Hanyang University, ERICA, South Korea Semester Exchange Fall 2025

Hanyang University ERICA is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Fall 2025 Semester Exchange Program (September 1 – December 20, 2025). This tuition-waived opportunity is available for eligible ITS students to study in South Korea.

Program Overview

• Tuition Fee: Waived

• Student Responsibilities:

  • Learning materials

  • Dormitory fees

  • Visa and insurance costs

  • Roundtrip airfare

  • Living expenses

  • Independent quarantine (if required)

Eligibility

• Open to ITS Undergraduate (D4/S1) students from batch 2022 and 2023.

Academic Information

• Hanyang offers around 500–600 courses in English each year across various departments.

  • Approximately 70% are major-related, and 30% are electives.

  • Students may take courses from different departments, subject to availability.

• The course list is released about one month before the semester begins. Students should refer to the previous year’s course list: View here.

• Graduate students may apply, but are expected to take mostly undergraduate (3rd–4th year) courses.

Credit System

• 1 Hanyang credit = 15 contact hours

• 1 Hanyang credit ≈ 2 ECTS credits

• Normal study load: 15–18 credits/semester (maximum: 20 credits)

• Exchange students must take at least one regular course to maintain their visa.

Course Registration

• Online registration will take place before departure.

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Preferred courses are not guaranteed, so flexibility is required.

• Students are advised not to rely on Hanyang courses for mandatory graduation requirements.

For the list of available colleges and departments: Click here

Housing

• Dormitory application opens around two months before the semester begins.

• Dormitory placement is not guaranteed—students must apply and pay during the designated period.

• Housing details are available on Hanyang’s website (in Korean).

Buddy Program

Hanyang offers a buddy program where current students assist international students in adapting to life in Korea. Instructions for application will be shared prior to the semester.

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

• Dormitory: approx. 300,000 KRW

• Off-campus housing: starts from 450,000 KRW

• Food: approx. 400,000 KRW

• Personal expenses: approx. 250,000 KRW

• Total: around 950,000 – 1,100,000 KRW

National Health Insurance (NHI)

• All long-term foreign students are required to register for NHI.

• Monthly fee is approx. 72,000 KRW

• Separate international health insurance is also required, especially before the foreign registration card is issued.

• Students eligible for exemption may apply individually. Further information will be shared later.

Important Links

• Hanyang University Main Site

• Office of International Affairs – ERICA

• Exchange Program – ERICA

Required Documents (All in PDF format, combined into one .zip or .rar file)

1. Color ID Photo (JPEG, face only, max 20KB)

2. Official Academic Transcript (English, with university logo and stamp)

3. Certificate of Enrollment in English (with Apostille or Korean Consular authentication)

4. Language Proficiency Form

5. Financial Affidavit (proof of sufficient funds)

6. Passport (valid at least until September 2026)

7. English Proficiency Test Score (choose one):

   • TOEFL ITP: 543 / TOEFL iBT: 72

   • IELTS: 5.5

   • TOEIC: 785

   • Duolingo: 90

   • TEFL: 550

8. Statement Letter & Learning Agreement (Download here)

9. Korean Proficiency Test Score (if available)

10. Parent’s Support Letter (in Bahasa, confirming full financial and emotional support—no specific format)

11. Proof of financial statement from bank (must show USD equivalent)

12. GCW Requirement:

    • GCW Non-Degree, GCW IUP Basic/Advance (minimum C), or

    • GCW Non-Degree Result Test (minimum score of 80)

Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed by the Mobility Team.

Application Procedure

1. Apply via this form: https://its.id/studyabroadITS

2. After submitting, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id

   • Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_HUERICA_NAME_NRP

Application Deadline: 21 April 2025, by 09.00 WIB
Interview Schedule: 23 April 2025, at 13.30 WIB

Contact

For questions, please contact Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id
Email subject: ASK_HUERICA