Seoul and Ansan, South Korea
Available university-wide
$7000 NCP Grant Available for SP5 2025
Hanyang University has two campuses. One in the centre of Seoul (Seoul Campus) and one in the city of Ansan (Erica Campus), less than an hour away from Seoul.
The university established the nation's first engineering institute (DongA Engineering Institute) in 1939 which became the founding facility of Hanyang University. It also established the first school of architecture and civil engineering in Korea.
In 2015, Hanyang was ranked 1st for the number of CEO alumni of venture companies. In 2013, Times Higher Education ranked Hanyang University 76th for the number of alumni CEOs in the world’s top 500 companies.
Hanyang University offers the Buddies program where current Hanyang students provide support to new students in settling and adjusting to the life and culture in Korea. Representing Korea as a cultural delegation, buddies will interact with new exchange/visiting students throughout the semester and provide them assistance in various areas.
Seoul, the capital city of South Korea is located on the Han River in the north western part of the country. Home to 10 million people, the city is the cultural, economic and political centre of South Korea. Seoul is fashion and technology-forward but also deeply traditional. Here, you will find five UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as state-of-the-art skyscrapers. The city offers beautiful scenic attractions as well as interesting bars, luxury hotels and great food.
South Korea, officially called the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, covering the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing its only land border with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).
South Korea has a population of around 51.5 million people, and is one of the world's most densely populated countries at 503 people per square kilometre, a number more than 10 times the global average. South Korea is a highly developed country and the world's 11th largest economy. Its capital, Seoul, is a major global city and half of South Korea's population live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the world.
Nearly 70% of South Korea's land area is mostly uninhabitable due to it being mountainous, a major factor in the population concentration. Despite the large population and city lifestyle, South Koreans are known for being very active, with most weekends spent out of doors for many people.
It’s known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, coastal fishing villages, beautiful sub-tropical islands, and its advanced high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital. Today, South Korea is known for its globally influential pop culture such as K-pop and TV dramas, part of the phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave. Korean and English are the major two languages used in South Korea, and generally English will get you by for exchange.
Did you know…..?
South Korea has the world's fastest Internet connection speeds and the world's second best healthcare system. South Korea is a global leader in many technology and innovation driven fields, being the world's 5th largest exporter and 8th largest importer.
August 1st to go on exchange in SP2
January 11th to go on exchange in SP5
Fall Semester (SP5)
September to December
Spring Semester (SP2)
March to June
Limited postgraduate offerings available. Please see course search link for available options.
All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.
Student are required to have a GPA above 4.5
Places at Hanyang Business School is limited.
College/School NOT AVAILABLE for exchange:
Final class timetable will be available a month prior to the beginning of the semester.
At Hanyang University 1 credit equals 15-16 contact hours.
In most cases, 1 Hanyang credit equals 2 ECTS.
Students must take 12 Hanyang credits for 13.5 UniSA units, or 15 Hanyang credits for 18 UniSA units.
UniSA students are not required to provide evidence of English proficiency.
Find courses at Hanyang University
ERICA Campus course
Please read the ERICA course information on how to navigate the system. See here for the historic course list at ERICA campus.
August 1st to go on exchange in SP2
January 11th to go on exchange in SP5
Weather
Autumn/Winter: -6°C to 5°C
Spring/Summer: 20°C to 30°C
Currency
₩ South Korean Won
Local language/s
Korean
Hanyang University offers airport pick-up service for arriving students. You will receive an email with further instructions prior to the semester. If you wish you use this service, you can register online. The fee is depending on the group size of the students.
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here.
Students can apply for Hanyang’s on-campus dormitory and the application will be done separately approximately 2 months before the semester begins. Most rooms in on-campus dormitory are reserved for the scholarship recipients so the available rooms will be very limited. Application works on “first-come, first-served” basis.
More information on accommodation can be found here.
As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Hanyang University, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur:
Items | Approximate Cost (AUD) |
---|---|
Return flights from Adelaide | $1200 |
Accommodation | $1600 per semester |
Meals/Groceries | $2200 per semester |
Transportation | $350 per semester |
Entertainment and incidentals including phone, laundry etc. | $1700 per semester |
More information can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.
UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy.
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.
August 1st to go on exchange in SP2
January 11th to go on exchange in SP5
It is your responsibility to apply for your visa for your overseas study experience. You can refer to the relevant consulate regarding a specific countries visa requirement. UniSA is legally unable to provide visa advise. Please see below links for more information.
Australian Government DFAT brief on Republic of Korea (South Korea) is available here.
Republic of Korea (South Korea) embassy website can be found here.
Hanyang University student visa FAQ is available here.
To participate in an exchange experience, you must register your travel with International SOS (iSOS). We will provide instructions on how to do this throughout the process.
UniSA has partnered with iSOS to offer our students medical, safety and security advice, referrals, emotional support and routine and emergency assistance when travelling or living abroad.
For more information please visit the Travel Health and Safety Webpage.
Before your departure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Smartraveller website.
The website contains important information you need to know about travel documents, up to date travel advisories on destinations you may be travelling to on behalf of the University, travel tips and more.
August 1st to go on exchange in SP2
January 11th to go on exchange in SP5
Hanyang Summer/Winter school is not part of the exchange balance. Please refer to the Short Term Other page to see whether there is an upcoming program.
Want to know more about studying overseas? Check out our returned student reports.