Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
#QS 801–1000
QS Rank
26%
Intl. students
$8,500
Tuition/yr
About Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), founded 1954 in Seoul, is South Korea's leading university for foreign languages, teaching 45 languages across two campuses.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) was established in 1954 in Seoul, South Korea, and has grown into the country's foremost institution for language studies and international affairs. The university operates two campuses, the main Seoul Campus in Dongdaemun-gu and a Global Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
HUFS offers instruction in 45 foreign languages, a distinction unmatched by any other Korean university, and is particularly strong in humanities, political science, international studies, and business. Its Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation (founded 1979) is one of the most respected in Asia, and the Graduate School of International and Area Studies (GSIAS) draws students from across the world. The university maintains academic exchange agreements with 431 universities across 88 countries.
HUFS is ranked =680 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 21st nationally in South Korea. With approximately 26% of its student body comprising international students, the campus has a genuinely international atmosphere. Its signature '7+1 Study Abroad Program' requires students to spend at least one of their eight semesters studying at a partner university abroad.
World University Rankings
For Nepali students
- HUFS is one of the most accessible Korean universities for Nepali students seeking language-focused or international studies degrees, with international undergraduate tuition around USD 9,800 per year, lower than comparable institutions in the UK, Australia, or Canada. South Korea's relatively low cost of living adds to the overall affordability.
- Graduates of HUFS can apply for South Korea's D-10 Job Seeker Visa, which allows international graduates to remain in Korea for up to two years after completing their degree to search for employment, a meaningful post-study work pathway in a high-income economy.
- HUFS offers merit-based scholarships open to all international students regardless of nationality, including tuition reductions for high GPA (3.5+) and awards for Korean language proficiency (TOPIK Level 5 or 6), both of which are achievable targets for motivated Nepali students.
- With 26% of students being international and exchange partnerships spanning 88 countries, Nepali students at HUFS will find a diverse, multicultural community and strong institutional support for international students through a dedicated international student services office.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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