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HANYANG UNIVERSITY
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT 2026
2026 HYU 지속가능경영보고서

ABOUT
THIS REPORT
This document is the sixth Hanyang University
Sustainability Management Report (HUSMR), which
was created to serve as a guideline for the university’s
continued efforts to develop under its vision of
“Becoming the Best University for a Better World”.
All significant accomplishments of Hanyang University
(HYU) during the past year are highlighted in this
report including those from university members who
have actively and have positively contributed to the
development of the local community. These individuals
are recognized for their efforts for “making a better
world” using as inspiration, HYU’s founding philosophy
of “Love in Deed and Truth”.
Hanyang University will continue its commitment
to instilling in its students the practice love through
education. HYU aims to further combine knowledge
with training to consistently produce next generation
leaders and giants of industry. The goal is for graduates
to feel duty-bound to actively participate in the
progress of the nation, the international community,
and global society by extension.

▶ Report Characteristics
The 2026 HUSMR was developed through the collection of opinions from
various internal and external stakeholders. The result is the reaffirmation
of the three core values that are emphasized in the 2030 Mid-to-Long-Term
Development Plan: Student Value Creation, Social Value Creation, and
University Value Creation.
▶ Reporting Standards
The 2026 HUSMR was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) Standards (Core Option) and modifications to more clearly
reflect the current university context. This is due to the GRI framework
being primarily designed for corporate environments. The 2026 HUSMR
also references the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United
Nations to establish its reporting framework.
▶ Reporting Period and Scope
The 2026 HUSMR was developed through the collection of opinions from
various internal and external stakeholders. The result is the reaffirmation
of the three core values that are emphasized in the 2030 Mid-to-Long-Term
Development Plan: Student Value Creation, Social Value Creation, and
University Value Creation.
▶ Additional Information
The 2026 HUSMR was prepared by the Planning and Evaluation Team of
Hanyang University. All related materials, including the original report, are
available for download and viewing on the university’s official website.
▶ Contact for Feedback
For any feedback regarding this report, please contact the Planning and
Evaluation Team by email at eunouo@hanyang.ac.kr or by phone at +82-2-
2220-0184.

07 President’s Message
1. About
Hanyang
09 Introduction, History,
Organization,
Governance,
Colleges and Graduate
Schools, Symbols
2. Sustainability
Management
Policy
16 2030 Mid- to
Long-Term
Development Plans
• Student Value-Centered Education
• Social Value Creation Research
• University Value Realization Management
3. Contributions
to the SDGs
21 SDG 1
No Poverty
• Equal Admission Opportunities
• Financial Support for Low-income Students
• Housing Support for Out-of-town Residents
or Low-income Students
• Legal Support for Low-income Families and Underserved
Groups
• Scholarships for Students from Low-income Countries
• Tailored Academic and Daily-Life Support
for Students from Low-income Countries
25 SDG 2
Zero Hunger
• Food Choices of Healthy and Affordable Meals
• Affordable Breakfasts for Budget-conscious Students
• Labor Support Partnership with Local Agricultural
Cooperatives for Community Farmers
• Free Beverages and Refreshments for Staff
29 SDG 3
Good Health and
Well-being
• Diverse Psychological Support Programs for Well-Being
• Smoke-free Campus Policy
• Comprehensive Community Health and Well-Being
Programs
32 SDG 4
Quality Education
• IC-PBL: Developing Practical Problem-Solving Competencies
• QBL: Building Competencies Through Active Inquiry
• Government-Backed Youth STEM Education
• Expanding Educational Access Through Community Science
Experience Programs
• Lifelong Learning via K-MOOC and HY-MOOC
37 SDG 5
Gender Equality
• Childcare Facilities for Students and Staff
• Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Support Policies for
Work-Life Balance
• On-campus Workplace Daycare Supporting Work and Study
Continuity
• Inclusive Gender Equality and LGBTQ+ Rights
• Gender Equality Education and Anti-Violence Support for a
Discrimination-free Campus
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3. Contributions
to the SDGs
40 SDG 6
Clean Water and
Sanitation
• Safe Drinking Water and Single-Use Reduction
• Safe Management of Hazardous and Laboratory Waste for
Water Protection
• Water Use Monitoring and Conservation
• Greywater Reuse and Efficiency Incentives
• Raising Water Resource Awareness and Providing Technical
Support for the Local Community
44 SDG 7
Affordable Energy
and Clean Energy
• Carbon Neutrality Policy Implementation
• Energy Use Monitoring and Reduction
• Energy Efficiency Projects for Lower Power Consumption
• On-campus Renewable Energy Installations
• Community Engagement for Energy-Saving Awareness
47 SDG 8
Decent Work and
Economic Growth
• Labor Rights Protection: Equal Pay and Minimum Wage for
All
• Recognition of Labor Unions and Workers’ Rights
• Equal Hiring Opportunities for All
51 SDG 9
Industry, Innovation,
and Infrastructure
• Work-Integrated Learning and Entrepreneurship Education
• Startup Support with Local Partners
• Global University–Industry-Research Innovation Cluster
54 SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
• Campus Diversity and Equality Support
• Learning Support for Students with Disabilities
• Inclusive Work Environment for Individuals with Disabilities
• University Policies for Reducing Campus Inequality
• Institutional Support and the Center for Students with
Disabilities
• Accessibility and Housing Support for Students with
Disabilities
59 SDG 11
Sustainable Cities
and Communities
• Affordable Student Housing Through Community
Partnerships
• Public Access to Campus Heritage, Facilities, and Green
Spaces
• Enhancing Local Culture Through Choir, Theater, and
Orchestra
• Improving Sustainable Commuting and Transportation
Access
63 SDG 12
Responsible
Consumption and
Production
• Plastic and Single-Use Reduction Policy
• Reducing Single-Use Items with Tumbler Washing Stations
• Waste Reduction and Recycling Operations
• Campus Environmental Clubs
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3. Contributions
to the SDGs
66 SDG 13
Climate Action
• Clean Energy Practices for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Institutional System for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Sustainable Investment for Renewable Energy Infrastructure
and Global Partnerships
68 SDG 14
Life Below Water
• Safe Wastewater Treatment System for Water Pollution
Prevention
• Watershed-based Strategy for Aquatic Biodiversity
Conservation
• Community Partnerships for Shared Aquatic Ecosystems
70 SDG 15
Life on Land
• Waste Reduction and Safe Management
• Sustainable Building Standards and Green Building
Certifications
• Carbon-Neutral Building Development
• Promoting Forest Conservation Dialog Through
International Forums
74 SDG 16
Peace, Justice, and
Strong Institutions
• Educating Lawyers for Justice and the Public Interest
• Ethical Code and Transparency to Prevent Corruption and
Bribery
• Reporting and Suggestion Channels for Communication and
Integrity
• Public Disclosure of University Financial Information for
Social Justice
79 SDG 17
Partnerships for the
Goals
• SSIR Korea: Publishing Social Innovation Theory and
Practice
• Institutionalizing SDGs in University Governance
• ESG Talent Development for Sustainability Management
• Leading Carbon Neutrality and Circular Transition Through
Education
• Training Experts to Link Social Innovation and ESG
• Policy Expert Training with Government and Private
Partners
• Campus-Community Collaboration Events for the SDGs
• Global Partnerships for Social Value Creation
4. Appendix 86 Index by Core Value
Student Value
University Value
Social Value
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Hanyang aims to be
“The Best University for a Better World”
through sustainable management.
President’s
Message

One Hundred Years of Hanyang: Looking Forward and Beyond
Hanyang University was founded in 1939 during a turbulent period in the nation’s history. Decades
later, Hanyang has transformed into one of Korea’s leading, comprehensive universities, actively
engaged in global-level education and research, and boasts the nation’s largest international student
population. Meanwhile, the university also focuses its efforts on various types of social involvement
and contributions, following its founding philosophy of “Love in Deed and Truth.” Student growth has
been our top priority. As Hanyang moves closer to our centennial anniversary in 2039, the university
will remain committed to pursuing innovation through more collaboration with industries, local
communities, and global partners.
Furthermore, Hanyang is dedicated to providing practical education and professional training to all our
students and we have been working closely with both the public and private sectors to innovate and
address real-world challenges. While promoting student-centered educational innovation, the university
has been expanding various kinds of support so that our students can comfortably and better focus on
their studies without distracting concerns relating to finances, housing, physical and mental health, and
issues pertaining to gender equality on campus.
In addition, Hanyang is constantly seeking to fortify its growing reputation as a higher education
institution known for industry-academia cooperation, technology commercialization, and its expanding
startup and innovation ecosystem. At the same time, Hanyang is continuing to find ways to more
efficiently operate a sustainable campus in our consumption of energy, water, and resource use. We are
also aiming to achieve greater levels of carbon neutrality and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems. We are proud to announce that our efforts are built upon an equitable and transparent
university governance system and on broad partnerships with the local community, related industries,
and the international community.
As a result of these endeavors, Hanyang has recently gained the ranking of 6th globally and 1st
domestically in the 2026 THE Sustainability Impact Ratings, which measures university contributions
to the UN SDGs. Moreover, Hanyang also ranks 9th globally in the SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), which are
indicative of the university’s level of global competitiveness. This recognition is the fruition of many
years of persistence and dedication on HYU’s part.
Moving forward, Hanyang will strive to promote education beyond boundaries, impactful global
research, and transparent and effective management, particularly on both our campuses, as we
strengthen industry-academia collaboration, ESG management, and our impact on interaction with the
environment.
With best wishes,
Ki-jeong Lee
President Hanyang University

