Hongik University College of Design

Seoul, South Korea

1,140 students, both grad and undergrad
Design

Partnerships
Academic: RCA (United Kingdom), RISD
Business: Course sponsors include Nissan and GM.
Top Employers: Samsung, GM

Claim to Fame: SunGul Whang, design manager for Motorola, is an alumnus.

Signature Programs: Although Hongik is known chiefly for the technical skill of its product-design graduates, theoretical, environmental and human factors are getting increased attention in its program as companies now come to the school with sponsored projects in user-centered design.