1. Who is eligible to apply for the Exchange or Visiting Student Program?
Students must be currently enrolled in a higher education institution and have completed at least one semester. Exchange students must come from partner universities, while visiting students can come from any institution.
2. What is the difference between Exchange and Visiting programs?
Exchange students are nominated by their home university under a bilateral agreement and are exempt from tuition fees at Hanyang. Visiting students apply individually and pay tuition directly to Hanyang University ERICA.
3. Can students from non-partner universities apply?
Yes. Students from non-partner universities can apply as visiting students.
4. Can I apply for two semesters at once?
Yes. You can apply for either one or two semesters depending on your study plan and your home university's approval.
5. Do I need to submit a language proficiency test score?
Exchange students are expected to submit proof of language proficiency (TOPIK level 3 or CEFR B2). However, if an official language test score is not available, students may instead submit a Language Proficiency Form signed by their home university coordinator, confirming that the student meets the required level of language proficiency. This form will be accepted in place of an official test score.
Visiting students are not required to submit a language score.
6. What courses are available for exchange/visiting students?
Students can take courses offered across most departments at Hanyang ERICA, except for Pharmacy. Courses are offered in both Korean and English.
7. Are there English-taught courses available?
Yes. A variety of courses are offered in English each semester. The course list will be shared before the application period. You may also browse previously offered courses by visiting Hanyang University's course search system at https://portal.hanyang.ac.kr/sugang/sulg.do
8. How many credits can I take per semester?
Students can take up to 20 credits per semester.
9. Can I take Korean language classes in addition to regular courses?
Yes. Exchange and visiting students can apply for Korean language courses such as Intensive Korean or Survival Korean.
10. Will I receive a transcript after the program ends?
Yes. An official transcript will be issued and sent to your home university after the semester ends.
11. Can exchange/visiting students apply for on-campus housing?
Yes. On-campus dormitory housing is available to all accepted exchange and visiting students.
12. When and how can I apply for a dormitory room?
Dormitory applications are accepted prior to the semester start. Instructions and application forms will be provided via email.
13. Are meals included in the dormitory fee?
No. Meals are not included, but students can eat at campus cafeterias. Please note that shared kitchen facilities in the dormitories are limited and may not always be available.
14. Can I live off-campus?
Yes. Students may arrange their own housing off-campus; however, the OIA does not provide information or support regarding off-campus accommodation. Please note that we cannot guarantee availability or suitability of off-campus housing, and students are fully responsible for securing and managing their own arrangements.
15. What are the estimated living expenses in Korea?
On average, students spend about 650,000 KRW to 800,000 KRW per month, including housing, food, and personal expenses.