Hongik University | Philosophy of Education

弘益人間Pro Hominium
Beneficio
産學一體Industry-Academia
Cooperation

Educational Goals

The educational goal of Hongik University is to forge the strongest possible link between academia and industry to provide service for the benefit of all humankind. The name "Hongik", translated into English, literally means "service to mankind.“

Core Values

Intellectual Independence

We prepare our students for varied careers, and they are first encouraged to foster independent thinking, free from the influence of others. Intellectual independence is thus our first educational objective.

Cooperative Spirit

Our second objective is the development of students' cooperative spirit. Hongik University strives to guide students to live in a community where human interaction is essential. This spirit of cooperation, our second objective, will lead our students to work together for the betterment of humankind.

Creative Professional

Our third academic objective is the development of students' creativity. Creativity is vital in seeking individual happiness during one's lifetime, and it is this creative ability that we want our students to have.