HUFLIT’s Korean Language Major: Seizing Career Opportunities in the Era of Vietnam – Korea Cooperation

What is HUFLIT’s Korean Language major? Who is it for?

The Korean Language major at HUFLIT provides in-depth training in Korean, culture and the communication and working environment of Korea. At the same time, the general orientation of the programme is to apply the language to practical fields such as trade and business, translation and interpreting, tourism and teaching.

This is a suitable choice for those who love Korean, are interested in Korean culture and wish to develop a career in a business environment or in Vietnam – Korea international cooperation, with careers in trade, translation and interpreting, teaching and medicine.

“Korean not only opens up communication opportunities but also becomes a key to connecting education, trade and Vietnam – Korea international cooperation.”

The training roadmap of HUFLIT’s Korean Language major

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE

Why study Korean Language at HUFLIT?

• A depth of foreign language training that builds the HUFLIT brand

HUFLIT is one of the universities with long-standing strength in foreign language training in Ho Chi Minh City. The Faculty of Oriental Languages and Cultures – the unit in charge of the major – has a network of alumni working at Korean corporations and international organisations, a valuable source of real career connections for students.

• A programme tied to business needs

Instead of learning Korean on its own, HUFLIT students are oriented towards applying the language to in-depth fields such as:

• • Economics – trade
  • Translation and interpreting
  • Tourism – Services
  • Teaching Korean
  • Medicine

This is an advantage that helps learners increase their competitiveness in the labour market after graduation.

• A practical, internationalised learning environment

The Faculty of Oriental Studies applies interactive learning methods and combines cultural exchange and academic exchange with native lecturers and international cooperation programmes. This learning environment helps students develop a natural language reflex and accumulate practical experience while still at university.

• An experiential environment that helps students develop in a well-rounded way

Alongside the programme of professional knowledge, faculty students also regularly take part in extracurricular activities that help develop soft skills, practical thinking and the ability to adapt to a continuously changing labour market.

• • Academic competitions and extracurricular activities that enhance expertise
  • Thematic workshops and talkshows that help hone soft skills
  • Observation visits and internships at businesses
• Many valuable scholarships for new students

HUFLIT deploys a diverse range of scholarship and financial support policies with a total value of up to 64 billion VND, in order to accompany students on their university journey. This is a chance for learners to reduce financial pressure and confidently develop their abilities in a modern, international learning environment.

• • The New Student Scholarship Fund comprises hundreds of diverse, attractive scholarships with a total value of up to 40 billion VND
  • The in-year scholarship & reward fund for students who achieve many accomplishments, with a total value of up to 11 billion VND
  • The interest-free Student Support Fund of 13 billion VND: helps students in difficult circumstances borrow money to pay tuition without paying interest

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE

Core competencies & Learning outcomes of HUFLIT’s Korean Language major

Graduates of HUFLIT’s Korean Language major finish with a comprehensive “foreign languages – technology – expertise” foundation, ready to meet recruiters’ requirements right away:

• Solid Korean language ability

Students reach TOPIK 4 or above, able to communicate professionally, take part in commercial negotiations and work in a Korean business environment.

• Mastering technology and AI

Learners are guided to apply translation support platforms, AI text-drafting tools and Korean office software to improve work efficiency.

• Developing professional skills and soft skills

Alongside their expertise, students are also trained in:

• • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • The ability to adapt in a multicultural environment

Career opportunities in the Korean Language major

What do you do after studying Korean Language? With Korean language ability and hands-on skills from HUFLIT, graduates can confidently apply for a diverse range of positions:

• The Business & Multinational Corporation sector: taking on the role of professional translator/interpreter, international trade specialist or Director’s assistant

• The Education & Training / Research Institute sector: becoming a Korean teacher at general schools/foreign language centres, or a training management specialist
• The State Agency & Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector: trying your hand at external relations specialist, international relations specialist, or language bridge in Vietnam – Korea diplomatic events
• The high-end Services sector: international tour operations specialist, international customer care staff at 5-star Hotel systems or Korean businesses

04 flexible admission methods with optimal tuition

Admission methods

Candidates interested in the Korean Language major can register for admission via 4 flexible methods:

• Consideration of upper secondary transcript results
• Consideration of 2026 upper secondary graduation exam results
• Consideration of the VNU-HCM Competency Assessment exam results
• Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training

HUFLIT 2026 Korean Language admission subject combinations

• D01 Literature – Maths – English
• D11 Literature – Physics – English
• DD2 – Literature – Maths – Korean
• D14 Literature – History – English
• D15 Literature – Geography – English

Tuition for HUFLIT’s Korean Language major

In 2026, HUFLIT continues to commit to not raising tuition for the whole course. The tuition applied to the 2026 cohort is as follows:

• General knowledge: 1,230,000 VND/credit (Physical Education, National Defence Education, Politics)
• Specialised knowledge: 1,330,000 VND/credit
• In addition, new students also have the chance to receive scholarships (New Student scholarship, Talent scholarship) and access the interest-free Student Support Fund with a total value of up to 64 billion VND/year.

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE

In the context of increasingly deep and wide Vietnam – Korea cooperation, Korean is not only a foreign language but also a bridge for education, economics and international culture.

At HUFLIT, students of the Korean Language major are equipped with language ability, professional skills and an integration mindset to confidently work in a global environment.