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    IEQAS certified university 인증대학
    부산외국어대학교 전경
    Year of Foundation 1981. 12. 26 Private IEQAS certified university 485-65, Geumsaem-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
    SNS information
    Explore, Dream, Discover Global Innovator BUFS

    General Info

    Number of international students

    Total 1,555

    • Doctorate Results Doctorate 51
    • Master’s Results Master’s 305
    • Combined Master's and Doctorate Results Combined Master's and Doctorate 171
    • Bachelor's Results Bachelor's 1025
    • Etc. Results Etc. 171
    Number of professors

    Total 581

    • Professor/ Associate professor result Professor/ Associate professor 165
    • Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer result Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer 102
    • Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor result Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor 31
    • Part-time lecturer result Part-time lecturer 231
    • Etc. result Etc. 52
    Number of students

    Total 9,802

    • Doctorate result Doctorate 44
    • Master's result Master's 226
    • Combined Master's and Doctorate result Combined Master's and Doctorate 0
    • Bachelor's 결과 Bachelor's 9532
    • Etc. result 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, meals, total is 1,860,000KRW

    Cost (Semester/ $)

    Department in charge

    Center for Korean Language & Culture Education

    Staff in charge

    Staff email

    icon mail kor-edu@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-20

    Korean Language Program

    Qualifications

    Those who has graduated from high school or equivalent educational background

    Capacity

    An average of 17 people per class

    Period

    10 weeks

    Tuition fee per semester($)

    1,300,000 KRW

    Cost (Semester/ $)

    Department in charge

    Center for Korean Language & Culture Education

    Staff in charge

    Staff email

    icon mail kor-edu@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-20

    Scholarship Support

    Merit-based Scholarship

    Qualifications

    1. GPA 2.5/4.5 or higher : 10% tuition waiver
    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

    icon mail bufs6502@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27

    Admission Scholarship

    Qualifications

    1. Applicants without certificates of TOPIK, IELTS, or TOEFL : 20% tuition waiver
    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

    icon mail bufs6502@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27

    TOPIK obtainment

    Qualifications

    Students will receive 200,000 KRW of the TOPIK / TOPIK IBT scholarship when they obtain a higher TOPIK level.
    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

    icon mail bufs6502@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2024-08-27

    Dormitory Support

    Dormitory

    Dormitory capacity

    311

    Etc.

    Single : $ 0 (per month)
    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
      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

    icon mail china68@bufs.ac.kr
    Office of International Affairs / Graduateschool Admission

    Staff in charge

    Laila Kim

    Staff email

    icon mail 20226828@bufs.ac.kr

    Last Modified Date : 2025-04-03

    Course

    Master’s Degree

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    Every March and September

    Application period

    April~May(Fall Semester) / September~December(Spring Semester)

    Period of study

    4 years

    Information of department

    Department Information and English Course Requirements by College
    University name Affiliation(Department) Department/Major English course Etc
    Ratio Proficiency Requirements URL
    College of European & American Studies Division of English English Language
    College of European & American Studies Division of English English Interpretation & Translation
    College of European & American Studies French Language
    College of European & American Studies German Language
    College of European & American Studies Spanish Language
    College of European & American Studies Portuguese Language
    College of European & American Studies Italian Language
    College of European & American Studies Russian Language
    College of European & American Studies European Culture and Business
    College of Asian Studies Division of Japanese Korea-Japan Cultural Contents
    College of Asian Studies Division of Japanese Business Japanese
    College of Asian Studies Division of Japanese Japanese & IT
    College of Asian Studies Division of China Chinese Communication
    College of Asian Studies Division of China Chinese Commerce and Area Studies
    College of Asian Studies Thai Studies
    College of Asian Studies Indonesian-Malay Studies
    College of Asian Studies Vietnamese Language
    College of Asian Studies Myanmar Language
    College of Asian Studies Indian Language Studies
    College of Asian Studies Arab Studies
    College of Asian Studies Turkish Language
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Social Welfare
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Counseling Psychology
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Korean Language Education
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences International Relations
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences International Development Cooperation
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Global Cultural Business
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Police Administration
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Cyber Security & Police
    College of Commerce & Business Management
    College of Commerce & Business Accounting
    College of Commerce & Business International Marketing
    College of Commerce & Business International Trade
    College of Commerce & Business Economics & Finance
    College of Commerce & Business International Office Administration
    College of Commerce & Business International Culural & Tourism Studies
    College of Commerce & Business Hotel Convention
    College of Commerce & Business Global Start-up
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Visual Media Contents Convergence
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Global Webtoon Contents
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Computer Science & Engineering
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Software
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Big Data
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Smart Convergence in Information Security
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Electronic & Artificial Intelligence Convergence 50%~75% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    College of Digital Media & Information Technology Smart Energy & Environment
    International College K-Culuture Education 50%~75% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    International College Global Studies Global Korean Studies Above 90% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    International College Global Studies Global Business Administration Above 90% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    International College Global Studies Global Connectivity Studies Above 90% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    International College Global Studies Global Technology Above 90% TOEFL 53, IELTS 5.5, or TEPS 600 or higher icon - icon-outlink
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Sport & Leisure Studies
    College of Humanities & Social Sciences Sport Rehabilitation
    College of Commerce & Business Airline Service Management

