What Hongik University does

Hongik University (홍익대학교) is a private, non-profit university headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operating four campuses (Seoul, Sejong, Daehakro, and Hwaseong). It delivers comprehensive higher-education programs across undergraduate colleges in engineering, arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, communication, and performing arts, alongside general and specialized graduate schools, international exchange programs, and lifelong-learning institutes (International Language Education, Art Lifelong Education, Sejong Lifelong Education). Its revenue is generated from four disclosed streams: tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate programs, government subsidies and ministry-funded research grants, externally funded research contracts, and a development fund (발전기금) sourced from alumni contributions.

The university's technology footprint is conventional and third-party rather than proprietary: campus IT services include Hongik WIFI, Eduroam, Siemens software access, and Microsoft Office 365 for students, with internal platforms ClassNet (student portal) and an electronic attendance system. Core research and applied units include the Industry-Academia Collaboration Center, a Shared Equipment Center, Makerland Sejong, the IPP Business Team (industry-professional-education collaboration), the Biohealth Innovation Convergence University Project, and the GCT Research Lab in the Game Department (recognized with an AWRIS APISI 2026 Award for game content copyright technology). Marketing and distribution operate through the official website (hongik.ac.kr), a News Center, 홍익SNS social channels, a photo gallery, education fairs, and admissions tracks covering regular, early, transfer, overseas-Korean, and international student intakes.

Hongik positions itself with the motto "Where Industry Meets Arts" (산업과 예술의 만남) and is internationally recognized for arts and design — ranked 48th globally in QS 2026 for Art & Design and 26-50th for Art History. Strategic posture is reflected in 2026 industry-academia partnerships (Noroo Paint + Westworld for Korean-made chroma key paint) and academic exchange with NYU School of Professional Studies on AI and e-sports design, alongside continuous student and alumni recognition at Cannes Lions, Red Dot, Clio, and Cannes Film Festival (La Semaine de la Critique).

Name

Hongik University

Legal name

Hongik University

Website

https://home.hongik.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hongik University is a private South Korean university operating four campuses (Seoul, Sejong, Daehakro, Hwaseong), delivering undergraduate, graduate, international, and lifelong-learning programs to domestic and international students, with globally top-50 recognition in Art & Design.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Arts and design programs
• Undergraduate education
• Graduate programs
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees
2. Government funding: Government subsidies for higher education, research programs, and innovation initiatives
3. Research grants and contracts: Funded research projects through Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and other government agencies
4. Development fund (발전기금): Alumni donations and contributions to university development

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hongik University is a comprehensive private university in South Korea that delivers higher education services across undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines including engineering, arts, design, business, education, communication, and performing arts. The institution operates four campuses (Seoul, Sejong, Daehakro, and Hwaseong) and supplements degree programs with research support, industry-academia collaboration, lifelong learning, startup incubation, and international exchange programs.

Product overview

Hongik University is a comprehensive private university in South Korea with multiple campuses (Seoul, Sejong, Daehakno, Hwaseong). The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across diverse disciplines including Engineering, Arts, Design, Business, Education, Communication, and Performing Arts. Its educational ecosystem includes specialized business units (IPP, Biohealth Innovation, Future Innovation Education), open education institutes for lifelong learning, research support infrastructure, and student services spanning career counseling, startup incubation, and counseling centers. The institution maintains extensive IT services including ClassNet student portal, electronic attendance systems, and software access (Siemens, Office 365). Hongik University is particularly renowned for its Art & Design programs, ranked 48th globally in QS World University Rankings 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (대학과정) Undergraduate degree programs across multiple colleges including Engineering, Arts, Business Administration, Education, Communication, and Performing Arts for domestic and international students.
• Graduate Programs (대학원과정) Graduate and postgraduate degree programs including general graduate school, professional graduate schools, and specialized graduate programs (including military officer training programs) for students pursuing advanced research and professional credentials.
• International Exchange Program (국제교류프로그램) Student exchange programs with international partner universities (including NYU School of Professional Studies) and dedicated international student admissions services for foreign degree-seeking students.
• Open Education (열린교육) Lifelong education programs including the International Language Education Institute, Art Lifelong Education Institute, and Sejong Lifelong Education Institute, providing language training, art continuing studies, and continuing education for adult learners.
• Research Support (연구지원) Research support services including research grants, industry-academia collaboration through the Industry-Academia Collaboration Center (산학협력단), and operation of research institutions for funded projects from government agencies including the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
• Startup & Employment Support (취·창업) Career development and startup support services including the startup festival, startup education center, and employment counseling for students and alumni.
• Central Library Services (중앙도서관) Main library services including book borrowing, digital resources, and thesis plagiarism checking, operating through the central library, law library, and moonjeong library.
• University Museum (박물관) University museum preserving and exhibiting historical artifacts and cultural heritage for educational and public access.
• Museum of Modern Art (현대미술관) Contemporary art museum showcasing modern and contemporary artworks as part of Hongik's arts education ecosystem.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• New York University (NYU) School of Professional StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Design Convergence Department collaborated with NYU's School of Professional Studies for international exchange workshop on AI and e-sports design, as part of university innovation support project.
• 노루페인트 (Noroo Paint)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Industry-academia collaboration for joint development of domestic chroma key paint. Noroo Paint, Westworld, and Hongik University spent 12 months developing and releasing Korean-made chroma key专用 paint.
• 웨스트월드 (Westworld)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Industry-academia collaboration for joint development of domestic chroma key paint. Noroo Paint, Westworld, and Hongik University spent 12 months developing and releasing Korean-made chroma key专用 paint.
• Korean Broadcasting·Media Engineering SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Student Jang Min-woo from Electronic and Electrical Engineering won Outstanding Award at the 2026 Summer Academic Conference organized by the society.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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