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The standard courses are for foreigners and overseas Koreans living in Korea. There are 12 to 15 students per class with 10 weeks of class per semester for 4 hours a day (approximately 200 hours per 10-week term). Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but depending on the circumstances, it may be opened in the afternoon. Regular courses are divided into 6 levels and in order to successfully complete a level, students must pass a final exam and cannot be absent for more than 1/5 of the course, i.e. students must attend at least 40 days of instruction.
02 / Aims and Content of Each Course
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Beginner | Level 1 | You can build the foundations of the Korean language about Speaking, listening, reading and writing using basic grammar and sentence structures. (Self introduction, family, hobbies, weather, etc) |
Level 2 | You can practice basic conversation focusing on speaking skills through various role plays. You will learn writing component focuses on grammatical accuracy, vocabulary expansion through readings and conversations. | |
Intermediate | Level 3 | You can expand basic vocabulary and grammar from active participation through conversations and oral presentations, mastery of both honorific and informal speech You also have various opportunities to speak with native Koreans through activities, such as interviews and surveys. |
Level 4 | You can practice specialized terms and expressions used in various fields of Korean society. It provides more discussion-based classes and the opportunities to familiarize with practical Korean by watching TV dramas, discussing commercials and reading newspaper articles. | |
Advanced | Level 5 | It is transitional course between intermediate and advanced level. You will study Korean politics, economy, society and culture and learn the differences between written and spoken Korean, and the appropriate use of official and unofficial expressions. |
Level 6 | You can review of Korean grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Also, you can study Korean history, literature, culture, economy, politics, etc through discussion classes, Research and presentations on individually-selected projects. | |
Korean Interpreting and Translating Course | Based on abilities to communicate fluently in Korean, you develop interpreting and translating skills of your native language and Korean language. In depth studies regarding each abilities of Korean language and Korean politics, economy, society, and culture will be held. You can also practice training interpreting and translating skills. |
03 / Schedule of 2023-2024
※ If the COVID-19 situation worsens, the courses can be changed to an online format.
Semester | Application Period (YYYY.MM.DD) | Course Period | Placement Test (Level Test) | |
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2024 | Spring | 2023.12.04.(Mon) ~ 2024.02.02.(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2024.01.26.(Fri) | 2024.03.04. ~ 2024.05.16. | 2024.02.23.(Fri) |
Summer | 2024.03.04.(Mon) ~ 2024.05.03(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2024.04.19.(Fri) | 2024.06.04. ~ 2024.08.13. | 2024.05.24.(Fri) | |
Fall | 2024.06.04.(Tue) ~ 2024.08.02.(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2024.07.19(Fri) | 2024.09.02. ~ 2024.11.15. | 2024.08.23.(Fri) *Exchange/Visiting Students | |
Winter | 2024.09.02.(Mon) ~ 2024.11.01.(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2024.10.25.(Fri) | 2024.12.02. ~ 2025.02.14. | 2024.11.22.(Fri) | |
2025 | Spring | 2024.12.02.(Mon) ~ 2025.02.04.(Tue) *21 designated countries: ~2025.01.24.(Fri) | 2025.03.04. ~ 2025.05.14. | 2025.02.21.(Fri) *Exchange/Visiting Students |
Summer | 2025.03.04.(Tue) ~ 2025.05.02.(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2025.04.25.(Fri) | 2025.06.03. ~ 2025.08.12. | 2025.05.23.(Fri) | |
Fall | 2025.06.03.(Tue) ~ 2025.08.01.(Fri) *21 designated countries: ~2025.07.18.(Fri) | 2025.09.02. ~ 2025.11.18. | 2025.08.22.(Fri) *Exchange/Visiting Students | |
Winter | 2025.09.02.(Tue) ~ 2025.11.04.(Tue) *21 designated countries: ~2025.10.24.(Fri) | 2025.12.03. ~ 2026.02.12. | 2025.11.21.(Fri) | |
04 / Time Table
* The time table is subject to change depending on the circumstances.
Period | Level | Class |
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1~2 | Mon ~ Fri (5 days a week) | |
1 | 13:30~14:20 | Speaking/Listening |
2 | 14:30~15:20 | |
3 | 15:30~16:20 | Reading |
4 | 16:30~17:20 | Integrative Class |
Period | Level | Class |
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3~6 | Mon ~ Fri (5 days a week) | |
1 | 09:00~09:50 | Speaking/Listening |
2 | 10:00~10:50 | |
3 | 11:10~12:00 | Reading |
4 | 12:10~13:00 | Integrative Class |
05 / Tuition Fee
Application Fee | KRW 60,000 | non- refundable |
Tuition Fee(including Insurance fee ) | KRW 1,630,000 | per semester |
Issuance Fee for Admission Letter | KRW 20,000 | optional postal delivery |
You can pay the tuition fee in USDs or EUROs. After starting the semester, foreign exchange will be refunded or additional fee will be charged due to foreign exchange loss.
