As a student in the Bachelor’s degree program, you’ll study at the Division of International Studies (DIS), located on the Seoul Campus in downtown Seoul. Currently, students from more than 300 countries study in the Division of International Studies and graduates of HUFS DIS are moving forward in various directions. Some are working in the United Nations and other international organizations as official diplomats. Others are paving their academic path by entering graduate schools around the world including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and China.
The program allows you to specialize further and deepen your knowledge based on your interests and skills. Complete courses related to for example international law, economics, culture and humanities, and international relations during your full degree.
The program is taught entirely in English.
Mandatory Courses for all students:
Spring Semester |
Autumn Semester |
Principles of Economics I |
Principles of Economics II |
Understanding Culture |
Understanding Culture |
English 1 (Academic Writing for International Studies) |
English 2 (English Debate and Presentation)
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International Relations Theory |
Volunteer Service II |
Volunteer Service I |
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The ‘Understanding Culture’ course is held both semesters, but you only need to take it once.
Specialization paths from Semester 3 onwards (you will choose one patch during your full degree)
Economics |
Development and Law |
Language and Culture |
International Relations |
Principles of Economics I |
Theory and Practice of Economic Development |
English I (Academic Writing for International Studies) |
Introduction to Comparative Politics |
Principles of Economics II |
Introduction to Polar Studies |
English II (English Debate and Presentation) |
International Organization |
Microeconomic Theory |
Institutions and Development |
Understanding Culture |
International Relations of Asia |
International Finance and Balance of Payments |
International Organization and Law |
Chinese I |
Public Diplomacy II |
Financial Economics |
International Public Law |
Chinese II |
Future of War |
Macroeconomic Theory |
Introduction to Korean Law |
Chinese III |
Global Governance and NGO |
International Trade and Investment |
Introduction to Development Economics |
Chinese IV |
Power in World Politics |
Statistics |
Advanced Development Economics |
Korean I |
Korean Politics and Diplomacy |
International Studies Seminar I |
ODA and Law |
Korean II |
International Political Economy |
International Studies Seminar II |
Globalization and Development |
Korean III |
International Relations Theory |
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Korean Economy and Law |
Korean IV |
Public Diplomacy I |
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Korean Politics and Diplomacy |
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Transnational Actors in World Politics |
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The Politics of Technology |
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.
- Proof of Funds or Bank Statement. Please see the guidelines here.
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

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.
- 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.
Confirmation, official acceptance letter and visa
You’ll get an initial confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from the day your application is complete with all the required documents and the application fee is paid. Please note that the university has the final authority regarding student admissions.
You will receive the final confirmation of your study placement 2 months before the semester starts.
The official certificate of admission will be sent to you 1 month before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point.
You need the official certificate of admission to apply for a student visa.
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the program, you have the right to cancel your participation for no extra cost until you pay the tuition fee (Tuition fee can be refunded if the host university declines your application for some reason, the application fee, however, will not be refunded). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation.
We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance
You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance either from your home country or insurance recommended by HUFS for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.

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