Handong Global University
Handong Global University (Korean: 한동대학교, Hanja: 韓東大學校) is a private, Christian, four-year university located in Pohang, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.
한동대학교 | |
| Motto | “Why Not Change the World?” |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1995 |
| President | Jang Soon-Heung |
Academic staff | 250 (2019.8) |
Administrative staff | 210 (2019.8) |
| Undergraduates | 3,956 (2019.8) |
| Postgraduates | 413 (2019.8) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Nickname | HGU |
| Mascot | Seagull |
| Website | www |
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Overview
• University System: ‘A’ Ranking (the highest) by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea (2015~)[1]
• Republic of Korea's First UNESCO-UNITWIN Host University
• United Nations Academic Impact Global Hub University (one of only ten in the world)
• Asia's First Institute for Global Education in support of United Nations Academic Impact (HGU / Ban Ki-moon)
• Asia’s First International Law School, leading Bar passage rate of 70.39% and 428 lawyers in the U.S. (2019)
• Republic of Korea’s First OECD internship MOU in Paris, France
• Student’s satisfaction: #1 ranking amongst private universities, #2 ranking amongst all universities in South Korea (2017)[2]
• International Education Quality Assurance System since 2015
• 15% of freshmen graduated high school abroad
• Global Campus: 60 countries represented (in 2019)
Unique Characteristic
— Admission with Undeclared Major and Department
• Students are admitted without making a choice in department or major, regardless of the previous academic affiliation.
• As they enter their sophomore year, students may freely choose the major they wish regardless of academic affiliation, grades, or number of students that choose one major.
• Students may change their major freely after making their selection at any semester.
— Double Major Program (Cross-selection of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences Major)
• Double Major Program is compulsory from the Sophomore Year
• Two majors can be chosen freely, without a limitation in the difference of departments.
— Practical English and Computer Education
• ESL (English as a Second Language) courses are taught by native English speaking professors. (Students are required to take 12 Credits of English Conversation and Composition classes).
• 24 Credits (out of 66 required for majors) are to be taken in English.
• Practical Computer courses (8 Credits) are to be taken
— Team Program
• One professor and up to 35 students from different departments and ages form a team.
• Forms a bond between professors and students through Work Duties, and Team Meetings every Wednesday.
• Team Program is a part of a regular course called Community Leadership with 0.5 Credits.
— Unsupervised Exams (Honor Code)
— Christian Courses
Academics
-Average 40% of Courses are offered in English.
-Global Management, US and International Law, Information Technology and Global Convergence Studies are offered in 100% English Curriculum.
| Undergraduate |
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| Global Leadership School |
| School of International Studies, Languages and Literature
International Area Studies / English |
| School of Management and Economics
Global Management (100% Eng) / Management / Economics |
| School of Law
US & International Law (100% Eng) / Korean Law |
| School of Communication Arts
Performance and Film Arts / Media Information Communication |
| School of Counseling Psychology and Social Welfare
Counseling Psychology / Social Welfare |
| School of Spatial Environment System Engineering
Construction Engineering / Urban Environmental Engineering |
| School of Contents Convergence Design
Visual Communication Design / Product Design |
| School of Life Science
Life Sciences |
| School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Information Technology (100% Eng) / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Advanced Computer Science / Advanced Electrical Engineering *ABEEK (Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea) Program is ongoing, with School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering meeting the global standard in operation of this program. |
| School of Mechanical and Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering / Control System Engineering / Mechatronics / Advanced Mechatronics |
| School of Global Entrepreneurship and Information, Communication Technology
Global Entrepreneurship / ICT Entrepreneurship / ICT Convergence |
| School of Creative Convergence Education
Global Convergence Studies (100% Eng) / Student-Designed Convergence Studies / Global Korean studies / Mathematical Statistics / Holistic Global Citizenship Program / Global Problem Solver Program |
| Graduate |
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| General Graduate School
Management and Economics / Mechanical and Control System Engineering / Information Technology / Spatial Design and Engineering / Life Science / Culture and Media Design / Advanced Green Energy and Environment / |
| Graduate School of Global Management and Leadership |
| Graduate School of Education |
| Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation |
| Graduate School of Counselling Psychology |
| Graduate School of Global Development and Entrepreneurship |
| Handong International Law School (100% English) |
History and Government Project
| History and Government Project | |
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| 1995 | - Inauguration of the First President of Handong Global University, Kim Young-Gil, PhD.
