INU was originally founded as a private college known as the Incheon Technical College in January 1979 as a part of Sunin Academy. Later, it was renamed Incheon College in December 1979 before it was chartered as a comprehensive four-year university in 1988. In 1994, the university was renamed to University of Incheon, which was a municipality-funded university. INU was relocated from Dohwa-dong in Nam-gu to a new location at Songdo in 2009. In February 2009, Incheon Institute for Korean Language Studies was opened. Also In July 2009, construction of Sondgo campus (Main Campus) was completed. In 2010, the university merged with Incheon City College, resulting in expanded educational offer. In February 2013, the university was nationalized and renamed as the Incheon National University.
Campus
Previous Campus in DohwaNew Songdo Campus
Incheon National University's campus is located in Songdo.
UI's 65 academic departments and programs are organized into 11 colleges and schools.
College of Humanities
Dept. of Korean Language and Literature
Dept. of English Language and Literature
Dept. of German Language and Literature
Dept. of French Language and Literature
Dept. of Japanese Language and Literature
Dept. of Chinese Language and Cultural Studies
College of Natural Sciences
Dept. of Mathematics
Dept. of Physics
Dept. of Chemistry
Dept. of Consumer and Child Studies
Dept. of Fashion and Industry
Dept. of Marine Science
College of Social Science
Dept. of Mass Communication
Dept. of Library and Information Science
Dept. of Creative Human Resource Development
Dept. of Social Welfare
College of Law, Commerce, and Public Affairs
Dept. of Public Administrations
Dept. of Political Science & International Relations
Dept. of Law
Dept. of Economics
Division of International Trade
College of Engineering
Dept. of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Electronics Engineering
Dept. of Industrial and Management Engineering
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Dept. of Vehicle Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
Dept. of Mechatronics
Dept. of Safety Engineering
College of Information Technology
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Dept. of Information Telecommunication Engineering
Dept. of Embedded-Systems Engineering
College of Business
Division of Business Administration
Dept. of Tax and Accounting
College of Arts and Physical Education
Major of Korean Painting
Major of Painting
Division of Design
Dept. of Performing Arts
Division of Sport Science
Division of Health and Exercise Science
College of Education
Dept. of Early Childhood Education
Dept. of Korean Language Education
Dept. of English Language Education
Dept. of Japanese Language Education
Dept. of Mathematics Education
Dept. of Physical Education
Dept. of History Education
Dept. of Ethics Education
College of Urban Sciences
Dept. of Urban Policy and Administration
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dept. of Environmental Engineering
Dept. of Urban Construction Engineering
Major of Architecture
Major of Urban Planning
Major of Architectural Engineering
College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering
Major of Biological Sciences
Major of Bioengineering
Major of Molecular and Medical Science
Major of Nano-Bioengineering
College of Northeast Asian Studies
Korean Trade and Commerce
Northeast Asian Trade and Commerce
Chinese Trade and Commerce
Japanese Trade and Commerce
Russian Trade and Commerce
U.S. Trade and Commerce
Graduate schools
Established on November 27, 1984, the Graduate School currently includes 35 masters and 28 doctoral degree programs.
Graduate School of Education
Educational Sciences
Educational Administration
Educational Technology
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Counseling Psychology
Gifted Education
Language and Literature
Korean Education
English Education
German Education
French Education
Japanese Education
Natural Sciences
Mathematics Education
Physics Education
Biology Education
Home Economics Education
Arts and Physical Area
Arts Education
Physical Education
Social Sciences
Ethics Education
Social Studies Education
Business Education
Engineering
Mechanical Education
Electrical Education
Electronics Education
Architectural Education
Materials Science and Engineering Education
Computer Science Education
Graduate School of Public Administration
Public Administration
Judicial Administration
Crisis Management
Social Welfare
Legislative and Security studies
Graduate School of Logistics
Master’s Programs
Logistics Management
Logistics System
PhD Programs
Logistics Management
Logistics System
Graduate School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Textile and Fashion Industry
Industrial Engineering
Safety and Environmental System Engineering
Industrial Design
Civil and Environmental System Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Advanced Materials Engineering
Graduate School
Master's Degree Programs
Korean Language and Literature
Korean as a second language
English and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Japanese and Literature
Chinese Cultural Studies
Ethics
Law
Public Administration
Political Science & International Studies
Mass Communication
Business Administration
International Trade
Economics
Northeast Asian Trade and Commerce
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Home Management
Clothing and Textiles
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Industrial and Management Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Information and Telecommunication Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Safety Engineering
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Graduate School
Doctoral Degree Programs
Korean Language and Literature
Korean as a second language
English Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Education
Law
Public Administration
Political Science & International Studies
Mass Communication
Business Administration
International Trade
Economics
Northeast Asian Trade and Commerce
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Clothing and Textiles
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Industrial and Management Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Information and Telecommunication Engineering
Safety Engineering
Physical Education
Graduate School of Business Administration
Business Administration
Real Estate
Graduate School of Information Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
Information and Telecommunications Engineering
Haksan Library
Ranking
4th national university in Korea from 2022 JoongAng Ilbo university ranking (Overall category).[1]
3rd for creating and supporting start-up from 2022 JoongAng Ilbo university ranking (Student start-up category).[2]
18th most innovative university in the world, and 2nd in South Korea from 2023 World Universities of Real Impact (WURI) ranking.[3]
1st for creating student-driven start-ups among national universities and 8th among all universities in Korea from 2020 Korea Economic Daily.[4]
Office of International Affairs and Korean Language Institute
The Office of International Affairs provides opportunities to learn through Student Exchange Program, Short-term language training programs globalizing the university through expanding sister relationships with the universities whole over the world. Web site of Office of International
The Korean language program was founded for the purpose of teaching the Korean language to foreigners and Korean students from overseas. The Incheon Institute for Korean Language Studies focuses on the linguistic abilities of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and offers opportunities to experience a taste of Korean history, culture, and society together with the Korean language.
The institute consists of certified teachers with graduate school education and vital experience teaching. Students from over the world, including China, Mongolia, Thailand, Canada, and The United States, are currently registered for classes and are studying the Korean language.
Confucius Institute
Confucius Institute at Incheon National University is supported by the Chinese government. The Chinese government has been supporting language institutes around the world for the spread of the Chinese language and culture. In Korea, the Chinese government has selected Incheon National University and has given support in the established of a Confucius Institute. The educated curriculum receives academic guidance of the Chinese Education Ministry.
Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation
The Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation (IACF) of Incheon National University was established in May 2004 as a special corporation. Its purpose is to collaborate with industry in cultivation human resources with creative minds, promoting industry-oriented education and to develop new knowledge and technology for the improvement of industry, and with the profits from intellectual property to provide financial assistance for education and research.
INU Holdings
INU Holdings is a technology holdings company which deals with technologies developed by students and professors of Incheon National University. So far, INU Holdings is the 6th technology holdings company of a university in Korea. It was opened last year and so far has established 3 subsidiary companies. It has strong cooperation with the IACF.
Green Pioneer Co.
Green Pioneer started as a spin-off company established by a professor of biology in UI with the support from school. Now, it is a subsidiary company of INU Holdings. Its key business facets are distribution of photosynthesis assessment instruments (PAM) and biokits. It also obtains an ISO listed technology in the field of toxicology.
Notable people
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Kim Kyo-Heung, politician, Member of Parliament, Secretary General of the National Assembly
Bae Jin-Gyo, politician, Member of Parliament
Lee Dong-Joo, politician, Member of Parliament
Park Chang-kyu, politician, Incheon Metroplitan City Council
