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 departments

  • Language courses offered by CKLC (Intensive Korean Language Program, Practical Korean Program)

  • Diverse Cultural Activities through ISO

  • Scholarship Opportunities for Exchange students only (GKS, Peer Tutoring)

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: 

• Students should include their full name on each file:

  • • HONG_Gildong_Application.pdf

    • SMITH_John_Transcripts.pdf

    • DOE_Jane_IDphoto.jpg

• 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. Printed (PDF) version of Online Exchange Application form http://wis.hufs.ac.kr:8989/src08/jsp/fexchange/index.html

    2. ONE brief essay of personal history and study plan (one-page minimum)

    3. ONE copy of an academic transcript

    4. ONE certificate of current enrollment at home university

*ONE copy of evidence of proficiency in the English language or reference letter if the primary language at your university is NOT English or Korean.

• • 5. ONE copy of the information page from the passport

    6. Dormitory application form

    7. Health examination form (Only required from students who have been given dorm placement)

    8.  Financial Statement (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.)

    9.  ONE copy of an ID photo in color form (.jpg format only) (3X4cm) with a white background

    10.  If taking the Intensive Korean Course, ONE study plan essay for the Intensive Korean Course (one-page minimum)

* 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

The Ministry of Justice (i.e., Immigration Office) requires that all exchange students submit (to the university) proof of financial stability following the length of their exchanges:

• 4 months - 6,800 USD

• 6 months - 10,200 USD

• 10 months - 17,000 USD

• 12 months - 20,000 USD

This amount must be in a bank account (i.e., a savings account/checking account) in your or your parents' names. Your last names must match or you need to also submit to HUFS a document showing the family relationship. This statement will be requested around the time that we start issuing the Certificates of Admission as your statement must be issued within 30 days of the Certificate's issuance date.

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.

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)

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://wis.hufs.ac.kr/src08/jsp/lecture/LECTURE2020L.jsp

You can find classes, which are taught in English, mostly in the following departments/majors:

• • • 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 for Exchange Students

• • Law School

  • Language & Diplomacy

  • Language & Trade

  • Communicative Languages (a foreign language class which is a student's L1)

  • College of Education

  • Business College Courses (from late January, 2020)

    • Courses from Business College is strongly restricted for Exchange and Visiting students. Students may apply for Business courses online on the last one or two days of the second enrollment period. However, the offline enrollment method will be open for students to enroll for Business courses as well from the start of the second enrollment period.

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

Double occupancy dormitory (on and off campus dormitory) 

"Off Campus" dorms are only about 250-300 meters away from the center of campus. 

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 

Students who are completing a degree consisting of a Korea/Korean/East Asian Studies/Translation (Korean)/Oriental Studies (with a focus in Korean)/International Studies (with a focus in Korean) major or minor will be EXEMPTED from paying the course fee for the Intensive Korean Program.

Any students who are NOT of the major or minor mentioned above will be required to pay partially for the program. From the total program fee of 1,660,000 KRW, these students will pay an amount of 800,000 KRW and HUFS will pay 860,000 KRW as scholarship.

Students who wish to take the Intensive Korean Program during winter and/or summer must pay the tuition fee, at 30% discounted rate (about 1,141,000 KRW ). From Fall 2020, the program fee has been raised to 1,620,000 KRW.

Korean WON (KRW)

USD $1 = approximately 1,300 Won

There is a student population of 3,306 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