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Hanyang University is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is in Seoul, and the second one, the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan, or ERICA campus, is located in Ansan. Hanyang (한양漢陽) derives from the former name of the capital Seoul which was used during the Chosun Dynasty. Its motto and educational philosophy is Love in Deed and Truth. The University established the nation's first engineering institute (DongA Engineering Institute) in 1939, which became the founding facility of Hanyang University. It also established the first school of architecture and civil engineering in Korea. Hanyang University has an alumni network of 300,000 that is not limited to engineering and other fields. In 2015, Hanyang was ranked 1st for the number of CEO alumni of venture companies. In 2017, QS ranked Hanyang University 155th in '2017 QS World University Rankings'. The University enrolls over 3,000 international students each year, and more than 3,000 students study abroad annually. HYU counts the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Cambridge, and Tsinghua University among its 777 partner universities in 76 countries. Hanyang will build on our legacy as a significant driving force behind South Korea's miraculous development. Driving our successes beyond national borders, we aim to fulfill our centennial goal of being among the most impactful research universities in the world. Hanyang University opened as an aspiring engineering institute in 1939 with the founding principles: "Application of Knowledge" and "Love in Deed." Based on this tradition of pursuing innovation and service to society, Hanyang has secured its position as one of the nation's top-ranking institutions. From its earliest days, Hanyang has been committed to preparing graduates to be influential leaders in their communities. We take great pride in our community of alumni who have helped us earn our reputation as "the Engine of Korea." As South Korea was rebuilding the entire nation from the ashes of war, our graduates have since been highly instrumental in laying the foundations to shape Korea to be the prosperous, modern nation today. Such unparalleled transformation was the outcome of harnessing our collective knowledge and compassion as a country. I witness this miraculous development that South Koreans have achieved together during my lifetime, and I am elated to see more results of the collective synergies that like-minded people around the world can achieve together. We plan to extend the scope of our education, research, community involvement, and partnerships to every corner of the world. To strengthen our capacity to contribute to the world, the pursuit of excellence and creative inquiry are at the heart of all that we do. So whether you are a potential student, a parent, a donor, or a member of the community, I invite you to consider what contributions you can make with Hanyang. Join us on our journey to make a difference in our world. With the establishment of Hanyang University in 1939, the University set its goal as the advancement of Korea, following the turbulent period which the country had just experienced. Founded during the Japanese occupation (1910-1945), the University represented the Korean people's strong desire to control their educational institutions. Since then, Hanyang has succeeded in developing into a top-ranking university in the nation, continuing to make significant contributions to Korea's growth and development. Hanyang has also broadened its goals to include the advancement of Asia and the world. During Korea's rise from its status as a relatively poor and underdeveloped nation to a highly industrialized modern society, the need for well-informed and competent leaders for various industries and businesses has increased. Accordingly, one of Hanyang's primary goals has been to produce highly-educated and professionally-trained individuals who can meet this rapidly growing and developing the country's needs. Besides, Hanyang's educational objectives are more than pragmatic. The University also strives to encourage students to become responsible and well-rounded citizens with an awareness of their cultural heritage through various required courses ranging from history to civil services. View full university