Hankyong National University

What Hankyong National University does

Hankyong National University (한경국립대학교) is a South Korean national (public) university formed on March 1, 2023 through the Ministry of Education-approved merger of Hankyong University (founded 1939 as Anseong Agricultural School) and Korea University of Social Welfare (한국복지대학교, founded 2002). It operates two campuses: the main Anseong Campus (경기도 안성시 중앙로 327) housing traditional disciplines including engineering, AI, agriculture, and life sciences across 13+ undergraduate divisions, and the Pyeongtaek Campus (경기도 평택시 한경대학로 35) housing the design, welfare convergence, social integration divisions, AI Semiconductor Convergence School, and the Disabled Persons Lifelong Education Center. The combined university serves four primary student segments: domestic undergraduate and graduate students, international/non-Korean students, disabled adults and lifelong learners, and employed workers/non-traditional students.

The institution's core technology stack comprises a dual-campus digital ecosystem including academic management systems (학사시스템), cyber campus online learning platforms (사이버캠퍼스), a VR campus tour, electronic attendance, dormitory management, and student life systems (GOOD-GIL). The university operates dedicated career services (취업지원센터), startup support (창업지원센터), and internship (현장실습지원센터) centers. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and enrollment fees (semester-based with installment payment options), lifelong education and training programs at the Disabled Persons Lifelong Education Center, multi-year government-funded projects (National University Fostering Project, RISE, Glocal University, BK21), and campus housing and dining services across four dormitories. The university recruits through dedicated admissions portals, the national Jinhakapply.com platform, high school visit programs, student ambassador networks, and non-face-to-face customized counseling.

Go-to-market motion combines direct-to-consumer admissions recruitment (수시, 정시, 재외국민/외국인, 편입학, 특성화등 고졸 재직자 intake tracks), event-driven engagement through annual academic calendars, and community-led outreach via alumni networks, the HK Admission Supporters ambassador program, and lifelong education centers. The university's competitive position rests on national university status providing regulatory funding advantages, a dual-campus footprint in the Gyeonggi-do industrial corridor, institutional accreditation, and a specialized disability/welfare education heritage inherited from Korea University of Social Welfare. Recent strategic emphasis includes AI/semiconductor curriculum development, international student expansion, and industry-academia partnerships with entities including SK Incheon Petrochemical, Hyundai Rotem, and Korea Land and Housing Corporation.

Name

Hankyong National University

Legal name

Hankyong National University

Website

https://hknu.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hankyong National University is a South Korean public national university formed in 2023 through the merger of Hankyong University and Korea University of Social Welfare, operating dual campuses in Anseong and Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, offering undergraduate, graduate, lifelong, and disability education across 13+ academic divisions.

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

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate education
• Distance learning
• Lifelong education

Headquarters

HQ city

Anseong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue is generated primarily from student tuition and enrollment fees across undergraduate, graduate, professional graduate, and specialized programs (전문학사, 전공심화). The university operates a semester-based tuition collection system with installment payment options.
2. Lifelong Education and Training Programs: The university's 평생교육원 (Lifelong Education Center) and 장애인평생교육센터 (Disabled Persons Lifelong Education Center) at the Pyeongtaek campus generate revenue through fee-based continuing education programs, vocational training for disabled individuals, and caregiver certification courses.
3. Government-Funded Projects: HKNU participates in government-funded programs including the 국립대학육성사업 (National University Fostering Project), RISE (Regional Innovation for Scholar Ecosystem), 글로컬대학 (Glolocal University) initiatives, and various BK21 talent development programs that provide institutional funding.
4. Campus Housing and Dining Services: Revenue from student dormitory (생활관) operations across multiple buildings (호연관, 비봉관, 창조관, 나래관) on both campuses and cafeteria (학생식당, 교직원 식당) operations managed by the Dormitory Administration Office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hankyong National University is a South Korean national university providing higher education services across two campuses (Anseong and Pyeongtaek). It delivers undergraduate, graduate, associate degree, and career-deepening programs spanning 13+ academic divisions including engineering, AI/semiconductor, agriculture, welfare, design, and social integration. The university also operates lifelong education and disability vocational training programs, student housing and dining services, and digital learning platforms (cyber campus, academic management system).

