Republic of Korea (South Korea)

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is a private university with two campuses in Seoul and Yongin, South Korea. The university offers programmes focusing on foreign languages alongside other fields such as economics or political science. HUFS also has a broad range of Korean language courses.

• Website
• Information for international students
• The Intensive Korean Program at HUFS is subject to a tuition fee. The course is only offered at the Seoul campus, not at the Global Campus in Yongin.
• Student testimonial 2024 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2023 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2018 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2016 (in German)

• Application checklist (in German)
• Pre-arrival guide for exchange students and fact sheet
• Dorm application form and health examination form
• Applicants need an average grade of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (grade point average).

Mokpo National University is a university with around 8,000 students in south-western Korea. The university, which is located on the coast, focuses on maritime studies and ship building.

• Website

• Application checklist (in German)
• Application form
• Application deadline for the short-term programme (July–August): 1 April

The Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU) in Busan in south-eastern Korea is a university with around 9,000 students that specializes in maritime studies and ocean science. Busan is one of the largest port cities in South Korea and the harbour is considered an international economic hub.

• Website
• Tips for international students
• Take a peek at the university on YouTube
• Student testimonial 2013 (in German)

• Application checklist (in German)
• Application guideline
• Possible study programmes
• Application form
• Personal statement
• Information for successful applicants (in German)