Hansung University

What Hansung University does

Hansung University (한성대학교) is a private higher-education institution founded in 1972 in Seoul, South Korea, and operated by School Corporation Hansung Academy, a non-profit educational foundation established under the Private School Act. The university operates 8 undergraduate colleges (Creative Humanities and Arts, Future Convergence Social Sciences, Design, IT Engineering, Creative Convergence, Global Talent, Future Plus, and Liberal Arts) plus a general graduate school and seven specialized graduate schools spanning business, public administration, arts, defense science, knowledge services and consulting, real estate, and education. It serves approximately 7,143 undergraduate students (April 2026 basis) along with graduate cohorts, international students, and working adults enrolled through contract departments, posting a 99.8% freshman fill rate and 100% student retention. The university supports a 45,000+ alumni network and partnerships with 146 universities across 34 countries.

The institution runs an integrated digital education ecosystem anchored by HSU AI HUB, a multi-LLM generative AI platform deployed across all members, and supported by HSU E-Class LMS, a Comprehensive Information System, Smart Self-Management System, Electronic Attendance System, Capstone Design Management, Field Practice Online System, HSU Online Library, and an E-Portfolio HOPE system. Its revenue mechanics are diversified across government-regulated tuition (undergraduate and graduate), government subsidies (University Innovation Support Project at 62 billion KRW, Seoul RISE Project at 65 billion KRW for 2025-2029, and SW Center Project at 150 billion KRW for 2024-2030), corporate-affiliated contract departments for workforce development, and a development fund sourced from alumni and corporate donations. Marketing and recruitment are conducted via direct channels (admissions offices, education fairs, international recruitment), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, KakaoTalk, and owned media (Hansung News, Press Center).

Strategic positioning is increasingly AI-centric, with a 2027 restructuring that will rename the Design College to AI Design College and Creative Convergence University to AI Convergence University, alongside Future Plus College's transition to an AI Digital Convergence Talent Faculty. Governance is provided by the foundation's board, chaired by Moon Dong-hoo, with President Lee Chang-Won (이창원) serving his second consecutive term beginning February 2024.

Name

Hansung University

Legal name

학교법인 한성학원 (School Corporation Hansung Academy)

Website

https://hansung.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hansung University is a private Seoul-based university operating 8 undergraduate colleges and multiple graduate schools for approximately 7,000 students, offering an AI-integrated digital learning ecosystem and partnerships with 146 international universities across 34 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate studies
• University digital learning
• Lifelong education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including specialized contract department programs
2. Government Education Funding: Government subsidies including University Innovation Support Project (62 billion KRW annually), Seoul RISE Project (65 billion KRW), SW Center Project (150 billion KRW)
3. Development Fund (발전기금): Voluntary donations from alumni, corporations, and supporters through fundraising campaigns
4. Corporate Affiliation Program: Specialized contract departments funded by partner companies for workforce development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hansung University is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 8 colleges and multiple specialized graduate schools, along with industry-partnered contract departments, lifelong learning, and international exchange programs. It operates an integrated digital education platform including the HSU AI HUB multi-LLM generative AI platform, E-Class LMS, and student service portals.

