Hongik University
Hongik University is a private university in Mapo, Seoul, founded in 1946 and best known for its art and design colleges. Its nickname, Hongdae, is also the name of the neighbourhood around its campus.
About the university
Hongik was established in 1946, shortly after Korean independence. Its main campus has been in Seoul since 1955, and it also has a branch campus in Sejong City.
The short name Hongdae has become shorthand for the surrounding district. Fashion and textile design are taught within its art and design colleges.
Recognition
In December 2022 the department of textile art and fashion design held the first Hongik Fashion Week.
At a glance
Founded
1946
Location
Mapo, Seoul (branch campus in Sejong City)
Type
Private university
Local name
홍익대학교 (Hongik Daehakgyo)
Sources: Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org); Times Higher Education (timeshighereducation.com); Daum News, inaugural Hongik Fashion Week (2022) (v.daum.net). Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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