06 / Application Information
Applicant
The Korean language course is open to current university students, university graduates, or anyone with a minimum of a high school degree who are interested in learning the Korean language and culture.Application Process
Applicant | https://hufsportal.hufs.ac.kr/cklc/apply Create an account and log into your account Fill out an online application form |
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Applicant | Upload all required scanned documents. ※ We'll review your application only with your uploaded documents. |
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Applicant | Submit your original documents to us by post or drop-in. |
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| The result of your application will be released to you within 5 days of submitting your online application. | Office | |
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Applicant | If you pass the application process, | If the status of your application is pending, |
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Tuition Payment ※ When making your payment, make sure that you include your official name you used when applying.
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| Issue a letter of Admission. After payment is confirmed, a admission letter will be sent to you for visa application. ※ We'll send it to the address using the address listed in your application. | Office | |
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Applicant | https://hufsportal.hufs.ac.kr/cklc/apply Dormitory Application (Optional) *If you are offered a housing spot, please pay for dorm and upload a receipt of payment to your online registration page. * The availability of dorms may change depending on the circumstances. |
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| Confirm Payment for dormitory After payment is confirmed, we'll give you details on your accommodation. | Office | |
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| Notice for new students We'll post course information on our page. ※ 2~3 weeks before class begins. | Office | |
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Applicant | Enter your expected date of arrival to Korea in your online application page |
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※ Since the Immigration Office decides the VISA results, once you get a refusal form them, it means rejection of the VISA.
Applicants should apply carefully.
07 /Required Documents
1) 21 designated coutries/ 5 countries of focus management & 35 High Risk Country of Tuberculosis
※High Risk Country of Tuberculosis(35) : China, Sri Lanka, Russia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Mongolia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan, East Timor, Laos, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, South Africa, Nigeria, Peru, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Tajikistan, Angola, Papua New Guinea
※21 designated countries : China, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru, Kyrgyzstan, Guniea, Mali, Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon
No. | Documents | Note | Original | Copy |
1 | Copy of Passport | Photo page |
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2 | ID Card | Both pages of the card |
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Certificate of Family Relations | Documents must be certified and notarized, verified by the Korean Consular | O |
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China : 居民户口薄 or Certificate of Family Relations (Documents must be certified and notarized) | O | |||
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Certificates of the highest degree : Graduation & Transcript | ※Apostille or notarization by the Korean Consulate is required
(1) China : ① or ② ① Certificates of the Chinese Education Ministry * www.chsi.com.cn / www.cdgdc.edu.cn *You should submit the certificate of Chinese Education Ministry with the copy of graduation and transcript certificate (total 3 documents) ② Highest Degree Certificates which be certified by the South Korean Consulate *Submit original documents (both graduation and transcript)
① Mongolian and Uzbekistan : Credentials report of education (Documents
must be notarized Apostille and translated)
(3) Other countries (excl. China, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan): ① or ② ① Apostille Countries : Documents with apostille verification ② Others : Documents certified by Korean consulate |
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Bank Statement | (1) Common Requirements ① Bank account should be under student or student's parents' name. * When submitting your parents' bank statement, please include proof of their employment and property. ② Bank statements must be issued within a month. ③ Documents written in languages other than English or Korean must be translated by the official translator. (2) China ① RMB 70,000 or more ② Bank balance must be frozen for more than 6 months
(3) Vietnamese ① USD 10,000 or more / Conditional suspension for one year ② Bank statements must be issued by a commercial bank with headquarters in both Vietnam and Korea (including branch office).
① USD 10,000 or more ② Bank balance must be deposited for more than 6 months or you must submit the transaction record of 6 months. ③ Bank statements must be issued by a Korean bank which has a branch in Uzbekistan. (5) Other countries ① USD 10,000 or more ② Bank balance must be deposited for more than 6 months or you must submit the transaction record of 6 months. |
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*Gap years
| When you have a gap of more than 2 years after graduation, you must submit relevant documents. Ex) proof of employment, certificate of education, etc |
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The recruitment for Vietnamese applicants closes approximately 3 months before the start of each semester.
Ha Noi Office: No 15, 23 street, KDT TP Giao Luu, Co Nhue 2 ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Ha Noi
HCM Office: No 26, 11 street, KDC Cityland Parkhill, 10 ward, Go Vap district, Ho Chi Minh
E-mail: hufstuyensinh@gmail.com
Tel: (+84)0984083880
Staff in Charge: Người Phụ Trách : Lại Thị Loan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hufsvietnam
Vui lòng liên lạc với văn phòng tại Hà Nội/ Hồ Chí Minh để tiếp nhận hồ sơ.