Product overview

Hansung University operates a comprehensive digital education platform ecosystem comprising AI-powered learning tools, administrative systems, and student services. The core offerings include HSU AI HUB (multi-LLM generative AI platform for academic support), the E-Class LMS for online learning, and the Comprehensive Information System for academic administration. Additional integrated platforms include the Smart Self-Management System for student tracking, Electronic Attendance System, Capstone Design Management System, Field Practice Online System, HSU Online Library, Library services, E-Portfolio HOPE for career development, and the University Career Plus Center for employment support. These systems work together to provide a student-centered digital learning and administrative environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HSU AI HUB (Multi-LLM Generative AI Platform) Multi-LLM generative AI platform deployed for all Hansung University members, providing AI-powered learning assistance and academic support to students and faculty.
• Hansung E-Class (한성 e-class) Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course delivery, assignments, and student engagement at Hansung University.
• Comprehensive Information System (종합정보시스템) Integrated university information system used for student academic records, registration, and administrative services.
• Smart Self-Management System (스마트자기관리시스템) Student portal system for personal academic management and tracking at Hansung University.
• Electronic Attendance System (전자출결시스템) Digital attendance tracking system for campus and classes, branded as Heyoung Campus.
• Capstone Design Management System (캡스톤디자인 운영시스템) Online platform for managing capstone design projects and collaboration among students.
• Field Practice Online System (현장실습 온라인 시스템) System for managing internships and field practice (coop) programs at Hansung University.
• HSU Online Library (HSU 온라인 서재 / HSU e-Book) Digital e-book and academic resource platform providing students with online access to library materials.
• University Library (학술정보관) On-campus university library services and academic information resources for students and faculty.
• Hansung E-Portfolio HOPE (한성 e-포트폴리오 HOPE) Digital portfolio system for student career development, achievement tracking, and competency recording.
• University Career Plus Center (대학일자리플러스센터) Employment and career support services center for current students and graduates, selected for the University Job Plus Center (hub type) program for 3 consecutive years.
• Intranet (인트라넷) Internal communication and information portal for Hansung University faculty and staff.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (8 Colleges, 50+ Tracks) Four-year undergraduate degree programs across Creative Humanities & Arts, Future Convergence Social Sciences, Design, IT Engineering, Creative Convergence, Global Talent, Future Plus, and Liberal Arts colleges, including the student-centered track system that allows interdisciplinary major selection without college restrictions.
• Graduate School Programs (General and Specialized) Master's and doctoral programs through the General Graduate School and specialized graduate schools including Business, Public Administration, Arts, Defense Science, Knowledge Services & Consulting, Real Estate, and Education.
• Specialized Contract Departments (계약학과) Industry-partnered academic programs funded by corporate sponsors for workforce development, enabling working adults to pursue degrees aligned with employer needs.
• International Student Programs Korean language programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and cultural exchange activities for foreign students, supported by partnerships with 146 universities across 34 countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% freshman fill rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Immersive Media Innovation Sharing University Business ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Education and research cooperation with 7 universities including Konkuk University, Kyung Hee University, and others for immersive media innovation.
• Korea Content Industry Promotion Agency (CCC - UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Largest vocational education institution in London, UK. Co-hosted 2026 Global Hansung Lifelong Learning Forum on 'Lifelong Learning Era: New Role of Universities and Lifelong Education Strategy'.
• Korea Broadcasting and Telecommunications UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Credit exchange and lifelong learning cooperation agreement for educational infrastructure and content sharing.
• SMEs and Startups Korea, Multiple UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with Korea Technology and Information Company for SMEs, and 5 universities (광운대, 국민대, 삼육대) to discover and foster startups in Seoul's northeast campus area.
• HTHT University ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration with 12 institutions including Dongguk University, Sejong University, Ajou University, and others for education and research cooperation under the HTHT university consortium.
• Seoul Northeast Region 10 Universities ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with 9 other universities in Seoul's northeast region (광운대, 국민대, 덕성여대, 동덕여대, 삼육대, 서경대, 서울과학기술대, 서울여대, 성신여대) for mutual cooperation and academic exchange.
• 146 International Partner Universities (34 Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Hansung University maintains exchange agreements and partnerships with 146 universities across 34 countries including USA (University of Texas at Dallas, Virginia Commonwealth University, etc.), China (multiple universities including Jilin University, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University), Japan, Taiwan, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, and others. Partnerships include student exchange programs, dual degree programs, and faculty collaboration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ajou University: Korean private research university with comparable graduate school breadth. HTHT consortium partner, competing in engineering, business, and convergence disciplines with overlapping corporate partnership models.
• Dongguk University: Private Seoul university with comparable college breadth and graduate school portfolio. HTHT consortium partner and Seoul Northeast Region partner, competing for the same domestic and international student segments as Hansung.
• Soongsil University: Seoul private university historically focused on engineering, IT, and business with comparable Seoul Northeast Region positioning. Direct competitor for IT Engineering and Creative Convergence applicants.
• Kyung Hee University: Large Seoul private comprehensive university with multiple colleges and graduate schools. Partner with Hansung in the Immersive Media Innovation consortium; competes head-to-head in humanities, social sciences, and design tracks.
• Konkuk University: Seoul-based private comprehensive university with similar multi-college structure and student scale. Partnered with Hansung in the Seoul Northeast Region 10 Universities Consortium and the Immersive Media Innovation consortium, directly competing for the same Seoul private-university applicant pool.
• Kookmin University: Seoul private comprehensive university partner in the Seoul Northeast Region consortium. Comparable in scale, college structure, and design/IT program emphasis, competing directly for Seoul-area applicants.
• Duksung Women's University: Smaller Seoul private university partner in the Seoul Northeast Region consortium. Comparable scale and Seoul-focused applicant base, competing for the same regional student segments and government project funding.
• Sejong University: Seoul private university with strong applied and convergence programs. HTHT consortium partner and Seoul Northeast Region partner, offering directly comparable contract-department and industry-linked programs.

Broad incumbents

• Hanyang University: Larger Seoul private research university with broader national and international brand reach. Overlaps with Hansung in engineering, design, and convergence programs but operates at a higher research and funding tier.
• Sungkyunkwan University: Top-tier Seoul private research university with strong industry partnerships and government backing. Competes for the same high-achieving Seoul applicants and government-funded research programs as Hansung, but at a materially higher resource level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HansungUvi/featured?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/hansunguniversity/posts
• Instagraminstagram.com/hansung_univ_official

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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