Founded in 1994, Handong Global University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Pohang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Gyeongsang. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Handong Global University (HGU) is a small coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Handong Global University (HGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this South Korean higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.