HANYANG UNIVERSITY GAP YEAR
Study in the Gap Year Program at Hanyang University for 1 or 2 Semesters!
Explore the opportunities at Hanyang University’s ERICA Campus, located in the vibrant Seoul Capital Area in Ansan. Ranked among the top 164 universities in the QS University rankings, Hanyang offers an ideal setting for your gap year. Delve into a variety of high-quality courses, from engineering to economics, business administration, and pharmacy. Apply today and receive your acceptance in as little as one day! Make the most of your gap year with an enriching academic experience at Hanyang University.
Program Overview
Semesters
Spring (Mar – June)
Autumn (Aug – Dec)
Max credits
30 ECTS /
18 US credits
Program content
Lectures, assignments and various other teaching methods depending on courses
Levels of study
Bachelor, GAP YEAR
Fees
Study Fields
Business, economics, engineering, public relations, physics and much more
Hanyang University
Ranked #1 best Employer-School Partnership Index in Korea
Ranked #164
in QS World University Ranking
Ranked #1
alumni who are CEO's of Korean Companies
#2 best student city worldwide by QS ranking
Semester Dates
AUTUMN 2025*
- Semester Dates
- September 1st – December 21st, 2025
- Orientation
- August 27th - 30th, 2025
- Application Deadline
- June 18th, 2025
- Holiday
- TBA
SPRING 2026*
- Semester Dates
- March 2nd – June 21st, 2026
- Orientation
- February 21st - 25th, 2026
- Application Deadline
- January 9th, 2026
- Holiday
- TBA
AUTUMN 2026*
- Semester Dates
- September 1st – December 21st, 2026
- Orientation
- August 25th - 28th, 2026
- Application Deadline
- June 18th, 2026
- Holiday
- TBA
SPRING 2027*
- Semester Dates
- March 1st – June 21st, 2027
- Orientation
- February 22nd - 26th, 2027
- Application Deadline
- January 9th, 2027
- Holiday
- TBA
You may apply for semesters in the upcoming years already.
*) Small changes possible
Program Highlights
Enhance your gap year by studying at one of the best engineering schools in the world.
Choose from dozens of courses in fields like business administration, economics, and engineering.
Experience the shores of the Yellow Sea, just 30-40 minutes from central Seoul.
Immerse yourself in an international atmosphere, meeting people from around the world.
Improve your English skills in a diverse and vibrant campus community.
Visit a neighboring country during your studies
STUDYING AT HANYANG UNIVERSITY
Hanyang University ERICA is renowned for its high-quality education and research in engineering, business, and other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ranked 164th in the QS World Rankings in 2024, Hanyang University offers an excellent opportunity for gap year students to study abroad for one or two semesters at the ERICA Campus. Choose from a wide array of courses across various disciplines. As South Korea’s first engineering institute, Hanyang University’s founding facility has gained international acclaim, with its engineering courses being highly regarded worldwide.
During your gap year experience at Hanyang University, you will have the exciting chance to visit to a neighboring country like Japan or Taiwan! This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in another East Asian culture, expanding your global perspective while renewing your visa. Discover the rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities of Japan or Taiwan, making your gap year truly unforgettable.
Studying a Gap Year at Hanyang University is for you if…
- You want to complete a Gap Year in South Korea
- You’re aiming for an international career
- You want to study at the ERICA Campus, a top research and education cluster recognized for its active industry cooperation
- You want to improve your English and intercultural communication skills
- You want to experience the rich Korean culture
COURSES & STUDIES
CREDITS & GRADING
FEES
WHO CAN APPLY
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Application Instructions
ABOUT HANYANG UNIVERSITY
STUDENT VISA & ACCOMODATION
OFFSET YOUR FLIGHT EMISSIONS
COURSES & STUDIES
Hanyang University Courses & Studies
Bachelor level courses (Undergraduate) and Masters’ level courses (Graduate)
Gap year students at Hanyang University can select courses from undergraduate level. Beyond a diverse array of engineering courses, students can choose from study fields such as language and culture, economics, and business administration.
Please note that all courses are not available each semester. Check the course lists that correspond to your semester abroad.
For course lists, course descriptions and course registration guidelines, please take a look here: https://portal.hanyang.ac.kr/sugang/sulg.do
You can also follow the following instructions on how to search for a Course description and Syllabi on Hanyang University Registration website: How to find courses.
Teaching language
All the courses are included in the official curriculum of the university and are held in English.
Online application
To get accepted to study at Hanyang University and register for courses, students must complete the online application form on our website.