- Founding Year and First Handong Global University Matriculation Ceremony - Admissions with Undeclared Majors and Department Policy Implemented |
| 1996~2000 | - Selected as ‘Outstanding University on Education Reform’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (3 Consecutive Years, 1996~)
- First Graduation Ceremony (76 Graduates, 1999) - Handong Graduate School Founded (2000) - First Handong Graduate School Matriculation Ceremony (2000) |
| 2001~2005 | - Change in University’s English Name (Handong University → Handong Global University, 2001)
- Selected as ‘Outstanding University on Education Reform’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (2001) - Handong International Law School Founded (2002) - Selected as ‘Outstanding University in Development Project of Universities in Provinces’ supervised by the Ministry of Education for two consecutive years (2002~2003) - Global English Education Center (GLEC) Founded (2003) |
| 2006~2010 | - Selected for the ‘Innovation Competency Enhancement Project of Universities in Provinces (Large)’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (2006)
- Selected for the ‘Science and Engineering Convergence Education Research Center Support Project’ Supervised by the Ministry of Science and Technology (2006) - Selected as a Host University for UNESCO-UNITWIN (2007) - Selected for the ‘Korea-UNDP National Project’ supervised by the UNDP (United Nations Development (2007) Program) / Ministry of Science and Technology (2007) - Selected for the ‘Engineering Education Innovation Center Support Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Energy (2007) - Selected for the ‘2008 Admission Officer Support Project’ (2008) - Signing of ‘Internship Agreement’ between OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and Handong Global University (2008) - Became a Founding Member of UN Academic Impact (UNAI) (2009) - Declaration of Handong Mid/Long-Term Development Plan: ‘Vision 2020’ (2009) - Selected for ‘2010 Advancement of College Education Project (ACE Project)’ supervised by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (2010) |
| 2011~2015 | - Selected as the Institution for UNAI Global HUB (2011)
- Establishment of Graduate School Curriculum for Doctorate Degree and Joint Curriculum for Masters and Doctorate Degree (2011) - Selected for ‘Engineering Education Innovation Center Support Project (Phase 2)’ implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology / Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology’ (2012) - Selected for 4 consecutive years (2009~2012) as a Leading School in ‘Admission Officer Support Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology / Korean Council for University Education (2012) - HGU-KT lay foundations for NFC Smart Campus (2012) - Selected for ‘Admission Officer Competency Enhancement Support Project’ (Cooperative-Oriented University) supervised by the Ministry of Education / Korean Council for University Education (2013) - Selected for 6 consecutive years (2008~2013) as ‘Outstanding Individual Development University Education Competency Enhancement Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (2013) - Inauguration of the Fifth President of Handong Global University, Chang Soon-Heung, Ph.D. (2014) - Designated for 2 Projects in ‘University Specialization Projects’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / National Research Foundation of Korea (2014) - Hosted 2014 UN Academic Impact (UNAI) Samoa Forum [Fiji] (2014) - 20th HGU Anniversary Ceremony (2015) - Ranked in ‘Highest Category (Rank A)’, an assessment by the Ministry of Education for 2015 University Structural Reform (2015) - Received the POSCO Cheongam Education Award (2015) - Selected for ‘Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC) Development Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (2015) - Selected for ‘Advancement of College Education (ACE+) Development Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education (2015) - Winner of ‘Republic of Korea Character Education Award’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / Ministry of Gender Equality and Family / Korea JoongAng Daily (2015) - Winner of ‘The Fourth Annual Republic of Korea Education Donation Award’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (2015) |
| 2016 | - Joint Hosted the 66th UN NGO Conference (GyeongJu, first to host in Asia)
- Selected for ‘Program for Industrial Needs – Matched Education (PRIME) Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education - Selected for ‘Women in Engineering Undergraduate Leading Program (WE-UP) Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / National Research Foundation of Korea - Selected for ‘University Creation Employment Center Operating University’ supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Labor |
| 2017 | - Completion Service and Name Dedication Ceremony of the Ha Yong Jo Hall (Happiness Hall and Welfare Building)
- Selected for ‘Software (SW) Oriented University Support Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning - Selected for ‘Korea-Massive Open Online Course (K-MOOC) Support Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / National Institute for Lifelong Education - Selected for ‘Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC) Development Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education |
| 2018 | - Selected as ‘Autonomous Enhancement University’ in the Assessment for Fundamental Competency of Universities supervised by the Ministry of Education / Korean Educational Development Institute
- Selected for 5 consecutive years (2014~2018) as an Operating Institute for ‘Regional Center for Gyeongsang Province Education Donation’ - Selected for 5 consecutive years (2014~2018) for ‘Contributing University in Normalization of High School Education Support Project’ supervised by the Ministry of Education - Winner of ‘The 7th Annual Republic of Korea Education Donation Award’ supervised by the Ministry of Education / The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (Awarded in 2015 and 2018) - Recipient of ‘Outstanding Counseling Institution Award (Program Field)’ by CCUS |
| 2019 | - Ministry of Unification, selected as "Unification Education Leading College Project in 2019”
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy / Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology supports, Selected for ‘Laser, Optical Fusion Expert Fostering Business’ - Ministry of Education, Selected as 'Projects to Support Universities Contributing to Normalization of High School Education' for 6 consecutive years (2014~2019) - Signing of MOU between HGU – U.S. KOTRA Silicon Valley Trading Hall - Completion of Cornerstone Hall - Opening of UNAI Ban Ki-moon Institute for Global Education - Selected for Korean Massive Open Online Course (K-MOOC) Support Program for 3 years in a row, selected by Ministry of Education and National Institute for Lifelong Education (2017-2019) - Signing of an agreement between HGU – Korean World Mission Foundation to co-host 2020 Korean World Mission Conference |
International Programs and Collaborations
•Cooperation with UNESCO
– UNESCO UNITWIN Supervising University (Republic of Korea’s First)
– UNESCO, Handong Global University UNITWIN Program (Republic of Korea’s First)
•Cooperation with the UN
– UN Academic Impact Participation
– UNAI Global Hub Institution Selection[3]
– UN Depository Library Designation : HGU has been designated as a UN depositary library and students can now access documents, treaties, and publications from UN agencies online. Freely accessing and studying these materials, Handong students are becoming more global citizens. UN Department of Public Information NGO Institution Registration UNDPI promotes peace and development of mankind by informing the world of the UN’s ideals and activities and cooperating with various stakeholders. As Korea’s first NGO registered institution, HGU actively promotes major UN issues and addresses joint challenges such as human trafficking and sustainable energy.
