The Graduate Program in Korean Language Education at Hanyang University aims to cultivate outstanding researchers, policymakers, and educators in the fields of language, culture, literacy, and education. Building on a strong academic foundation that transcends traditional Korean language and literature education, the program offers interdisciplinary research and practical training. The department is recognized for its innovative contributions and the caliber of professionals it produces, both domestically and internationally. The program features two specialized tracks: 'Language, Culture, and Literacy Education' and 'Korean Language and Culture Education'. The former delves into and expands upon traditional Korean language education, exploring issues related to language, culture, and literacy from an educational perspective using diverse research methodologies. The latter focuses on deepening and broadening traditional Korean language education, aiming to train professional Korean language teachers and investigate various issues related to Korean as an international language. Graduates are active worldwide as Korean language teachers, university professors, educational policy experts, and entrepreneurs in the Korean language and culture sector, contributing to the global standing of Korea.
Graduates of the Korean Language Education program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the field of Korean language and culture.
The Korean Language Teacher Training Course within the Korean Language and Culture Education major provides systematic training for acquiring a Level 2 Korean Language Teacher certification issued by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This certification is valuable for careers in domestic and international educational settings, especially with the increasing global interest in Korean language and culture.
The Korean Language Teacher Training Program is certified by the National Institute of Korean Language (국립국어원).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or be expected to receive one by August 2026. Equivalent qualifications may also be considered.
Please refer to the official Hanyang University admissions website for current tuition fees and estimated living costs.
The application period is typically from early May, with documents due a few days after the online application closes in late May for the Fall intake.
Required documents include the application form, academic transcripts, graduation certificate, study plan, and potentially language proficiency test scores. Foreign academic documents may require apostille or consular verification and certified Korean translations.
Yes, the Hanyang International Excellence Awards offer tuition reductions based on merit for eligible international students with a TOPIK certificate and a minimum GPA. There is also a TOPIK Scholarship for enrolled students who achieve higher TOPIK levels.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Korean Language Teachers (domestic and international), University Professors, Educational Policy Experts, and entrepreneurs in Korean language and culture-related businesses.