Handong Global University
What you can study.
Founded in 1995, Handong is a private university in Pohang built on one idea — we learn to give, learn to engage. It pairs rigorous academics with a 100% English-degree track and a famously close-knit, values-driven community.
- WURI #12 in the World & "Most Innovative" (2025)
- The Korea Times — #7 in Korea for int'l student support
- Retention rate #1 nationwide (116.2%)
- Drop-out rate just 2.9% (national avg 6.6%)
- Asia's first Ban Ki-moon Institute for Global Education (UN Academic Impact)
- Korea's first American Law School — graduates sit the U.S. Bar
- One of ten UNAI Global Hubs; UNESCO-UNITWIN host; OECD partner
Students from 60 countries — Asia 62%, North America 13%, Africa 11%, Europe 10%, South America 4%.
Korean Language Program
University-affiliated intensive Korean for academic and career preparation. Aim for TOPIK Level 3+ before transitioning into a degree.
- Visa — D-4-1 · university language institute
- Campus immersion & cultural activities
- TOPIK-oriented curriculum
- Direct pathway into the degree track
Degree — 100% English track
A full degree taught entirely in English — no Korean required to start. 32 majors, undeclared admission, and a mandatory double major — or design your own through Global Convergence Studies.
Work while studying, then move to the D-10 job-seeking visa after graduation. Global Rotation Program across 12 countries; exchange with 300+ partners in 70+ countries.
Live on a Korean campus — language, culture & career. Three weeks in Pohang plus a 3-day Seoul tour, with a POSCO & POSTECH industry visit and weekend excursions to Gyeongju, Daegu & Busan.
- Location
- Pohang & Seoul
- Dates
- Jan 4 – 27, 2027
- Duration
- 3 weeks + 3-day Seoul
- Audience
- University students (early 20s)
Full program, schedule, inclusions & excursions — on the detail page.
See details →Language → Degree → Job-seeking → Employment. A clear, legal route from study to a career in Korea.
Language Study
University language institute · aim TOPIK 3+
Degree Program
1–4 yr degree · work while studying
Job-Seeking
Up to 1 year after graduation
Employment
Skilled, renewable · path to residency