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BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

General Info
Total 1,555
Doctorate 51
Master’s 305
Combined Master's and Doctorate 171
Bachelor's 1025
Etc. 171
Total 581
Professor/ Associate professor 165
Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer 102
Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor 31
Part-time lecturer 231
Etc. 52
Total 9,802
Doctorate 44
Master's 226
Combined Master's and Doctorate 0
Bachelor's 9532
Etc. 0
International Student Support Program
Applying.Possible Language Courses
SHORT-TERM TRAINING
Qualifications
Those who has graduated from high school or equivalent educational background
Capacity
program composition may change depending on circumstances.
Period
3 weeks
Tuition fee per semester($)
fees include class tuition, cultural experience fees, dormitory accommodation, meals,
Cost (Semester/ $)
Department in charge
Center for Korean Language & Culture Education
Staff in charge
-
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2025-04-04
Korean Language Program
Qualifications
Those who has graduated from high school or equivalent educational background
Capacity
15
Period
10 weeks
Tuition fee per semester($)
1,490,000 KRW
Cost (Semester/ $)
Department in charge
Center for Korean Language & Culture Education
Staff in charge
-
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2025-04-04
Scholarship Support
Merit-based Scholarship
Qualifications
2. GPA 3.0/4.5 or higher : 30% tuition waiver
3. GPA 3.5/4.5 or higher : 50% tuition waiver
Scholarship Benefits
Personal Support Amount
Up to 50% tuition waiver
Department in charge
Office of International Affairs
Staff in charge
Kim Seongsil
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27
Admission Scholarship
Qualifications
2. Applicants from sister institutions / Applicants who have completed at least one session at CKLCE of BUFS / Holders of F1, F2, F4, F5 visa: 30% tuition waiver
3. Holders of TOPIK / TOPIK IBT Level 3 or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 53: 30% tuition waiver
4. Holders of TOPIK / TOPIK IBT Level 4 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 69: 40% tuition waiver
5. Holders of TOPIK / TOPIK IBT Level 5 or IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 86 or higher, Applicants whose native language or second language is English: 50% tuition waiver
6. Holders of TOPIK / TOPIK IBT Level 6 or IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 98 or higher: 60% tuition waiver
Scholarship Benefits
Personal Support Amount
30% tuition waiver
Department in charge
Office of International Affairs
Staff in charge
Kim Seongsil
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27
TOPIK obtainment
Qualifications
1. TOPIK Level 4 : 200,000 KRW
2. TOPIK Level 5 : 400,000 KRW
3. TOPIK Level 6 : 600,000 KRW
Scholarship Benefits
Personal Support Amount
Up to 600,000 KRW
Department in charge
Office of International Affairs
Staff in charge
Kim Seongsil
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27
Dormitory Support
Dormitory
Dormitory capacity
311
Etc.
Double : $ 309 (per month)
Triple : $ 240 (per month)
Room for 4 : $ 0 (per month)
Student Cafeteria
Average cost per meal
3[$]
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Field of Special Courses & Courses in English
Field of Special Course
1. Integrated Recruitment and Free Major System (100% Guarantee of Major Selection)
2. Offering Extensive Students Exchange Programs, Global Job Training and Volunteering, Improving Language Skills Utilizing Chat GPT and AI
3. International College (Global Studies & K-Culture Education)
4. Campus for Student's Health and Welfare: Free Breakfast, Free Coffee and Snacks, Free Medical Services
5. P.S.C. Education: Planting the DNA of Innovation (Problem Finding&Solving, Self-Learning, Collaboration Education)
6. TANDEM classes simultaneously expose students to the Korean language, culture, and friends. Korean and international students pair up to teach and learn each other's languages and cultures.
As of 2023, our university has signed exchange agreements with 451 educational institutions in 56 countries to enhance internationalization capabilities through student exchanges and academic exchanges between professors.
In particular, Busan University of Foreign Studies is the best international university in Korea where 1,246 international students study together with Korean students. As of 2023, through the 2+2 overseas dual degree program and the 3+1 long-term math system program, sending students to 18 countries, 51 universities and returning to experience internationalization.
