Fact Sheet

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;

• and their GPA should be over 2.5 out of 4.0. 

• • Wide range of course selection from most departments and divisions

  • Intensive Korean Language Program (Program scholarship and partial discount under program conditions)

  • Diverse cultural activities

  • Buddy Program

  • Peer Tutoring Language Scholarship opportunity 

https://www.hufs.ac.kr/hufs/11360/subview.do?enc=Zm5jdDF8QEB8JTJGc2NoZHVsbWFuYWdlJTJGaHVmcyUyRjQwJTJGdmlldy5kbyUzRg%3D%3D#link 

Please have students submit documents using the form and instructions below: 

• Please have students include their name on each file:

  • • HONG_Gildong_Application.pdf

    • SMITH_John_Transcripts.pdf

    • DOE_Jane_IDphoto.jpg

• If students need to update (i.e., replace/modify) a document you already submitted, please email us the new one so we can update it for you.

The Document Upload Form will be provided after you finish your Online Application at HUFS Portal

Individual File 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 personal history and plan of study essay

    3. ONE copy of academic transcript

    4. ONE copy of Certificate of Current Enrollment from home university (with Apostille or Korean Consular confirmation for Non-OECD applicants, OECD member countries)

    5. ONE copy of supporting evidence in English proficiency or reference letter if applicable

    6. ONE copy of the information page from passport

    7. Dormitory application form

    8. Health examination form (Dorm applicants only)*

    9. ONE color photo (3x4cm) with white background (JPG file)

    10. ONE PAGE (min.) Intensive Korean Study Essay

    11. 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:

        1. 4 months Exchange - 5,000,000 KRW 

        2. 6 months Exchange - 7,500,000 KRW

        3. 10 months Exchange - 12,500,000 KRW

        4. 12 months Exchange - 15,000,000 KRW

* All dormitory applicants must submit a copy of the Health Examination Form completed by a licensed doctor/clinician to secure their spot at the dormitory. Students are required to complete the Tuberculosis (TB) test in the X-ray form and NOT the skin test form. The Hepatitis Test is not required and can be left blank. Students must present the original copy of this health examination form OR the medical report with their Tuberculosis test result when checking in at any of HUFS dormitory. 

Financial Statement

Under the Ministry of Justice's (Immigration Office) regulation, all exchange students are required to submit (to the university of exchange) proof of financial stability for the duration of their exchanges:

• 4 months Exchange - 5,000,000 KRW 

• 6 months Exchange - 7,500,000 KRW

• 10 months Exchange - 12,500,000 KRW

• 12 months Exchange - 15,000,000 KRW

Students will be contacted by the Office of International Admissions & Management (OIAM) regarding the financial statement closer to the start of the semester. Students won't need to submit any supporting documents during the application period. 

The financial requirement indicated above must be supported by students themselves OR parent(s) OR a family member. Additional documents showing financial support may be asked for later on. This statement needs to be issued within 3 weeks before the application deadline for validity.

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 organising 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

The following materials will be sent to registered e-mail(s) of each coordinator and applicant (student). Please consult with your local Korean embassy/consulate for any other necessary documents (items vary by country).

• 1. Certificate of Admission

  2. Certificate of Business Registration

Exchange students or their parents/guardians are responsible for the cost of any medical treatment should it arise during their stay in Korea and HUFS.

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

Starting Spring 2021, a new law requires all exchange students to register and pay for the National Health Insurance plan in Korea.

HUFS Course Finder

Course Finder link

or

Pre-Arrival Guide

Pre-arrival Guide link

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

  • Language & Diplomacy

  • Language & Trade

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

  • College of Education 

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 a 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 (International Houses) are only about 250-300 meters away from the center of the Seoul campus.

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.  

IMPORTANT

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 1,300 Won

2,437 Undergraduate (1,829) / graduate (608) international students between the Seoul and Global (located in Yongin city) campuses. 

Ms. Nahyeon CHOI

Office of International Affairs

• • Email: interex@hufs.ac.kr

  • Tel: 82-2-2173-2069 

  • Fax: 82-2-2173-3387 

Pre-arrival Guide

https://exchange.hufs.ac.kr

International Student Guidebook

https://hellohufs.hufs.ac.kr