | Advertising and Publicity, Architectural and Environmental Design, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Design, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Interior Design, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : International Design school for Advanced Studies | Art Management, Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia |
| Graduate School : Performing Art | Music, Performing Arts |
| Graduate School : Smart Urban Science Management | Architecture, Information Technology, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Institute : East Asian Corporate Management | Management |
| Institute : Film, Video and Animation | Film, Video |
| Research Division : Art and Design Technology | Design, Fine Arts, Technology |
| Research Division : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Research Division : Ceramic Art | Ceramic Art |
| Research Division : Design Information and Culture | Design |
| Research Division : Disaster Prevention and Safety Management | Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Economics | Economics |
| Research Division : Education | Education |
| Research Division : Electric Equipment | Electrical Engineering |
| Research Division : Environmental Arts | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Research Division : Industrial Technology | Industrial Engineering |
| Research Division : Information and Telecommunications | Communication Studies, Information Sciences |
| Research Division : Law | Law |
| Research Division : Marine Systems | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Research Division : Mechatronics | Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : Railway and Transportation | Railway Transport |
| Research Division : Science and Technology | Natural Sciences, Technology |
| School : Advertising and Public Relations | Advertising and Publicity, Public Relations |
General information
| Alternative names | 홍익대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Pro hominum beneficio |
Location and contacts
| Address | 94 Wausan-ro Mapo-gu Seoul, 121-791 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,668,000 |