The internationalization capability of Busan University of Foreign Studies was evaluated as an excellent university in the field of internationalization in the '2024 Asian University Evaluation' announced by 'QS', a global university evaluation organization in the UK. In particular, it received a perfect score (100 points) in the 'Overseas Dispatched Students' section, which was sent from Korea to abroad, and ranked 16th in Asia. It has been well received in the field of internationalization such as the above.
Based on these achievements, the Office of International Affairs is improving various work systems and systems to first create a ‘university that is good for international students to study’ in order to attract more international students. In addition to improving the work system for international students, we plan to improve the system and promote new programs to increase opportunities for our students to study abroad.
Courses in English
International College
1. Global Studies
- International Business
- Financial Management
- Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship and Start-up
- Global Communication and Korean Culture
- Artificial Intelligence Utilization
2. K-Culture Education
- Korean Conversation
- Korean Communication Skills
- Business Korean
- Korean Society through Media
- Understanding Korean Culture & Society
* Percentage of Courses in English(5%%)
Courses in other Foreign Languages
Last Modified Date : 2025-06-11
School facilities
Facilities
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1. Central Library(W-Stage Zone, Study room, 24 hour open)
2. Global Lounge (rest area with free Wi-fi)
3. Geumsaem Theater and MANO Auditorium
4. Multimedia room, media producing room, audio-visual room
5. Tennis court, Soccer field, gymnasium(Indoor basketball court, fitness center)
6. Convenience facilities such as convenience stores, post offices, cafes, printer rooms, and Busan bank
7. University Church
Last Modified Date : 2024-07-01
Tuition
* Fee per Sememter($)Humanities
- Bachelor's
- 2,600
- Master's
- 3,750
- Doctorate
- 3,900
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
Business
- Bachelor's
- 2,850
- Master's
- 4,360
- Doctorate
- 4,580
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
IT
- Bachelor's
- 3,530
- Master's
- 4,860
- Doctorate
- 4,950
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
Natural Science/Sports
- Bachelor's
- 3,100
- Master's
- 4,360
- Doctorate
- 4,580
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
Last Modified Date : 2019-03-20
Contact Information
Office of International Affairs / Undergraduate Admission
Staff in charge
Doris
Staff email
Office of International Affairs / Graduateschool Admission
Staff in charge
Laila Kim
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2025-04-03
Bachelor’s Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
Every March and December
Application period
June(Fall Semester) / December(Spring Semester)
Period of study
4 years
Information of department
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27
Master’s Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
Every March and September
Application period
May(Fall Semester) / November(Spring Semester)
Period of study
2 years
Information of department
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27
Doctorate Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
Every March and September
Application period
April(Fall Semester), November (Spring Semester)
Period of study
2 years
Information of department
University name | Affiliation(Department) | Department/Major | English course | Etc | ||
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Ratio | Proficiency Requirements | URL | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 한국어번역학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 영어영문학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 법학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 예ㆍ체능 | 스포츠건강융합학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 공학 | 인공지능융합학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 중국어중국학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 한국어교육학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 한국학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로벌일본학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로벌지역학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로컬경영학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 다문화교육학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 공학 | 스마트융합보안학과 |
Last Modified Date : 2023-02-04
Combined Master’s and Doctorate Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
Every March
Application period
October~November of the previous year
Period of study
2 year
Information of department
University name | Affiliation(Department) | Department/Major | English course | Etc | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ratio | Proficiency Requirements | URL | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 예ㆍ체능 | 스포츠건강융합학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 공학 | 인공지능융합학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 중국어중국학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 한국어교육학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 한국학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로벌일본학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로벌지역학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 글로컬경영학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 인문ㆍ사회 | 다문화교육학과 | ||||
단과대구분없음 | 공학 | 스마트융합보안학과 |
Last Modified Date : 2023-02-04
Korean Language Training Course
Admission information
Enrollment period
Spring(March), Summer(May), Fall(September), Winter(November)
Application period
Spring(Dec~Jan), Summer(March~April), Fall(June~July), Winter(Aug~Sept)
Period of study
10 Weeks
Attached File
Last Modified Date : 2024-10-04
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Contact Information
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Office of International Affairs / Undergraduate Admission
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Office of International Affairs / Graduateschool Admission
Laila Kim20226828@bufs.ac.kr
Last Modified Date : 2025-04-03
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