Jangan University
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do ·Private Technical College ·4 programmes ·Official website
Metropolitan campus near Seoul with 7 colleges and 37 departments. Graduate employment rate: 71.5%. Over 1,600 international students enrolled. Strong focus on care, welfare, and healthcare programs with guaranteed employment pathways.
About Jangan University
Overview
Jangan University (장안대학교) is a specialized private technical college founded in 1978 in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province. It is particularly known for its hospitality, culinary arts, and service industry programs, operating its own training hotel (Jangan Hotel Training Center). The campus has a warm, community-oriented atmosphere and is very welcoming to international students.
Why choose Jangan University?
Jangan is the best choice for students interested in Korea's hospitality and culinary arts industries. Its training hotel gives students real-world experience before graduation. The affordable tuition combined with TWISE pathway discounts makes it one of the most cost-effective options for hands-on vocational education near Seoul.
Campus & facilities
The campus features modern dormitories, a dedicated international student support center, the Jangan Hotel Training Center (a functioning hotel used for practical hospitality training), state-of-the-art culinary labs, Korean language support, and sports facilities.
Student life
Hwaseong-si sits between Seoul, Suwon, and Incheon Airport — students enjoy excellent transport connectivity. Campus life includes student clubs, Korean culture programs, cooking competitions, and on-campus accommodation. The city of Suwon (20 min) and Seoul (45 min) are easily accessible.
Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, TOPIK Level 3 minimum (note: Jangan does not offer a Korean language program — applicants must already have TOPIK 3 before applying), financial support documents, passport copy, health certificate.
Scholarships & financial aid
Up to 45% tuition reduction through the TWISE pathway. Additional merit-based scholarships available each semester for strong academic performers.
Key highlights
- Hospitality and culinary arts specialty — training hotel on campus
- TOPIK Level 3 required (no language course — must be prepared before applying)
- 45 minutes from Seoul
- Community-oriented campus with strong international student support
- Up to 45% tuition reduction through TWISE pathway
Programmes & tuition (4)
A comprehensive 2-year program in social welfare and caregiving. Students earn multiple professional certifications leading to guaranteed employment in Korea's healthcare and welfare sectors. The E-7-2 visa pathway allows long-term residence in Korea after graduation.
One-time fees
Studying in South Korea — what to know
Monthly living expenses typically range ₩500,000–₩1,000,000 for food, transport and essentials. Dormitories are around ₩200,000–₩400,000/month, and provincial cities cost less than Seoul.
Many programmes are taught in English; most universities offer Korean courses. Basic Korean (TOPIK 1–2) is needed for some programmes. We provide language training and TOPIK prep.
International students study on a D-2 visa. We guide you through the entire visa process. It allows part-time work up to 20 hours/week in term and full-time during vacations.
Korea has world-class healthcare. Students join the National Health Insurance (NHIS) — roughly ₩60,000–₩80,000/month — covering most medical costs.