About
Hanyang
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Governance 12
Symbols 14

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About HYU01
◎ Introduction
Hanyang University is a private, comprehensive university locat-
ed in Seongdong-gu/district in Seoul, South Korea. The univer-
sity has its origins in Dong-A Engineering Institute, Korea’s first
private engineering college, which was established in 1939. The
aim was and continues to be the provision of practical and tech-
nical education. This was especially necessary during the turbu-
lent time of the nation’s occupation which is when Hanyang’s
predecessor first opened its doors. Its founder, Dr. Lyun-joon
Kim (whose pen name was “Paiknam”) was a businessman, an
educator, a patriot, a visionary, and a composer best known for works including
“I Will Live in the Green Hills” (Cheongsane Sallira) and “The Death of a Poet”.
History
After Korea’s liberation in 1945, Dong-A Engineering Institute was renamed Konkuk Technical School.
Later, in 1948, the school was reorganized as a four-year institution and assumed the name Hanyang
College of Engineering. Then, in 1959, the college was elevated to the status of a comprehensive
university and officially renamed Hanyang University. In the meantime, in September 1953,
the university relocated to its current site in Haengdang-dong/neighborhood of Seongdong-gu/
district in Seoul and construction of new facilities commenced. In January 1979, Hanyang received
government approval to establish a second campus in Ansan City of Gyeonggi-do/province, which
opened in March of 1980 under the name Banwol Campus. The campus was renamed the Ansan
Campus in March of 1987. Over the years, Hanyang University has gained increased national
recognition as a leader in higher education innovation. For instance, in 1994, Hanyang was the first
university in Korea to establish a Volunteer Corps, normalizing community service. Later in 2004,
Hanyang launched the Industry-University Cooperation Foundation to strengthen partnerships with
related industries. Then in December of 2009, the Ansan Campus was renamed the ERICA, which is
an acronym for Education, Research, Industry Cluster at Ansan, to reflect its focus on specialization.
Most recently in July of 2023, Hanyang became the first university in Korea to establish a Presidential
Office of Global Social Innovation, dedicated to advancing global social innovation and contributing
to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Organization
The Hanyang University Seoul Campus is comprised of 16 colleges including: the College of
Engineering, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Humanities, College of Social
Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Policy Science, College of Economics & Finance,
College of Business, College of Education, College of Human Ecology, College of Music, College
of Performing Arts & Sport, College of International Studies, College of Technology Innovation,
and Hanyang YK Intercollege. Meanwhile, the ERICA Campus consists of 10 colleges including the
College of Engineering Sciences, College of Computing, College of Pharmacy, College of Advanced
Technology & Convergence, College of Languages & Cultures, College of Communication, College of
Business & Economics, College of Design, College of Sport & Arts, and LIONS College of Liberal Arts.
In addition, Hanyang operates 1 main graduate school along with 6 professional graduate schools
and 12 specialized graduate schools. The university also hosts approximately 110 affiliated and
attached research institutes including the Institute of Nano Science and Technology and the Chung
Mong-Koo Automotive Research Center. The Hanyang University Medical Center (HYUMC), which
opened its doors in 1972 as the affiliated hospital of the College of Medicine, now operates the
Hanyang University Seoul Hospital, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University Hospital
for Rheumatic Diseases, Hanyang University International Hospital, and Hanyang University Cancer
Hospital.
Seoul Campus (04763) 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea
ERICA Campus (15588) 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

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◎ Governance
University Headquarters

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Colleges and Graduate Schools

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◎ Symbols
Forsythia
Flower
Lion
Mascot
The emblem of Hanyang University contains various symbols. White
symbolizes purity and humility, while dark blue represents clarity
and hope. The circular design represents continuity while the letter-
ing at the top half and forsythia on the bottom half are positioned
to represent harmony and balance. The Korean writing or Hangul of
the university’s name are shown in two syllables, the first part is-한
or Han and can be interpreted as “greatness” and “excellence” while
양 or Yang completes the university’s name. The name Hanyang was
one of the precursors to the nation’s capital city which is currently
“Seoul”. The inscription of “1939” indicates when Hanyang was ini-
tially established and serves as a reminder of the university’s hum-
ble beginnings.
Finally, the inclusion of the forsythia below the university’s name
can be interpreted as being at the “foundation” of Hanyang, as
the flower symbolizes resilience and vitality, because the forsythia
blooms with strength even in harsh conditions. This sentiment is a
reflection of Hanyang’s perseverance against countless challenges
to currently enjoy both domestic and international recognition.
Logo

Sustainability
Management
Policy
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2030 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plans 17
• Student Value-Centered Education 18
• Social Value Creation Research 18
• University Value Realization Management 19

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HYU has mid- to long-term development plans which aim for Hanyang to become global-
ly recognized as a 21st century leading university in the knowledge-based international
community. In 1994, Hanyang was the first university in the nation to announce its offi-
cial long-term development plans and since then follow-up plans and related activities
have been released every decade. Following the HY Dream 2010 plan of 2001, the HYU
Project 2010 was launched in 2004 with the goal of the university becoming globally
recognized. With the announcement of the New Hanyang 2020 plan in 2009 and the Ha-
nyang Vision 2030 plan in 2021, HYU is continually working toward achieving its visions
for long-term development.
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2030 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plans - HANYANG VISION 2030:
3 Values from SDG-Based University Operating Principles
HANYANG VISION 2030 consists of 1 vision, 3 missions, and 9 strategies. This third plan was created
through stakeholder group meetings, input from members, and reflection on the past two mid- to
long-term development plans. The plan is called “The Best for a Better World” and the goal is for
the university to be recognized globally for successfully creating Sustainable Values. This is to be
achieved through education and research based on Student Value-oriented Education, Social Value
Creation Research, and University Value Realization Management.
The core keywords of “HANYANG VISION 2030” are Student Value, Social Value, and University Val-
ue. At the heart of this vision lies Hanyang’s commitment to connect values across the educational
lifecycle to realize more student-centered education and to link tangible and intangible social values
generated through competitive research in hopes of creating a “better world”. By integrating and
interconnecting the aforementioned three values, Hanyang seeks to implement an efficient and
holistic development plan. The aim is to move beyond academia to include Public Engagement by
extending the university’s influence to help empower all members of society.
3 Values: Education for Student Value, Research for Social Value,
Management for Univ. Valuea
Vision
A university that creates sustainable values through education and research
The Best For a Better World
3 VALUEs
Mission
9
Strategies
Education For Student VALUE Research For Social VALUE Management For Univ. VALUE
University education that puts
student values first
Influential university research
that creates tangible and
intangible social value
Execution-oriented university
management that realizes the
intrinsic value of the university
Cultivating creative
problem-solving talents
Strengthening the international
impact of research field
Establishment of ESG-centered
sustainable management system
Strengthening professionalism in
graduate education
Creating a research ecosystem with
enhanced connectivity with society
Creation of a new business model
based on digital transformation
Transition to a Lifelong Education
Reinforcement University
Transition to a university with
strong business
Securing future growth engines
through strategic nurturing
of core assets

