Institution Name

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)

Address, City, Country

Office of International Student Services

107, Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, 02450

Institution Website

Official Website: http://international.hufs.ac.kr

Blog for exchange students: http://hankuk.wordpress.com/

International Summer Session: http://summer.hufs.ac.kr/

Program Eligibility

Exchange students must have completed at least one semester at their home university at the time of participation in this program and their GPA should be over 2.5 out of 4.0

Language Proficiency

1) TOEFL 80 or equivalent for taking courses taught in English

2) No requirements for taking Intensive Korean Language

Benefits for

Exchange Students

1. Wide range of course selection from any faculty

2. Intensive Korean Language course offered free of charge

3. Diverse Cultural Activities

4. Buddy Program

5. Foreign Language Peer Tutoring Scholarship Opportunity

Academic Calendar

http://international.hufs.ac.kr/courses/

Deadline for Application

Summer and Fall Entry: April 30

Spring Entry: October 30

Semester Dates

2016 Fall Semester: August 29 – December 16, 2016

2017 Spring Semester: Feb. 27 - Jun. 16, 2017

Orientation Dates

2016 Fall: August 26, 2016

2017 Spring: Feb. 24, 2017

Dormitory Check-in/out Dates

2016 Fall: August 24 – 25, 2016 / December 16 - 17, 2016

2017 Spring: Feb. 22 - 23, 2017 / Jun. 16 - 17, 2017

Required Application Documents

1. Printed Online Exchange Application form

http://webs.hufs.ac.kr:8989/src08/jsp/fexchange/index.html

2. 1 brief essay of personal history and plan of study

3. 1 copy of academic transcript

4. 1 certificate of current enrollment at home university

5. 2 photos (3X4cm) with white background color 

6. 1 copy of the information page of passport 

7. Dorm application form

8. Health examination form (Dorm applicants only) 

9. 1 copy of evidence of proficiency in English language

     or reference letter

Admission Package to Partner University

1. Letter of Acceptance by HUFS

2. Certificate of Admission

3. Certificate of Business Registration (for visa process)

Above will be sent via DHL by HUFS Office of International Student Services

Visa Process

D-2 visa (Study Abroad) is required

Consult the Korean embassy or Consulate office for further details

Health Insurance

Exchange students or their parents/guardians are responsible for the cost of treatment should any medical emergencies arise. Students should bring comprehensive travel and medical insurance before coming to Korea and verify that the insurance policy they carry covers hospitalization and medical care occurring during international travel and sojourns, as well as repatriation to their home country in case of medical emergency.

Available Courses

http://international.hufs.ac.kr/courses/

HUFS Grade Scale

Regular Semester Course performance is graded on the following 100-point scale.

Housing

Double occupancy dormitory (on and off campus dormitory)

Tuition Fee

Tuition fee will be fully waived for exchange students

Administration Fee

For students taking Intensive Korean Language course during the regular semester, there is no application fee. If students wish to continue language course in summer or winter vacation, there is an administration fee of 50,000 Korean Won.

Currency at HUFS

Korean WON (USD $1 = approximately 1,100 Won)

Enrollment as of

Spring 2015

17,000 undergraduates in 2 campuses

(1,500 International students)

University contact details

Office of International Student Services

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

107, Imun-Ro, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Zipcode: 02450

Inbound Exchange Applications to

KIM Bo Myung (Ms.)

Student Exchange Program Manager

Office of International Student Services

exchange@hufs.ac.kr

Tel:82-2-2173-2062

Fax:82-2-2173-2877

Outbound Exchange Students from HUFS

JANG Eunsun (Ms.)

Student Exchange Program Manager

Office of International Affairs

Joa0916@hufs.ac.kr

Tel:82-2-2173-2069

Fax:82-2-2173-3387