What Yongin University does

Yongin University (용인대학교) is a private South Korean higher education institution founded in 1952 and operated by the nonprofit Danho Educational Foundation (학교법인 단호학원), headquartered at 134 Yongindae-hak-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi Province. The university serves undergraduate and graduate students across six colleges: the Martial Arts College (Judo, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Security), Sports Science College (Physical Education, Golf, Sports Leisure, Special Physical Education), College of Cultural Arts (Dance, Media Design, Korean Traditional Music, Film, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Contents), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Business, Tourism, Police Administration, Chinese Studies, Social Welfare), the AI-Bio Convergence College (AI Convergence, Bioengineering, Food Science, Physical Therapy), and the Yongoreum College for general education.

The institution's core products are academic degree programs differentiated by a specialization in martial arts, elite sports, and traditional Korean culture; its alumni account for 2 of every 10 Olympic medals won by South Korea, and graduate Han Jin-won won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Parasite.' Beyond academics, Yongin operates a digital ecosystem comprising the Comprehensive Information Service portal (학사관리), Remote Education Campus / CDE (LMS), the YES Elite Competency Development System (career services), Knowledge Sharing Channel Y (content authoring and sharing), the Central Library system, the Heyoung Campus Bluetooth-based electronic attendance app developed with Shinhan Bank, the Smart Campus app, and campus-wide Microsoft 365 Education provisioning.

Revenue is generated primarily through government-regulated tuition, supplemented by donations to the Danho Educational Foundation, research grants, and ancillary services such as online certificate issuance (300-1,000 KRW per document through Korea Information Certification). The university distributes services through the Korean national university admissions system (정시/수시), international exchange programs, and a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Naver Blog. Notable strategic partnerships include Shinhan Bank (student ID and financial services), Microsoft (cloud productivity), multiple partner hospitals (discounted healthcare), Seoul Land (cultural arts talent development), and the Korea Industrial Hygiene-related institutions (occupational health).

Name

Yongin University

Legal name

Yongin University

Website

https://yongin.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yongin University is a private South Korean university founded in 1952 and operated by the Danho Educational Foundation, serving undergraduate and graduate students across six colleges with a distinctive specialization in martial arts, elite sports, and traditional Korean culture, supported by a digital campus ecosystem and partnerships with Shinhan Bank and Microsoft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Martial arts education
• Sports science programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongsin

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yongin University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five colleges — Martial Arts, Sports Science, Cultural Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, and AI & Biotechnology Convergence — with notable specializations in Judo, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Korean traditional music (Gugak), and cultural heritage studies. It supports students through a digital ecosystem including a centralized academic information portal, an online Learning Management System (Cyber Campus/CDE), a career development platform (YES), and partnerships with Microsoft (Microsoft 365) and Shinhan Bank (integrated student ID with check card and transit functionality). The institution also operates continuing/lifelong education programs, research centers, and online certificate issuance services for graduates.

Product overview

Yongin University operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising multiple interconnected platforms: the Comprehensive Information Service serves as the central academic management hub; the Remote Education Campus (CDE) handles online learning and LMS functions; the YES system provides career development and competency tracking; the Knowledge Sharing Channel Y enables content creation and sharing; and the Central Library manages knowledge resources. Mobile services are delivered through the Heyoung Campus app (electronic attendance and mobile student ID), Smart Campus app, and Library app. All students and faculty receive Microsoft 365 Education including Office applications, email, OneDrive, and Teams. Administrative services include online certificate issuance, electronic attendance systems, and groupware for staff. These platforms integrate with Shinhan Bank for student ID cards, Korea Information Certification for certificates, and provide campus-wide WiFi using IEEE 802.1x security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yongin University Online Campus (CDE): Online campus platform for distance learning courses
• Heyoung Campus App
• YES (Elite Competency Development System)
• Knowledge Sharing Channel Y

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (5 Colleges) Undergraduate degree programs across five specialized colleges covering martial arts, sports science, cultural arts, humanities/social sciences, and AI-biotechnology convergence fields, designed for Korean high school graduates and international students seeking four-year bachelor's degrees.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral graduate degree programs with specialized research opportunities across seven research centers, including contract departments (e.g., 무도스포츠산업학과) designed for working professionals and recent graduates pursuing advanced credentials.
• Online Distance Education (Cyber Campus / CDE) Learning Management System (LMS) supporting remote/distance learning course delivery, assignment submission, grade checking, and interactive learning activities for both students and faculty.
• Online Certificate Issuance Service (온라인증명서) Internet-based self-service certificate issuance service allowing current students and graduates to obtain academic documents (enrollment verification, transcripts, graduation certificates) in both Korean and English, available 24/7 with fees ranging from 300-1,000 KRW.
• Continuing & Lifelong Education Programs Continuing education and lifelong learning programs including Sports Instructor Training Institute (생활체육지도자연수원), Future Talent Education Center (미래인재교육원), Education Training Institute (교육연수원), Disabled Sports Instructor Training Institute (장애인스포츠지도자연수원), and Student Military Education Corps (학생군사교육단), serving working professionals and continuing learners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shinhan Bank (신한은행)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for student ID card services combining student identification with Shinhan Bank check card functionality, mobile banking (Heyoung Campus), transit cards, and financial services. The partnership enables students to use their student IDs for transportation and retail cashback benefits.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Microsoft 365 cloud services including Outlook email (50GB), OneDrive storage, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Office applications to students and faculty. Students receive free Office installation on up to 5 PCs and 5 mobile devices during enrollment.
• Multiple Partner Hospitals (치과, 한의원,병원)minorOthersHealthcare partnership network including ChiK ChiK Dental Clinic, Pureun Korean Medical Hospital, M Plus Hospital, 21st Century Hospital, Joeun Son Hospital, Bright Eye Hospital, Correct Seoul Hospital, Woori Ho Hospital, and Davos Hospital providing discounted medical services to enrolled students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sungkyunkwan University: Historic and elite private Korean university with humanities, sciences, and MBA offerings. Comparable structurally as a private foundation university but operating at a much higher brand tier.
• Hanyang University: Top private Korean university with notable engineering and sports programs. Comparable in being a private comprehensive institution but materially larger and more prestigious.
• Chung-Ang University: Established Seoul-based private Korean university known for performing arts, media, and sports programs. Comparable in scale and structure but with broader brand recognition.
• Kyung Hee University: Top-tier Korean private comprehensive university with a strong sports science / taekwondo program and long Olympic-medal tradition. Overlaps with Yongin on sports but is far larger and more globally ranked.

Regional players

• Beijing Sport University: China's premier state-run sports university. Closest international comp on sports/martial-arts higher-ed positioning, but operates in a different regulatory and geographic environment.
• National Taiwan Sport University: Taiwan's national sports university with strong martial-arts and athletic training traditions. Comparable peer on the sports-education axis though it does not directly compete for Korean students.

Direct peers

• Korea National Sport University: Korea's flagship national sports university. Most direct comp to Yongin's sports and martial-arts focus, though it's public and serves elite national-team athletes rather than a broader student body.
• Inha University: Private Korean university focused on engineering, sciences, and applied fields. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized mission-driven private university operating in the Seoul metropolitan area.
• Konkuk University: Private Korean comprehensive university with strong veterinary, life sciences, and sports programs. Similar mid-tier private positioning to Yongin within the competitive Seoul-area higher-ed market.
• Dankook University: Mid-tier private Korean comprehensive university with multiple campuses and diverse programs. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized private institution competing for the same domestic student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGRHAuNYsFOiB2q2xwS3ccw
• Facebookfacebook.com/yonginuni
• Instagraminstagram.com/yongin_university
• Xx.com/yonginuniv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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