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Study Abroad in Seoul for 1-2 Semesters - Hankuk University

by: Asia Exchange

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Study abroad in Seoul, South Korea, and combine the excellent academic standards of the Korean education system with living in one of the most modern and diverse Asian countries! Undergraduate and graduate students can join the exchange program for one or two semesters. An exchange semester at HUFS will enable you to dive deep into the country’s history, immerse yourself in the K-pop culture in the Gangnam district of Seoul, and build a diverse global network of local and international students. Asia Exchange’s partner university, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), has been continuously ranked the best international university in Korea due to its exchange-student ratio and satisfaction, curriculum, teaching staff, international cooperation, and networks. Students can earn up to 18 Korean credits (30 ECTS/18 US credits). Choose from a wide range of English-taught courses in, e.g., business, economics, engineering, history, international relations and politics, languages, law, natural sciences, philosophy, social sciences, and much more.

Program Highlights

Boost your academic and professional career by completing an exchange semester at the best international university in Korea and develop highly requested international skills.

Choose from courses across diverse fields of study: business, international relations, engineering, and so much more!

Familiarize yourself with the powerful economy of South Korea, home to technology giants like Samsung and LG, and the origin of the success story of K-pop.

Immerse yourself in the multicultural environment of HUFS and make friends with peers from all over the world.

Explore Seoul, the “24-hour city”, any time of the day and find an activity that suits your interests.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Seoul, South Korea
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Throughout the Year
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • African Studies
  • American Studies
  • Arabic
  • Asian Studies
  • Business
  • Chinese Language
  • Communications
  • Conflict Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • French
  • German
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin American Studies
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Russian & East European Studies
  • Russian Language
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • TV & Media Production
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2026

Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Study Abroad ProgramInnovation in Alumni Engagement 2023 FinalistInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022Innovative Technology Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.7

Total Reviews

10

Greatest experience of my life

November 03, 2025by: Emma Blanquer - France
5

I am a visiting student at HUFS in Seoul, and I applied through Asia Exchange. What a wonderful journey I had with them! The entire procedure from application to arrival was smooth and user-friendly. The Asia Exchange team consisted of very nice people and they always answered my questions very fast. They gave me specifications about HUFS, student life, and living in Korea, which were really useful for my preparation. They even helped me apply for a dorm, so I didn’t have to worry about finding accommodation on my own. I really suggest Asia Exchange to all those who are planning to study in South Korea, you won't have any problem and no stress at all!

HUFS main building in october

I never left

October 12, 2025by: Umeda Hoffmann - Denmark
5

I’m super grateful for Asia Exchange during my study abroad. They took care of everything and made it super easy for me to go to Korea. Since I loved my experience so much, I’ve stayed in Korea since 2021 and still work with Asia Exchange to this day!

Would come back anytime!

February 23, 2025by: Gizem Toraman - Germany
5

Together with asia exchange I was able to study in the city of my dreams. They have an excellent support and help you with anything. I was initially very overwhelmed, but Asia Exchange sent emails and reminders every time something came up, which made everything much easier. My contact person was also very approachable and kind. I'm really happy with my decision!

Best experience of my life!

January 20, 2023by: Valentina Giovannelli - Italy
4

I have always dreamed about studying in Asia, but my university did not offer any exchange there. I found Asia Exchange and I finally could live my dream! I applied for a semester at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. I just had to send all the requested documents to Asia Exchange and they did all the work. I just received an email 24h after my application for the confirmation of enrollment. IT IS THAT EASY! They take care of everything, they follow you in all your steps with informative webinars. But you can also write an email to ask specific question and they would answer straight away with all the informations. They explained everything so clearly to me. They also propose a health insurance which is great. Moreover, they help you with accommodation. Personally, I chose to live in the university dorm. I just had to fill in a form, and they did all the rest. JUST AMAZING! Asia Exchange is an amazing organization which helps a lot of students to fulfill their dream to study abroad without any preoccupation. Recommend 100%

Amazing experience and amazing opportunity!

October 15, 2022by: Tia Kärnä - Finland
4

I applied for the full bachelor's degree program in international studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies through Asia Exchange. The way AE organized the application process made it simple and easy to apply and the webinars the company offered made it easy to prepare for what will wait at the destination. I haven't finished my degree yet but I already can say that the courses are very interesting, the quality of teaching is great and the student life on and off campus is very lively and fun! You get to have a lot of control how to plan your semesters and with the support of the university's own student support system and Asia Exchange's advisors you can be sure that everything goes smoothly all the time. If you're planning on doing a full degree or a semester or summer school abroad, I can happily recommend applying to HUFS through Asia Exchange!

