Hanyang University
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Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea
. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul
, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan), located in the city of Ansan
. Love in Truth and Deed is the founding principle and educational philosophy of Hanyang University.
, the school was accredited as the first four-year engineering college in the nation. Later, in February 1959, its status was raised to that of a four-year university. In the 1960s and 1970s, Hanyang University graduates, particularly those from the College of Engineering, led the way in Korea's national drive for industrialization and modernization.
In 1979, Hanyang University at Ansan was established and has recently been renamed as the ERICA campus, i.e., the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Hanyang University launched research in new directions in a variety of fields ranging from economics to engineering. The university attracted several National BK21 programs, organized Hanyang Industry Digital Park, and established several research institutes.
Hanyang University has also become one of the centers for National Research & Development projects
such as Quantum Photonic Science Research Center.
According to a 2006 university evaluation by JoongAng Newspaper,Hanyang University ranks as one of the most important universities in Korea. The university recorded high achievement in various fields. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities
by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, Hanyang university was ranked in the range of 303-401th as of 2008. http://www.arwu.org/rank2008/ARWU2008_D(EN).htm.
As of March 2001, Hanyang had 20 colleges(faculties), 92 departments, 15 Schools of Graduate Studies, two university hospitals with 1,600 beds, and 43 research institutes at the Seoul and ERICA campuses. Enrollment totals 36,000 students including 9,400 graduate students. The full-time teaching faculty consists of 1,120 professors. In addition, there are also some 2,260 part-timelecturers and instructors and over 1,140 teaching assistants. The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, LG Innotek, Gyeonggi Technopark and Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute are also located at the ERICA campus or in close proximity.
Hanyang’s educational ideals aim at instilling a firm sense of humanitarianism in its students. “Honesty, integrity, diligence, and philanthropy” are the virtues underscored in the University’s curriculum. Hanyang University’s educational objective is to practically educate and professionally train its students to be active contributors in the development of local communities, the nation, and society on various levels and in different fields.
The Hanyang Volunteer Corps
The Hanyang Volunteer Corps (HVC) was founded in 1994. Its primary goal has been to contribute to the local community and people under the founding philosophy of "Love in Truth in Deed."
, Seoul
and Sangnok-gu
, Ansan
. The Seoul campus is served a subway station
situated on school grounds. The Ansan campus also has a station
named after it, but the school is over a mile away from the actual metro stop. Both the Seoul and Ansan campuses, as of March 2007, are composed of 94 buildings.
and Illinois Institute of Technology
Students who desire to get a joint degree will be accepted to this program and sent to the university abroad after evaluation.
Sports players and Entertainers:
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan), located in the city of Ansan
Ansan
Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4....
. Love in Truth and Deed is the founding principle and educational philosophy of Hanyang University.
History
Dong-A Engineering Institute, the forerunner of Hanyang University, was founded in 1939 during the Japanese occupation of Korea. The Institute's aim was to build a nucleus of engineers and technicians necessary for an independent Korea. In July 1948, after independence of KoreaKorea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, the school was accredited as the first four-year engineering college in the nation. Later, in February 1959, its status was raised to that of a four-year university. In the 1960s and 1970s, Hanyang University graduates, particularly those from the College of Engineering, led the way in Korea's national drive for industrialization and modernization.
In 1979, Hanyang University at Ansan was established and has recently been renamed as the ERICA campus, i.e., the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Hanyang University launched research in new directions in a variety of fields ranging from economics to engineering. The university attracted several National BK21 programs, organized Hanyang Industry Digital Park, and established several research institutes.
Hanyang University has also become one of the centers for National Research & Development projects
such as Quantum Photonic Science Research Center.
According to a 2006 university evaluation by JoongAng Newspaper,Hanyang University ranks as one of the most important universities in Korea. The university recorded high achievement in various fields. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities
Academic Ranking of World Universities
The Academic Ranking of World Universities , commonly known as the Shanghai ranking, is a publication that was founded and compiled by the Shanghai Jiaotong University to rank universities globally. The rankings have been conducted since 2003 and updated annually...
by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, Hanyang university was ranked in the range of 303-401th as of 2008. http://www.arwu.org/rank2008/ARWU2008_D(EN).htm.