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(1) Student Value-Centered Education
The core of any university is its students. Thus, providing high-quality education should be the primary
aim of all higher education institutions. For Hanyang, “Student Value-Centered Education” is the first
mission of the university’s 2030 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plan. By keeping student experience at
the center, Hanyang aims to produce graduates who possess a firm sense of personal responsibility and
a strong desire to actively contribute to society.
Moreover, to build students’ creative problem-solving skills, Hanyang has launched its “Class to Soci-
ety” initiative which closely links the university to society and related industries. Its flagship program,
Industry-Coupled Problem-Based Learning (IC-PBL), was certified as a UNESCO Sustainable Develop-
ment Education Project in 2022 in recognition of its contribution to the SDGs. Building on this foun-
dation, Hanyang is taking educational innovation a step further with Question-Based Learning (QBL),
which is a program that encourages students to actively ask questions to broaden their level of thinking.
Since the university launched HY ASKTHON in 2023, Korea’s first university-hosted “Big Question” com-
petition, students have been reframing social challenges through questions and developing solutions.
These efforts show how Student Value-Centered Education at Hanyang can produce graduates who can
solve real social problems, and how the spirit of the SDGs is promoted directly in the classroom.
Hanyang is also strengthening the specialization of its graduate education. By attracting outstanding
graduate students domestically and from abroad, the university intends to produce outstanding next
generation scholars by offering comprehensive support in their studies in hopes of laying the founda-
tion for future researchers and professionals.
Finally, Hanyang aims to be a university that creates value for its students who in turn can share with
their wider communities. The university welcomes learners of all ages and views education from a life-
long learning perspective. HYU will continue updating the curricula of its professional and specialized
graduate schools to meet the growing demands of society, while expanding contract-based programs
for working professionals, and developing the programs of the Social Education Center. Hanyang will
also extend its SDG-based operations to further broaden educational opportunities and support contin-
uous learning.
(2) Social Value Creation Research
HANYANG VISION 2030 is Hanyang’s mid- to long-term development plan that reflects the university’s
commitment to working alongside the local community to advance society. As social value creation is
essential to that commitment, Hanyang will boost its international research competitiveness and re-
main focused on the tangible and intangible social value that outstanding research can produce.
In addition, Hanyang is building a research ecosystem with stronger ties to the community to more
actively contribute to solving social problems and advancing sustainable development. Keeping pace
with the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, HYU is more actively seeking to promote technology
transfer, technology commercialization, and startups. While previous development plans linked univer-
sity research to industry-academia cooperation and technology development, Hanyang is paying closer
attention to the social value of research, so that it contributes to "a better world." Along with strength-
ening competitiveness using traditional quantitative measures such as impact factor, research funding,
and patents, the university is investing more in research quality and in strengthening its various plans,
goals, and vision. Through these efforts, Hanyang aims to establish a sustainable industry-academia
research ecosystem in which companies and the university develop and together address social chal-
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This approach is already being put into practice in the operation of Hanyang's specialized research in-
stitutes, including the Hanyang Institute of Energy and Environment and the Hanyang Institute of Bio-
science and Biotechnology. Each institute publishes the SDGs for which it aims to contribute on a dedi-
cated page of its website. Doing so makes clear which social values its research findings serve, and is a
demonstration of the university’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing local communities
and society. Hanyang will strive to create social value through research and will develop its research
ecosystem into a sustainable structure. Social value creation research is a core pillar of Hanyang's SDG-
based operations.
(3) University Value Realization Management
The most important goal of university administration and management is to support the education
and research on campus. “University Value Realization Management” is an effort to lay a systematic
foundation for the two values of Student Value-Centered Education and Social Value Creation Re-
search. This endeavor goes beyond administrative support and is an operating policy that involves
the systems and resources needed to carry out education and research sustainably. With this policy,
Hanyang now requires every proposal to create or restructure a course to include an explanation of
how it connects to the relevant SDGs. HYU has also revised its Balanced Scorecard (BSC) system and
research proposal procedures so that the SDGs are embedded as an operating principle across educa-
tion, research, and administration.
In addition, the university seeks to raise awareness of sustainability management among students,
faculty, and staff. Thus, to make this awareness a part of campus culture, Hanyang is strengthening
the foundation of university management by securing future growth engines through technological
and organizational innovation. HYU is also shifting to execution-oriented management to build a uni-
versity model that remains sustainable for future generations. Making ESG the centerpiece of man-
agement innovation, the university is building a management system that supports SDG implementa-
tion and introducing an ethical management philosophy. In this regard, University Value Realization
Management at Hanyang is being carried out in connection with the SDGs in terms of the reviewing
all aspects of university operations from a sustainability perspective.
※ The 3 Values in the 2030 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plan
The 2030 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plan is built on the vision of making Hanyang “The Best
University for a Better World.” To achieve this vision, the plan is organized around three values:
Student Value, Social Value, and University Value.
Through Student Value-Centered Education, Hanyang seeks to cultivate problem-solvers who
have gained the practical knowledge to actively contribute to society. Through Social Value Cre-
ation Research, Hanyang encourages the pursuit of global research and through University Value
Realization Management, the university aims to strengthen performance- and execution-oriented
operations that efficiently support the creation of value through education and research.
These three values are closely interconnected under an operating policy aligned with the direc-
tion of the SDGs. Together they form a system that creates sustainable value across education,
research, and management, and in turn strengthens Hanyang’s brand and reputation.

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Contributions
to the SDGs
SDG 1 21
SDG 2 25
SDG 3 29
SDG 4 32
SDG 5 37
SDG 6 40
SDG 7 44
SDG 8 47
SDG 9 50
SDG 10 53
SDG 11 58
SDG 12 62
SDG 13 65
SDG 14 67
SDG 15 69
SDG 16 73
SDG 17 78

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SDG 1. No Poverty
Hanyang University offers a wide range of support systems and programs for students to
enjoy their university experience involving their studies, career preparation, and daily lives,
regardless of their economic circumstances. These efforts align closely with SDG 1. No Pov-
erty, which aims to end poverty in all its forms, and offer a model of how a university can
help reduce economic inequality.
In terms of financial support, Hanyang provides need-based scholarships for students
facing financial hardship, along with a monthly living allowance to create a safety net that
allows students to focus on their studies. Increased housing support for students from
remote regions and low-income families plays an important role by easing the burden of
housing costs and providing needy students with a secure living environment. The univer-
sity also offers academic support as well as other living-support programs such as legal aid
to enhance stability in student life.
(Student Value) Equal Admission Opportunities
Hanyang University strives to provide fair admission opportunities for students from diverse social
backgrounds and circumstances. For instance, the university operates a special admissions track
called “Equal Opportunity Admission” which supports students who experience financial difficulties
or those who encounter challenges due to specific regional and/or educational limitations, ensuring
equitable access to higher education for everyone.
The track admits students solely based on a comprehensive evaluation of their academic records
without requiring additional exams or interviews. As a result, students such as national scholarship
recipients, those from low-income families, and attendees from rural or specialized high schools are
guaranteed the opportunity to pursue their studies at Hanyang University regardless of their back-
ground. The university also provides various forms of institutional support, including scholarships,
priority dormitory placement, and counseling services to help students maintain academic and per-
sonal balance from admission to graduation.
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(Student Value) Financial Support for Low-income Students
Hanyang University has been expanding financial support for students from low-income back-
grounds to allow students to overcome economic hardship that may otherwise impede their studies.
For instance, the university has expanded and reorganized the "Love in Action Scholarship" which
supports students receiving basic livelihood benefits and those from near-poverty households. It also
awards the "Practical Talent Scholarship" separately to assist students from other low-income fami-
lies beyond these categories.
In addition, Hanyang operates the National Work-Study Scholarship Program to help students from
low-income families balance their studies and daily lives. Under this program, students work at des-
ignated on-campus locations during their preferred hours and earn wages above the minimum wage
standard to help ease their financial burden while giving them practical work experience. These sup-
port systems signal Hanyang's shift away from merit-based aid toward an inclusive scholarship policy
that helps students focus on their studies regardless of their economic background.
(Student Value) Housing Support for Out-of-town Residents or Low-income Students
Hanyang University operates dormitories on both the Seoul Campus and the ERICA Campus located
in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. The Seoul Campus can accommodate more than 3,000 students while
the ERICA Campus can house approximately 2,700. Students who are recipients of the National Basic
Livelihood Security Program are given priority in dormitory placement. Priority is also granted to stu-
dents who live far from campus, students with physical disabilities, and care leavers. These criteria
are applied equally to both undergraduate and graduate students.
[ Interior ]
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At the ERICA Campus, dormitory residents from lower-income households receive a scholarship in
the form of a reduction in their share of dormitory fees. It is available to recipients of basic livelihood
benefits, students from near-poverty households, and students in low-income brackets.
In February 2025, Residence Halls 6 and 7 were completed on the Seoul Campus and students began
moving in at the start of the first semester. Together, the two buildings contain 603 rooms that can
house 1,198 students. This expansion allows the university to offer stable housing to more students
from low-income families.
(Student Value) Legal Support for Low-income Families and Underserved Groups
The Hanyang University School of Law operates the Legal Clinic as part of its public interest and hu-
man rights service program for university members and the local community. The clinic provides
consultations on legal issues to community members and vulnerable groups who may have difficulty
obtaining appropriate legal support due to economic circumstances. The Legal Clinic is committed
to handling cases on a non-profit basis as a public service and focuses on cases with a public interest
or a human rights dimension, particularly those involving low-income individuals and vulnerable
groups in need of legal aid.
The Legal Clinic goes beyond basic consultation as law students also participate directly to gain
hands-on experience and strengthen their professional competence. It is also a great opportunity for
them to engage in public service. Through this initiative, Hanyang combines the values of scholarship
and service to deliver legal education for mutual benefit of the Legal Clinic, the students and the local
community.
[ Legal Clinic Website ] [ Consultation Process ]