Course Registration
Before traveling to Korea, exchange students will register for courses online. The schedule for course registration will be sent to all applicants before the semester starts. Further course registration and login instructions will be given to all applicants closer to the course registration dates.
You can register for courses on different days depending on the year of the course or register later when all courses EXCEPT 1st-year courses are available. Course registration dates will be different depending on your major and year. Hanyang’s course registration system works on a “first come, first served” basis. Even if you fail to register for courses on designated dates per year (grade), you still have the chance to register on the registration date for all year (grade) and after the semester begins.
Course requirements
There is a 70% obligatory attendance requirement. Failing to do so may result in failing a course.
Course lists and Descriptions
For course lists, course descriptions and course registration guidelines, please take a look here: https://portal.hanyang.ac.kr/sugang/sulg.do
You can also follow the following instructions on how to search for a Course description and Syllabi on Hanyang University Registration website: How to find courses.
CREDITS & GRADING
Hanyang University Credits & Grading
The credit system in Korea may differ from what is being used in your home country. At Hanyang University, 1 credit equals 15-16 contact hours. In most cases, the conversion to ECTS is as follows: 1 Hanyang credit equals 2 ECTS.
To transfer your credits from abroad, please visit your international office at your home institution and prepare a learning agreement. Read more about study credits here.
FEES
Hanyang University Gap Year Fees
Tuition fee:
Application fee:
See what’s included in the fees.
- Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
- Are you from North/South America & Oceania? Find out more about the fees.
- Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange
- Confirmation even in one day
- Asia Exchange Guide with lots of information about studies, visas, accommodation, and other tips
- Orientation days
- Save more than an 1100 EUR compared to regular tuition fees
- 100 EUR additional discount when applying for two semesters.
WHO CAN APPLY
Hanyang University Gap Year: Who Can Apply
Minimum age of 18 years
You must have completed your Highschool.
You must be passport holder of any of the countries below:
See the additional requirements.
See the additional requirements.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required documents for students from OECD countries
- An Official Highschool Graduation Certificate. This should preferably be submitted in English, but we also accept these documents in German and French. If accepted in a home university but not started yet, please attach the admission letter.
- A color photo. The photo is for your student ID card and your face should be clearly visible on it. The background should be white. The picture should preferably be in JPEG format.
- A scanned copy of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least eighteen months after your trip starts)
- Proof of insurance (in English). Hanyang University requires proof of travel and health insurance when applying.
Application Instructions
APPLY to study in the Gap Year Program at the Hanyang University ERICA Campus
DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents
APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents
CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.
- Flexible application: You can apply even if you’re not yet certain of your plans. Cancel at no extra cost up to 1 month before the program starts.
- Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide after you apply.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scan all the required attachments to your computer in PDF format.
- Fill out the online application form below and submit it with the required attachments.
- Uploading and submitting the attachments
- Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
- If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
- All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of applying or by the application deadline at the very latest.
- You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
- There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.
- Confirmation, official acceptance letter and visa
- You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from when your application is complete with all the required documents. You’ll receive the official acceptance letter 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point. You need the official acceptance letter to apply for a student visa.
Fees
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below). You’ll receive the invoice for the tuition fee about 2.5 months before the semester starts.
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have valid accident and health insurance for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
ABOUT HANYANG UNIVERSITY
ABOUT HANYANG UNIVERSITY
Hanyang University is a private research university with two campuses in South Korea. Asia Exchange offers exchange semesters at the ERICA Campus located in Seoul’s capital area. The university welcomes over 7000 international students each year.
Hanyang University address
ERICA Campus: 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan Gyeonggi-do, 426-791, Korea
Hanyang University ERICA Campus at a glance
University’s contact person
Ms. Yoorhi Choi
HANYANG UNIVERSITY (ERICA CAMPUS) ACCREDITATION
Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea
Accredited for:
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Robot Engineering
- Transportation and Logistics Engineering
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Creating Future leaders
It is expected that 1,000 companies and 10,000 jobs will be created by installing IT-linked startup companies on the ERICA Campus of Hanyang University, high-tech part materials, smart production innovation, and biotechnology-related facilities.
STUDENT VISA & ACCOMODATION
Hanyang University Student Visa and Accommodation
VISA
All international Gap Year students residing outside Korea will need to apply for a B-1 visa at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea. You must apply for the visa in person at your home country’s Korean embassy.
During your gap year experience at Hanyang University, you will have the exciting chance to visit to a neighboring country like Japan or Taiwan! This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in another East Asian culture, expanding your global perspective while renewing your visa. Discover the rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities of Japan or Taiwan, making your gap year truly unforgettable.
Read about the visa application procedure here.