As of March 2001, Hanyang had 20 colleges(faculties), 92 departments, 15 Schools of Graduate Studies, two university hospitals with 1,600 beds, and 43 research institutes at the Seoul and ERICA campuses. Enrollment totals 36,000 students including 9,400 graduate students. The full-time teaching faculty consists of 1,120 professors. In addition, there are also some 2,260 part-timelecturers and instructors and over 1,140 teaching assistants. The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, LG Innotek, Gyeonggi Technopark and Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute are also located at the ERICA campus or in close proximity.
University Founding Philosophy
Educational Ideals and ObjectiveHanyang’s educational ideals aim at instilling a firm sense of humanitarianism in its students. “Honesty, integrity, diligence, and philanthropy” are the virtues underscored in the University’s curriculum. Hanyang University’s educational objective is to practically educate and professionally train its students to be active contributors in the development of local communities, the nation, and society on various levels and in different fields.
The Hanyang Volunteer Corps
The Hanyang Volunteer Corps (HVC) was founded in 1994. Its primary goal has been to contribute to the local community and people under the founding philosophy of "Love in Truth in Deed."
Campus
Hanyang university consists of two campuses, in Seongdong-guSeongdong-gu
Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and Sangnok-gu
Sangnok-gu
Sangnok-gu is the district of the city of Ansan in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Sangnok-gu is divided into the following "dong"s.*Bugok-dong*Seongpo-dong*Il-dong *Idong *Sa 1 to 3 Dong...
, Ansan
Ansan
Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4....
. The Seoul campus is served a subway station
Hanyang University Station
Hanyang University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. This partially underground station lies within the Hanyang University campus, and is located in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.- References :...
situated on school grounds. The Ansan campus also has a station
Hanyang University at Ansan Station
Hanyang University at Ansan Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Although it is named after the Ansan campus of Hanyang University, the distance between the station and the school is actually almost 2 km....
named after it, but the school is over a mile away from the actual metro stop. Both the Seoul and Ansan campuses, as of March 2007, are composed of 94 buildings.
Joint Degree Program
Hanyang university has Joint Degree Programs with Temple UniversityTemple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
and Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology, commonly called Illinois Tech or IIT, is a private Ph.D.-granting university located in Chicago, Illinois, with programs in engineering, science, psychology, architecture, business, communications, industrial technology, information technology, design, and law...
Students who desire to get a joint degree will be accepted to this program and sent to the university abroad after evaluation.
Organization
Undergraduate Seoul Campus
ERICA campus |
Graduate Graduate School Professional Graduate Schools Specialized Graduate Schools |
Notable alumni
Notable Alumni who graduated from the engineering school of Hanyang University:- Chung Mong-kooChung Mong-kooChung Mong Koo is the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, the largest carmaker in South Korea. The Hyundai Motor Group is consist of 42 subsidiaries and it is second largest Chaebol in South Korea...
: Chairman of Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running... - Chung Mong-keun : Chairman of Hyundai Department Store GroupHyundai Department Store GroupHyundai Department Store Group operates the Hyundai Department Store chain of department stores in South Korea. In addition, the group operates a range of service industry businesses...
- Chung Mong-sun : Chairman of Hyundai CementHyundai CementHyundai Cement Co, Ltd. is a Korean cement and concrete in company. headquartered in Seoul, Korea, established in 1964. It is a manufacturer of portland cement products. Manufacturing is based in Danyang Chungcheongbuk-do and Yeongwol Gangwon-do. Hyundai Cement Co., Ltd. was originally a member of...
- Seo Byung-gi : Vice-chairman of Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
- Lee Ji-song : Vice-chairman of Hyundai construction Company
- Lee Sang-wan : Vice-chairman of Samsung ElectronicsSamsung ElectronicsSamsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...
