Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
한국외국어대학교
- Seoul
- Private
- University
- Govt-certified: degree & Korean language
- English-taught programmes
- Korean-taught programmes
- Dorm: 4% of int'l students
- Students from 85 countries
- Scholarships for int'l students
- Int'l tuition from ₩4.3M/semester
In the 2025 review, Korea's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice certified this school for degree programmes and the Korean language programme. Visa applications from its admitted students are screened on the standard admission letter alone; applicants from countries the Ministry of Justice lists separately still submit proof of funds.
Certification period: March 2026 to February 2030, reviewed every year.
Source: Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice, 2025 Education Internationalization Quality Assurance results (announced 12 February 2026). Official list
School name, region and type are sourced from 대학알리미 (Higher Education in Korea), the government's official university disclosure portal — 2025 academic year data, synced 2026-09-21.
Tuition
| Field | College / programme, as in the guide | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 인문대학(서울캠퍼스 전체 학과(AI융합대학 제외), 글로벌캠퍼스 인문대학 및 국가전략언어대학, 송도캠퍼스 외국인자유전공학부) · 경상대학(Global Business&Technology학부, 국제금융학과) | ₩4,298,000 |
| Natural sciences | 자연과학대학(수학과, 통계학과, 전자물리학과, 환경학과, 생명공학과, 화학과) · 기후변화융합학부 | ₩4,931,000 |
| Engineering | 공과대학 · AI융합대학 · 바이오메디컬공학부 · 글로벌바이오&비즈니스융합학부 | ₩5,394,000 |
| Other | 융합인재대학 | ₩5,141,000 |
| Other | Cultural & Technology 융합대학(디지털콘텐츠학부, 투어리즘&웰니스학부, 글로벌스포츠산업학부) | ₩5,162,000 |
Application fee: ₩158,000
Amounts are from the university's own international admission guide or tuition page. The first-semester bill is often a little higher (entrance and admin fees), and amounts can change each year — confirm in the current guide.
For comparison, the average for Korean students at this campus is ₩7,791,804 a year (2026, 한국장학재단).
International students by country
2,926 international students from 85 countries, as of 2026-06-30.
These figures cover all of this university's campuses together.
- Bachelor's1,529 · 52%
- Master's629 · 21%
- Language institute397 · 14%
- Exchange218 · 7%
- PhD151 · 5%
- Associate degree2 · 0%
- China1,810
- Vietnam297
- Japan183
- France75
- Uzbekistan52
- Hong Kong42
- Russia34
- Taiwan27
- Kazakhstan24
- Mongolia24
Source: Korea's Ministry of Justice (법무부) records of international students, published on data.go.kr. Countries with fewer than 5 students here are not shown individually, so that no student can be identified.
Dropout and enrolment
University disclosures on 대학알리미 (Korean Council for University Education), 2025.
Dormitories for international students
- Single room
- ₩543,500 / month
- Double room
- ₩363,400 / month
- Triple room
- ₩307,400 / month
Average monthly fee across the university's halls, 2025 disclosure (Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School, 대학재정알리미). It applies to all students; halls reserved for international students may charge differently.
- Who can apply
- international students
- Fee
- 250
- Places
- 200 places
- Fee
- 5층기숙사 (교내)-200,000 (교외)-250,000
- Places
- 200 places
- Fee
- 5층기숙사(교내)-200,000/(교외)-250,000
- Places
- 74 places
As entered by the university on Study in Korea (Ministry of Education, NIIED open data, 2026-09). Text is shown as written. Many fees give no currency or period, so check the amount and what it covers with the university.
What a month here costs
Rent from real contracts in this university's district, the dorm fee, and Study in Korea's estimates for the rest. Change any number to fit your plans.
Where the numbers come from
- Rent: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport real-transaction data (officetels, multi-family homes, and detached and multi-household houses)
- Dorm: university finance disclosure (대학재정알리미)
- Food, transport and other: Study in Korea (June 2024)
- Minimum wage: Ministry of Employment and Labor (2026)
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Check prices with the university and the landlord.
