HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
Study in one of Asia's most liveable cities
QUICK FACTS
Location: Seoul, South Korea
City Size: Metropolis
University Type: City Campus
Climate: A humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid, with the East Asian monsoon taking place from June until September. Winters are usually cold to freezing with an average of 28 days of snow annually.
Cost of Living: Generally more expensive than Norwich, except eating out which is exceptionally cheaper.
Local Language: Korean
Be Inspired: Watch Squid Game/Parasite/Train to Busan or any of the other world famous TV and film exports from South Korea.
What's Unique: Seoul is the home of K -Pop
WHY CHOOSE HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
Hankuk University is a private research university based in Seoul, Korea. Founded in 1954, Hankuk currently stands as the number one global university in Korea. HUFS has two campuses, the main one being in Seoul and the second, global campus is Yongin, approximately an hour away. The Seoul campus is situated just outside the city centre, with easy access to anywhere in the city within 20-30 minutes by public transportation. Roughly 50% of all Business modules are taught in English, and 100% of all International Studies courses are taught in English. Since its founding in 1954, Hankuk University has played a significant role in reconstructing Korea after the Korean War by producing numerous CEOs and diplomats. HUFS is currently teaching 45 foreign languages. Combining studies in the humanities, law, social sciences, business and computer science, students are equipped with both professional knowledge and language proficiency.
Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, in 2015 it was rated Asia’s most liveable city with the second highest quality of life globally. Seoul is the birthplace of K-pop, with the country receiving over 10 million international visitors yearly, largely as a result of the city and country’s cultural output. Culture has become one of the country’s largest exports, with at least 1% of the country’s total budget going specifically to cultural output annually. Korean cuisine has grown in popularity over recent years and visitors to Seoul won't be short of high-end restaurants and market street food to explore. With a mix of uber-modern and traditional culture, Seoul and South Korea is a location to sink your teeth into.
Contact us
Contact us via email: studyabroad@uea.ac.uk