Hanyang University has confirmed a total increase of 80 student enrollment slots in advanced technology programs for the 2026 academic year, following the Ministry of Education’s April 21 announcement regarding admissions adjustments. The expansion aligns with a national policy to cultivate talent in cutting-edge fields and reflects a comprehensive review of the university’s educational infrastructure, interdisciplinary integration, and institutional reform efforts.

The affected departments include the School of Data Science, the Department of Automotive Engineering, and the School of Electronic Engineering—fields considered essential in meeting the surging demands of next-generation industries.

The School of Data Science will see an increase from 40 to 60 students by utilizing transfer quotas, while the Department of Automotive Engineering will expand from 40 to 60 students through a net increase of 20 in base enrollment capacity.

The School of Electronic Engineering will receive the largest boost, with 25 slots added to the base quota and 15 additional slots from transfer quotas, raising total enrollment from 119 to 159 students.

This adjustment is not merely a numeric expansion. It is the outcome of a multi-faceted evaluation of educational quality, interdepartmental collaboration, institutional self-regulation, and innovation in curriculum design.

According to the Ministry of Education, the allocation review emphasized factors such as the availability of laboratory and practical training equipment, hiring plans for expert faculty, and the feasibility of curriculum execution. Additional credit was given for proactive use of transfer quotas, interdisciplinary program operations, and organizational restructuring.

With this increase, Hanyang University plans to further strengthen its training system for high-demand sectors and take a leading role in developing effective, integrated educational models tailored to the needs of the future workforce.