Research output (Leiden Ranking)
Most useful if you plan a master's or PhD. The CWTS Leiden Ranking counts research papers only (no reputation surveys); ranks are among 2,831 universities in the 2025 Open Edition, all sciences, fractional counting. It says little about undergraduate teaching or language programmes. CWTS Leiden Ranking →
Nearest metro stations
서울특별시 동대문구 이문로 107
- 외대앞역Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies경원선550 m · about 10 min walk (estimate)
- 신이문역Sinimun경원선920 m · about 17 min walk (estimate)
- 회기역Hoegi경원선 · 경의중앙선970 m · about 18 min walk (estimate)
Show map with nearby stations and bus stops
Bus stops and routes change often, so we do not list them. Open the campus in a map app and tap "Transit" for current bus and metro routes.
Distances are straight-line from the campus coordinates to the station coordinates, so the walk is longer in practice. Sources: Ministry of Education campus coordinates, Korea Rail Network Authority station data (2026-06-30).
International office and how to apply
Who to contact, application dates, requirements, scholarships and support, read from the university's own pages and admission guide.
- Dormitory
- Korean language institute
- Programmes taught in English
- Visa and registration support
- Counselling
- Career support
| Track | Round | Application period | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New admission | 전기 | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Closed |
| New admission | 후기 | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | 28 days left |
| Transfer | 전기 | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Closed |
| Transfer | 후기 | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | 28 days left |
| Graduate school | 1차(특별) | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 (until 14:00) | Nov 6, 2026 | Closed |
| Graduate school | 2차(일반) | Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (until 14:00) | Dec 29, 2026 | Opens in 3 days |
- Email:
- internationalhufs@hufs.ac.kr (admissions); issc@hufs.ac.kr (외국인유학생종합지원센터)
- Phone:
- +82-2-2173-2657 (admissions); +82-2-2173-2066 (Eng/한국어), 2730 (中文/한국어), 2859 (Eng/한국어) (ISSC)
- Address:
- 서울캠퍼스 02450 서울특별시 동대문구 이문로 107; 글로벌캠퍼스 17035 경기도 용인시 처인구 모현읍 외대로 81
- Other channels:
- Instagram · Youtube · Facebook · Xiaohongshu · ISSC site in English and Chinese (issc.hufs.ac.kr/english, /chinese) · Fax +82-2-2173-2877
Korean track, all divisions and departments (excluding the School of International Studies), new and transfer admission: Documents proving Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 3 or above, etc.) are submitted only by those who hold them, and applicants may apply without them. Applicants who do not submit them have their language assessed by interview instead.
Evidence criteria for the Korean track: Accepted Korean documents are one of the following: TOPIK/TOPIK IBT Level 3 or above, a certificate of completion of Level 3 or above at the university's own CKLC, a certificate of completion of Level 3 or above in the Korean language program of an accredited university in Korea, or a Sejong Institute certificate of completion of Intermediate 1 or above.
Students admitted to the School of International Studies: Students admitted to the School of International Studies must submit a TOPIK Level 3 or above score in order to graduate.
School of International Studies (Seoul), English track, new and transfer admission: For the English track, TOEFL iBT 3.5 or above (59 or above for score reports dated before January 20, 2026) or IELTS 5.5 or above is submitted only by those who hold it. Applicants who do not submit it are assessed by interview instead.
