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Busan University of Foreign Studies

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Busan University of Foreign Studies: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Busan University of Foreign Studies is a university in Busan, South Korea, and it specializes in foreign languages. It suits students who want a language-focused university in South Korea and plan to confirm programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university specializes in foreign languages. A wider programme catalogue is not published here, so confirm the current list of undergraduate and graduate subjects on the official university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official university website for the current application process, required documents, deadlines, and any language requirements. The university’s admissions office can confirm whether your intended programme has extra entry steps for overseas students.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Busan will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in South Korea, and the only language-related detail published is that it specializes in foreign languages. Before applying, confirm the language of instruction for your chosen programme, visa requirements, document translation needs, housing options, and whether the university website has a separate international admissions route.

  6. How it compares

    South Korea has 245 universities, so BUFS sits in a large and competitive higher-education market. Its main point of distinction is its focus on foreign languages, which makes it a better fit for applicants with a clear language or international studies interest than for students looking for a broad, generalist university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Busan University of Foreign Studies

What type of university is Busan University of Foreign Studies?

It is a university in Busan, South Korea, and it specializes in foreign languages.

What country is it in?

South Korea.

What is the university website?

http://www.bufs.ac.kr/

How many universities are there in the country?

245 universities are listed in South Korea.

Overview

Busan University of Foreign Studies (Korean: 부산외국어대학교), often shortened to 부산외대 and BUFS, romanized as Pusan University of Foreign Studies before 2011, is a private university in Busan, South Korea, which specializes in foreign languages. In 2014, following the completion of a new campus on the slope of Mount Geumjeongsan, the university moved to Namsan-dong.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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