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-30

    Master’s Degree

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    Every March and September

    Application period

    April~June(Fall Semester), October~December(Spring Semester)

    Period of study

    2 years

    Note

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    Information of department

    Department Information and English Course Requirements by College
    University name Affiliation(Department) Department/Major English course Etc
    Ratio Proficiency Requirements URL
    General Graduate School Humanities English Language and Literature Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Japanese Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Chinese Language and China Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Language Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Multi-Cultural Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Area & Language Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Glocal Business Administration
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Finance & Business
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Vietnamese Translation Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Languages, Cultures and Missionary Practice
    General Graduate School Humanities International Management
    General Graduate School Humanities Education
    General Graduate School Humanities International Development Cooperation
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Business ․AI Marketing Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering AI Convergence Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering Smart Convergence Security
    General Graduate School Sports Sports Medicine
    General Graduate School Sports Sports Coaching Science
    General Graduate School Convergence PSC Based Entrepreneurship
    Graduate School ofEducation Humanities Athletics Education
    Graduate School of Translatioin Humanities Korean-English
    Graduate School of Translatioin Humanities Korean-Japanese
    Graduate School of Translatioin Humanities Korean-Chinese
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Humanities Social Welfare and Counseling
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Humanities Healing Tourism Industry
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Natural Science Natural Science Integrative Medicine
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Natural Science Natural Agricultural Forest Therapy Major
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Sports Security Guard & Martial Arts
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Sports Golf Studies
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Sports Beauty Exercise Rehabilitation
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Sports Yoga Wellness Science
    Graduate School of Industry and Management Sports Healing Taekwondo
    Graduate School of AI Language Convergence Convergence AI Language Convergence

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-30

    Doctorate Degree

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    Every March and September

    Application period

    April~June(Fall Semester), October~December(Spring Semester)

    Period of study

    2 years

    Note

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    Information of department

    Department Information and English Course Requirements by College
    University name Affiliation(Department) Department/Major English course Etc
    Ratio Proficiency Requirements URL
    General Graduate School Humanities English Language and Literature Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Japanese Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Chinese Language and China Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Language Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Multi-Cultural Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Area & Language Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Glocal Business Administration
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Finance & Business
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Translation
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering AI Convergence Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering Smart Convergence Security
    General Graduate School Sports Sports Fitness Convergence

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-30

    Combined Master’s and Doctorate Degree

    Admission information

    Enrollment period

    Every March

    Application period

    October~December of the previous year

    Period of study

    2 year

    Note

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    The admission guidelines for the Fall semester have not been updated yet. Please refer to the Spring semester guidelines for now, as there will be no differences except for the admission schedule and departments, until the updated version is uploaded.

    Information of department

    Department Information and English Course Requirements by College
    University name Affiliation(Department) Department/Major English course Etc
    Ratio Proficiency Requirements URL
    General Graduate School Humanities English Language and Literature Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Japanese Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Chinese Language and China Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Korean Language Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Multi-Cultural Education
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Area & Language Studies
    General Graduate School Humanities Glocal Business Administration
    General Graduate School Humanities Global Finance & Business
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering AI Convergence Above 90% TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80, ELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 이상 icon - icon-outlink
    General Graduate School IT/Engineering Smart Convergence Security

    Last Modified Date : 2026-03-30

    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

    Last Modified Date : 2024-10-04

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