Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), Korea

Exchange students must have:

• completed at least one semester at their home university at the time of participation;

• a minimum GPA score of 2.5 out of a 4.0 scale. 

• • Wide range of course selection from different faculties

  • Intensive & Survival Korean Language Course (The Intensive Korean Program is waived or partially waived based on Major & Minor)

  • International Student Organization (ISO) support available

  • Foreign Language Peer Tutoring Scholarship opportunity 

The application procedure is processed through two stages. The first stage is the online application form in which students must complete via our online application website. The second stage is the Google Form in which students must submit all necessary supporting documents. 

Please read the following for instructions on Google Form submissions.

Please title each application file in the format below: 

1. Students should include their full name on each file:

• • • HONG_Gildong_Application.pdf

    • SMITH_John_Transcripts.pdf

    • DOE_Jane_IDphoto.jpg

2. If you need to update (i.e., replace/modify) any document(s) you already submitted, please let our office know.

Required Documents for Google Form Submission (.pdf, .doc, or .jpg)

• • 1. Supporting documents submitted by Google Form.

    2. PDF version of Online Exchange Application form: https://wis.hufs.ac.kr/src08/jsp/fexchange/index.html

    3. 1 brief essay of personal history and plan of study (one-page minimum)

    4. 1 copy of an academic transcript

    5. 1 certificate of current enrollment at home university

*Students joining with a passport from a non-OECD country must have an apostille or Korean embassy/consulate authentication on the certificate

• • 6. 1 copy of evidence of proficiency in English language or reference letter

*If the primary language at your university is NOT English

• • 7. 1 copy of the information page of passport

    8. Dormitory application form (if applying for Dorm)

    9. Health examination form (Requested later on for dorm applicants only)

*All dormitory applicants must submit the HUFS health form signed by a licensed doctor/clinician. They must present the original copy during the dorm check-in.

• • 10. 1 copy of financial affidavit/statement (requested after application period has ended via a separate form)

*Please wait for us to request this item - it is time sensitive - we will request it about 2 weeks before we plan to issue Admissions Packets.

• • 11. 1 ID photo (3X4cm) in color form with white background (in JPG. file)

    12. 1 page min. of study plan essay for the Intensive Korean Program applicants

* All dormitory applicants must present Tuberculosis (TB) test results as they check in at any of the HUFS dormitories. For Globee Dorm (Seoul Campus) and HUFS Dorm (Global Campus) applicants, only the x-ray test for the Tuberculosis test will be accepted. For International House applicants, either the x-ray or skin test for the Tuberculosis test will be accepted. Hepatitis test is not required for all dormitories.

Financial Statement

Students joining with a passport from an OECD country should submit the HUFS Financial Affidavit form ONLY. This form will be provided for students later on. We do not require these students to submit proof of bank account, statement or letter. 

Students joining us with a non-OECD passport must submit 1) HUFS Financial Certification form (will be provided for students later on), AND 2) Proof of financial amount, either a bank statement or letter. Please check our online factsheet for more information: www.hufs.ac.kr/HUFSfactsheet) 

All fees below are inclusive of the tuition fee paid towards students' home university. The amount below is the total for both tuition fees AND living expenses. Hence students should have at least half of the amount stated below as their living expense (dorm, food, academic material etc.). Students of a non-OECD passport must provide us with proof of evidence for their tuition fee payment to their home university. 

• 4 months - 8,000,000 KRW 

• 6 months - 8,000,000 KRW

• 10 months - 16,000,000 KRW

• 12 months - 16,000,000 KRW

*The fees above are based on the immigration policy of Korea.

Study Plan Essay (1 page min.)

The study plan essay is a personal statement or outline of your tentative study plan during your time at HUFS. It may include some of the following,

• self Introduction

• purpose or motivation for studying

• academic goals

• expectations during your stay

• how you plan to organize and manage your studies

• academic experience

Intensive Korean Study Plan Essay (1 page min.)

This is a separate study plan essay from the one above. It may include some of the following,

• purpose or reason for taking the program 

• academic goals

• expectations

• how you plan on organizing and planning out your study in accordance with regular courses

• anything else you would like to share about yourself

• any personal experience with Korean culture or language 

• strengths and weaknesses that will influence your study

After the screening process has been completed, all accepted applicants will be sent an email containing the following materials for visa application.

• 1. Letter of Acceptance by HUFS

  2. Certificate of Admission

  3. Certificate of Business Registration (Seoul and Global campus will have a separate document each)

D-2-6 / D-2-8 VISA (Study Abroad) is REQUIRED BEFORE entering Korea. 

Students can obtain a visa at the nearest Korean Embassy with the admission package. An additional step is required for students from the 21 nations listed below.

Health Examination

• Students will need to have a health examination for Tuberculosis at a hospital designated by the Korean embassy (if available) as part of the visa process. Please consult the Korean embassy or Consulate for further details. 

