The Korean Studies department offers two programs.

First is the Korean Studies Program, an interdisciplinary program that seeks to understand Korea through the lens of history, culture, political science, international relations, and economics. Students come from various countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia as well as in Asia. This program is the only department in the Republic of Korea (ROK), which accepts non-Korean applicants only. All courses in this program are conducted in English, and we offer both master's and Ph.D. degrees for this program.

Our doctoral graduates have been widely successful, landing academic appointments within the Republic of Korea,  and/or abroad in their home countries almost immediately after graduation, if not before completing the program. Our alumni also maintain close ties to the our department through academic seminars and the Hanyang University Korean Studies Alumni Association.

Please click here for more detail on our current doctoral students

Second is the Korean Language Education and Korean Studies Program,  created with the intention of training future Korean language teachers for foreigners who possess expert knowledge of Korean Regional Studies. Classes are conducted in both Korean and English. Applicants must have a Level 4 certificate or above from the TOPIK or have completed Level 4 or above from a Korean language course administered by educational institutions affiliated with regular 4-year universities in Korea. Graduates will receive a certificate as a Korean Language Teacher for Foreigners issued by the Korean Government after graduation, upon completion of Level 6 on the TOPIK. This major shares several subjects with Korean Studies Program together with required subjects for obtaining a certificate as a ‘Korean Language Teacher for Foreigners’. The certificate, issued directly by the Korean Government, will be issued to students that meet the requirements upon graduation. Only a master's degree is offered for this program.

One of the greatest merits of the department is its international and familial atmosphere. And we regularly update faculty and department news through various social network services to connect better with our students. Please check us out in the following websites:

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