Gap Year
Seoul, South Korea
Foundation Year
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Study at Hanyang University's ERICA campus in Ansan near Seoul. QS-ranked top 164, the Gap Year offers 1 or 2 semesters across engineering, business administration, economics and pharmacy. The campus is 30–40 minutes from Seoul and near the Yellow Sea. Credits: 1 Hanyang credit = 15–16 contact hours; typically equals 2 ECTS. Check your home international office to prepare a learning agreement for transfer.
Career Outcomes: A gap year builds transferable skills, language and international networks. It supports pathways into engineering, business, economics and pharmaceutical careers, internships, research roles, undergraduate study and entry-level jobs in marketing, finance, project management.
Study in the Gap Year Program at Hanyang University for 1 or 2 Semesters!
Explore the opportunities at Hanyang University’s ERICA Campus, located in the vibrant Seoul Capital Area in Ansan. Ranked among the top 164 universities in the QS University rankings, Hanyang offers an ideal setting for your gap year. Delve into a variety of high-quality courses, from engineering to economics, business administration, and pharmacy. Apply today and receive your acceptance in as little as one day! Make the most of your gap year with an enriching academic experience at Hanyang University.
Program Highlights
- Enhance your gap year by studying at one of the best engineering schools in the world.
- Choose from dozens of courses in fields like business administration, economics, and engineering.
- Experience the shores of the Yellow Sea, just 30-40 minutes from central Seoul.
- Immerse yourself in an international atmosphere, meeting people from around the world.
- Improve your English skills in a diverse and vibrant campus community.
- Visit a neighbouring country during your studies
Hanyang University Credits & Grading
The credit system in Korea may differ from what is being used in your home country. At Hanyang University, 1 credit equals 15-16 contact hours. In most cases, the conversion to ECTS is as follows: 1 Hanyang credit equals 2 ECTS.
To transfer your credits from abroad, please visit your international office at your home institution and prepare a learning agreement.