ACCOMMODATION
You can live directly on the Hanyang University campus by simply specifying your request in our application form. No further documents are required as you apply for the student dormitory via your application at Asia Exchange – it is as easy as that!
The university provides on-campus accommodation at the ERICA Campus. The rooms at the dormitory are double rooms and are equipped with air conditioning, a bathroom, 2 single beds and other basic equipment.
Check-in and check-out dates will be confirmed separately for each semester. Normally, you can check in 4 days before the start of the semester, and students can stay in the dorm for the duration of the semester. The dormitory payment is paid directly to Hanyang University. Please see here for more information about Hanyang University accommodation.
OFFSET YOUR FLIGHT EMISSIONS
CO2 OFFSETTING
Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions
Explore virtually – interactive destination tour
MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: How do I select my courses?
A: Course registration dates will be sent to you by email. Course registration happens through Hanyang University’s own portal.
Q: What study level are the courses at Hanyang University Gap Year?
A: Bachelor-level courses are available.
Q: When do the exams take place?
A: Exams will be organized during the last few weeks of the semester. All courses and exams will be
Q: What type of visa do I need to have to study in South Korea?
A: You will need a B-1 visa to study a Gap Year in South Korea for one or two semesters.
Q: When can I apply for my visa?
A: You can start your visa application process after receiving the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter will be sent to you at the latest one month before the start of the semester. Read our general visa instructions here.
Q: Is there on-campus accommodation available at Hanyang University?
A: Yes. To apply to the campus dormitories, you must choose “Yes” when applying to Hanyang University through their own portal. You will later need to fill in a separate application for the dormitory on the university’s website. Please see here for more information about Hanyang University accommodation.
Q: When can I move into the dormitory, and how long can I stay there?
A: Check-in and check-out dates will be confirmed separately for each semester. Normally, you can check in 4 days before the start of the semester, and students can stay in the dorm for the duration of the semester. The dormitory payment is paid directly to Hanyang University.
The university provides on-campus accommodation at the ERICA Campus. The rooms at the dormitory are double rooms and are equipped with air conditioning, a bathroom, 2 single beds and other basic equipment. Students must apply to stay in on-campus dormitories through Hanyang University’s own portal here. As a pre-requisite to applying for the on-campus dormitories, students must have marked “YES” on the housing part of the Hanyang application form.
Q: Do I need to take into account any healthcare-related matters?
A: In addition to the basic vaccinations (MMR and diphtheria-tetanus), travelers are most often advised to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. Vaccinations always depend partly on the individual, so remember to consult your physician.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: All students are required to have valid travel insurance for the duration of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers here.
A: NHIS (National Health Insurance)
We were notified that all incoming exchange students staying in Korea need to acquire National Health Insurance when in Korea due to altered government policies. As this is normally an expensive option, Hanyang University recommends you to check whether your insurance provider in your home country has insurance plans equivalent to the National Health Insurance in Korea in order to substitute the NHI for insurance from your home country.
Please see here for further information from Hanyang University about National Health Insurance.
Q: What kind of costs should I be prepared for?
A: In addition to tuition fees, you should be prepared to pay for the student visa, flights, accommodation and other living costs.
The cost of living in Seoul is comparable to most European countries. However, like everywhere, the cost of living highly depends on your anticipated lifestyle. Usually, our students consider Seoul as well affordable.
Luckily there are many options to help lower your costs while living in South Korea – goshiwons and public transport are great examples.
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrollment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill out the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
The official letter of acceptance will be delivered to you 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?
A: The university prepares and sends the transcripts of records, usually within 2-3 months after the end of the semester.
Q: Do I need to know any Korean beforehand?
A: It is not mandatory to know any Korean beforehand. However, knowing only a few basic words and phrases in advance will already help you a lot!
“Hi everyone! In the upcoming fall semester, I will be studying at Hanyang University. Visiting South Korea has always been a dream of mine, which is why, when I came across Asia Exchange, I knew that this was a chance I couldn’t let go. I can’t wait for all the great experiences. I hope that, just like me, you will also be able to start your journey.”
“Hey guys! I‘m Fulya from Germany and I’m currently studying architecture at Hanyang University on the Erica Campus. Having the opportunity to study one semester abroad in South Korea was one of the best experiences in my life. I experienced a completely different culture and made new friends from all around the world. I had the chance to travel around the country and taste different traditional foods. I am really enjoying the food, culture and the environment, it‘s completely another world here! If you have any further questions about South Korea, regarding studying here, or even how to deal with finding vegetarian/halal food. Please feel free to contact me. I will try my best to answer all the questions!”
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