[South Korea] Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – Exchange Program for Fall Semester and ISS 2025

Greetings from South Korea!

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is a top university in South Korea, known for its excellence in foreign languages and international studies. Established in 1954, it has played a key role in fostering globally competent leaders. HUFS offers diverse programs in humanities, social sciences, business, and more. With strong global partnerships, it provides students with extensive exchange opportunities. The university continues to be a hub for international education and cultural exchange.

 

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Exchange Program for Fall Semester and International Summer Session (ISS)  2025 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

 Brochure

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

1.Intensive Korean Program

Intensive Korean Program (200 hours, 10 weeks) is a partially fee-paying program.

Course Fee:

i) Exemption for students with a major or minor in Korea/Korean Language, East-Asian Studies, Oriental Studies, International Studies with a focus on Korea, Translation with a focus on Korean

ii) Major/Minor not listed above: 1,660,000 KRW = 800,000 (student) + 860,000 (HUFS)

 

2.Survival Korean Language Program (aka Practical Korean) 

Survival Korean Program includes 30 hours of coursework over 6 weeks and does not come with any course fee for all participating students. This course aims to help make the Korean language more approachable for students who wish to ease into the language during their stay at HUFS. Students may apply for this program regardless of their major (including Korean majors). Application for this program will open via a separate application form closer to the start of the semester.

  • Course Fee: None

 

3. Dormitory Placement

Dormitory assignments will be given on a first come first serve basis when students apply for it through the online application on the HUFS portal website.

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English Language Proficiency 
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 10 April 2025 for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to HUFS and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from HUFS. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

 

Tags: International Collaboration SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION