Exchange Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate in short-term or semester-long exchange programmes at Korean higher education institutions. Exchange opportunities are available through the HKU International Affairs Office and the Faculty of Arts Exchange Programmes, including Faculty-level study at Underwood International College, Yonsei University.
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HKU International Affairs Office
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Faculty of Arts Exchange Programmes
*Available partners may vary each year. Students should check with the relevant HKU offices for updated information.
Summer Intensive Korean Language Courses
The Korean Studies Programme strongly encourages students to participate in a Summer Intensive Korean Language Course in South Korea to enhance their Korean language proficiency and gain firsthand experience of Korean culture. Students who have completed KORE2002 are eligible to apply for credit transfer for KORE3119 Korean Language in Country: Summer Programme (6 credits) after completing an approved Korean language programme at a partner university, fulfilling the required contact hours (minimum 60 contact hours), and completing the assigned coursework.
Scholarships may be available to support their participation in Korean language courses in South Korea.
Example Study Plan for KORE3119 Enrollment
2026.2027
Summer 2027
2027.2028
Complete KORE2002 at HKU
Attend the Summer Intensive Korean Language Course in Korea
Enroll in KORE3119 in either 1st or 2nd semester depending on your study plan
Internships
The Korean Studies Programme has contacts with businesses, government agencies, and non-government organizations that have provided internship opportunities to our undergraduate majors. Some of these students later secured full-time employment at these institutions.
In order to receive credits for their internship experience, students must get approval from the Korean Studies Programme Director for KORE3034 Korean Studies Internship (6 credits). For more on credit approval, please contact the Korean Studies Programme Director.