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(Student Value) Scholarships for Students from Low-income Countries
Hanyang University operates a variety of scholarship programs to ensure educational opportunities
for students from low-income countries. A representative example is the Samsung Global Hope Schol-
arship Program, which provides full tuition and a study allowance to students from developing coun-
tries, including recipients of Official Development Assistance (ODA) from DAC members. Moreover, in
partnership with the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, Hanyang supports students from
ASEAN countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam, covering full tuition along with a study support al-
lowance and a settlement allowance so that the students can comfortably continue their studies.
Since 2023, the university has also issued scholarship request letters to ensure that scholarships are
disbursed on time to avoid student inconvenience.
(Student Value) Tailored Academic and Daily-Life Support for Students from
Low-income Countries
Hanyang operates dedicated scholarships and customized learning programs for international stu-
dents from low-income countries. Scholarship recipients receive tuition reductions and can take part
in a range of tailored programs including Korean language education, Korean Studies courses, and
cultural experiences. The university also offers a wide range of academic and living support programs
at both the institutional and college levels to help international students adapt to their studies and
settle into daily life.
In particular, the university operates individual and group counseling programs for international stu-
dents and provides a variety of psychological assessments. Cultural adaptation programs are held
every semester to offer support as students adjust to academic and campus life. In addition, the Col-
lege of Social Sciences supports language and cultural exchanges as well as major-related assistance
through its foreign student buddy program. The College of Economics & Finance also offers special
lectures in related subjects including Introduction to Economics, Econometrics, and Economic Sta-
tistics Analysis. Finally, the College of Engineering offers tutoring for 10 to 20 courses each semester,
including Calculus, Artificial Intelligence, and Mechanics of Materials.
These efforts are designed to help students better adapt academically and better connect with their
Korean counterparts, while enabling them to continue their studies in a stable environment. This
kind of support goes beyond financial assistance and encompasses educational and cultural inclu-
sion, helping students from low-income countries build the competencies they need to thrive locally
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SDG 2. Zero Hunger
(Student Value) Food Choices of Healthy and Affordable Meals
Hanyang University operates a variety of dining facilities across both the Seoul and ERICA campuses
for students, faculty, and staff members.
On the Seoul Campus, there are five student cafeterias: one on the 3rd floor of the Student Welfare
Building, and others in the Human Ecology Building, the Advanced Materials Engineering Building,
and the dormitory Residence Halls 1 and 2. The ERICA Campus has four student dining venues and
one faculty cafeteria. These include the student cafeteria and food court on the 2nd and 3rd floors of
the Welfare Center, the Business Incubation Center cafeteria on basement level 1 of the Business In-
cubation Center, and the cafeteria in the Creative Talent Hall dormitory.
[ Student Cafeteria ]
[ Student Cafeteria Meal Serving ]

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Meals are priced between KRW4,800-6,500, roughly 50% below typical market prices while providing
campus members balanced meal options at affordable prices. To keep costs low, the university runs
its student cafeterias directly and signs supply contracts that reduce ingredient costs enabling stu-
dents to enjoy healthy and affordable food choices.
In addition, "Today's Cup Rice" and "Today's Ramen" menus give students a convenient option be-
tween lunch and dinner, widening their choices and reducing gaps between meals. These offerings
help students with busy class schedules maintain simple, nutritious meals at reasonable prices.
To ensure high-quality ingredients, suppliers are selected through a fair procurement process. Some
ingredients are sourced through agricultural and fisheries markets, giving the university a stable sup-
ply of quality domestic produce, and supply contracts help keep prices down. Contracts are reviewed
against market price reports. Through these efforts, Hanyang provides campus members with nutri-
tionally balanced, varied meal options at affordable prices.
(Student Value) Affordable Breakfasts for Budget-conscious Students
Hanyang participates in the government-led "1,000-Won Breakfast" program on campus. Launched
to ease the burden of rising prices on students, the program offers breakfast at a low price and it is
one of Hanyang's signature welfare policies.
The 1,000-Won Breakfast began as a pilot program in 2023. Since 2025, it has run regularly from Mon-
day to Friday, 8:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and more than 150 students per campus benefit each day. Menus
range from simple grab-and-go items to full meals with rice and soup. In recognition, the program
received the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award in both 2024 and 2025.
[ 1,000-Won Breakfast ]

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The actual cost of each breakfast is about KRW6,000, and the program can serve quality meals at
this price thanks to support from several organizations. For each breakfast, the Educational Culture
and Information Service for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (EPIS) contributes KRW2,000, the
Seoul Metropolitan Government provides KRW1,000, while the local Seongdong-gu/district allocates
KRW1,000. The university budget or donations from the Scholarship and Welfare Foundation provide
another KRW1,000, and finally the student's own KRW1,000 completes the KRW6,000 total.
Through this program, Hanyang will continue working to establish a healthy breakfast culture on
campus for all students, including those from vulnerable backgrounds.
(Social Value) Labor Support Partnership with Local Agricultural Cooperatives
for Community Farmers
Since 2023, the Hanyang University ERICA Campus has been conducting volunteer activities with
local agricultural cooperatives to provide labor support at farms. In 2024, the campus went a step
further and signed a labor support partnership agreement aimed at ensuring that fresh, safe produce
reaches the local community through local product distribution and stable incomes for farmers. As a
result, ERICA's labor support for local cooperatives has grown beyond one-off volunteering into a co-
operative framework that supports the sustainability of local agriculture.
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Building on the success of this agreement, volunteers in 2025 stayed in nine village halls, assisted
farms during the planting season, and expanded consumption of rural processed foods, all of which
helped contribute to agricultural and rural development. These activities help ease labor shortages in
rural areas and create opportunities for local residents and university members to interact directly,
which help to promote exchanges between urban and rural communities.
This cooperative-based labor support system is closely aligned with the goals of ending hunger, im-
proving food security and nutrition, and strengthening sustainable agriculture. By working with local
cooperatives, Hanyang supports agricultural production, helps local products circulate smoothly and
reach more people, and contributes to the supplying of fresh, safe produce to the community. In par-
ticular, labor support during the farming season helps lower costs on farms, which ties into the intent
of SDG 2. Zero Hunger in terms of the stability and accessibility of the local food supply.
Hanyang’s local cooperative labor support will continue to establish itself as a program that contrib-
utes to sustainable development and better access to food. The university plans to expand its efforts
to establish a firm and lasting foundation for the provision of local food security and healthy eating.
[ Labor Support Partnership ]
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(University Value) Free Beverages and Refreshments for Staff
Hanyang University operates the "Ieumnuri" cafe on the 6th floor of the New Main Building on the
Seoul Campus, offering free beverages and refreshments. The cafe can be used freely at any time at
no cost and has a comfortable and roomy lounge.
The university plans to expand a sustainable food culture through spaces like Ieumnuri to achieve
a tangible effect in preventing hunger on campus and to offer a model that other universities can
follow.
SDG 3. Good Health and Well-being
Hanyang University aims to promote health and well-being through a support system that
places emphasis on the physical and mental health of its members. Already in place are the
university’s counseling programs that are designed to help identify emotional difficulties
among members and to provide support for their recovery, contributing to stability in daily
life and a better quality of life.
The university also runs a campus-wide smoking cessation campaign with related support
in efforts to help smokers build healthy habits while preventing disease and improving the
health of the campus community. In addition, Hanyang’s affiliated hospitals extend sup-
port to members of the local community through ease of access to needed medical services
so that care and treatment can be administered in a timely manner. The hospitals play a
meaningful role in protecting patrons’ right to health and in promoting sustainable living
conditions.
[ Free Beverages and Refreshments ]

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(Student Value) Diverse Psychological Support Programs for Well-Being
For nearly 30 years, Hanyang has operated its Counseling Center to promote the mental health of its
members and to provide support during their university life.
Through individual and group counseling, the center provides psychological and counseling support.
It also offers a range of psychological assessments, from personality tests such as the Temperament
and Character Inventory (TCI) to interpersonal relationship inventories, to help individuals better
understand themselves and improve their well-being. Each semester, the center selects two colleges
and brings counseling services directly to them, making psychological support more accessible to
students.
The center is expanding its partnerships with external organizations. It currently works with the Seoul
Suicide Prevention Center to run awareness campaigns and with the Seongdong Family Center to op-
erate a metaverse-based counseling program.
In addition, the International Office Team provides ongoing individual counseling to international stu-
dents to help them settle into a stable campus life. To help ease the stress of studying far from home,
it also invites cultural studies experts to lead seminars and workshops that support international stu-
dents' adjustment.
(Student Value) Smoke-free Campus Policy
Hanyang University's Seoul and ERICA campuses are designated as smoke-free zones to create a
clean and healthy environment for all members of the university community. However, in consid-
eration to smokers' rights, both campuses maintain a number of designated smoking areas. The
university is working to improve smoking culture and awareness through a variety of campaigns and
programs.
Moreover, every year, Hanyang runs an "On-campus Smoking Cessation Clinic" with the Seongdong
District Office. Staff from the district's smoking cessation clinic visit the campus to provide faculty,
staff, and students with cessation counseling and nicotine replacement aids. The experiences gained
from the clinic and its smoke-free policies are helping Hanyang to establish a lasting smoke-free cul-
ture on campus.
[ Group Counseling Poster ] [ Hanyang Happy Week ]