• This health exam result can be used for applying to all HUFS dormitories. 

• Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Exchange students or their parents/guardians are responsible for the cost of any treatment should any medical emergencies arise.

Students should bring comprehensive travel and medical insurance before coming to Korea and verify that the insurance policy they carry covers hospitalization and medical care occurring during international travel and sojourns, as well as repatriation to their home country in case of medical emergency. 

Otherwise, a new law in Korea implemented in Spring 2021 will require students to pay for National Health Insurance Service (NHIS)'s monthly premium.

Please refer to 7. Student Services > c. NHIS Insurance for more information.

HUFS Course Finder

 https://sites.google.com/hufs.ac.kr/hufsinternationalexchange/Course-Information/How-to-Register/Course-Finder?authuser=0

A range of courses are delivered in English across different departments at HUFS. At HUFS, we try our best to offer a wide range of options for students to choose from. However, please keep in mind that not all departments offer courses delivered in English. The following list of departments are some of the major departments and schools which offer courses taught in English. 

• • • English for International Communication and Conferences (EICC)

    • English Linguistics and Language Technology (ELLT)

    • Division of International Studies (DIS)

    • College of Business (strict enrollment restrictions exist - see below)

    • Department of International Economics and Law

Restricted Courses

Some departments and schools at HUFS are restricted to exchange students, meaning exchange students will not be able to enroll in these courses regardless of their degree or level of study.

The following departments and schools are restricted:

• • Law School (MA level)

  • Department of Language & Diplomacy (BA level)

  • Department of Language & Trade (BA level)

  • Communicative Languages (BA level elective courses)

  • College of Education (This includes the Department of English Education/French Education/German Education/Chinese Education/Korean Education) 

  • Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation

Semi-restricted Courses 

1. Business Courses (BA level)

Course enrollment for the Business Department is very competitive university-wide, Exchange/Visiting students can enroll for the Business Courses midway during the second round of course enrollment ONLY. Hence there is no guarantee that students will be able to enroll for first choice courses. We advise students to bring back up plans in adherence to this. 

2. Division of International Studies

Exchange/Visiting students can enroll for courses in the Division of International Studies during the second round of course enrollment ONLY. 

As open slots are filled in fast, it is not guaranteed that students will be accepted into courses of interest. Hence, it is the student's responsibility to make a backup plan or find alternative courses when they make their course plan.

Regular Semester Course performance is graded on the following 100- point scale.

• • A+ 100-96, A0 95-91|B+ 90-86, B0 85-81|C+ 80-76, C0 75-71 |D+ 70-66, D0 65-60 | F 59 - 0

See our pre-arrival guide's housing section for more info.

Please note that due to limited spacing on our on/off campus dormitories, not every student will be guaranteed a spot at the time of application.  Dormitory assignment will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the information submitted through the Google Forms Survey. No additional or submissions are required. Please keep in mind that selecting the dormitory option on the Google Forms Survey will not guarantee students a spot for dormitory.  

The tuition fee will be fully waived for exchange students during the Fall and Spring semester periods for regular credit courses (undergraduate/graduate courses).

Intensive Korean Program (200 hours)

The Intensive Korean Program is a non-credit, certificate-only course offered by the Center for Korean Language and Culture. The program aims to help learners build the basic foundations to high level skills in the Koran language through a strict curriculum that focuses on the technical components and accuracy of the Korean language. It is divided into different levels and runs on a fixed schedule from Monday to Friday. Students are required to attend 40 days of the whole program, as well as pass the final language exam.

• Fully waived for students majoring/minoring in Korean related/East-Asian studies during regular semester

• Partially waived for students majoring in other fields

• Tuition waiver IS NOT offered during the Summer and Winter break.

Any students who are NOT of the major or minor mentioned above will be required to partially pay for the program. From the total program fee, HUFS will provide a 50% tuition support and students will pay an amount of 800,000 KRW 

Students who wish to take the Intensive Korean Program during winter and/or summer must pay the tuition fee, at a 30% discounted rate (about 1,141,000 KRW ). 

Survival Korean Program (30 hours)

Survival Korean Program is a non-credit, certificate-only course that acts as an excellent steppingstone into learning Korean Language. It is an introductory level Korean language program that aims to help students build a strong foundation in learning the complexity of the Korean language whilst building familiarity with common language and topics. Fully waived for exchange students.

Korean WON (KRW)

USD $1 = approximately 1,400 Korean Won

There is a student population of 3,846 international students over Seoul and Global campus.

Exchange Students / Summer Session

Ms. Nahyeon Choi / Ms. Eunyoung Mun

Office of International Affairs

• • Email: interex@hufs.ac.kr / outbound@hufs.ac.kr

  • Tel: 82-2-2173-2069/2064

  • Fax: 82-2-2173-3387