Product overview

Hankyong National University operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem comprising core academic management systems, online learning platforms, and specialized student services. The primary offerings include the 학사시스템 (Academic Management System) for course registration and grades, 사이버캠퍼스 (Cyber Campus) for online learning, and the VR캠퍼스 (VR Campus) for virtual tours. Supporting platforms cover the full student lifecycle: 입학 (admissions), 학사 (academics), 학생생활 (student life), 취업 (career services via 취업지원센터), 창업 (startup support via 창업지원센터), and 현장실습 (internships via 현장실습지원센터). Additional services include 전자출결 (electronic attendance), the AI-powered AI면접플랫폼 (AI interview platform), and 학생생활관 (dormitory management). The university also maintains specialized centers such as the 장애인평생교육센터 (Disability Lifelong Education Center) and 중앙도서관 (Central Library).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate degree programs delivered across the Anseong and Pyeongtaek campuses covering divisions such as humanities/public policy, law/business, wellness industry, plant resources, animal life, biotechnology, construction/environmental engineering, social safety systems, food/biomolecular engineering, computer applied mathematics, ICT/robotics, electrical/electronic engineering, architecture, design/arts/sports, welfare convergence, social integration, and AI semiconductor convergence. For traditional Korean undergraduate students and international applicants.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's and Doctoral) Master's and doctoral degree programs administered through the Graduate School (대학원) with separate admissions tracks. For students seeking advanced academic and research credentials.
• Associate Degree and Career-Deepening Programs (전문학사, 전공심화) Two-year associate degree (전문학사) and career-deepening (전공심화) tracks for specialized high school graduates, working adults, and students seeking applied/vocational credentials. Managed through a dedicated academic system portal.
• Disabled Persons Lifelong Education Programs (장장애인평생교육센터) Vocational training, caregiver certification, and lifelong learning programs tailored for persons with disabilities. Operated through the Disabled Persons Lifelong Education Center at the Pyeongtaek campus. For disabled adults and lifelong learners.
• Lifelong Education Center Programs (평생교육원) Fee-based continuing education and vocational retraining programs for adults and community members, delivered through the Lifelong Education Center at the Pyeongtaek campus.
• Student Dormitory Housing Services (학생생활관) On-campus residential housing across multiple dormitory buildings (Hoyaen Hall, Bibeong Hall, Changjo Hall, Narae Hall) at both Anseong and Pyeongtaek campuses, including LH Korea Land and Housing Corporation-supplied happiness housing. For enrolled students.
• Campus Dining Services (학생식당, 교직원 식당) Student and faculty/staff cafeteria operations managed by the Dormitory Administration Office across both campuses.
• Career Placement Center Services (취업지원센터) Career counseling, employment program coordination, and job placement assistance for enrolled students and recent graduates. Operated through the Career Placement Center (취업지원센터).
• Entrepreneurship Support Center Programs (창업지원센터) Entrepreneurship programs, mentorship, and business development resources including the simulated young farmer startup program 'Changnong Farm.' For students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Field Practice / Internship Support Center (현장실습지원센터) Connects students with practical training and internship opportunities through partnerships with industry and government. For students seeking hands-on work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026학년도 신·편입학 외국인 특별전형 - continuing international recruitment expansion
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 몬골 후레대학교 (Mongolia Khuree University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2022International MOU signed in September 2022 for academic and student exchange between HKNU and Mongolia's Khuree University.
• 경기복지재단 (Gyeonggi Welfare Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKNU signed an MOU for cooperation in welfare policy research and talent cultivation with Gyeonggi Welfare Foundation, aiming to strengthen domestic welfare policy research capabilities and develop specialized talent in the sector.
• LH한국토지주택공사 (Korea Land and Housing Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed to supply happiness housing (행복주택) dormitories for university students' residential stability, addressing youth housing needs in collaboration with the national housing corporation.
• 한국수자원공사 (Korea Water Resources Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for cooperation in domestic water industry development and talent cultivation, combining academic expertise with industry needs.
• 천하제일사료 (Cheonahajeilsa Feed Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for livestock-related industry-academia cooperation, mutual exchange, and joint research, supporting practical education in agriculture and animal science.
• SK인천석유화학 (SK Incheon Petrochemical)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for a carbon neutrality grand consortium in the livestock and agricultural industries, involving academic, industry, and association collaboration.
• 대한한돈협회 (Korea Pork Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for carbon neutrality initiatives in the livestock sector, participating in the grand consortium with SK Incheon Petrochemical and HKNU.
• 경기도 (Gyeonggi Province)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple MOUs with Gyeonggi Province including youth rural volunteer work programs and the Gyeonggi Province university student rural support initiative.
• 농협중앙회 경기지역본부 (Nonghyup Central Union Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for Gyeonggi Province university student rural labor support and volunteer activity programs, combining agricultural workforce needs with student engagement.
