Study Abroad destinations
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Seoul, South Korea
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) was founded in 1954.
HUFS has 2 campuses. The Seoul campus is based in the eastern region of the nation's capital city. The Yongin campus is based in the beautiful Wangsan valley. Students are encouraged to cultivate individuality, build leadership skills, and make a contribution to the world.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Korean, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
Please see the Hankuk University module catalogue for more information.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Beginning of September to mid January (approximate dates)
- Semester 2: End of February to late June (approximate dates)
Visit the university website for more detailed term dates for Hankuk University.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
The costs are approximately 1,200,000 KRW per semester.
More details are available on the Hankuk University accommodation pages.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You will be required to pay into the National Health Insurance of Korea (NHIK), which costs 71,520 KRW per month.
You have to purchase an Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival into South Korea, which costs 30,000 KRW.
A deposit of around $10 for accommodation will be needed before arrival.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications.
Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. So if you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