Main building at HUFS Seoul campus

Life changing experience as I expected

December 15, 2021by: Benjamin zidi - France
5

Very easy to apply with AsiaExchange, I really was dreaming about having my exchange semester in Seoul and it was confusing initially how to start and where to apply, I did my research and applied with Asiaexchange and couldn't believe how smooth was everything, I loved every day of my life in Seoul :)

Come to HUFS, see the world :)

July 30, 2020by: Madeline Brown - United States
4

I was a visiting student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea, and now I am a full time student at the same school, all with the help of Asia Exchange!! Honestly, if it weren’t for Asia Exchange, I wouldn’t be in Asia at all, because I would have no idea where to start with the process. I got super lucky in finding AE, as they guided me through everything, and basically only required me to fill out their small application and send some forms, the rest they handled directly with the school. I probably sent 100 emails the first month of knowing about Asia Exchange, from asking questions about the visa process, to the school cafeteria, and they had absolutely no judgements and answered everything they could. I’m so glad that I used AE too since all the AE students connected and met up on day one. I formed fast friendships in Seoul because of it.

A wonderful place to widen your horizons

April 06, 2018by: Niklas Melcher - Netherlands
5

Study at HUFS and you never want to return. Academically, it is a nice place to be, teachers are skilled, classes are (to a big extent) fairly international. The campus is beautiful and the institution offers countless opportunities to engage socially, from festivals to sports events. But that is not the only thing, the city of Seoul offers tremendous opportunities to explore, grow and enjoy. Ranging from a unique nightlife and an extremely delicious cuisine to one of a kind social and entertainment activities, Seoul never disappoints you. And most of all: Koreans are curious, kind and heart-warming people. No matter, where you are from Korea will be very different to what you are used to, and, yes it will occasionally take time to get used to it. But studying at HUFS with AsiaExchange will equip you with a set of wonderful experiences that you don't want to miss. I would go back any time!

Eating at a cafe in KoreaHUFSHan river

Great all together!

March 22, 2016by: Fabian
5

I can't point out one thing that was particularly good. It was great all together. The culture clash - living in a completely different environment all together. Other than that some trips I did and people I met. AE always let me know what I needed to know responded to my emails right away (sometimes within minutes, even though it was in the middle of the night - seriously how do you do that? You should offer customer service trainings) and was happy to help with pretty much anything I needed.

Loved my semester abroad

March 22, 2016by: Svante
5

I absolutely loved my semester abroad and I would have wanted to extend my stay. Unfortunately, I couldn't do that due to other obligations. HUFS is a very nice university, the campus area is very pretty and the overall atmosphere is great. I had the chance to participate in school club activities (HUFS hip hop dance crew) and that was a challenge due to the language barrier but at the end it was so rewarding and I got many good Korean friends. So I would recommend club activities to everyone. ISO (international student organization) has such a nice staff and they really make an effort for you to get adjusted in HUFS. The only negative side of HUFS was the quality of the teaching, there were a lot of bad/below average teachers, but luckily I also had one exceptionally good teacher.

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Seoul, South Korea

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • American Studies
  • Arabic
  • Asian Studies
  • Business
  • Chinese Language
  • Communications
  • Conflict Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • French
  • German
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin American Studies
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Russian & East European Studies
  • Russian Language
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • TV & Media Production

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Throughout the Year

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Academic Advising
  • Assistance Booking Travel
  • Transcript Fees
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Alumni / Networking Membership
  • Academic Credit
  • Certificate of Completion

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a student visa needed to study in South Korea?

You will need a D2 student visa to study in South Korea. Please get in touch with your local embassy for more details. You can start your visa application process after receiving the official acceptance letter from the university, which will be sent to you approximately 1 month before the semester starts.

Does Hankuk University have on-campus accommodation?

Yes, Hankuk University has on-campus dormitories. Alternatively, students can stay in off-campus dormitories found just a minute’s walk away from campus. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will inform students of their dormitory assignment.

Do I need to have travel insurance?

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.

Which healthcare-related matters should I settle?

We advise our students to get the essential vaccinations MMR and diphtheria-tetanus, as well as Hepatitis A and B. Consult your doctor, since vaccinations depend partly on the individual. You also have to take a medical examination at the HUFS Health Care Center or submit proof of an authorized health examination report if you want to stay in the university dorm. Tuberculosis (TB) is the only mandatory test on the health examination form.

How many students have joined Asia Exchange's study abroad programs?

More than 10,000 students from over 900 universities and over 100 countries have joined Asia Exchange's study abroad programs since the organization was founded in 2007. You will be one of over 1000 students joining one of Asia Exchange's programs across Asia each term! You can interact with our student ambassadors and become part of a strong alumni network of students all around the globe! HUFS is one of the top 3 choices. 

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