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Hannam University

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Hannam University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Hannam University is a university in South Korea, based in Daejeon. It suits an applicant who wants a university in the country’s higher-education system and will check the website for the current programme offer and admission details.

  2. What you can study

    The programme catalogue is still being compiled. The university’s published identity is that of Hannam University in Daejeon, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed here, so confirm the available courses on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any language requirement on the website. The university website is http://www.hannam.ac.kr/.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Daejeon will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current local costs before deciding.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it directly with the university before applying. Also check visa steps, document authentication, accommodation options, and whether the course you want is open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    South Korea has 245 universities in total, so Hannam University is one option in a large national system rather than a small one-off choice. Its main identifiable feature is that it is a university in Daejeon; beyond that, the programme mix, fees, and admission terms need to be checked directly with the institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hannam University

Where is Hannam University located?

It is in Daejeon, South Korea.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.hannam.ac.kr/

Is Hannam University public or private?

The information available here is inconsistent: it is labelled public in one place and described as a private Christian university in another. Confirm its current status on the official website.

How many universities are there in South Korea?

There are 245 universities in South Korea.

Overview

Hannam University (Korean: 한남대학교) is a private Christian university in Daejeon, South Korea. It was founded in 1956 as Daejeon University by American missionaries from the Presbyterian Church (USA). The American missionary and Korean independence activist William Alderman Linton was named the university's first president in 1959. It was renamed Soongjeon University in 1971 and received its current name in 1982.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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