HUFS FACTSHEET FOR

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Spring 2025 / Fall 2025

Institution Information

Institution Name Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), Korea

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

Institution Website
Summer Session: http://summer.hufs.ac.kr

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

Institution Address
of Korea,

Office of International Affairs

Dean of International Email: jwyang@hufs.ac.kr Tel:
Dr. Jaewan YANG
Affairs +82-2-2173-2051

Inbound Mobility Coordination

(From Partner University to HUFS)
Director Email: choihy@hufs.ac.kr
Mr. Hyoyoung CHOI
Tel: +82-2-2173-2060
Inbound Mobility Email: exchange@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Dayeo YUN
Manager Tel: +82-2-2173-2062
Inbound Mobility Email: exchange@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Chloe LEE
Manager Tel: +82-2-2173-2063
ISS Coordinator Email: summer@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Yoobin AHN
Tel: +82-2-2173-2068
Office Address Historical Archives Building #101, 107 Imun-ro,
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02450, Republic of Korea
Outbound Mobility Coordination
(From HUFS to Partner University)
Director Email: eugene1222@hufs.ac.kr
Mr. Jaekyeong KIM
Tel: +82-2-2173-2061
Exchange Program Email: interex@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Nahyeon CHOI
Manager Tel: +82-2-2173-2069
Study Abroad Program Email: studyabroad@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Amy KIM
Manager Tel: +82-2-2173-2070
Short-Term Program Email: outbound @hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Eunyoung MUN
Manager Tel: +82-2-2173-2064
2+2, International Email: bmkim@hufs.ac.kr
Ms. Bo Myung KIM
Liaison Tel: +82-2-2173-2067
CAMPUS Asia
TBD Email:hufscampusasia@hufs.ac.kr
Coordinator
Office Address Historical Archives Building #101, 107 Imun-ro,
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02450, Republic of Korea
 HUFS Internationalization Statistics
- Universities: 589 higher education institutions in 101
countries
International - Institutions: 69 public/private institutions in
Partnership 36 countries
* As of Jan, 2024
- Outbound: 1,714 students in 59 countries (in 2023)
Yearly Mobility - Inbound: 1,002 students in 54 countries (in 2023)

Instructions for Inbound Mobility Application

Exchange students must have completed at least one
semester at their home university at the time of participation
Program Eligibility
in this program and their GPA should be over 2.5 out of 4.0 (or
equivalent).
English
For taking classes taught in English, at least one of the following
criteria should be met:
➢ IELTS - overall band score of at least 6.0
➢ TOEFL
a) TOEFL ITP or PBT - 550 or higher
b) computer-based (CBT) - 213 or higher
c) internet-based (iBT) - 80 or higher
➢ TOEIC - 750 or higher
➢ Letter from a university professor familiar both with the
expected standards of an English-medium university
program and with the student's ability to perform in an
English-medium academic atmosphere.

Korean
Language Proficiency For taking classes taught in Korean one of the following should be
met:
➢ TOPIK 3+
➢ KLAT 150+ (B2)
➢ 15 hours (4-5 classes) of university-level Korean language
courses (e.g., Korean 101, 102, 201, 202,
301)
➢ HUFS Intensive Korean Program Level 4 Certificate
➢ Letter from a university professor familiar both with the
expected standards of a Korean-medium university
program and with the student's ability to perform in a
Korean-medium academic atmosphere.
➢ No requirements for taking Intensive Korean
Language only
1. Wide range of course selection from any faculty
2. Intensive & Practical Korean Language course
Benefits for (Waived or partially waived based on Major & Minor)
Exchange Students 3. Diverse Cultural Activities
4. Buddy Program
5. Foreign Language Peer Tutoring Scholarship opportunity
 Academic Calendar https://exchange.hufs.ac.kr/Overview/Post-Arrival-Timeline

Nomination & 1. 2025 Spring Entry: August 1 - October 30

2. 2025 Fall Entry: February 1 - April 30
Application Period

1. 2025 Spring: March 3 - June 20

Semester Dates 2. 2025 Fall: September1 – December 19

New Student 1. 2025 Spring: TBD

2. 2025 Fall: TBD
Orientation Dates

Dormitory Check-in & out 1. 2025 Spring: TBD

2. 2025 Fall: TBD
Dates

1. Supporting documents submitted by Google Form.

2. PDF version of Online Exchange Application form:
http://wis.hufs.ac.kr:8989/src08/jsp/fexchange/index.html
3. 1 brief essay of personal history and plan of study
4. 1 copy of academic transcript
5. 1 certificate of current enrollment at home university
6. 1 copy of evidence of proficiency in English language or
reference letter
7. 1 copy of the information page of passport
8. Dorm application form (if applying for Dorm)
Required Application
9. Health examination form (Dorm applicants only)*
Documents 10. 1 photos (3X4cm) with white background color (in JPG file)
11. 1 copy of financial statement
12. 1 page min of study essay for Intensive Korean Program
applicants

