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 

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. Printed (PDF) version of Online Exchange Application form

    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 - 8,000,000 KRW

• 6 months - 8,000,000 KRW

• 10 months - 16,000,000 KRW

• 12 months - 16,000,000 KRW

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. 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)

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

  • Graduate School of Interpretation & Translation

  • Department of Language & Diplomacy

  • Department of Language & Trade

  • Communicative Languages (students cannot enroll for any foreign language classes delivered in their first language)

  • College of Education 

  • Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation

Semi-restricted Courses 

1. Business Courses 

As of January 2020, course from Business College has been restricted under specific conditions. Due to a high level of student capacity and demand, full time HUFS students will be given first priority over exchange students. Exchange students WILL NOT be able to enroll for any courses from Business College during the first round of course registration. Exchange students will be able to apply for Business College courses starting midway of the second round of course registration. This restriction applies to ALL exchange students regardless of their degree or level of study.

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 students responsibility to have a backup plan or find an alternative course(s) at the time of application and course enrollment.

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 serve basis when students apply for it through the online application on the HUFS portal website. Students will be considered for dormitory placement based on their answer via this online application and NOT the separate Google Forms Survey. Please keep in mind that selecting the dormitory option on the Google Forms Survey (link attached on the online application form) 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 

As of Fall 2024, the Intensive Korean Program will change from being a fee-exempt program to a partially fee-paying program due to a wide range of Korean language courses available in our undergraduate course catalog. 

Students who are completing a degree (in their home university) consisting of a Korea/Korean/East Asian Studies/Translation (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 partially pay 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.

Please keep in mind that the Intensive Korean Program is fully conducted in English.

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 ). 

In addition to the Intensive Korean Program, HUFS will offer a newly adapted language program in line with the original Survival Korean program - Practical Korean Program. Practical Korean Program consists of 30 hours of course time over 6 weeks, and does not come with any course fee. Practical Korean Program is a new program open to prospective exchange students starting Fall 2024. Students may apply for this program regardless of their major (including Korean majors). 

Korean WON (KRW)

USD $1 = approximately 1,392 Korean Won

There is a student population of 3,586 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