Founded in 1939, Hanyang University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ansan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Hanyang University (HYU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Hanyang University (HYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 80 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.