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(Social Value) Comprehensive Community Health and Well-Being Programs
Hanyang operates a variety of medical outreach and welfare programs to improve the health and
well-being of local residents. Through regularly offered public lectures, including one on a Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Campaign and another on Digestive Disease, the university provides res-
idents with practical information for disease prevention while helping to raise public awareness of
good health. The university also offers active social support programs in cooperation with its affili-
ated hospitals. The Hanyang University Guri Hospital has provided medical support to children and
adolescents from migrant backgrounds since 2010. In 2025, it provided essential medical services
including blood and urine tests, latent tuberculosis and hepatitis screenings, X-rays, and pediatric
growth and development checkups. The hospital also donated KRW2 million in heating assistance to
a local social welfare center which in turn were delivered to energy-poor households. These activities
are meaningful examples of ways the university is safeguarding the right to good health for groups
who are at risk and/or may be lacking proper access to medical care.
To make professional medical knowledge more accessible, Hanyang also operates the "HiHy Health
Archive TV" YouTube channel which features online lectures by professors from internal medicine
and surgery departments. In 2025, more than 50 videos were released and a video on lupus alone has
drawn over 10,000 views, reflecting interest from the local community and the general public.
Through these efforts, Hanyang is combining direct medical assistance with health education for
diverse groups, including local residents, children and adolescents, and vulnerable populations. The
university will continue to expand its community-based health promotion and fulfill its social respon-
sibility in public health and welfare.
[ Warning Notice ] [ Smoking Cessation Clinic ]

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SDG 4. Quality Education
(Student Value) IC-PBL: Developing Practical Problem-Solving Competencies
IC-PBL (Industry-Coupled Problem-Based Learning) is Hanyang University's problem-solving-cen-
tered educational model linking industry and society. It was created for companies, institutions, and
the university to work together to solve real-world problems and create new value. The aim is hyper-
connectivity in which there is a shared learning platform that cultivates problem-solvers in this era of
the Fourth Industrial Revolution. IC-PBL is a step beyond textbook knowledge designed to develop
practical competencies.
Hanyang applies IC-PBL across all its colleges and class levels, requiring every student to complete at
least four courses. To further build upon their integrative thinking and communication skills, students
may also take IC-PBL courses outside their own majors. Through ties with top domestic and inter-
national companies and government agencies, Hanyang is helping students develop field-oriented
problem-solving skills.
Moreover, the IC-PBL Global Frontier is a campus student support program in which participants take
on sustainable development issues and collaborate with international organizations, NGOs, and uni-
versities. A final review selects and recognizes outstanding teams, building a base of exemplary cases
and laying the groundwork for follow-up research.
[ IC-PBL Global Frontier Poster ][ IC-PBL Student Presentation ]