Văn phòng Hà Nội/Hồ Chí Minh viện đào tạo văn hóa ngôn ngữ Hàn Quốc đại học ngoại ngữ Hàn Quốc
VP Hà Nội: Số 15, đường số 23, KĐT TP Giao Lưu, phường Cổ Nhuế 2, quận Bắc Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
VP HCM: Số 26, đường số 11, KDC Cityland Parkhill, phường 10, quận Gò Vấp, Hồ Chí Minh
Người Phụ Trách : Người Phụ Trách : Lại Thị Loan
Email: hufstuyensinh@gmail.com
Tel : (+84)0984083880
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hufsvietnam
2) Other Countries (North America, Countries in the EU, Japan, Hongkong, Taiwan
No. | Documents | Note | Original | Copy |
1 | Copy of Passport | Photo page |
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Certificates of the highest degree : Graduation & Transcript | ※Apostille or notarization by the Korean Consulate is required Choose ① or ② ① Apostille Countries : Documents with apostille verification ② Others : Documents certified by Korean consulate *Documents written in languages other than English or Korean must be translated by the official translator. |
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Bank Statement | Over USD 10,000 *Bank account should be under student or student's parents' name. *It must be issued within a month *Documents written in languages other than English or Korean must be translated by the official translator. |
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※ Documents written in languages other than English or Korean must be translated by the official translator.
※ Additional documents can be requested after document screening
※ Documents submitted will not be returned.
3) Required documents when you apply for D-4 visa
Required documents can be different depending on the Korean Consulate of each country. Please contact and check the requirements in advance| NO. | Documents | Note | Original | Copy |
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| 1 | Admission Letter |
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| 2 | Certificate of Payment of Educational Expenses |
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| 3 | Certificate of Business Registration | Issued by Center for Korean Language &Culture, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
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| 4 | Statement of purpose |
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| 5 | Certificate of Tuberculosis | Designated Countries (18 Countries) for Tuberculosis Check up | O |
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| 6 | Financial Statement | If documents are not yours, you are required to submit the certificate of family relation | O |
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※ Only for students who are successful applicant and pay the tuition fee, CKLC send the documents (1~4) by post. In the case of documents (5~7), students should prepare by themselves.
08/ Regarding Visa
1. Students should apply training visa(Visa Status : D-4) to register programs.2. Please inquire and visit relevant immigration office when you want to change the type of visa (extension) needed in Korea.
3. Invoice is sent when document screening passed. After getting invoice, please pay tuition fee (Do not pay before receiving invoice from CKLC)
4. Please get visa earlier so that student can participate in level test not to get disadvantaged.
※ The process for getting Visa depending on countries is different. Please check it before.
09/ Refund
| Refund Regulation [based on the date of submitting documents] | 1. Before starting semester or in case of refusing a visa : 100% of tuition fee (1,600,000 KRW) 2. Before passing 1/3 total hours on that month when you ask for a refund: 2/3 tuition fee on that month 3. Before passing 1/2 total hours on that month when you ask for a refund: 1/2 tuition fee on that month 4. After passing 1/2 total hours on that month when you ask for a refund: No refund
* The refund is calculated per each month. |
| Note | 1. If you want to apply for the refund because of refusing a visa, please send us the documents whithin 4 weeks of semester. 2. You should submit all documents within the period of refund application. 3. Refund must be made to the account in your name or your family's name (with a family relationship certificate in the name of your family) |
| Required Documents | 1. The application for the refund (Tuition fee) 2. Application form (the copy of account book and passport) - If you want to refund in your own countries' bank account, you should fill in Foreign Exchange Payment Application Form 3. the Proof of payment tuition fee ※ Application fee ( KRW 60,000) is not refundable 4. the Proof of Cancellation ※ Additional documents – Submit only upon request |
10/ Contact & Address
| Address | Room 101, Foreign Language Training and Testing Center, Hankuk University of Foriegn Studies, 107 Imun-ro, Dongdaumun-gu, Seoul, 02450, Rep. of Korea |
| E-mail / Tel | Japan,Central Asia and other countries: korean2@hufs.ac.kr / +82-(02)-2173-2307 Asian countries (excl. Japan and Central Asia): korean1@hufs.ac.kr / +82-(02)-2173-3385 |
| FAX | 82-(0)2-2173-2257 |
The Vietnamese application ended about three months before the course was scheduled to start.
Ha Noi Office: No 15, 23 street, KDT TP Giao Luu, Co Nhue 2 ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Ha Noi
HCM Office: No 26, 11 street, KDC Cityland Parkhill, 10 ward, Go Vap district, Ho Chi Minh
E-mail: hufstuyensinh@gmail.com
Tel: (+84)0984083880
Staff in Charge: Lại Thị Loan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hufsvietnam
Vui lòng liên lạc với văn phòng tại Hà Nội/ Hồ Chí Minh để tiếp nhận hồ sơ.
Văn phòng Hà Nội/Hồ Chí Minh viện đào tạo văn hóa ngôn ngữ Hàn Quốc đại học ngoại ngữ Hàn Quốc
VP Hà Nội: Số 15, đường số 23, KĐT TP Giao Lưu, phường Cổ Nhuế 2, quận Bắc Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
VP HCM: Số 26, đường số 11, KDC Cityland Parkhill, phường 10, quận Gò Vấp, Hồ Chí Minh
Người Phụ Trách : Lại Thị Loan
Email: hufstuyensinh@gmail.com
Tel : (+84)0984083880
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hufsvietnam