– UNAI ASPIRE KOREA : UNAI ASPIRE, short for Action by Students to Promote Innovation and Reform through Education, is a voluntary international student community that started in 2011 to change the world through education. ASPIRE continues its activities around the world including Korea and the USA. In Korea, HGU has branches in ten universities, engaging in practical activities to realize the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and spreading the sense of global citizenship.
– Opening of Ban Ki-Moon Institute for Global Education (Asia’s First) : The IGE, a global executive body specializing in civil education, will conduct joint research tasks with more than 1,200 UNAI member universities and institutions to study and educate them on innovative and practical solutions to achieve the ten UNAI principles. The IGE will run a 'Global Convergence Education' program to achieve the UN SDGs, including a variety of international issues and leadership/character education.
•Cooperation with the OECD
– Signing of the Internship Agreement with the OECD (Republic of Korea’s First) : Handong Global University is the first Korean University to send student interns to the OECD headquarters in Paris, France. The OECD Intern Program is an official agreement with the OECD that provides students with an opportunity to intern at the OECD headquarters. Interns can work in multi-cultural working environments with teams of highly qualified professionals from various departments, such as Information Technology and Network Services (ITN), within the OECD.
•Cooperation with Handong Entrepreneurship Global Centers
– Cooperation with Handong Entrepreneurship Glocal Center (HEGC) HGU operates the HEGC to ensure a continued maintenance and activation of the Global Entrepreneurship Training (GET) program. Through the HEGC, we educate entrepreneurship in developing countries, helping them to run their own programs. HGU has opened three HEGCs: Nairobi Center, Kenya (2010); Accra Center, Ghana (2013); University of San Pablo Center, Peru (2018)
•Cooperation with UNITWIN Developing Country Universities
– Currently, HGU, designated as Korea's first UNITWIN University in 2007, has formed a network with 62 universities and 16 institutions from 30 countries to engage in diverse exchanges such as educating ODA programs and holding consultative meetings. HGU implements strategies for sustainable development and capacity enhancement in developing countries. Every year, around 50 professors and experts and 150 students participate to enhance the capabilities of developing countries.
•Cooperation with KOICA
– KOICA-HGU long-term master’s degree course: HGU has been selected as a KOICA-consigned training institute, providing master's degree curriculums for public officials in developing countries. HGU provides courses on entrepreneurship training, electronics, and ICT convergence technologies to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution, nurturing a workforce in developing countries with the capacity for social innovation.
•International Offices
- HGU center - Global America Business Institute in Washington D.C., USA
- HGU center - INNObjects, Silicon Valley, USA
- HGU center - Hebrew University, Israel
- Entrepreneurship Global Center in Kenya, Ghana, and Peru
- LeTourneau University local center in HGU
- King Sejong Institute Upland (Korean Language Institution by Korean government) in Taylor University, USA
•International Alliances
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), USA
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)
- International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE)
•International Exchange Program
Partnership for exchange program with 237 universities, 63 countries (2020)
•Handong Leadership School (HLS)
One week of summer school for middle and high school students around the world. Participants will be able to attend various lectures by Handong Global University's professors, participate in a variety of cultural experiences, and get a glimpse of the unique campus life.
Honorary Doctorates of HGU
- Dr. Eung-Bok Chang — Doctor
- Abadula Gemeda Dago — Speaker, National Assembly of Ethiopia
- Billy Jang Hwan Kim — Former President of Baptist World Alliance and Far East Broadcasting Company Korea
- Dr. J. Bradley Creed — the fifth president of Campbell University in the USA.
- Ban Ki-moon — the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Juan Antonio Samaranch junior — vice-president of International Olympic Committee (IOC)
References
- "Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea". Korea Economy. 2 September 2015.
- "Higher Education in Korea". 대학정보공시, 중앙일보 (Joongang Newspaper). 21 July 2017.
- "UNAI Global Hub Institutions".
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