HUFS

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, commonly abbreviated as HUFS, is a public research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1954, it was established by the government to cultivate language expertise, diplomacy, and international engagement. Over time, HUFS expanded from a focus on language instruction to a broader range of programs in the humanities and social sciences, while maintaining a strong emphasis on linguistics, translation and interpretation, and international studies.

The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, with particular strengths in language education, area studies, international relations, and global business. HUFS operates language centers and research institutes that support study and research in languages such as English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and additional language programs, alongside humanities and social science fields. The campus is equipped with libraries, language laboratories, and facilities designed to support cross-cultural and international collaboration.

HUFS maintains extensive international partnerships, featuring student exchange programs, joint degree initiatives, and collaborative research with universities around the world. It attracts a diverse student body, including a notable number of international students, and hosts various academic and cultural events aimed at promoting global understanding and intercultural competence.

In the broader landscape of Korean higher education, HUFS is regarded as a leading institution for foreign language education and international studies. The name is frequently presented in English-language writing as HUFS or, less commonly, as Hufs.