- Application form
- Self-introduction and study plan
- High school transcript (new admission)
- High school graduation (expected) certificate (new admission)
- Transcript from the last university attended (transfer admission)
- Graduation (expected) certificate from the last university attended (transfer admission)
- Study report from the last university attended (transfer admission)
- Official Korean proficiency document (if held)
- Official English proficiency document (if held)
- Copy of applicant's passport
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (if held)
- Documents confirming parents' nationality
- Documents proving family relationship
- Financial guarantee confirmation
- Outstanding International Student Admission ScholarshipOutstanding new students among foreign students with no Korean-citizen parent selected by the admission team; criteria differ per admission yearApplies to: 1 to 8 semesters
- Outstanding International Student Scholarship (academic performance)1,000,000 KRWForeign undergraduates with no Korean-citizen parent in semesters 2-8, 12 or more credits in the previous semester, GPA 3.5 or above; grade 'Excellent' KRW 1,000,000 / 'Good' KRW 700,000; applies Mar and SepApplies to: per semester
- Language Proficiency Scholarship (TOPIK)500,000 KRWForeign undergraduates with no Korean-citizen parent in semesters 2-8, 12 or more credits in the previous semester; TOPIK 6 KRW 500,000 / 5 KRW 300,000 / 4 KRW 100,000 (IELTS/iBT equivalents)Applies to: per application
- Family ScholarshipTwo or more siblings enrolled at the same time (undergraduates at the Seoul/Global campuses)
Seoul campus dorms: GlobeeDorm, Global Hall, International Houses A/C/E; Global Campus HUFS Dorm. Check-in late Feb/late Aug.
GlobeeDorm 1,156,000 (cheapest); Global Hall 1,862,000; International House A 1,620,000, E 1,840,000, C varies by room; includes deposit, rates change each semester.
How to apply: See Hello, HUFS dormitory pages (hellohufs.hufs.ac.kr)
Regular course: 10 weeks per term, Mon-Fri 4 hours/day (~200 hours), 9:00-13:00; tuition 1,600,000 per term, application fee 100,000 (non-refundable), insurance 30,000 per term. Office at Foreign Language Training and Evaluation Institute 5F 506 (Seoul); korean2@hufs.ac.kr, korean5@hufs.ac.kr.
↗IMBA / MET / TESOL graduate programs guide in English; new School of Liberal Studies for International Students at Songdo campus.
ISSC page explains D-2/D-4/C-3 visas and offers an immigration agency service (Hire Diversity) for new and current students: ARC registration, D-4 to D-2 change, extension, consultation; also lists Seoul and Suwon immigration offices.
The International Student Support Center runs student support programmes, scholarship programmes, academic/life guidance, immigration support and manages student associations (GSA, CSO, JSO, GFA).
International Student Learning Support Center: 1:1 Korean writing correction for international undergrad/grad students by reservation (issc@hufs.ac.kr), 30 minutes.
ISSC site has Career Information and Employment Special Lecture pages and a Job Postings board.
Part-time work permit guidance for D-2 students.
Pages we read
Descriptions are translated into English from the university's own guide; the university's original wording and its guide prevail. Figures and dates are from its pages on the check date. If the university's own notice is different, the notice comes first. Information last checked on 2026-10-03. If an official notice differs, the official notice comes first.
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International Student Enrollment
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total international students | 2,717 | 2,949 |
| Degree-seeking | 1,835 | 2,173 |
| Non-degree (language program, exchange, etc.) | 882 | 776 |
| Housed in dorms (degree students) | 2% | 4% |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). Figures are this university's own annual disclosure.
Graduate Employment Rate
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 64.9% | 64.3% |
| Employed graduates | 2,072 | 2,033 |
| Total graduates | 3,889 | 3,729 |
Source: Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), via Korea's public data portal (공공데이터포털). The rate excludes graduates who advanced to further study, entered military service, or are international students.
Admissions
Application periods and requirements change every year, so check this university's international admission guide for exact dates. As a rule of thumb, applications for March intake usually open around September–November of the year before, and for September intake around March–May. The readiness check shows the deadlines you are working against.
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Tuition reductions this university offers international students, taken from its own international-admission guide.
Compiled by StudyToKorea from the university's own admission guide. Amounts and conditions change every year — confirm the current terms with the university before applying.
Majors for International Students
Below are the actual majors this university admits international students into, and which language track each one uses — transcribed from the university's own admission guide, not the general (domestic-student) major list.
Majors and language tracks for international-student admission are compiled by StudyToKorea from each university's own international-admission guide (모집요강) — not an official government dataset. Always confirm current requirements with the university before applying.