Hankuk University of Foreign Studies International Summer Session (HUFS ISS)
Program Information
This fee-paying program offered by HUFS is designed to to fill a unique niche in the offerings in Korean and Asian Studies by bringing together students and scholars residing in Korea as well as abroad and providing them with a sequence of intensive courses and associated co-curricular activities around which a learning community based on a shared interest in Asian Studies could be forged.
Since the program’s inception in 2003, students from approximately 30 different countries attend the ISS (overseas students in past years have come from the U.S., Canada, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Russia, Japan, China Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, and many more). Approximately 20% of the students enrolled in the HUFS ISS program are domestic Korean students earning credit toward their university degrees.
Complete details about the program can be found on the HUFS ISS website.
NOTE: For the Summer 2021 session, the HUFS ISS program will be held online.
Course and Credit Information
This summer program in the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies International Summer Session allows all students to participate in learning about South Korean culture, and the Korean language, all while in the capital Seoul. This is a guided 4-week program from HUFS, with courses and modules following their guide in specified periods of learning for each week. Courses offered include exploring Korean media, history of South Korea, Korean Music, and Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Korean for language learning.
More information about the courses on offer can be found on the HUFS ISS website.
Location
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees.
Today, Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, resulting from an economic boom called the Miracle on the Han River which transformed it into the world's 4th largest metropolitan economy (after Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles) with a GDP of US$845.9 billion in 2014. In 2015, it was rated by Arcadia as Asia's most livable city, with the second highest quality of life globally. A world-leading technology hub centered on Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area boasts 15 Fortune Global 500 companies including Samsung, one of the world's largest technology companies, as well as LG and Hyundai-Kia.
Cost and Payment Information
The total cost for this program starts at $1,650 USD, and may be more depending on the number of courses taken. Please note that while HUFS is an exchange partner of UCCS, exchange slots are not available for the summer session, and students will therefore be participating under the International (Int'l) fee-paying plan. Note also that tuition may vary by student.
Included in the program cost are the following items:
- Tuition ($500 USD/course)
- Field trips
- Accommodations
NOT included in the cost of the program are round-trip international airfare, meals, personal expenses and spending money, and medical travel insurance.
Scholarships are available for eligible students; please see the HUFS ISS website for more information.
Housing
Dormitory housing is available to students and included in the cost of the program. All rooms are air-conditioned and fully furnished with internet access. Note that on-campus residences have curfews starting at midnight, among other rules. Disobeying these rules can result in penalties, which if enough penalties occur, students will be asked to leave the residence. These residences cost about $650 USD for the summer session.
Application Process
Students interested in this program will need to complete the following steps:
1. Apply to the UCCS Office of International Affairs (click on the Apply Now Button on this page) and submit the $50 application fee
2.
Apply to the program as an International Student via the HUFS ISS website
Passports and Immigration
All participants need to have a valid passport to participate in this program. The passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the anticipated departure from South Korea. Participants holding a U.S. Passport may not need a visa or additional permission to enter South Korea for this program, but should check with the closest South Korean embassy to be certain. Those who do not hold a U.S. Passport should check with the closest South Korean embassy or consulate for the country they hold their passport from for entry requirements.
Information on how to obtain a U.S. Passport can be found on our website.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The
U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information.
