Location

• 70 Hannam-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, South Korea

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Nomination Deadlines & Online Applications

• Spring Session: 1 December

• Fall Semester : 1 June

Academic Calendar

• Spring Session: Early-March- End-June

• Fall Session: Early-September-End-December

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled students at sister institutions with HNU exchange agreements; must secure home institution approval.

• Complete HNU application.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum GPA 2.5/4.0 current enrollment, complete application and supporting documents

Required Documents

• Passport copy

• Academic transcript

• Certificate of enrollment

• Recommendation letters

• Insurance certificate

• Two photos

Application: Apply through HNU’s Center for International Relations; processing usually takes four weeks

Course Registration

• All exchange students are required to register for courses through the online course registration system during the first week of the semester.

• Students can take 12~18 credits at Hannam University during one semester.

Course Credit

Most of Hannam University’s courses are threecredits-three hours per week.

National Health Insurance

All foreign students are required to enroll in Korean National Health Insurance program.Approx. ₩ 70,000/month

Accommodation

• Exchange students are required to stay in university dormitories. Meals are not included. A key deposit of ₩ 20,000 must be paid in cash.

• Students are required to move into the Somanggwan dormitory during the vacation from the Sibley House.

Sibley House I (Males)

• Room type: Triple

• Regular semester (16 weeks): ₩ 590,000

• Summer vacation (9 weeks): ₩ 430,000

• Winter vacation (9 weeks): ₩ 430,000

Sibley House II (Females)

• Room type: Triple

• Regular semester (16 weeks): ₩ 700,000

• Summer vacation (9 weeks): ₩ 500,000

• Winter vacation (9 weeks): ₩ 500,000

Facilities & Amenities

Each room includes a bed, desk, closet, air conditioner, free Wi-Fi, purified water, and shared laundry room. A student lounge is available, but there is no kitchen.Curfew: 11:00 p.m.Bathroom: One per room

Dormitory Cafeteria

• Located in the Somaggwan Dormitory basement. Meals cost about ₩ 462,000 for 110 meals per semester. Meals are available only during the semester. Non-residents may also use the cafeteria at a different rate.

E-book Fees

• Level 1, 2 – approximately ₩ 65,000

• Level 3, 4 – approximately ₩ 45,000 

Level 5 – approximately ₩ 30,000

Alien Registration Card

• All foreign students staying in Korea must register at the Daejeon Foreign Immigration Office after arrival. The Alien Registration Card (ARC) is usually issued within one to two months.

• About two weeks after arrival, exchange students will visit the Immigration Office together to complete fingerprint registration. The date will be announced in advance.

Required Documents:

• One color photo (white background, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)

• Registration fee: ₩35,000 (cash)

• Copy of passport

• Application form (with attached photo)

Buddy Program

• Exchange students will be paired 1:1 with a Korean students buddy.

Field Trip

• Exchange students can participate in field trips during the Spring and Fall semester.

Student ID Card

• To obtain a Student ID Card, students visit the Office of Academic Affairs and Management located at Student Union Building. Students will need to bring the following:

  • Kookmin Bank Account Book

  • A photo (3.5cm X 4.5cm)

Estimated Cost of Living

• National Health Insurance: Approx. ₩ 70,000/month

• Accommodation:

  • Regular semester (16 weeks): ₩ 590,000 - ₩ 700,000

  • Deposit: ₩ 20,000

• E-book Fees:

  • Level 1, 2 – approximately ₩ 65,000

  • Level 3, 4 – approximately ₩ 45,000 

  • Level 5 – approximately ₩ 30,000

• Alien Registration Card: ₩35,000

• Food: About 462,000 KRW (110 meals) per semester