

Honam University
Gwangju, South Korea
- 1978
- Founded
- Not listed
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- International Students
- 40
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About Honam University
Honam University (호남대학교 / HNU) is a prestigious private comprehensive university located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. Founded in December 1978 by Dr. Park Ki-in under the educational philosophy of 'Self-reliance, Intellect, and Service' (자주·지성·봉사), Honam has evolved into one of Southwest Korea's foremost innovation powerhouses. Designated as the National AI Convergence Specialization University by the Ministry of Education, Honam established state-of-the-art AI education infrastructure accessible to all undergraduate majors, from AI Computer Engineering and Autonomous Vehicle Mobility to AI-driven Arts, Health Sciences, and Humanities. Honam made national higher education history by establishing South Korea's first 4-year undergraduate Department of eSports Industry, complete with a broadcast-grade arena, while hosting regionally and nationally acclaimed programs in Food Service & Culinary Arts (K-Food), Bakery & Dessert, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Hotel Management, and Sports Science. Consolidating its entire academic operations onto the expansive, scenic Gwangsan Main Campus situated along the foothills of Mount Eodeung, Honam offers world-class living-learning facilities including IT Square, central libraries, and contemporary international student dormitories.
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Gwangju, South Korea
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