Hanyang University

  • Seoul
  • South Korea
English
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At a glance

1996

Starting year

14k

Participants

Last edition's data

60

Nationalities

Last edition's data

1.3k€

Program tuition

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Available courses

English-taught

1.HISS: Regular 4-week Summer School in Seoul, Korea

  • Special Summer 2026 Collaboration: In partnership with Jeju National University, the program will feature 3 weeks in Seoul followed by 1 week in Jeju Island for the final week of July. (Theme varies every year!)

2.HYLION: Hanyang Global Summer Program

  • Each year, the program’s destinations and theme changes
  • e.g. 2025 Seoul-Tokyo-Shanghai, 2026 Seoul-Tokyo

3.HISS/HIWS Internship: CRCC Asia * HISS (taking 1 online course + offline internship at startup companies)

4.HOPE Online: Online courses freely open to students abroad

About

Experience Korea’s No.1 Summer & Winter School — Hanyang University!


Hanyang University proudly pioneered the very first university-level summer school in Korea and continues to lead as the country’s largest and most dynamic seasonal program.

Every year, over 2,000 students in summer and more than 1,000 students in winter from around the world join Hanyang International Summer School (HISS) and Hanyang International Winter School (HIWS) to experience both academic excellence and cultural immersion in the heart of Seoul.

HISS is a four-week program offering more than 70 courses taught in English, spanning diverse fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, Korean culture, and language. Students can earn academic credits while exploring life on one of Korea’s most innovative campuses.

Beyond the classroom, participants enjoy an unforgettable cultural journey through K-pop dance workshops, Taekwondo lessons, traditional crafts, palace visits, and local excursions to amusement parks and scenic spots around Korea.

Through summer & winter school, students can begin their journey toward academic and personal growth — all while discovering the excitement, energy, and warmth of Korean culture.

If you’re looking for the most fun, global, and unforgettable experience in Korea, come to Hanyang University Summer School — where your story begins.

🔗For more information, please visit our website :

HISS(Hanyang International Summer School) https://hanyangsummer.com/

HIWS(Hanyang International Winter School) https://hanyangwinter.com/

Rankings and accreditations

159th

Best university in the world by QS Rankings

Top 10

Constantly ranked among the top 10 universities in South Korea

16th

Best university in Eastern Asia by QS Rankings

Academic calendar

Summer School

June 29

July 25
Credit load: 2 ~ 9 HYU credits (1 HYU credit refers to 15 contact hours)

⚠️ Application deadline:

May 23

Prerequisites

English 🇬🇧

No formal language test score is required; however, students are expected to have a sufficient level of English proficiency to successfully follow and complete the courses.

There are no specific prerequisites for the courses. However, eligibility for individual classes may vary depending on the course level, so students are strongly advised to check the syllabus carefully and attend the first class to confirm suitability.

Graduate (Master’s or Ph.D.) students from partner universities are also welcome to participate in the Summer School, but please note that all courses at Hanyang University are offered at the undergraduate level.

Expense breakdown

Program tuition

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1,300 EUR

Living expenses

An estimation of what your living expenses could be. You can go cheaper or more expensive, depending on your lifestyle

1,600 EUR

Estimated program cost

2,900 EUR

Financial support available

Partner discount (approx. €180) available

Lifestyle

Life in

Seoul

Accommodation

1.On-campus dormitory
2.Off-campus dormitory affiliated with HYU – Hanyang Habitat, ENKOR
3.Other options – Students may also arrange their own off-campus housing individually.

Social and extracurricular activities

Over 20 club activities in collaboration with Hanyang Global Lions (HGL) and student supporters, offering opportunities to interact with local Hanyang students.

In addition, field trips organized by the Office of International Affairs provided.

Climate

Summer School

Not specified

🌡️ 22°C to 33°C

Hot and humid summer weather. July marks the monsoon season, bringing heavy showers and high humidity alongside very warm temperatures.

Campus location

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