Bachelor’s

Degree

Bachelor’s
Arts in Korean Language

Study Mode

Full time

Major Code

7220210

Intake Period

08/2026

Duration

4 years

Admission Subject Combinations

D01: Literature - Mathematics - English
D04: Literature - Mathematics - Chinese
D14: Literature - History - English
D15: Literature - Geography - English
D78: Literature - Mathematics - Korean
X78: Literature - Education in Economics and Law - English

Campus

Main Campus, 69/68 Dang Thuy Tram, Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Overview

Van Lang University is among the few universities in Vietnam offering a Korean Language program.

Van Lang University is among the few universities in Vietnam offering a Korean Language program.

Van Lang University is among the few universities in Vietnam offering a Korean Language program.
The program holds a competitive advantage in Asia, supported by a team of leading scholars in the field.

The program holds a competitive advantage in Asia, supported by a team of leading scholars in the field.

The program holds a competitive advantage in Asia, supported by a team of leading scholars in the field.
The internationally integrated curriculum equips students with competencies for multinational working environments.

The internationally integrated curriculum equips students with competencies for multinational working environments.

The internationally integrated curriculum equips students with competencies for multinational working environments.
Digital transformation is applied in alignment with practical professional demands.

Digital transformation is applied in alignment with practical professional demands.

Digital transformation is applied in alignment with practical professional demands.
Opportunities include scholarships, 2+2 and 3+1 exchange study programs, and internships with 350 reputable partners.

Opportunities include scholarships, 2+2 and 3+1 exchange study programs, and internships with 350 reputable partners.

Opportunities include scholarships, 2+2 and 3+1 exchange study programs, and internships with 350 reputable partners.

Program Highlights

Application-oriented training

Each semester is structured around projects that build practical professional skills.

Blended learning with e-learning

Students’ self-learning ability is strengthened through an online learning system.

Multicultural connection

Learning is integrated with experience, exchange, networking, and the formation of personal identity.

Industry partnership

Students are supported with opportunities to engage early with real-world working environments.

Program Structure

  • Listening – Reading
  • Speaking – Writing
  • Grammar
  • Principles of Pronunciation
  • Korean Culture and Society
  • Introduction to Korean Linguistics
  • Korean Literature
  • Business Korean
  • Vietnamese – Korean Intercultural Communication
  • Translation and Interpreting Theory and Skills
  • Translation Analysis and Evaluation
  • Teaching Business Korean
  • Teaching Korean through Literary Works and Film
  • Teaching Korean to Secondary School Students…
  • 8 English courses accredited by NEAS (Australia), ensuring the exit requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0
  • Graduation Thesis
  • 8 general education courses

Learning, Teaching & Assessment Methods

Methodology Overview

(connected with diverse experiences, connected with practice, comprehensive development)

  • Integrate learning with practice through engagement in Korean and international cultural exchange.
  • Engage with enterprises to enhance professional skills and workplace readiness.
  • Receive specialized training aligned with real-world professional demands.
  • Strengthen research capacity through in-depth academic programs.
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Multimodal Learning Approaches

  • Combine learning with hands-on practice in modern lab facilities, including the K-LaSS smart classroom and computer labs.
  • An interactive and visually engaging classroom model enhances students’ dialogue skills and situational problem-solving abilities.
  • Access K-Culture as a comprehensive cultural experience through Korean literature, cinema, music, and cuisine.
  • Engage with lecturers and successful alumni who are collaborating with and working at Korean enterprises.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates are well-prepared and confident to:

  • Enter the labor market in fields aligned with their training, such as teaching Korean or working as Korean translators and interpreters.
  • Serve as personnel for companies requiring Korean-language communication or for Korean enterprises operating in Vietnam.
  • Pursue entrepreneurial pathways as investors or distributors of Korean products and projects.
  • Participate in research projects on Korean studies at institutes, universities, and cultural – economic centers.
  • Articulate to higher levels of education or enroll in short-term and long-term study programs in South Korea.

Learning and Practice Facilities

Innovation Center

Modern learning spaces and diverse practice environments help students develop professional skills and prepare for real-world work.

15+

Functional labs for unlimited learning

K-LaSS Smart Classroom Model

Equipped with interactive touchscreens and tablets, the K-LaSS smart classroom aligns with the Industry 4.0 era. It provides students of the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture with a modern and immersive Korean language learning experience.

Language Learning Labs

The Language Lab system is equipped with high-performance computers, headsets, and recording microphones. The space simulates an international testing environment, effectively supporting pronunciation practice and listening – speaking skills throughout the course of study.

Library

The Faculty Library houses thousands of titles to support students’ learning and reference needs, as well as the in-depth teaching and research activities of faculty members at both the Faculty and University levels.

Modern Lecture Hall System

Lecture halls are designed with flexible layouts and movable partitions, allowing easy adjustment of class size and space configuration.

HUB

A dedicated space where students can seek support and assistance with academic-related matters.

Faculty

The Faculty of Korean Language and Culture is supported by experienced lecturers holding Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Their dedication and strong academic expertise form a solid foundation for guiding students in the right direction, fostering creativity through a clear developmental pathway, and gradually helping them establish their own distinctive identity.

Alumni Community

8700+

Graduates

5700+

Current Students

93%

Employed within 1 year of graduation

Career Prospects

Students are equipped with a solid foundation to confidently pursue careers in the field of Korean Language, including:

  • Korean Translator and Interpreter
  • Korean Language Teacher (at various educational levels)
  • Secretary/Executive Assistant (requiring Korean proficiency)
  • Korean Market Research Specialist
  • Administrative – HR – External Relations Officer
  • Staff Member at Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Korean Study-Abroad Consultant
  • Korean-speaking Tour Guide
  • Sales Executive for the Korean Market

Scholarship Program Tuition

An investment of 200 - 250 million VND for the entire course at Van Lang is how you take control of your future path with transparency in an international-standard ecosystem. This is a worthy investment to unlock your potential in a modern environment, ready to become a global citizen.

Van Lang Talent Scholarship

300 talent scholarships worth 25 - 100 million VND, for students with outstanding achievements in various fields. Scholarships accompanying female students. Scholarships accompanying education majors.

Official information will be announced on the Van Lang University website in March 2026.

Admission Requirements

In 2026, you can apply for admission to Van Lang University using 05 methods

Competency profile assessment includes high school academic transcript (60%), foreign language proficiency (10%), personal assessment based on major orientation (30%), and a career orientation assessment (not graded)

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