Hongik University
Seoul, South Korea
- 1946
- Founded
- Not listed
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- 40
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About Hongik University
Hongik University (홍익대학교) is a prestigious private research university located in Seoul and Sejong, South Korea. Founded in 1946, the university is rooted in the Korean national founding philosophy of Hongik Ingan ('to broadly benefit humanity') and operates under the historic motto 'Where Industry Meets Art' (산업과 예술의 만남). Hongik holds an undisputed, legendary reputation across East Asia as South Korea’s preeminent academy for fine arts, industrial and visual communication design, and architecture. Its main campus anchors the vibrant, youth-driven cultural and entertainment district of Hongdae (named directly after the university), making it a global epicenter for independent arts, music, fashion, and commercial design alongside strong programs in engineering, software, law, and business. Hongik distributes its academic profile across specialized campuses: the flagship Seoul Campus (anchored by the monumental Hongmungwan entrance gateway spanning Wausan-ro, cutting-edge art studios, digital fabrication workshops, and the Hongik Museum of Art [HOMA]), the Sejong Campus (an expansive science, design convergence, game graphics, and smart mobility center in the planned administrative capital region), and the Daehak-ro Campus in central Seoul (hosting the prestigious International Design School for Advanced Studies [IDAS], the Graduate School of Performing Arts, and the Hongik Art Center).
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Seoul, South Korea
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