Hanyang University

Hanyang University is a leading private research university in South Korea, renowned for its strong emphasis on engineering and its 'Education-Research-Industry Cluster' (ERICA) model. The university operates a comprehensive medical and biotechnological ecosystem through the Hanyang University Medical Center (HYUMC) and the Hanyang Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (HY-IBB), focusing on translational research and technology commercialization. The university is a pioneer in industry-academia collaboration, maintaining a robust pipeline of therapeutic candidates and medical technologies. Its research strengths lie in stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and immunology, particularly through specialized centers like the Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. Hanyang consistently ranks among the top institutions in South Korea for technology transfer revenue and patent registrations, actively spinning off biotech startups through its technology holding company, HYU Holdings.