- Kim Kwang-ho : Vice-chairman of Samsung ElectronicsSamsung ElectronicsSamsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...
- Yoon Boo-Geun : Vice-chairman of Samsung ElectronicsSamsung ElectronicsSamsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...
- Ko Hong-sik : Vice-chairman of Samsung Total
- Lee Chang-Ryeol: Vice-chairman of Samsung in Japan
- Kim Ssang-su : Vice-chairman of LG ElectronicsLG ElectronicsLG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
- Cho Young-Hwan: Vice-chairman of LG Micron
- Lee Yoon : Vice-chairman of POSCOPOSCOPOSCO is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Pohang, South Korea. It is the world's third-largest steelmaker by market value and the most profitable Asia-based steelmaker....
Sports players and Entertainers:
- Chang Chang-sunChang Chang-SunChang Chang-Sun is a retired South Korean freestyle wrestler. He received a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.-References:...
: freestyle wrestlerFreestyle wrestlingFreestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
, Olympic silver medalist and world champion - Park Chan-hoChan-ho ParkChan Ho Park is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of Korea Baseball Organization. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League...
: professional baseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player - Lee Man-sooMan Soo LeeLee Man-Soo , also spelled as Man Soo Lee, is a former Korea Professional Baseball catcher and current manager of the SK Wyverns. After a distinguished career as a professional player in South Korea from 1982-1997...
: professional baseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player - Koo Dae-sungKoo Dae-SungKoo Dae-Sung is a former left-handed pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization. He was formerly with the New York Mets of Major League Baseball and the Orix BlueWave of Nippon Professional Baseball. He announced his retirement from Korean baseball on August 15, 2010...
: professional baseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player - Kim Nam-ilKim Nam-IlKim Nam-il or Kim Namil is a South Korean footballer. Kim is a defensive midfielder for Tom Tomsk in the Russian Premier League. He was virtually unknown before he became a superstar for his impressive defensive displays in the 2002 FIFA World Cup....
: professional soccer player - Jang Sung-hoJang Sung-HoJang Sung-Ho is a male South Korean judoka who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He also won a gold medal at the -100 kg category of the 2006 Asian Games....
: judoka and Olympic silver medalist - Yoon Dong-sikYoon Dong-Sik*1992 World Youth Championships - 2nd place*1992 Italian Open - gold medal*1993 Asian Championships - 3rd place*1993 German Open - gold medal*1993 Paris Open - 2nd place*1993 Austrian Open - gold medal*1994 Austrian Open - gold medal...
: MMAMixed martial artsMixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter and judoka - Lee Young-ae: Major Film and TV actress
- Kang Dong-wonKang Dong-wonKang Dong Won is a South Korean film and television actor.-Career:Born in Busan, Kang's family moved to Changwon when he was 7 years old. While studying Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, he was spotted on the streets by a modeling agent in 2000...
: Major Film and TV actor - Song Yoon-ah: Major Film and TV actress
- Lim Hyun-sik: Major Film and TV actor
- Kim Hyo-jinKim Hyo-jinKim Hyo-jin is a South Korean actress.- Career :Kim began her career modeling in teen magazines, and made her acting debut in 1999. She is most well known for her roles as the youngest of the three sisters in sex comedy film Everybody Has Secrets and as the female lead character in family drama I...
: Major Film and TV actress - Jang Keun Suk: Major Film and TV actor
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of colleges and universities in South Korea
- Education in South KoreaEducation in South KoreaEducation in South Korea is viewed as being crucial for success and competition is consequently very heated and fierce. A centralized administration oversees the process for the education of children from kindergarten to the third and final year of high school. Mathematics, science, Korean, social...
Hanyang University Organizations
- College of EngineeringHanyang University College of EngineeringCollege of Engineering Hanyang University is the oldest engineering school in South Korea which is established in 1939. It is the major college of Hanyang University.-Undergraduate:...
- GymnasiumHanyang University GymnasiumHanyang University Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Seoul, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 8,000 people and was built in 1986 to host volleyball events at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Reference:* Volume 1. Part 1. p. 194....