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(Student Value) QBL: Building Competencies Through Active Inquiry
In response to the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), Hanyang has introduced Question-Based
Learning (QBL) as a new paradigm for educational innovation in which students learn to use AI as
a tool rather than relying on it. Hanyang has since extended QBL into its own distinctive paradigm
called HYQ. The starting point was HY ASKTHON in 2023, which was Korea's first university-hosted
"Big Question" competition. In the event, more than 100 teams competed with questions that have
no single right answer. Rather than stopping at passive knowledge acquisition, this approach treats
the process of students designing and exploration on their own as a learning outcome in itself.
ASKTHON continues every year and is growing into an experience that roots student-driven ques-
tioning and learning across the university curriculum. In particular, Hanyang shares the results of its
QBL teaching and learning framework and offers content called "HYQ, Future Questions" in hopes of
building a sustainable educational system that strengthens students' capacity for active learning.
QBL and HYQ go beyond improving individual classes. In these programs, every student has equal ac-
cess to quality learning and can develop their ability to think independently.
[ QBL Askthon ]
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(Social Value) Government-Backed Youth STEM Education
The late Dr. Lyun-joon Kim (pen name Paiknam) was the founder of Hanyang University and he firmly
believed that the nation’s future lay in "Technological Service to the Nation" (技術報國). Continuing
this spirit of progress, the Youth Science and Technology Promotion Center was formed to lead sci-
ence education for young people. The center was established as part of efforts to address the decline
in the number of youth entering the science and engineering fields. Since 1997, the center has operat-
ed science classes for middle and high school students nationwide.
Moreover, its flagship program, the Mobile Science Classroom, has been operating for about 20 years.
A trailer converted into a mobile science vehicle travels directly to elementary, middle, and high
schools across the country. Through experiments, the program offers hands-on learning that intro-
duces to various aspects of science and gives them more chances to apply scientific principles them-
selves.
The center also operates the FIESTA Camp in cooperation with the National Academy of Engineering
of Korea (NAEK). It also runs the STEAM-UP program with the Seoul Seongbuk Youth Center. These
programs focus on students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds who have fewer opportunities
to experience science and culture directly. Through these activities, Hanyang offers opportunities for
students to experience science in regions that may otherwise have limited access.
[ Junior Engineering Program ]
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(Social Value) Expanding Educational Access Through Community Science
Experience Programs
Since 2013, the Hanyang University ERICA Campus has held the Ansan Science Valley (ASV) Science
Festival annually, organized with Gyeonggi Province, the City of Ansan, local partner institutions, and
with participation from local schools and companies. The festival introduces various science issues
and aims to raise interest in the science field by creating an enjoyable science-focused atmosphere.
The 2025 Ansan Science Valley Digital Education & 88 Robot Week Science Festival held at Hanyang
University ERICA on November 1-2, 2025, was organized together with ERICA's 88 Robot Week and the
digital learning programs of the Ansan Office of Education. At the event, there was a rich lineup of pro-
grams offered within four zones: the Advance Zone, Shine Zone, View Zone, and Future Science Zone.
The festival featured science culture performances and interactive experience booths for participants
to experience science and technology in a fun and engaging way. The festival also included robotics
education for elementary to secondary school students, a robotics lecture for parents, and participa-
tory activities such as an AI-powered short-form video contest to promote the festival, and an “ide-
athon”. By giving participants the chance to learn and apply science and technology firsthand, the
festival expanded practical educational opportunities and access to learning for everyone involved.
Through the continued expansion of the ASV festival, Hanyang is encouraging young people to follow
their science-related dreams, while helping students and citizens deepen their interest in and under-
standing of science in everyday life.
[ 2025 ASV Booth ]
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(Social Value) Lifelong Learning via K-MOOC and HY-MOOC
HYU is systematically expanding lifelong learning opportunities by connecting with both domestic
and global MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) ecosystems. In 2025, Hanyang contributed to the
growth of open online courses in Korea by offering 39 courses on K-MOOC, and through its agreement
with the UK's FutureLearn, one of the world's four leading MOOC platforms, the university provides
learning content that meets global standards. As a result, enrolled students as well as the public and
alumni can access quality higher education resources without constraints of time or place.
Furthermore, the university's own platform, HY-MOOC, is an integrated digital learning hub built on
the principle of "Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone, Easily." It is organized into Hanyang Nanum (interviews
with alumni and faculty, among others), open courses (linked with FutureLearn and K-MOOC), profes-
sional courses (micro and master's degree programs, DT Master Classes, and more), and credit cours-
es (e-learning credit and consortium programs), and offers pathways suited to each learner's goals,
from foundational study to advanced learning and credit acquisition. In particular, through dedicated
content such as Match業 in blockchain, run by the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for
Lifelong Education, a Micro-Learning Series, and DT Master Classes targeting new digital technology
skills, the platform responds quickly to industry change.
In addition, accessibility has been improved as Hanyang members can log in instantly through the uni-
versity portal, while general learners can join through simple account linking or email registration. The
university welcomes any proposals for joint content production, group enrollment, and exchange pro-
grams with institutions and companies in order to expand its partnership-based learning ecosystem.
Participation in K-MOOC and the operation of HY-MOOC are promoting public value and accessibility
of higher education while supporting sustainable skill development across learners' lifespans. Ha-
nyang will continue to expand courses that reflect current industry and social trends such as electric
vehicle batteries, artificial intelligence, and future mobility.
[ K-MOOC ]
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SDG 5. Gender Equality
Hanyang University works to create an environment where no one is discriminated against
on the basis of gender, identity, etc. and treated with mutual respect. The university strives
to provide a safe and inclusive campus. This effort is the result of the belief at Hanyang in
equal opportunities to participate, protection of rights, and social responsibility.
(University Value) Childcare Facilities for Students and Staff
Hanyang operates an on-campus nursing and childcare room for the benefit of female students and
staff members who are balancing childbirth, parenting, and their academic responsibilities. The fa-
cility was established in 2020 and is located on the basement level of the College of Education main
building. Before its installation, there was no dedicated space for postpartum care nor breastfeeding
which caused inconvenience, particularly for graduate students attending evening classes, as the
healthcare office was only available during working hours. To address this shortcoming, the universi-
ty conducted a field survey and consultations to determine which female student facilities were need-
ed, leading to the establishment of the nursing room. The facility now includes two private nursing
spaces, a baby crib, a refrigerator, and a sink for breastfeeding and infant care. Through this initiative,
Hanyang University has created an inclusive campus environment that prioritizes women’s health
and well-being, while establishing an environment in which academia and parenting can be pursued
simultaneously.
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(University Value) Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Support Policies for Work-
Life Balance
Hanyang University’s Staff Service Regulations specifically contain family-friendly policies in an effort
to build a gender-equal working environment by applying the Labor Standards Act and the Act on
Equal Employment and Support for Work-Family Balance. Female employees who are pregnant or
within one year of childbirth are not assigned any work that is deemed morally harmful, unhealthy,
or hazardous. Furthermore, night and holiday work between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited. Within
one year after childbirth, overtime is capped at 2 hours per day, 6 hours per week, and 150 hours per
year regardless of any collective agreement, and employees may be transferred to offices that involve
only lighter duties at their request.
In addition, maternity leave is a total of 90 days before and after childbirth, and employees can expect
to return to a position with the same or equivalent pay as before. When a medical certificate indicates
a risk of miscarriage or stillbirth, remote work is approved to the extent that departmental work is not
disrupted, supporting a balance between employee health and work. Spousal childbirth leave is 20
paid days and may be divided into a maximum of three periods to suit family circumstances.
Parental leave is available to both parents and is granted if the children are aged 8 or younger for up
to one year. The leave may be used a maximum of three installments per year. Hanyang employees
with children aged 12 or younger may use the reduced working hours program for childcare, cutting 1
to 5 hours off per day for up to one year.
Moreover, to protect maternal health and family planning rights, Hanyang guarantees leave for in-
fertility treatment such as artificial insemination and in-vitro fertilization. It also prohibits dismissal,
disciplinary action, or other disadvantages for using such services and provides information on the
application procedures for convenience. Through these measures, the university protects members'
rights and security across the full cycle of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, and will continue to
establish a campus culture in which gender equality and work-life balance are achievable.
(University Value) On-campus Workplace Daycare Supporting Work and Study
Continuity
To minimize career interruptions and gaps in study caused by childrearing, HYU operates an on-
campus workplace daycare center called the Hanyang Childcare Center. Opened in 1999, the center
changed its facility type to a workplace daycare center in 2014 and has since provided childcare
services to the children of Hanyang faculty and staff as well as to infants and toddlers from the local
community. Because the burden of childrearing can strongly affect a woman's ability to sustain a
career and studies, the university is building a support system that enables women on campus to
balance caregiving with work and study.
With a trustworthy childcare environment on campus, university members can find caregiving
support while engaging in their studies and work with a greater sense of stability. The workplace
daycare facility reflects the university's effort to create an environment in which caregiving is
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career interruptions and study withdrawals caused by childrearing can help to expand a woman's
opportunities for social participation and leadership, and is closely tied to achieving gender equality.
By continuing to operate its childcare infrastructure reliably, Hanyang will continue to build an
inclusive university environment in which every member can pursue their work and studies without
being disadvantaged by their caregiving responsibilities.
(University Value) Inclusive Gender Equality and LGBTQ+ Rights
The Hanyang Sexual Minority Human Rights Committee is an official student self-governing body and
central special committee established with the approval of student representatives. Its establishment is
highly significant because it demonstrates the university’s commitment to achieving gender equality in
which human rights activities for sexual minorities are visible and unimpeded. The committee provides
LGBTQ+ students with a refuge and supportive space where they can feel emotionally and physical safe.
For non-LGBTQ+ students, the committee aims to eliminate discriminatory attitudes and reduce preju-
dice to promote LGBTQ+ equality.
In particular, the committee works with the Human Rights Center to offer “Hanyang Rainbow Group
Counseling” a group counseling program for sexual minorities that provides practical help to LGBTQ+
members of the campus community.
Every May, the university holds Human Rights Week during which a booth on sexual minorities is set up
with the purpose of raising awareness of gender equality among campus members.
(University Value) Gender Equality Education and Anti-Violence Support for a
Discrimination-free Campus
Hanyang University’s Human Rights Center engages in a wide range of endeavors to help every mem-
ber of the Hanyang community develop an ethical awareness grounded in respect for human rights
and gender equality. The center receives reports and provides counseling on all kinds of human rights
violations, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, and works to resolve them through in-
vestigation and case handling. In accordance with established procedures, the center takes protective
measures for victims and provides counseling and follow-up care while imposing disciplinary action on
perpetrators.
The center also offers human rights education and outreach to promote a better understanding of hu-
man dignity and the right to equality. The center also conducts surveys and research to review the state
of human rights at the university and in society at large and to identify directions for improvement.
These activities aim to root gender equality awareness on campus and beyond to build an society free
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SDG 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Clean, safe water is a basic necessity of universities for consumption, hygiene, and the re-
search environment. It is a core resource that must be properly managed across all campus
operations. Hanyang guarantees access to clean water and has worked to establish a re-
sponsible management system covering every stage of use, treatment, and reuse. While the
university provides drinking water it also manages waste water to prevent contamination
and to provide water needed for a safe research environment. HYU also improves resource
efficiency by measuring and managing water use and has improved its water cycle usage
through the operation of greywater facilities. Through these activities, Hanyang is realizing
the goals of SDG 6. Clean Water and Sanitation, which involves the sustainable use of water
and a hygienic environment.
(Social Value) Safe Drinking Water and Single-Use Reduction
Hanyang provides free, safe, and clean drinking water on campus for the benefit of its students, fac-
ulty, staff, and campus visitors. Water purifiers are installed and maintained throughout the campus
buildings to ensure easy access. In addition, new units have been installed near student union rooms,
club activity areas, and departmental study spaces to increase accessibility and convenience.
The university has also eliminated the provision of disposable paper cups and actively encourages
the use of personal reusable ones. This policy has been helping to reduce unnecessary disposable
waste and promotes a sustainable and eco-friendly campus culture that encourages responsible con-
sumption. All water purifiers undergo regular maintenance and sanitation inspections by professional
service providers to ensure high-quality hygiene standards. Through these initiatives, Hanyang is en-
suring reliable access to safe, clean drinking water while simultaneously reducing single-use product
consumption, and thereby contributing to the achievement of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
(Social Value) Safe Management of Hazardous and Laboratory Waste for Water
Protection
Hanyang University maintains strict management of hazardous substances and laboratory waste gen-
erated from research and facility operations to prevent water pollution and ensure a safe and sanitary
campus environment. The major buildings on campus including the Architecture Hall, College of Med-
icine, and Industry–Technology Building are equipped with wastewater treatment facilities that pu-
rify wastewater in accordance with operational manuals before discharging it into the sewer system.
Furthermore, laboratory waste liquids and spent reagents are systematically collected and treated
according to classification standards and disposal procedures. The university conducts environmental
safety training sessions each semester to ensure that all members fully understand and comply with
the proper waste management procedures. Beyond regular training, waste sorting and handling meth-
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Additionally, Hanyang performs regular cleaning of its septic tanks and water supply tanks to elim-
inate internal sources of contamination and to prevent exposure of wastewater and water supply
