The program is taught entirely in English.

Find out more on the International Division home page

Please note that you can only apply in the Division of International Studies (DIS).

Payment procedure

Service fee paid to Asia Exchange:

Fees paid to HUFS: Application fee amount + Matriculation fee + tuition fee on average. Please note tuition fees vary depending on the degree you choose to partake in. View the latest prices here.

The application fee and tuition fees for the full degree at HUFS are paid directly to the university. Asia Exchange grants study scholarships for all successful full degree applicants during their first semester. This guarantees applying through Asia Exchange is cheaper than submitting a direct application.

Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.

In addition to the Asia Exchange scholarship, other various scholarships are available for all nationalities. Read more about scholarships.

All international students 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.

It would help if you had at least US$ 20,000 available in either your or your parent’s bank account at the time you apply for the D-2 visa. If your sponsor is not your parent or spouse, you may need additional documents.

Please find out more about the whole 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.

Please note all documents must be submitted in English.

• Official High School Transcript (Apostille or Consular Confirmation needed) in English
• Official High School Graduation Certificate (Apostille or Consular Confirmation needed) in English
• 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 must be white. The picture should preferably be in JPEG format.
• Official language certificate (TOEFL, and IELTS).
• Copies of Both Parents’ Passports (or official documents indicating parents’ nationality) in English
• Official document indicating a parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents in English

After completing the online application to the Uway portal of HUFS and paying the application fee, kindly submit the physical copy of your application packet/documents by registered mail to HUFS no later than the application deadlines.

 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.
• 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 during application periods for Early and Regular Decisions.
• Please note both of the full degree application periods have strict deadlines and late applications will not be accepted.

The application process includes two different application periods, called the early and regular application periods. Both application periods are identical, and it does not matter whether you apply during the early or regular period. You will need to submit all required documents to Asia Exchange as well as HUFS’ Uway application portal.

After the application period is over admissions notifications will be posted on the HUFS’ website at http://international.hufs.ac.kr. Log in with the ID and password you received after applying through Uwayapply to view whether you have been directly accepted or whether you need to attend a short interview before acceptance.

After the interviews have been conducted, students can view the final admissions notifications at http://international.hufs.ac.kr or on the HUFS pre-arrival pages for full degree students here. Students then enter the registration period, during which you will have to pay your first-semester tuition fee directly to the university as well as enroll for on-campus accommodation.

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 contact person

Mr. Wonil Ki

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 *
• The ratio of exchange students from foreign countries – 1st in Korea *
• The proportion of lectures taught in English: 30% – 1st in Korea ¤
• The 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

CO2 OFFSETTING

Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!

We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.

Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!

Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions