HUFLIT Oriental Studies Programme: Mastering an Asian Mindset in the Era of Global Integration

What is the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme? Who is it for?

The Oriental Studies programme at HUFLIT is trained according to the Area Studies model, combining language with knowledge of the culture, society and working environment of Japan and Korea. The programme not only helps students use foreign languages effectively but also forms intercultural thinking and the ability to adapt in a global environment.

This is a programme suited to those who:

• Love exploring the cultures of Japan and Korea
• Wish to work in an international environment and Japanese – Korean enterprises
• Are interested in developing foreign languages and intercultural thinking.
• Are oriented towards diverse career development such as media, tourism and services.

“In a flat world, those who also understand culture always go further than those who only know a foreign language.”

The training roadmap of the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme

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Why does HUFLIT Oriental Studies make a difference?

• A depth of training in foreign languages and Oriental culture

The Faculty of Oriental Languages and Cultures is one of the units that build the HUFLIT brand in the field of Japanese and Korean foreign languages and diplomacy. Its network of corporate partners, international organisations and diplomatic agencies brings observation and real-world career-connection opportunities to students while they are being trained at the university.

• A distinctive “area studies” orientation

In parallel with learning foreign languages, students also train their ability to analyse culture, communication thinking and the working environment of Japanese/Korean partners. This is a group of competencies increasingly valued by FDI enterprises in the context of today’s strongly developing international cooperation.

• An internationalised learning environment

Students regularly engage in cultural exchange, take part in thematic workshops and academic exchange with native lecturers. An environment that maximises the use of foreign languages helps train natural language reflexes and practical integration skills.

• An experiential environment that helps students develop comprehensively

Alongside the specialised training programme, students also take part in a diverse range of extracurricular activities that help develop practical thinking and the ability to adapt to a constantly changing labour market.

• • Academic competitions and extracurricular activities that raise professional expertise
  • Thematic workshops and talkshows with experts and enterprises
  • Observation visits and internships at domestic and foreign enterprises
  • International cultural and academic exchange activities
• 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, to accompany students on their university journey. This is an opportunity 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 and attractive scholarships, with a total value of up to 40 billion VND
  • The in-year scholarship and 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

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Core competencies & learning outcomes of the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme

Applied foreign language competency

Graduating students meet the standard:

• TOPIK II, 135 points for the Korean Studies specialisation
• or JLPT, N3 for the Japanese Studies specialisation

Learners are able to communicate professionally, research materials and work effectively in an international environment.

Intercultural working competency

Learners are trained in:

• Critical thinking
• Multicultural communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt in a high-pressure, multinational environment

Technology and AI competency to support work

Students are guided in applying:

• Management-support tools
• AI platforms serving study, research and specialised work

Core competencies & learning outcomes of the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme

Applied foreign language competency

Graduating students meet the standard:

• TOPIK II, 135 points for the Korean Studies specialisation
• or JLPT, N3 for the Japanese Studies specialisation

Learners are able to communicate professionally, research materials and work effectively in an international environment.

Intercultural working competency

Learners are trained in:

• Critical thinking
• Multicultural communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt in a high-pressure, multinational environment

Technology and AI competency to support work

Students are guided in applying:

• Management-support tools
• AI platforms serving study, research and specialised work

Career opportunities of the Oriental Studies programme

With a foundation in area studies and practical skills, graduates of the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme can apply for a diverse range of positions:

• Enterprises and multinational corporations: market-development specialist; director’s assistant; internal-communications specialist; human-resources specialist at FDI enterprises.
• External relations and international organisations: international-cooperation specialist; community-project coordinator; researcher on the Asia region; external-relations staff.
• Media – tourism – events: event-organisation specialist; international tour guide; tour-design specialist; culture and society content editor.

04 flexible admission methods with optimal tuition

Admission methods

Candidates interested in the Oriental Studies programme can register for admission via 4 flexible methods:

• Consideration of high-school academic transcript results
• Consideration of 2026 high-school 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

Admission combinations for the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme 2026

• D01 – Literature – Mathematics – English
• A01 – Mathematics – Physics – English
• DD2 – Literature – Mathematics – Korean
• D06 – Literature – Mathematics – Japanese
• D14 – Literature – History – English
• D15 – Literature – Geography – English

Tuition of the HUFLIT Oriental Studies programme

In 2026, HUFLIT continues to commit to no increase in tuition for the whole course. The tuition applied to students of 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 Asia increasingly playing an important role in the global economy and cooperation, Oriental Studies is not only a programme about language or culture but also a journey that helps learners understand more about people, thinking and the international working environment.

At HUFLIT, students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies are prepared to become global citizens with foreign language capacity, intercultural thinking and the ability to adapt to a world that is constantly changing.