facilities to external pollution sources. With transparent standards for hazardous substances and reg-
ular training, the university is laying the groundwork for campus members to responsibly protect the
environment. By regularly reviewing and improving its waste management system, and frequently
providing information with its members, Hanyang aims to help prevent water pollution and maintain
hygiene of the environment for the local community.
(Social Value) Water Use Monitoring and Conservation
Hanyang systematically manages water usage across all campus facilities to ensure a stable water
supply and sustainable resource utilization. The Seoul and ERICA campus each operates a dedicated
facilities team staffed with personnel who are familiar with building structures and facility operations.
This allows management to reflect the characteristics of each campus, and when anomalies such as
leaks or sudden surges in usage occur, they can be promptly identified and addressed on site. Every
building is equipped with individual water meters and monthly consumption data are monitored,
recorded, and shared with relevant departments. This allows for comparative analysis with previous
year data, encouraging departments to engage voluntarily in water-saving efforts based on transpar-
ent and measurable information.
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The university also measures and discloses monthly water and wastewater usage, requiring each col-
lege and department to cover its own utility costs. This policy increases awareness of water consump-
tion among patrons and fosters a sense of accountability while promoting responsible resource use
throughout the university.
In addition to monitoring, Hanyang conducts annual analyses of cumulative data to develop wa-
ter-saving strategies and long-term management plans for the subsequent year. Through these
data-driven insights, the university is able to identify consumption patterns, establish targeted re-
duction measures, and enhance its efficient water management system. Such ongoing initiatives not
only ensure the responsible use of campus water resources in the short term but also contribute to
long-term water conservation and the establishment of a sustainable water management culture. By
maintaining transparent governance and participatory conservation practices, Hanyang is actively
supporting SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and reaffirming its commitment to environmental sus-
tainability.
(Social Value) Greywater Reuse and Efficiency Incentives
HYU recognizes efficient energy and water resource management as a core component of its sus-
tainability strategy. Thus the university collaborates closely with the local community to advance
an eco-friendly campus model. The ERICA Campus, located in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, is situated
within a major national industrial complex encompassing diverse sectors such as automotive, elec-
tronics, textiles, paper, chemical, and machinery manufacturing. Consequently, the university mea-
sures and discloses monthly water and wastewater usage, requiring each college and department
to cover its own utility costs. This policy increases awareness of water consumption among campus
members and fosters a sense of accountability while promoting responsible resource use throughout
the university.
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Furthermore, in 2023 Hanyang completed a greywater facility in cooperation with the City of Ansan.
Through this facility, water that has already been used once is recycled for domestic, industrial, and
restroom use, and the amount of water recycled is checked through monthly monitoring. As a result,
the university has been able to lower the cost of its water consumption while also reducing tap water
use and wastewater generation. Thus, Hanyang is contributing to water resource conservation to-
gether with the local community in its efforts to realize a sustainable, eco-friendly campus.
(Social Value) Raising Water Resource Awareness and Providing Technical
Support for the Local Community
The Hanyang University Ansan Green Environment Center is an environmental agency designated
by the Ministry of Environment, established to address local environmental issues and to build and
promote the foundations of green growth. It operates through a collaborative framework involving
the Ministry of Environment, Gyeonggi Province, Ansan City, and Hanyang University. The Center
conducts research and surveys to support local water conservation, provides technical assistance
to industrial facilities in reducing pollutant discharges, and delivers environmental education and
outreach programs for local residents and businesses. With a focus on reducing local water pollution
and conserving aquatic ecosystems, the Center implements research and development (R&D) initia-
tives, provides environmental support to businesses, and conducts education and public outreach
activities.
In particular, the Center operates programs such as the “Water Ecosystem Conservation Education
Program” for industrial businesses, citizens, and university students, providing information on
pollutant reduction technologies, water quality management, and water-saving and conservation
methods. Through these efforts, the Center strengthens local capacity for water management while
raising environmental awareness. In addition, the Center is expanding practice-oriented education
in which residents and students participate directly, and it provides technical advice and consulting
free of charge to help local industrial facilities reduce water pollution before it occurs and conserve
aquatic ecosystems.
These activities contribute to building a water resource management and conservation system in
which businesses and residents participate together, in Ansan, a city centered on industrial complex-
es. Through the Center, Hanyang aims to serve as a hub for water ecosystem education that com-
bines academic research with on-site training, thereby supporting the achievement of SDG 6: Clean
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SDG 7. Affordable Energy and Clean Energy
Hanyang University regards the stable use and efficient management of energy as the core
of sustainable campus operations. It systematically tracks consumption through energy
use management and works to cut unnecessary waste through energy efficiency projects
aimed at improving power consumption. The university also raises awareness of energy
saving and conducts a range of practices based on the participation of campus patrons.
This approach goes beyond simple energy savings as it lays the foundation for a culture of
responsible energy use, contributing to wider access to affordable and sustainable energy.
(Social Value) Carbon Neutrality Policy Implementation
Hanyang University is implementing a carbon neutrality policy with the goal of achieving net-zero
campus emissions by 2045. To practice carbon neutrality responsibly, the university applies a broad
scope of measures that cover not only the campus’s direct carbon emissions but also indirect emis-
sions, including those from electricity. Hanyang’s overall policy rests on four pillars namely improving
energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy, optimizing operations, and encouraging
active participation from university members. The university also aims to maintain by regularly dis-
closing annual emissions, energy use, and the results of its reduction activities.
[ Carbon Neutrality Policy Website ]
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These endeavors are being advanced through the expansion of renewable energy facilities, the in-
troduction of energy optimization systems, the acquisition of green building certifications, and a
data-driven system for managing waste recycling performance. Moreover, Hanyang’s efforts in its
carbon neutrality policy focuses on the areas of energy production, operational efficiency, buildings,
and resource circulation, in order to establish a single data-based management framework which can
be managed effectively. In this regard, the university is moving toward its long-term net-zero goal for
2045 in measurable ways.
(Social Value) Energy Use Monitoring and Reduction
Hanyang comprehensively manages its campus energy consumption. For example, every year elec-
tricity consumption around the campus is reviewed and city gas as well as eco-friendly energy sources
such as solar, recycled, and nuclear energy. This management goes beyond checking individual facil-
ities as its purpose is to systematically determine the overall flow of the major energy resources used
on campus. The university has built an automatic meter reading system that monitors electricity, gas,
and water use in real time, and it develops conservation policies based on the accumulated data.
(Social Value) Energy Efficiency Projects for Lower Power Consumption
To reduce carbon emissions and operate a sustainable campus, HYU has been conducting an energy
efficiency project as a formal program since 2025. By introducing an energy efficiency system across
the Seoul Campus, the university has created a reliable system for checking power use at each site
in real time. Hanyang also installed smart devices across its facilities to improve energy efficiency
in spaces where power use is concentrated. HYU is aiming to cut unnecessary energy waste through
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high-efficiency lighting, automatic light-off switches, and thermostats that can control the power
and functions of heating and cooling units.
These projects serve to help lower power consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining a
comfortable campus environment. Hanyang continues to contribute to achieving and expanding
SDG 7. Affordable and Clean Energy.
(Social Value) On-campus Renewable Energy Installations
While focusing on reducing energy consumption, Hanyang also works to build a culture of
sustainable energy use on campus by producing and consuming clean energy directly.
A representative example is Student Residence Hall 5 on the Seoul Campus where a geothermal
system installed underground supplies nearly half of the energy the building needs for heating. No
fossil fuels are used in the process and markedly lower greenhouse gas emissions are produced,
making the facility a sustainable renewable energy source. It also saves the university hundreds of
millions of won in energy costs every year.
Meanwhile on the ERICA Campus, a solar power system was completed in 2020 on the rooftop of
College of Communication Building. For this project, a partner company donated the equipment
free of charge and Korea South-East Power covered the installation costs, making it a case of a
university, a company, and a public enterprise working together to build a green campus. In both
aforementioned cases, part of the energy each building consumes is supplied directly on campus
without an external fossil fuel supply, which helps to reduce carbon emissions.
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By introducing renewable energy sources on both the Seoul and ERICA campuses, Hanyang is
becoming a producer of energy. Rather than making a one-time investment in clean energy
facilities, the university has been creating a sustainable structure that reduces energy costs
and carbon emissions for as long as the buildings operate. By expanding building-level energy
infrastructure, Hanyang aims to increase the campus's energy self-sufficiency and sustainability.
(Social Value) Community Engagement for Energy-Saving Awareness
Hanyang University actively fosters a culture of energy conservation through member participation
in its various awareness and engagement programs. For instance, an Energy Strategy Promotion
Booth has been installed and is being operated on campus allowing students, faculty, and staff
to check real-time energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, view energy costs, and
learn about the university’s energy-saving strategies. This initiative is helping to raise awareness of
energy waste and encourages individuals to adopt conservation habits.
The university also conducts regular promotional campaigns highlighting the importance of saving
electricity and water. Through visual media such as posters and stickers, information is shared on
campus-wide utility spending, the necessity of conservation, and practical energy-saving methods
to inspire voluntary participation from everyone. These initiatives go beyond simple publicity
by encouraging every member of the university community to take an active role in addressing
energy and environmental issues for the creation of an energy-sustainable campus and society. As
a result, Hanyang is achieving both tangible reductions in energy waste and increased awareness,
contributing to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
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SDG 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Hanyang offers decent work opportunities by guaranteeing the right to work free from dis-
crimination and by providing a stable working environment. The university seeks to safe-
guard the human rights of its employees and prevent workplace discrimination, and thus
has in place a number of measures including a communicative structure with the labor
union and an employment system for the disabled. In doing so, Hanyang seeks to continue
to provide achieve decent work opportunities while promoting economic growth.
Furthermore, the university aims to maintain a fair and inclusive workplace by ensuring
that members’ opinions are discussed and rights are protected. Meanwhile, improvements
to the working environment will continue for stable and responsible university operations.
(Social Value) Labor Rights Protection: Equal Pay and Minimum Wage for All
HYU is upholding its commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices by ensuring that
all faculty and staff members receive wages that comply with national minimum wage laws. The
minimum wage system, designed to guarantee workers a decent standard of living, is determined
based on living costs, labor productivity, and wage levels across comparable occupations. In full
compliance with this system, the university provides at least the legal minimum wage not only
to regular employees but also to outsourced workers, student assistants, and part-time student
employees, thereby helping to eliminate wage blind spots that may exist in broader society.
Furthermore, Hanyang strictly adheres to the Labor Standards Act and the Act on Equal
Employment for Men and Women, and has implemented non-discriminatory pay and employment
policies regardless of gender, religion, or social background. To protect the rights of outsourced
employees, the university mandates that only partner companies guaranteeing worker rights and
complying with minimum wage requirements are eligible for outsourcing contracts. This ensures
that every worker associated with the university is treated with fairness and dignity.
(Social Value) Recognition of Labor Unions and Workers’ Rights
Hanyang University’s Seoul Campus operates as an open and community-centered institution
whereby the Hanyang University Staff Labor Union, founded in 1988, has continued working to
protect workers' rights and improve working conditions. As of 2025, the 21st Executive Committee
represents 541 union members and pursues a range of policies to improve working conditions and
promote welfare. Through these efforts, the committee helps secure, decent work for its members
and contributes to the university's development and educational reform.
The university also follows a wage policy with no gender-based pay discrimination, covering women
and international union members, and respects the labor rights of all members.
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working environment and treatment can be discussed as the university works to build a healthy
organizational culture based on mutual respect. Through this interaction, members are able to
freely express their opinions on their rights and pay. Hanyang and the labor union will continue to
build a healthy organizational culture based on mutual respect and cooperation.
[ Labor Union Website ]
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(University Value) Equal Hiring Opportunities for All
Hanyang is creating an environment where members with disabilities can work on equal terms,
regardless of religion, gender, or age. A representative example of this effort is "Cafe Ieumnuri"
opened in collaboration with the Seongdong Community Welfare Center for the Disabled. Baristas
with developmental disabilities lead the operation of the café, which was designed to allow them
to participate in economic activities in a stable working environment. At the ERICA Campus, the "HY
Maru" café is operated in the same manner and employs five workers with disabilities.
In addition, the Hanyang Art+Design Education Center and the Design Management Center formally
employ artists with disabilities and run collaborative projects with them. Moreover, the "Hanyang
Brand Maker" program, which held its launch ceremony in October 2025, brought together two
employed artists with disabilities and six Hanyang students in a team that carried out the entire
process together.
These initiatives do not just involve individuals with disabilities as program participants but build
on formal employment relationships to create jobs were artists can apply their skills. They reflect
the core spirit of SDG 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, whereby anyone regardless of type of
disability, gender, age, or religion can obtain decent work on equal terms to help promote economic
growth. Consequently, Hanyang’s consideration for socially vulnerable groups is encouraging
economic inclusion by establishing the systems and environments that allow the disabled to enjoy
stable, high-quality working conditions and opportunities.
[ Seoul Campus Ieumnuri ]
[ ERICA Campus HY Maru ]