* All dormitory applicants must send in a scanned copy of a

completed Health Examination Form signed by a licensed
doctor/clinician to reserve dormitory. They must also present the
original copy as they check-in at HUFS dormitory.

1. Certificate of Admission
2. Certificate of Business Registration
Admission Package to
Students
The following documents will be sent via email
to each student.

D-2-6 VISA (Exchange Student Visa) or D-2-8 (Visiting Student Visa)

Visa Process is REQUIRED before entering Korea.

(REQUIRED) Students can obtain visa at nearest Korean Embassy with the
admission package.
 Exchange students or their parents/guardians are responsible for the
cost of any medical treatment should it arise during their stay in Korea
and HUFS.

Students should bring comprehensive travel and medical insurance

Health Insurance before coming to Korea and verify that the insurance policy they carry

(REQUIRED) covers hospitalization and medical care occurring during international

travel and sojourns, as well as repatriation to their home country in
any case of medical emergency.

Additionally, starting Spring 2021, a new law requires all exchange

students to register and pay for the National Health Insurance plan in
Korea. This is a monthly payment that helps medical and health
expenses and services in Korea.

Academic Life at HUFS

Exchange students can take diverse courses from different faculty if

they meet the language and pre- requisite requirements. However,
some restrictions do apply:

Restricted Courses for Exchange Students

1. Law School (MA level)

2. Department of Language & Diplomacy (BA level)
3. Department of Language & Trade (BA level)
Available Courses 4. Communicative Languages (BA level elective courses)

Semi-Restricted Courses: Business Courses (BA level)

* We are experiencing a high demand for some areas of the courses,
especially in the Business Department. This means students must
be aware that it may be very difficult to register for these courses =
and there will be No Guarantee for their preferred choices.
* It is student’s responsibility to make a backup plan (plan B) or
find alternative courses when they make their course plan.
The maximum number of credits exchange/visiting students coming
Academic
to HUFS can take is 18 HUFS credits per semester but usually we
Requirements
recommend them to take 12 - 15 credits.
Regular Semester Course performance is graded a 100- point scale.

Letter Grade Point GPA

A+ 96-100 4.5
A0 91-95 4.0
B+ 86-90 3.5
HUFS Grading Scale B0 81-85 3.0
C+ 76-80 2.5
C0 71-75 2.0
D+ 66-70 1.5
D0 60-65 1.0
F <59 0
 Housing Double occupancy dormitory (on and off campus dormitory)

Intensive Korean (200 hours): The Intensive Korean Program is a

non-credit, certificate-only course offered by the Center for Korean
Language and Culture. The program aims to help learners build the
basic foundations to high level skills in the Korean language
through a strict curriculum that focuses more on the technical
components and accuracy of the Korean language. It is divided into
different levels and runs on a fixed schedule from Monday to
Friday. Classes are held for 4 hours within a 10 week time frame.
Students are required to attend 40 days of the whole program, as
well as pass the final language exam.
Conditions:
- Fully waived for students majoring/minoring in Korean/Asian
Tuition Fee
studies during regular semester
- Partially waived(50%) for students majoring in all field

Practical Korean (30 hours): Practical Korean is a non-credit,

certificate-only course that acts as an excellent stepping stone into
learning the Korean Language. It is an introductory level Korean
language program that aims to help students build a strong
foundation in learning the complexity of the Korean language whilst
building familiarity with common language and topics. There is no
ideal language level required by students so it is welcoming to all.
Conditions:
- Fully waived for all students

Currency at HUFS Korean WON (USD $1 = approximately 1,300 Won)

3,300 international students on both the Seoul and Global

Enrollment as of 2023
(located in Yong-in city) campuses.

Coordinator’s Guide https://coordinatorguide.hufs.ac.kr

https://sites.google.com/hufs.ac.kr/hufsinternationalexchange/home
Pre-arrival Guide for *Information on current pre-arrival guide is subject to change each
Incoming Students semester.