• 안성시자원봉사센터 (Ansan City Volunteer Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for community volunteer activity support in Ansan City, fostering civic engagement between university and local community.
• 현대로템 (Hyundai Rotem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for industry-academia-research cooperation, focusing on educational and academic information exchange in the defense and mobility sectors.
• 한국방송통신대학교 (Korea National Open University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for building a national university network and human resource exchange, connecting HKNU with Korea's open university system.
• 한성대학교 (Hansung University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for talent development and innovation model building through shared knowledge and technology exchange between the two universities.
• 동아방송예술대학교 (Dong-A University of Broadcasting and Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for mutual education cooperation through knowledge and technology information exchange.
• 한국해양대학교 (Korea Maritime and Ocean University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for mutual education cooperation, knowledge and technology information exchange between maritime/ocean and land-based universities.
• 국립 금오공과대학교 (National Kumoh Institute of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for knowledge and technology exchange as part of HKNU's network of technology-oriented university partnerships.
• 한국복지대학교 (Korea University of Social Welfare) - now integratedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally an MOU for academic and educational cooperation, this partnership led to the full institutional integration of Korea University of Social Welfare into HKNU. The merger was approved by the Ministry of Education on April 25, 2022, with official integration effective March 1, 2023. The combined university operates across Anseong and Pyeongtaek campuses.
• 경기도 일자리재단 (Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for Gyeonggi Employment Bridge Project (취업브리지사업단), providing employment bridge services for university students in the Gyeonggi Province region.
• 여러 해외 대학 및 연구기관 (Multiple international universities and research institutions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKNU maintains a broad network of international academic exchange agreements with universities including Vietnam's Tan Trao University, Thailand's Kasetsart University and King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, China's Xinjiang Agricultural University, Japan's Saga University and Kyoto University, Mongolia's University of Science and Technology, Russia's Sakhalin State University, Iraq's University of Anbar, Cambodia's Zaman University, and Canada's UNBC. These agreements typically cover student exchange, joint research, and faculty collaboration programs.
• 한국국제협력단 (KOICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term master's scholarship program partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency for international development training, attracting students from developing nations.
• 농촌진흥청 (Rural Development Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKNU participates in the National Livestock Genetic Breeding Project (차세대바이오그린21사업) as a project team member, partnering with the Rural Development Administration for agricultural research.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jeonbuk National University: Korean regional national research university with agricultural heritage and broad engineering/science offerings. Comparable scale and disciplinary mix as a non-Seoul public national university.
• Kangwon National University: Korean national public university with multi-campus structure and broad disciplinary coverage including agriculture and engineering. Comparable peer profile as a regional national research institution outside Seoul.
• Chungbuk National University: Regional Korean national university with strong engineering, agriculture, and life sciences divisions. Closely comparable institutional size, structure, and disciplinary mix to HKNU.
• Korea National University of Transportation: Korean national university focused on transportation, engineering, and applied sciences with multi-campus structure. Similar public national-university governance and polytechnic orientation.
• Gyeongsang National University: Korean national public university with strong agricultural and life-sciences heritage combined with engineering programs. Comparable polytechnic-style institutional origin and regional positioning.
• Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH): Korean national polytechnic-focused university emphasizing engineering, technology, and industry-aligned education. Comparable as a national public institution with polytechnic heritage and applied-research emphasis.
• Chungnam National University: South Korean national public university with engineering/polytechnic heritage and multi-campus operations. Directly comparable as a regional national research university serving Gyeonggi/Chungcheong-area students with similar disciplinary breadth.
• Hanbat National University: Korean national public university focused on engineering and technology education. Comparable peer as a similarly-sized national institution outside Seoul with applied-technology emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Hanyang University: Large private Korean research university with prominent engineering programs and Seoul/Ansan dual-campus model. Comparable as a broader incumbent with engineering emphasis and dual-campus operations.
• Korea Polytechnic University: Multi-campus Korean polytechnic institution with strong applied-technology and industry-cooperation focus. Comparable as a broader national polytechnic player with multi-campus delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@with_hknu
• Facebookfacebook.com/HankyungNationalUniv
• Instagraminstagram.com/hknu_ipsi

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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