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SDG 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure together form the foundation for sustainable so-
cial development which universities are able to achieve through education, research, and
industry-academia cooperation.
Through work-integrated learning and entrepreneurship education, Hanyang helps stu-
dents understand industrial settings and build practical competencies. The university also
fosters startups together with the local community to lay the groundwork for innovation to
spread within the region. By building a University-Industry-Research innovation infrastruc-
ture and advancing toward a global cluster, Hanyang is creating an environment in which
research outcomes and industry needs are linked. These efforts are helping to build a struc-
ture in which people, technology, and resources circulate organically, contributing to the
achievement of SDG 9.
(Student Value) Work-Integrated Learning and Entrepreneurship Education
Hanyang University operates a range of programs that connect scholarship with entrepreneurship.
A representative example is the Field Internship Program which lets students gain hands-on
experience of their theory-oriented education at real workplaces outside the university. The
program is conducted in compliance with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education,
and as a result, students are given major-related practical experience and career exploration
opportunities that are hard to find in a conventional learning environment. By connecting academic
knowledge with actual work, the program also helps students gather the information they need
to choose their career path while it strengthens their competitiveness in the job market. Students
can choose a short-term or long-term course, earn academic credit during the internship, and gain
practical experience before joining a company. Companies benefit by receiving financial support
while discovering and engaging outstanding talent early.
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In addition, Hanyang operates a Startup Credit Substitution System run by the Entrepreneurship
Education Center to ease the burden of balancing studies with startup activity. The program
recognizes a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 credits a student earns as they explore their
learning goals through startup activities during a semester. This lowers the risk of students’ studies
being interrupted which can occur when they attempt to start a business, and enables them to link
their startup experience to their regular curriculum.
Through the Field Internship Program and the Startup Credit Substitution System, students can
gain practical experience while meeting their academic requirements, creating student value and
strengthening future competencies across the curriculum.
(Social Value) Startup Support with Local Partners
As part of the Seoul Campus Town Project, Hanyang runs a "scale-up program" that seeks to
discover startups contributing to the spread of ESG. The program also offers solutions to various
urban problems and aims to support the growth of startups. The program is open to IT-related
startups based in Seongsu-dong with no limit on business history, and it provides practical support
for startup development, including IR material preparation, company matching and meetings, a
results presentation, and networking.
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The Startup Support Foundation, which serves as the control tower for entrepreneurship on
the Seoul Campus, has built a specialized mentoring system to closely support ESG and urban-
problem-solving startups. The foundation fully supports the growth process, from entrepreneurship
education to idea discovery and commercialization, for university members as well as alumni
and members of the public who wish to start a business. Moreover, a professor related to
entrepreneurship with more than 30 years of experience at domestic and international investment
institutions and expertise in business cooperation between large corporations and startups, serves
as the dedicated mentor for ESG startups and provides in-depth mentoring.
Through this support, Hanyang provides a platform for startups to develop on the strength of ESG
values and innovation capability, while also contributing to the local community by helping to solve
urban problems.
(University Value) Global University–Industry–Research Innovation Cluster
Located in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, Hanyang University's ERICA Campus is a specialized
University-Industry-Research campus that has grown alongside national balanced development
policies, drawing on the strengths of a planned city built around industrial complexes. The ERICA
Campus has improved its education and research capabilities by successfully carrying out a range of
government-funded programs including LINC, PRIME, and BK21. The campus has also established
a practice-oriented University-Industry-Research Education infrastructure through IC-PBL and
internship-based education.
Hanyang's University-Industry-Research cluster is Korea's first private-sector-led cluster in which
the university, research institutes, and related industries come together on a university campus to
conduct core projects that create high-value-added industries. ERICA is home to various research
institutes including the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology and the Korea Electrotechnology
Research Institute, along with private companies such as LG Innotek and the Kakao Data Center.
The campus is building a cooperation network and continuing industry-academia cooperation
activities.
On the strength of these achievements, the ERICA Campus has established itself as a leading success
model linking the university's vision with national policy, and it aims to continue developing into a
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SDG 10. Reduced Inequalities
Hanyang views the reduction of inequality as a basic value that the university community
must uphold and as a condition of sustainability. The university believes that everyone,
regardless of differences in background or circumstances, should be able to learn and per-
sonally develop with dignity and thus it aims to build an inclusive campus environment.
HYU regularly reviews its systems, environment, communication, and support systems and
seeks practical change that allows for the expansion of participation and mutual respect.
Ultimately, Hanyang seeks to create a community in which every member can access the
university's resources and opportunities equally and without discrimination.
(Student Value) Campus Diversity and Equality Support
HYU operates a range of scholarship programs to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds,
particularly international students and those from low-income countries, can pursue their studies
without any major financial obstacles.
For international students, the university participates in the Korean Government Scholarship
Program (KGSP). In addition to government funding, Hanyang provides additional tuition
and admission fee support, priority dormitory placement, and dedicated career guidance
and psychological counseling services. These initiatives can help international students adapt
successfully both academically and socially. The university also offers Living Scholarships for
North Korean Refugees and Low-income Country Students. Under this program, students admitted
through the special Refugee Admission Track receive full tuition coverage and a monthly living
stipend. Eligibility is based on maintaining a minimum GPA requirement and being enrolled within
the standard eight-semester academic period. Through these efforts, Hanyang is promoting
equal access to education regardless of nationality or financial background, and advancing both
educational equity and global inclusivity within the academic community.
(Student Value) Learning Support for Students with Disabilities
Hanyang University operates a Student Assistant Program for Students with Disabilities to protect
their right to learn. In this program, students volunteer as assistants to help with the educational
activities and overall university life of disabled students, offering comprehensive support services
that cover teaching and learning support, mobility support, and daily living support.
Student assistants join the classes with disabled students and assume roles such as note-taker,
typist, tutor, mobility assistant, and daily living supporter to help the disabled students smoothly
participate in their studies and adapt to university life. This mutual cooperation gives students
with and without disabilities a chance to learn and grow from each other and contributes to an
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In addition, Hanyang gives priority for course registration to disabled students to allow them to
choose their courses more conveniently, taking into account their disability and the accessibility to
classrooms. The library also has a reading room reserved for disabled students and the university
plans and operates specialized career and employment programs for them. By such support including
internships and national work-study positions, the university is helping to improve accessibility for its
disabled students and is working toward creating a society in which everyone can live harmoniously.
(Social Value) Inclusive Work Environment for Individuals with Disabilities
Hanyang is working to create an inclusive university environment in which all members can enjoy
equal opportunities regardless of disability, gender, or age. Accordingly, the university provides
employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Through collaboration with the Seongdong Community Welfare Center for the Disabled, the
university's café "Ieumnuri" offers practical training and employment opportunities to people with
developmental disabilities who want to learn practical skills. Job coaches manage store operations
and quality while guiding the baristas with developmental disabilities, so that the latter can steadily
master individual roles with confidence such as operating the machines, extracting coffee, and
measuring ingredients. In addition, the Design Management Center signed an agreement with the
Hanyang University Office of General Affairs to formally employ artists with disabilities, and in 2025
the university launched the "Hanyang Brand Maker" program, in which HYU teams up with students
to help create the university's brand content.
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Hanyang's culture of employing individuals with disabilities positions them as equal professionals
with expertise and a sense of responsibility. These employees are treated as working members
who can actively participate and develop on their own. This reduces exclusion on the basis of age,
gender, or disability and promotes inclusion for everyone on the basis of mutual growth rather than
charity. Building on this experience of inclusive employment across different fields, Hanyang is
broadening its campus environment where anyone can make full use of their abilities.
(University Value) University Policies for Reducing Campus Inequality
Hanyang University has established and implemented a comprehensive framework of regulations
and policies to ensure that all members of the university community can pursue academic and
daily life free from discrimination. The university strictly adheres to national laws such as the Act
on the Prohibition of Discrimination agai