BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
COMPLETE AN INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOUTH KOREA IN THE DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Semesters
Spring (Mar – June)
Autumn (Sep – Dec)
Program Duration
4 years
Program Content
Lectures, assignments and various other teaching methods depending on courses
Levels of Study
Bachelor
Fees
Study Fields
International relations, international economics, international law and development, culture, humanities, languages
Hankuk University of foreign studies
Rank #8 Best University in Korea
#64
In QS world university ranking for modern languages
#2
best student city worldwide by QS ranking
#1 in internationalization ranking in korea
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Apply through Asia Exchange and get a 300 EUR scholarship for your full degree studies in Korea with the added benefits of our support and services during the application process
- Receive assistance and instructions on the application process from our dedicated Full Degree team
- No need to send physical copies of application documents when applying through Asia Exchange
- Get an acclaimed degree from one of Korea’s best universities
- Gain the necessary language skills and professional know-how to work in demanding and competitive international environments.
- Take in the international atmosphere on campus, meet with people from all over the world and improve both your English and intercultural communication skills
- Explore life in the “24-hour city” Seoul, also rated one of the top 10 student cities in the world
STUDYING IN HANKUK UNIVERSITY BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM
The goal of the 4-year Bachelor’s degree program is to give you the necessary language skills and professional know-how to work in demanding and competitive international environments. You also have the chance to choose among different specializations depending on your interests and career goals. All the while you have the chance to immerse yourself in Korean culture and build your international network.
The Bachelor’s degree program in Korea is for you if…
- You have an upper secondary degree
- You have a good command of English
- You’re interested in pursuing an international career
- You’re interested in East Asia and Korea
| AUTUMN 2026 | |
| Application deadline | Early Decision: 20.03.2026 Regular Decision: 29.05.2026 |
| Final Admission notification | Early Decision: 04.05.2026 Regular Decision: 04.07.2026 |
| Registration | 04.07.26 – 20.07.2026 |
| Semester dates | 01.09. – 21.12.2026 |
| Orientation | TBA |
| SPRING 2027* | |
| Application deadline | Early Decision: 03.09.2026 Regular Decision: 26.11.2026 |
| Final Admission notification | Early Decision: 25.10.2026 Regular Decision: 06.01.2027 |
| Registration | 04.01.2027 – 26.01.2027 |
| Semester dates | 01.03.2027 – 19.06.2027 |
| Orientation | 25.02.2027 |
| AUTUMN 2027* | |
| Application deadline | Early Decision: 21.03.2027 Regular Decision: 30.05.2027 |
| Final Admission notification | Early Decision: 04.05.2027 Regular Decision: 04.07.2027 |
| Registration | 04.07.27 – 20.07.2027 |
| Semester dates | 01.09. – 19.12.2027 |
| Orientation | 25.08.2027 |
| SPRING 2028* | |
| Application deadline | Early Decision: 03.09.2027 Regular Decision: 26.11.2027 |
| Final Admission notification | Early Decision: 25.10.2027 Regular Decision: 06.01.2028 |
| Registration | 04.01.2028 – 26.01.2028 |
| Semester dates | 01.03.2028 – 19.06.2028 |
| Orientation | 25.02.2028 |
YOU MAY APPLY FOR SEMESTERS IN THE UPCOMING YEARS ALREADY.
*) SMALL CHANGES POSSIBLE / DATES ARE STILL TENTATIVE.
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)
|
| International Relations Theory | Volunteer Service II |
| Volunteer Service I |
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 |
| Korean Economy and Law | Korean IV | Public Diplomacy I | |
| Korean Politics and Diplomacy | |||
| Transnational Actors in World Politics | |||
| 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
The application fee and tuition fees for the full degree at HUFS are paid directly to the university. Asia Exchange grants
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.
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
- A copy of the identification page of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least 18 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). If you do not hand in an official language certificate, you may be invited to an interview.
- 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 Apply 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 deadline. Please note that HUFS cannot accept late arrival of application documents.
Registered Address of HUFS: Office of International Admissions and Management #102 Minerva Complex, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 107 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02450, South Korea
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.
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
For our Korea programs, you can also choose the Korea Welcome Package.
It includes:
- eSIM
- Insurance
- Airport pickup
- Local support
- Assistance with accommodation
- Public transportation for your first month in Seoul
A straightforward option if you want extra support when arriving in South Korea – without having to organize everything on your own.
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Most frequently questions
STUDIES & SCHEDULES
Q: How do I select my courses?
A: Course registration dates will be sent to you by email. Course registration happens through HUFS’ own portal.
Q: What study level are the courses at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies?
A: Bachelor -and Master-level courses. Bachelor-level courses are more widely available.
Q: When do the exams take place?
A: Exams will be organized during the last few weeks of the semester. All courses and exams will be finished by the announced semester ending date.
VISA & TRAVEL
Q: What type of visa do I need to have in order to study in South Korea?
A: You will need a D2 student visa in order to study in South Korea. For Summer School students a visa may not be needed due to the length of the program. Please contact your local embassy for more details.
Q: When can I apply for my visa?
A: You can start your visa application process after receiving the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter will be sent to you at the latest one month before the start of the semester. Read our general visa instructions here.
ACCOMODATION
Q: Is there on-campus accommodation available at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies?
A: Yes. In addition to the on-campus dormitories, students can also stay in off-campus dormitories that are located just a minute’s walk away from campus. You can read more about the dormitories and room options here.
Q: When do I know if I will receive a dormitory room?
A: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will inform students about their dormitory assignments before the semester starts
Q: When can I move into the dormitory, and how long I can stay there?
A: Check-in and check-out dates will be confirmed separately for each semester. Normally, you can check in 2 days before the start of the semester, and students can stay in the dorm for the duration of the semester. The dormitory payment is paid directly to HUFS.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Q: Do I need to take into account any healthcare related matters?
A: In addition to the basic vaccinations (MMR and diphtheria-tetanus), travelers are most often advised to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. Vaccinations always depend partly on the individual, so remember to consult your physician.
All new dorm residents are required to take a medical examination at the HUFS Health Care Center or submit proof of an authorized health examination report at the time of exchange program application in accordance with the requirements of the Korean Immigration Service and HUFS dormitory regulation. Tuberculosis (TB) is the only test on the health examination form which is mandatory for all students (skin test or chest X-ray).
Q: Do I need to have travel insurance?
A: You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance for the whole duration of the study abroad program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. Additional information and recommended insurance packages.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrollment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill out the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
The official letter of acceptance will be delivered to you 1.5 months 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.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?
A: The university prepares and sends the transcripts of records usually within 2-3 months after the end of the semester.
Q: Do I need to know any Korean beforehand?
A: It is not mandatory to know any korean beforehand. However, knowing only a few basic words and phrases in advance will already help you a lot! HUFS also offers Korean language courses at different levels through their Korean Language Center.
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