is a private research universitybased in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The university was founded in 1954 to promote foreign language education in post-war Korea.[2] The university is located in Seoul and Yongin. The university has 60 departments and offers 53 different language courses. The name of the university is derived from the romanization of the Korean word hankuk which means korea. The university is considered as one of the best private higher education institutions in South Korea, especially on foreign language and social science. It has a graduate school of interpretation and translation. In the 2019 QS World University Rankings, the university ranked as the 13th best university in Korea and the 84th best university of Asia.[3] In 2007, HUFS won third place of Korean universities on the National Customer Satisfaction Index, and was placed second in terms of internationalization two years in a row in the university rankings of JoongAng . The evaluation also ranked HUFS second in Korea for its research, faculty, reputation and alumni representation among schools without a medical school in 2008. In 2010, the university was ranked as the best Korean university on the subject of globalization in the QS World...
Read moreIt's recognized as one of the most prestigious universities in korea especially in the language field. South Korea is a small peninsula heavily dependent on trade & diplomacy, thus, language proficiency is valued as an important personal asset in the korean job market. Under this special circumstance, it earned & built the reputation it boasts today. Else than the SKY universities, no other school is up to par with HUFS's level in language field! This, however, doesnt mean other majors lack expertise. It receives high recognition in majors such as Business administration and Journalism..etc.Thousands of HUFS alumni work in the field of trade, public welfare, public servant, fiance, banking, foreign ministry,...
Read moreHankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is renowned in Korea as the top university for foreign language studies.
The Seoul campus specializes in languages, humanities, and business-related majors. Although the campus is relatively small, it is conveniently located on flat ground and just a short walk from the subway station.
The campus has been recently renovated with modern facilities, creating a comfortable learning environment.
HUFS is considered one of Korea’s prestigious universities, attracting talented students with a strong interest in...
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