Bachelor’s Degree in Seoul, South Korea

Studies in the full degree program

As a student in the Bachelor’s degree program you’ll study at the Division of International Studies, located on the Seoul Campus in downtown Seoul.

The program gives you the chance to further specialize and deepen your knowledge based on your interests and skills.

You can complete a Full Degree in one of the following tracks: English Linguistics and Language Technology, English for International Conferences and Communication, International Economics and Law, International Studies.

The program is taught completely in English.

Find out more on the International Division home page

Payment procedure

First semester tuition fee: 2500 EUR (2880 USD)

Application fee: 190 EUR (247 USD)

The tuition fee per semester at HUFS is 2850 EUR or 3250 USD per semester. The first semester is paid to Asia Exchange and the remaining semesters are then paid directly to the university before each semester.

By applying through Asia Exchange you will always pay less for the first semesters tuition fee when you are accepted to the program. First semester tuition fee without Asia Exchange is 3380 EUR/3850 USD.

There are also various scholarships available for all nationalities. Read more about scholarships.

All international students residing outside Korea will need to apply for a student visa at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea. You must apply for the visa in person at the Korean embassy in your home country.

You should have at least US$ 20,000 available in either your or your parents’ bank account at the time you apply for the of D-2 visa. If your sponsor is not your parent or spouse, you many need additional documents.

Please find out more about the full visa application procedure here.

• A minimum age of 18 years
• You should have sufficient English skills (at least B2 level). You will need to submit written proof of your English skills together with your application (see required attachments below).
• Both biological parents and/or current legal guardians must not have Korean nationality.

See the additional requirements.

• Official High School Transcript (Apostille or Consular Confirmation needed)
• Official High School Graduation Certificate (Apostille or Consular Confirmation needed)
• Personal statement and a study plan limited to one A4 page in English (why you want to study at HUFS, what are you planning on studying, how will your studies at HUFS help you in the future etc.)
• A copy of the identification page of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after your trip starts)
• A passport style color photo. The background should be white. The picture should preferably be in JPEG-format.
• Official language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, DAAD or similar.
• Copies of Both Parents’ Passports (or official documents indicating parents’ nationality)
• Official document indicating parent-child relationship between applicant and his/her parents in English

 Apply to study abroad at Hankuk University Bachelor’s Degree Program

• Flexible application: You can apply even if you’re not yet certain of your plans. Cancel at no extra cost up to 1 month before the semester starts.
• When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
• Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

• Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
• If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later. However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
• All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of submitting the application or by the application deadline at the very latest.
• You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
• There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.
• Note that you will also have to submit an application through HUFS’ own application portal at http://www.uwayapply.com/ in addition to submitting the application to Asia Exchange. The portal will be open on application periods for Early and Regular Decision.

The university provides on-campus accommodation at the Global Campus. The rooms at the dormitory area double rooms with air-conditioning and free internet access. Find out more about the accommodation options and prices in Global campus.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is known for its high-quality curriculum in international studies, globalization and as many as 40+ foreign languages. It has been rated as the 1. international university in Korea and has the highest ratio of international students in the country. Many diplomats have graduated from the university.

University’s contact information

Office of International Student Services
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
107 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
South Korea, 130-791

University’s website

http://hufsenglish.hufs.ac.kr/

University’s contact person

Ms. Yoonmee Lee

University Accreditation

• The Korean Council for University Education
• The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Korea
• International Association of Universities (IAU)
• University Institutional Accreditation
• Member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• HUFS ranked first in Korea (7th in Asia) among universities with no medical school *
• Ratio of exchange students from foreign countries – 1st in Korea *
• Proportion of lectures taught in English: 30% – 1st in Korea ¤
• Proportion of foreign faculty [full-time lecturer and higher level] – 2nd in Korea ¤

*2013 Chosun Ilbo.QS Asian University Rankings
¤2012 Joongang Daily University Ranking Evaluation