About Hanyang University
Hanyang University's history dates back to 1939 when the university established the nation's first engineering institute. Hanyang has a total of 24 colleges and 100 departments in its Seoul Campus and ERICA Campus. Hanyang welcomes over 7,400 foreign students each year and more than 3,000 students study abroad annually.
About Hanyang University International Winter School (HIWS)
HIWS offers a 3-week face-to-face program with credit-bearing courses in different fields of studies, e.g. business, science, engineering, design, social science, Korean studies, sport, public health, mathematics, communication, media, international studies etc.
Program and course information can be found HERE.
Program Date
Session A: 25 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 (3 weeks)
* Notes:
Fees
HKUST-students applying through and nominated by HKUST to participate in HIWS can enjoy the benefits below. For fee details, please click HERE.
| Fees | Amount |
| Application fee (non-refundable) | KRW 100,000 |
| Tuition fee | KRW 1,600,000 Partner Scholarship: KRW 200,000 (TBC) |
| Accommodation (on-campus or off-campus) | From KRW 300,000 to KRW 800,000 (Depends on housing option) |
| Activities | Included |
Eligibility
HKUST students should apply through the Office of Global Learning. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Winter Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
To check whether or not you need a visa for your participation in this program, please contact the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate Office or visit the website of Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration Service for information. You can also check HIWS's website for more information by clicking HERE.
Students who are required to obtain a visa are recommended to obtain D-2-8 Short-term Student Visa instead of C-3-1 visa. Please ensure to allow ample time for your visa application and processing. You can also check HIWS website for more information on D-2-8 Student Visa by clicking HERE.
Health Insurance
All students must have international health insurance that covers possible injury and medical treatment during the program. You can also check HIWS's website for more information by clicking HERE.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. To apply for an insurance certificate, please CLICK HERE.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing us at study.abroad@ust.hk.
Hanyang University provides special accommodation options for HIWS students. Please CLICK HERE for more information about accommodation.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 15 September 2025